Seattle, WA

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for October 5, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancelled

Select Budget Committee

The Seattle City Council's Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss, is holding a public hearing on October 6, 2026, to take public comment on the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget. The hearing covers the City's 2027 General Revenue Sources, including a possible property tax levy increase, the Mayor's 2027-2028 Proposed Budget and 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and proposed revisions to those items. The agenda is otherwise procedural: it lists a call to order, approval of the agenda, the hearing itself, and adjournment, with no votes or budget decisions scheduled. The hearing has two sessions, remote speakers at 1 p.m. and in-person speakers at 5 p.m., and the Council is scheduled to adopt the final budget on or before November 20, 2026.

• Public hearing on the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget, including a possible property tax levy increase
• Mayor's 2027-2028 Proposed Budget and 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) open for comment
• Proposed revisions to the City's 2027 General Revenue Sources and the Mayor's Proposed Budget and CIP
• Session I remote speakers at 1 p.m.; Session II in-person speakers at 5 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers
• Written comments due October 6, 2026 before 10 a.m.; final budget adoption scheduled on or before November 20, 2026

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and accessibility information, with no items listed for decision or discussion. No business was scheduled to be taken up at this meeting.

Governance and Utilities Committee

The Governance and Utilities Committee meets on October 8, 2026 to consider two appointments. It will brief, discuss, and possibly vote on appointing Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer of the Seattle Information Technology Department for a term to July 1, 2030. It will also hear an introduction to an appointment of a City Auditor, with Thandee Maung listed as the appointee. The agenda also includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Appointment 03594: Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle Information Technology Department, term to July 1, 2030
• Introduction to appointment of City Auditor; presenter listed as Thandee Maung, Appointee
• Public comment period for items on the agenda and matters within committee purview
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and accessibility information, with no items listed for decision or discussion. No business was scheduled or acted on at this meeting.

Council Briefing

This meeting agenda is a cancellation notice. The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for October 19, 2026, has been cancelled, so no items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Council Briefing

This meeting agenda is a cancellation notice. The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Council Briefing

This meeting agenda is a cancellation notice. The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Council Briefing

This meeting agenda is a cancellation notice. The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for November 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Council Briefing

This meeting agenda is a cancellation notice. The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM has been cancelled, so no items will be discussed or decided.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for November 23, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and accessibility information, with no items listed for decision or discussion. No business was scheduled to be taken up at this meeting.

Select Budget Committee

The Seattle City Council's Select Budget Committee meets on September 29, 2026 to hear department overview presentations on the Mayor's 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets, outlining significant changes relative to the 2026 budget. The City Budget Office and department directors will brief on the Office of Housing, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and Office of Planning and Community Development. The agenda lists no votes, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts. Only written public comment is accepted at this meeting.

• Briefing and discussion on the Office of Housing (OH) proposed budget, presented by Director Kelli Larsen and Becky Guerra
• Briefing and discussion on the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI), presented by Interim Director Sam Steele and Shane Muchow
• Briefing and discussion on the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD), presented by Director Rico Quirindongo and Melissa Wilke
• City Budget Office Director Aly Pennucci presents on all three department budgets
• Written public comment only; must be submitted at least four business hours before the 9:30 AM start

Council Briefing

This meeting agenda is a cancellation notice. The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hold briefings and discussions on the Mayor's proposed 2027 and 2028 budgets, with presentations from the City Budget Office and department directors. The agenda covers the Human Services Department, Seattle Department of Transportation, and Office of Economic Development, highlighting significant changes relative to the 2026 budget. Only written public comment will be accepted.

• Human Services Department budget briefing and discussion
• Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) budget briefing and discussion
• Office of Economic Development (OED) budget briefing and discussion
• Mayor's proposed 2027 and 2028 budgets presented by City Budget Office

The Select Budget Committee met on September 28, 2026 to hear presentations on the Mayor's 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets. The City Budget Office and department directors outlined significant changes relative to the 2026 budget. The committee heard information items from the Human Services Department, Seattle Department of Transportation, and Office of Economic Development. No substantive decisions or votes are recorded in these minutes.

