Seattle, WA

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)

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

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.

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a briefing and discussion on an ordinance (CB 121276) that would amend the Seattle Municipal Code to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. The committee is not voting on the ordinance at this meeting; it is only discussing it. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Ordinance CB 121276 amending SMC sections 23.45.506, 23.45.570, and 23.51.A.004 to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones
• Public hearing notice and fiscal note included as supporting documents
• Briefing and discussion led by Ketil Freeman, Council Central Staff

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee discussed Council Bill 121276, which would amend Seattle Municipal Code sections to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. No vote was taken; the bill was only discussed in committee.

• Discussed CB 121276 on development standards for institutions in multifamily zones

Parks and City Light Committee

The Parks and City Light Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Seattle City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including confirming appointments to various boards and committees, and voting on ordinances to designate two houses as landmarks. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive matters.

• Confirm 18 appointments to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, Landmarks Preservation Board, International Special Review District Board, and Community Involvement Commission
• Pass ordinance imposing controls on the Wilde-Streatfield House and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks (CB 121274)
• Pass ordinance imposing controls on the Burwell House and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks (CB 121273)
• Resolution requesting the Code Reviser to reformat tables in the Seattle Municipal Code for federal accessibility compliance (Res 32214)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for August 17, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Governance and Utilities Committee

The Seattle City Council's Governance and Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accessibility information.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items listed

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee will consider the appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing and receive a briefing on the office's annual reports. Public comment is open for items on the agenda.

• Appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing (Appt 03569)
• Briefing on Office of Housing annual reports

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on August 12, 2026, and discussed the appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing and an Office of Housing presentation on annual reports. No formal votes or decisions were taken; both items were only discussed or heard in committee.

• Discussed appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing
• Heard Office of Housing presentation on annual reports

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will consider 17 appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, Landmarks Preservation Board, International Special Review District Board, and Community Involvement Commission. The committee will also discuss and possibly vote on two ordinances to impose historic preservation controls on the Wilde-Streatfield House and the Burwell House. Public comment is available.

• Appointment of 12 members to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee (terms to Dec 31, 2027 or 2028)
• Reappointment of Joe Krentz and appointment of Leslie Mehren to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (terms to June 30, 2028)
• Appointment of Dan Sloat to the Landmarks Preservation Board (term to Aug 14, 2028)
• Ordinance CB 121274 imposing controls on the Wilde-Streatfield House
• Ordinance CB 121273 imposing controls on the Burwell House

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of 17 appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, Landmarks Preservation Board, International Special Review District Board, and Community Involvement Commission. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of two ordinances imposing historic preservation controls on the Wilde-Streatfield House and the Burwell House. All votes were 3-0 in favor.

• Confirmed 12 appointments to Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee (3-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Joe Krentz to Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (3-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Leslie Mehren to Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (3-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Dan Sloat to Landmarks Preservation Board (3-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Huy Pham to International Special Review District Board (3-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Rachelle C. Olden to Community Involvement Commission (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121274 for Wilde-Streatfield House landmark controls (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 121273 for Burwell House landmark controls (3-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold briefings on three topics: the Seattle Police Department's security response to Bite of Seattle, data on King County Jail medical deferrals and their impact on Harborview and SPD, and a proposed Vehicle Resident Assistance Program with draft legislation. The meeting includes public comment and is expected to be informational, with no final votes scheduled.

• Briefing on Bite of Seattle security response by Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles
• Briefing on King County Jail medical deferral data and impacts on Harborview Medical Center and SPD
• Discussion of Vehicle Resident Assistance Program and six draft ordinances/resolution
• Draft ordinances include FAS signature authority for vehicle storage, junk vehicles definition, outdoor storage, vehicle residence permitting appropriations, and vehicle resident assistance permitting

The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on August 11, 2026, and heard three information items: a quick look at the Bite of Seattle security response, King County Jail medical deferral data and its impacts on Harborview and the Seattle Police Department, and the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program with draft legislation. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; all items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 2939: Bite of Seattle Security Response Quick Look
• Heard Inf 2940: King County Jail Medical Deferral Data and Impacts on Harborview and Seattle Police Department
• Heard Inf 2941: Vehicle Resident Assistance Program and Draft Legislation

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a rental agreement regulation bill that requires fee disclosure and limits certain fees, and two budget-related ordinances that adjust the 2026 budget and capital improvement program. The council will also consider a request to modify a conditional approval for vacating an alley for Swedish Health Services, and confirm multiple appointments to advisory committees.

• CB 121254: Rental agreement regulation requiring fee disclosure, limiting fees, and expanding enforcement
• CB 121252: Acceptance of non-City funding and budget appropriation changes
• CB 121253: 2026 Mid-Year Supplemental Ordinance with CIP changes and position modifications (passed 4-1)
• CF 314550: Request to modify alley vacation for Swedish Health Services
• CB 121261: Update to Voluntary Green Power and Community Solar programs

The Seattle City Council passed CB 121254, an ordinance regulating rental agreements by requiring fee disclosure, prohibiting certain fees, and establishing enforcement mechanisms, with Councilmember Rivera disqualified from voting. The council also passed CB 121253, a budget amendment ordinance, and CB 121252, accepting non-City funding, along with several other consent calendar items including City Light program updates and various appointments.