• Heard Human Services Department budget presentation (Inf 2961)
• Heard Seattle Department of Transportation budget presentation (Inf 2962)
• Heard Office of Economic Development budget presentation (Inf 2968)
• No votes or actions recorded; items were information-only

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hear department overview presentations from the City Budget Office and department directors on the Mayor's proposed 2027 and 2028 budgets, focusing on significant changes from the 2026 budget. The committee will discuss briefings from the Seattle Police Department, the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department, and the Seattle Fire Department. Only written public comment is accepted.

• SPD briefing with Interim Chief Andre Sayles and Dan Eder
• CARE Department briefing with Chief Amy Barden and Thomas Rowland
• SFD briefing with Chief Harold Scoggins and Tricia Ellermeier
• City Budget Office Director Aly Pennucci presenting at all briefings
• Mayor's 2027 and 2028 proposed budgets overview

The Select Budget Committee met on September 25, 2026 to hear overview presentations on the Mayor's 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets from the City Budget Office and department directors. Information items were heard for the Seattle Police Department, the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department, and the Seattle Fire Department. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in these minutes; the items were informational only. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., recessed from 12:08 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., and adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

• Heard Information Item Inf 2959 on the Seattle Police Department (no vote recorded)
• Heard Information Item Inf 2958 on Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) (no vote recorded)
• Heard Information Item Inf 2960 on the Seattle Fire Department (no vote recorded)
• Approved the agenda (no vote tally recorded)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hear presentations from the City Budget Office and department directors on the Mayor's proposed 2027 and 2028 budgets, focusing on significant changes from the 2026 budget. The meeting includes overviews of Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center, and the Office of Arts and Culture, with public comment and discussion. No votes are scheduled; this is a briefing and discussion session.

• Budget process overview by Council Central Staff Director Lish Whitson
• City Budget Office overview of 2027-2028 proposed budgets by Director Aly Pennucci
• Seattle Parks and Recreation budget briefing by Interim Director Michele Finnegan
• Seattle Center budget briefing by Interim Director Randy Engstrom
• Office of Arts and Culture budget briefing by Director Amy Nguyen

The Select Budget Committee met on September 24, 2026 to hear presentations on the Mayor's 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets. The City Budget Office and department directors gave overviews, and the committee heard information items on Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center, and the Office of Arts and Culture. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; all items were information items heard in committee. The meeting recessed from 11:35 a.m. to 1:38 p.m. and adjourned at 3:17 p.m.

• Heard Inf 2954: Introduction and Budget Process Overview (information item, no vote)
• Heard Inf 2956: City Budget Office overview of 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets (information item, no vote)
• Heard Inf 2963: Seattle Parks and Recreation presentation (information item, no vote)
• Heard Inf 2964: Seattle Center presentation (information item, no vote)
• Heard Inf 2967: Office of Arts and Culture presentation (information item, no vote)
• Recessed by unanimous consent from 11:35 a.m. to 1:38 p.m.

City Council

The Seattle City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including funding for Mayor Katie Wilson's legal defense in recall proceedings and the redevelopment of the Lake City Community Center into a new center with affordable housing and a subterranean garage. The council will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Seattle Parking Enforcement Officers' Guild, a lease renewal with the U.S. Army for Fort Lawton, a ban on algorithmic price discrimination, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning codes. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to various boards and commissions, and a resolution recognizing Denny Blaine Park's LGBTQ+ historic significance.

• Ordinance to fund Mayor Katie Wilson's legal defense in recall proceedings (CB 121300)
• Ordinance authorizing Lake City Community Center redevelopment with affordable housing and garage (CB 121291)
• Collective bargaining agreement with Seattle Parking Enforcement Officers' Guild (CB 121294)
• Lease renewal with U.S. Army for 33.95 acres at Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center (CB 121295)
• Ordinance prohibiting algorithmic-based price discrimination (CB 121267)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review the Seattle Police Department's response to the Bite of Seattle incident and consider a package of ordinances and a resolution related to vehicle residency, including new permitting programs for motor homes and travel trailers, changes to definitions of junk motor vehicles and recreational vehicles, and budget adjustments. The committee may vote on these items.

• Briefing on Bite of Seattle incident and response by Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles and Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis
• CB 121279: Ordinance updating Director of Finance and Administrative Services' authority to execute leases for transitional encampments, outdoor storage, and overnight respite areas
• CB 121280: Ordinance revising definition of 'junk motor vehicle' in Traffic Code
• CB 121281: Ordinance adjusting definitions of recreational vehicle and outdoor storage in land use code
• CB 121282: Budget ordinance for vehicle residency permitting and outreach, creating positions and modifying provisos

The Public Safety Committee recommended passage of several ordinances related to vehicle residency, RV storage, and junk vehicle definitions. All items were recommended to the full City Council, with most passing unanimously. One budget-related ordinance (CB 121282) passed 4-1 with Councilmember Rivera opposed.

• Recommended passage of CB 121281 adjusting RV and outdoor storage definitions (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121279 updating lease authority for transitional encampments and vehicle storage (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121280 revising 'junk motor vehicle' definition (5-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 121282 changing appropriations for vehicle residency outreach (4-1)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 121283 creating motor home and travel trailer permitting program (5-0)
• Recommended adoption as amended of Res 32216 establishing Vehicle Resident Assistance Program (4-0)

Council Briefing

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee will hold a special meeting to consider 13 appointments to various city commissions, including the Housing Levy Oversight Committee, LGBTQ Commission, Disability Commission, Women's Commission, and Human Rights Commission. The committee will also receive briefings on a draft ordinance for a Mandatory Housing Affordability Accelerator and a draft resolution on a Neighborhood Residential Inclusionary Requirement, with discussion but no vote scheduled on these items.

• Appointment of Wubet Biratu to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (term to Dec 31, 2028)
• Appointment of Clover Thurk to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (term to Dec 31, 2026)
• Appointment of Sunaree Marshall to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (term to Dec 31, 2030)
• Appointments to Seattle LGBTQ, Disability, Women's, and Human Rights Commissions
• Briefing on Mandatory Housing Affordability Accelerator Draft Ordinance and Neighborhood Residential Inclusionary Requirement Draft Resolution

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend City Council confirm 13 appointments to various commissions, including the Housing Levy Oversight Committee, LGBTQ Commission, Disability Commission, Women's Commission, and Human Rights Commission. One appointment (Nirae Petty to the LGBTQ Commission) was not heard. Two information items on housing affordability were heard but no action was taken.

• Recommended confirming Wubet Biratu to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Clover Thurk to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Sunaree Marshall to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Justice Geddes to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Jessi Benveniste to Seattle Disability Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Jackie Yust to Seattle Disability Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Virginia Martin to Seattle Women's Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Temi Ogunnoiki to Seattle Women's Commission (4-0)

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

The Seattle City Council's Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including an ordinance requiring commercial landlords to disclose lease terms, occupancy certificates, and triple net expenses. The committee will also consider multiple City employment measures, such as pay adjustments, civil service exemptions, and job title changes, and receive an update on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's corrective action plan.

• Ordinance CB 121275: commercial tenancy transparency, amending SMC 6.104.020, .030, .060, .070, .080
• Ordinance CB 121219: correcting pay compression/inversion for non-represented classifications
• Ordinance CB 121284: exempting/returning positions to civil service (2/3 vote required)
• Ordinance CB 121285: retitling Automotive Sheet Metal Worker to Automotive Sheet Metal Worker - Painter
• Ordinance CB 121286: retitling Plant Ecologist to Restoration Ecologist, creating Senior classification

The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that City Council pass four ordinances relating to City employment: CB 121284 (exempting and returning positions to the civil service system), CB 121219 (correcting pay compression and inversion for certain non-represented classifications), CB 121285 (retitling Automotive Sheet Metal Worker to Automotive Sheet Metal Worker - Painter), and CB 121286 (retitling Plant Ecologist to Restoration Ecologist and creating a Restoration Ecologist, Senior title with pay rates). CB 121275, an ordinance on commercial tenancy disclosure requirements, was not heard in Committee. The Committee also heard an update on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority 90-Day Corrective Action Plan. Councilmembers Rinck, Foster, and Saka were present; Hollingsworth and Juarez were excused.

• Recommended City Council pass CB 121284 on civil service exemptions and returns (3-0)
• Recommended City Council pass CB 121219 on pay compression and inversion corrections (3-0)
• Recommended City Council pass CB 121285 retitling Automotive Sheet Metal Worker to Automotive Sheet Metal Worker - Painter (3-0)
• Recommended City Council pass CB 121286 retitling Plant Ecologist to Restoration Ecologist and creating Restoration Ecologist, Senior (3-0)
• CB 121275 on commercial tenancy lessor requirements was not heard in Committee
• Heard Inf 2969, KCRHA 90-Day Corrective Action Plan update (no action recorded)

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

The committee will review several ordinances related to traffic safety, traffic management authority, and truck safety requirements for City contractors. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the appointment of Randy Engstrom as Director of Seattle Center.

• Ordinance regarding traffic safety best practices and Vision Zero Plan alignment (CB 121296)
• Ordinance clarifying City Traffic Engineer authority and traffic management (CB 121297)
• Ordinance requesting new truck lateral protective device requirements for City contractors (CB 121298)
• Appointment of Randy Engstrom as Director, Seattle Center, through June 1, 2030 (Appt 03652)

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee recommended that the City Council pass three ordinances related to traffic safety, administration, and contractor equipment requirements. The committee also held a discussion regarding the appointment of Randy Engstrom as Director of the Seattle Center.

• Recommended passage of CB 121296 regarding traffic safety standards (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121297 regarding City Traffic Engineer authority (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121298 regarding truck safety equipment (4-0)
• Discussed appointment of Randy Engstrom as Seattle Center Director (no vote)

Governance and Utilities Committee

The Governance and Utilities Committee will consider two ordinances authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to acquire property: one for three parcels on Aurora Ave N via negotiation or eminent domain, and one to accept a drainage easement on 41st Ave NE. The committee will also discuss the appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer and the introduction of a City Auditor appointment.

• Ordinance CB 121292 authorizes acquisition of parcels 302604-9100 (11762 Aurora Ave N), 302604-9116 (12004 Aurora Ave N), and 302604-9124 (12020 Aurora Ave N) by negotiation or eminent domain
• Ordinance CB 121293 accepts drainage easement for property at 13709 41st Ave NE (King County Parcel 1455100035)
• Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle IT, term to July 1, 2030
• Introduction to appointment of City Auditor

The Governance and Utilities Committee recommended that the City Council pass two ordinances authorizing land and easement acquisitions for Seattle Public Utilities. The committee also discussed the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer and received an introduction regarding the appointment of a City Auditor.

• Recommended passage of CB 121292 for land acquisition (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121293 for drainage easement (3-0)
• Discussed appointment of Shannon Smith as CTO (Appt 03594)
• Heard introduction regarding City Auditor appointment (Inf 2953)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a public hearing and consider appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Green New Deal Oversight Board, Urban Forestry Commission, and Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board. The committee will also discuss and possibly vote on two ordinances: one modifying development standards for institutions in multifamily zones, and another amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan as part of the 2026 annual amendment process.

• Appointments to Green New Deal Oversight Board (7 items)
• Appointments to Urban Forestry Commission (6 items)
• Appointments to Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (3 items)
• Ordinance CB 121276: amending zoning code for institutions in multifamily zones
• Ordinance CB 121268: 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council pass as amended CB 121276, which modifies Seattle Municipal Code development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. The committee also voted 4-0, with one abstention, to recommend passage as amended of CB 121268, which amends the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate 2026 annual amendment changes. The committee recommended confirmation of numerous appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, Urban Forestry Commission, and Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, all by 5-0 votes. One appointment, Appt 03627 (Stephanie Masterman), was not heard in Committee.

• Recommended City Council pass as amended CB 121276, modifying development standards for institutions in multifamily zones (5-0)
• Recommended City Council pass as amended CB 121268, amending the Comprehensive Plan for 2026 annual amendments (4-0, Hollingsworth abstained)
• Recommended confirmation of Hannah Ljunggren to Green New Deal Oversight Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of George Farrell, Jasmine Hadassa, Nirae Petty, Hannah Lindell-Smith, and Nancy Huizar to Green New Deal Oversight Board (5-0 each)
• Recommended confirmation of Maeve C. Gillis, Stephanie A. Smith, Tara K. Camp, Briana P. Miller, James B. Shambaugh, and Aaron D. Clark to Urban Forestry Commission (5-0 each)
• Recommended confirmation of Dan Torres, Abdirahman A. Yussuf, Georgina H. Sanchez, and Stefanie S. Sismaet to Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (5-0 each)
• Appt 03627 (Stephanie Masterman, Green New Deal Oversight Board) was not heard in Committee

Parks and City Light Committee

The Parks and City Light Committee will consider an ordinance authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute agreements for the redevelopment of the Lake City Community Center into a new community center, affordable housing, and a subterranean garage. The committee will hold a briefing, discussion, and possible vote on the item.

• Ordinance CB 121291 authorizing agreements for Lake City Community Center redevelopment
• Includes execution of a development agreement, ground lease term sheet, and restrictive covenants
• Supersedes requirements of Ordinance 118477 for this project
• Project includes new community center, affordable housing, and subterranean garage
• Public comment period open for agenda items

The Parks and City Light Committee voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council pass CB 121291, an ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Superintendent to execute and record instruments and agreements for City-owned property tied to redeveloping the Lake City Community Center into a new community center, affordable housing, and a subterranean garage. The bill also supersedes requirements of Ordinance 118477 for this purpose and ratifies and confirms certain prior acts. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council; the committee itself did not enact the ordinance. No other substantive business was recorded.

• Recommended City Council pass CB 121291 on Lake City Community Center redevelopment (5-0)
• Bill would authorize Parks Superintendent to execute and record agreements for the City-owned property
• Bill would supersede Ordinance 118477 requirements for this ordinance's purposes
• Bill would ratify and confirm certain prior acts

Public Safety Committee

The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and receive briefings on six items related to vehicle residency, including ordinances to revise definitions of junk motor vehicles and recreational vehicles, create a permitting program for motor homes and travel trailers, and establish a Vehicle Resident Assistance Program. The committee will also consider an ordinance updating the Director of Finance and Administrative Services' authority to execute leases for transitional encampments, outdoor storage, and overnight respite areas. No final votes are scheduled; the agenda is for briefing and discussion only.

• CB 121279: Ordinance amending lease authority for transitional encampments, outdoor vehicle storage, and overnight respite areas
• CB 121280: Ordinance revising definition of 'junk motor vehicle' in Traffic Code
• CB 121281: Ordinance adjusting definitions of recreational vehicle and outdoor storage in zoning code
• CB 121282: Ordinance amending 2026 budget for vehicle residency permitting and outreach, creating positions, modifying provisos
• CB 121283: Ordinance creating permitting program for motor homes and travel trailers to support pathway to shelter

The Public Safety Committee discussed six items of business — five Council Bills (CB 121279 through CB 121283) and Resolution 32216 — all relating to vehicle residency, encampments, junk motor vehicles, and related land-use and budget changes. Each item is recorded only as "discussed in Committee"; the minutes show no votes, approvals, denials, or tabling. The meeting was called to order at 9:36 a.m. by Chair Kettle and adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

• CB 121279 (lease authority for transitional encampments, vehicle storage, overnight respite areas) — discussed in Committee, no vote recorded
• CB 121280 (revising definition of "junk motor vehicle") — discussed in Committee, no vote recorded
• CB 121281 (land use/zoning definitions for recreational vehicles, outdoor storage, flexible-use parking) — discussed in Committee, no vote recorded
• CB 121282 (vehicle residency permitting and outreach; 2026 budget and CIP changes, positions, provisos) — discussed in Committee, no vote recorded
• CB 121283 (new permitting program for motor home and travel trailer owners) — discussed in Committee, no vote recorded
• Res 32216 (establishing the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program) — discussed in Committee, no vote recorded

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on several committee-recommended items, including a resolution to adopt an evidence-based gun violence reduction strategy, an ordinance updating domestic worker labor standards, and a resolution opposing two November ballot initiatives. The council will also confirm the appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing and consider amendments to business improvement area ordinances. Public comment is scheduled, including specific time for views on the ballot initiatives.

• Resolution 32217: Declares intent to implement a gun violence reduction strategy, partnering with the National Network for Safe Communities.
• CB 121266: Amends domestic worker labor standards, adding written agreement requirements, leave protections, and record-keeping duties.
• Res 32218: Expresses opposition to Initiatives IL26-001 (parental rights) and IL26-638 (athletics participation) on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
• Appt 03569: Confirmation of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing.
• CB 121270 and CB 121272: Amend Ballard and Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area ordinances (assessment escalations and boundaries).

The Seattle City Council adopted Resolution 32218, which expresses opposition to Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 on parental rights in public schools and Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 on K-12 athletics participation, both set for the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. The vote was 7 in favor, none opposed, with Juarez and Rivera excused from the remainder of the meeting. The Council also passed an ordinance expanding civil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures, and an ordinance updating domestic worker labor standards, both 9-0. Most other items were routine consent-calendar approvals, including weekly claims payments, committee appointments, and business improvement area ordinances.

• Adopted Resolution 32218 opposing state Initiatives IL26-001 and IL26-638 on the November 3, 2026 ballot (7-0, Juarez and Rivera excused)
• Passed CB 121278 expanding civil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures (9-0)
• Passed CB 121266 updating domestic worker labor standards, including written agreements, leave protections, and record-keeping (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32217 declaring intent to implement a gun violence reduction strategy with national experts (7-0, 2 abstentions: Foster, Rinck)
• Confirmed Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing (9-0)
• Passed CB 121270 clarifying assessment escalations for the Ballard Business Improvement Area (9-0)
• Passed CB 121272 modifying boundaries and assessment structure for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32215 appointing members of the Transportation Funding Task Force (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council is holding a briefing to approve minutes, review appointments to various boards and commissions, and receive an overview of the fall 2026 budget process. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming council actions and a closed executive session on litigation. Public comment is accepted in writing only.

• 22 appointments to boards including Community Technology Advisory Board, Seattle Arts Commission, and Design Review Board
• Fall 2026 Budget Process Overview presented by Lish Whitson, Director, Council Central Staff
• Preview of City Council Actions and preliminary September 15, 2026 agenda
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation (closed to public)

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a special public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, including changes to regional center plans and development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. The meeting will also include public comment periods for in-person and remote participation.

• Public hearing on CB 121268 to amend Seattle Comprehensive Plan with Northgate, Downtown, Greater Duwamish, and Ballard Interbay Northend regional center plans
• Public hearing on CB 121276 to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones (Sections 23.45.506, 23.45.570, 23.51.A.004)
• Opportunity for public comment via in-person sign-up or online registration

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on September 11, 2026, and discussed two council bills: CB 121268, which would amend the Seattle Comprehensive Plan as part of the 2026 annual amendment process, and CB 121276, which would modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. A public hearing was held for CB 121268. No votes or final decisions were made on either bill during this meeting.

• Discussed CB 121268 (Comprehensive Plan annual amendment) — no action taken
• Discussed CB 121276 (development standards for institutions in multifamily zones) — no action taken
• Held public hearing for CB 121268

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding algorithmic-based price discrimination. The proposed measure would require certain retailers to provide disclosures to consumers and maintain specific records.

• Ordinance CB 121267: Prohibiting algorithmic-based price discrimination and adding Chapter 7.35 to the Seattle Municipal Code

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend that the full City Council pass CB 121267, which would prohibit algorithmic-based price discrimination and require covered retailers to disclose pricing practices and retain records. The recommendation includes amendments to the ordinance. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended passage of CB 121267 as amended (4-0)

Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes

The Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes will hold a briefing and discussion regarding Resolution 32194. The item concerns welcoming city data and privacy protections.

• Resolution 32194: Welcoming City Data and Privacy Protections

The Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes met on September 10, 2026, and heard Information Item Inf 2951, which concerns Welcoming City Data and Privacy Protections (Resolution 32194). No vote was taken on the item; it was only heard in committee. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Heard Inf 2951 on Welcoming City Data and Privacy Protections (Resolution 32194) — no action taken

Governance and Utilities Committee

The Seattle City Council Governance and Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, has been cancelled. No legislative items or discussions are scheduled for this date.

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee will discuss the appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing. The committee will also review an ordinance to amend sexual orientation protections in the Seattle Municipal Code.

• Appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing
• Ordinance CB 121278 regarding civil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the full City Council confirm Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend passage of an ordinance expanding civil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures, including non-binary gender identities, pansexuality, asexuality, and consensual multi-partner relationships. Both items now go to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended confirmation of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121278 expanding sexual orientation protections (3-0)

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will hold briefings and discussions on three items: an update on 2025 investments by the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, a Seattle Public Library levy update and Seattle Reads 2026, and the first-year implementation of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) levy. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• OIRA update on 2025 investments
• SPL Library Levy update and Seattle Reads 2026
• FEPP Levy Year 1 implementation update

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee heard three information items but took no votes or formal decisions. The items were updates on the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs 2025 investments, the Seattle Public Library levy and Seattle Reads 2026, and the first-year implementation of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) levy. All three items were heard and no action was taken.

• Heard OIRA 2025 investments update (no action)
• Heard SPL library levy and Seattle Reads 2026 update (no action)
• Heard FEPP levy Year 1 implementation update (no action)

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accessibility information.

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the Seattle SAFER Streets Act and consider a permit for Swedish Health Services to maintain a pedestrian skybridge over 16th Avenue. The agenda includes a briefing on the SAFER Streets Act and a possible vote on the skybridge ordinance.

• Briefing and discussion of Seattle SAFER Streets Act
• Ordinance CB 121263: permit for Swedish Health Services skybridge over 16th Avenue, north of East Jefferson Street
• Repeal of Sections 2 and 8 of Ordinance 124099
• Annual fee assessment for skybridge permit

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met on September 8, 2026, with four members present and one excused. The committee heard Information Item Inf 2945, the Seattle SAFER Streets Act, but took no action on it. Council Bill CB 121263, regarding Swedish Health Services' skybridge permit, was not heard. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural only.

• Heard Inf 2945 Seattle SAFER Streets Act (no action)
• CB 121263 skybridge ordinance not heard (no action)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a briefing from the Seattle Fire Department on its nurse line and use of AI in dispatch, followed by a briefing, discussion, and possible vote on a resolution declaring intent to implement an evidence-based gun violence reduction strategy, including partnering with national experts like the National Network for Safe Communities.

• Briefing on Seattle Fire Department's Nurse Line and AI in dispatch (45 min)
• Resolution 32217: intent to implement evidence-based gun violence reduction strategy, partnering with NNSC at John Jay College
• Possible vote on Resolution 32217

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two business improvement area ordinances, including boundary and fee changes for Ballard and Capitol Hill. The committee will also discuss labor standards for domestic workers, algorithmic price discrimination, and commercial lease transparency. No final votes are guaranteed, as items are listed for discussion and possible vote.

• CB 121270: Amends Ballard Business Improvement Area assessment escalations
• CB 121272: Modifies Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area boundaries and assessment structure
• CB 121266: Establishes labor standards for domestic workers, including paid leave and record retention
• CB 121267: Prohibits algorithmic-based price discrimination and requires retailer disclosures
• CB 121275: Requires commercial lessors to provide lease transparency and condition reports

The committee recommended passage of three ordinances: clarifying Ballard Business Improvement Area assessment escalations, modifying Capitol Hill BIA boundaries and assessments, and establishing new domestic worker labor standards including written agreements and leave protections. Two other bills—on algorithmic price discrimination and commercial tenancy transparency—were discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of CB 121270 (Ballard BIA assessment clarification) (3-0, Hollingsworth absent)
• Recommended passage of CB 121272 (Capitol Hill BIA boundary and assessment changes) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121266 (domestic worker labor standards) (4-0)
• Discussed CB 121267 (algorithmic price discrimination) — no action
• Discussed CB 121275 (commercial tenancy transparency) — no action

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee will review a draft of the Seattle SAFER Streets Act, a traffic safety legislation, during a briefing and discussion. The committee will also consider a resolution appointing members to the Transportation Funding Task Force, with a possible vote. Additionally, there will be a briefing on the Seattle Street Improvement Program (SIP).

• Draft review of Seattle SAFER Streets Act traffic safety legislation
• Resolution 32215 appointing Transportation Funding Task Force members
• Briefing on Seattle Street Improvement Program (SIP)

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee heard two information items and recommended adoption of a resolution appointing members to the Transportation Funding Task Force. The recommendation passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32215 appointing Transportation Funding Task Force members (4-0)
• Heard Information Item 2943 on Seattle SAFER Streets Act draft legislation
• Heard Information Item 2944 on Seattle Street Improvement Program