• Passed CB 121254 rental fee disclosure and junk fee limits (8-0, Rivera disqualified)
• Passed CB 121253 budget amendment ordinance (9-0)
• Passed CB 121252 accepting non-City funding (9-0)
• Passed CB 121271 claims payment ordinance (9-0)
• Passed CB 121261 updating City Light Green Power and Community Solar programs (9-0)
• Passed CB 121269 authorizing Boundary Hydroelectric Project agreement (9-0)
• Adopted Res 32213 authorizing Parks Superintendent to act as agent for grant funding (9-0)
• Confirmed 11 appointments to Indigenous Advisory Council, Central Waterfront Oversight Committee, and Seattle Center Advisory Commission (9-0)

Council Briefing

This is a procedural council briefing with no substantive legislative items. The agenda includes approval of minutes, the president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council and committee actions. No public hearings, ordinances, or contracts are listed.

• Approval of July 27, 2026 council briefing minutes
• President's report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of August 11, 2026 council agenda

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

The Seattle City Council's Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee will hold briefings and discussions on three items: an ordinance updating domestic worker labor standards (CB 121266), a proposed Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance, and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) contracts transition plan. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is for discussion only.

• Ordinance CB 121266 amending Seattle Municipal Code sections on domestic worker labor standards, including written agreements, leave protections, record-keeping, and termination notice
• Briefing on Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance with presenters from Mayor's Office, American Economic Liberties Project, and AI Now Institute
• Briefing on KCRHA contracts transition plan with presenters from Mayor's Office and Human Services Department

The committee discussed CB 121266, an ordinance to establish domestic worker labor standards, but took no vote. Two information items were heard: the Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Contracts Transition Plan. No substantive decisions were made.

• Discussed CB 121266 on domestic worker labor standards (no action)
• Heard Inf 2938 on Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance (no action)
• Heard Inf 2937 on KCRHA Contracts Transition Plan (no action)

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee will consider appointments to the Central Waterfront Oversight Committee and Seattle Center Advisory Commission, receive a briefing on Waterfront Park, and vote on a request by Swedish Health Services to modify a conditional alley vacation in Terry's Second Addition.

• Appointment of Benjamin Cohen and Efrem Fesaha to the Central Waterfront Oversight Committee through 2027
• Appointment of Michael Johnson and Ashley McClaran, and reappointment of Eric Berlinberg, John Olensky, and Sarah C. Rich to the Seattle Center Advisory Commission through 2029
• Briefing and discussion on Waterfront Park
• Request by Swedish Health Services to modify conditional approval of alley vacation in Block 95, Terry's Second Addition (CF 314550)

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee unanimously recommended confirming seven appointments to the Central Waterfront Oversight Committee and Seattle Center Advisory Commission, and granted a conditional alley vacation petition from Swedish Health Services. The committee also heard an informational overview of Waterfront Park. All votes were 3-0 in favor.

• Confirmed Benjamin Cohen to Central Waterfront Oversight Committee (3-0)
• Confirmed Efrem Fesaha to Central Waterfront Oversight Committee (3-0)
• Confirmed Michael Johnson to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Confirmed Ashley McClaran to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Reconfirmed Eric Berlinberg to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Reconfirmed John Olensky to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Reconfirmed Sarah C. Rich to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Granted conditional alley vacation to Swedish Health Services (3-0)

Parks and City Light Committee

The Parks and City Light Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on three items: updates to Seattle City Light’s Voluntary Green Power Programs and Community Solar Program, amendments to the Boundary Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement, and a resolution authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation to seek grant funding for projects.

• Amend Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.49.084 and 21.49.087 for City Light’s Voluntary Green Power Programs and Community Solar Program (CB 1212611)
• Authorize First Amendment to Boundary Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement and related agreements (CB 1212692)
• Authorize Seattle Parks and Recreation to act as agent for grant funding managed by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (Res 322133)

The Parks and City Light Committee voted 4-0 to recommend three items to the full City Council: an ordinance updating Voluntary Green Power and Community Solar programs, an ordinance authorizing amendments to the Boundary Hydroelectric Project license, and a resolution authorizing the Parks Superintendent to bind the city for grant-funded projects. All items passed with no opposition and now go to the full council for final action.

• Recommended CB 121261 updating Voluntary Green Power and Community Solar programs (4-0)
• Recommended CB 121269 authorizing Boundary Hydroelectric Project license amendments (4-0)
• Recommended Res 32213 authorizing Parks Superintendent to act as agent for grant projects (4-0)

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

La reunión del Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan programada para el 5 de agosto de 2026, está cancelada.

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a briefing and discussion on CB 1212681, an ordinance that amends the Seattle Comprehensive Plan through the 2026 annual amendment process. The item includes proposed changes to the Northgate, Downtown, Greater Duwamish, and Ballard Interbay subarea plans. No final vote is scheduled at this meeting.

• Ordinance CB 1212681 amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan for 2026
• Northgate Regional Center Plan amendment
• Downtown Regional Center Plan amendment
• Greater Duwamish Manufacturing and Industrial Center Subarea Plan amendment
• Ballard Interbay Northend Manufacturing and Industrial Center Subarea Plan amendment

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee will discuss two ordinances to amend the 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider the reappointment of five members to the Indigenous Advisory Council and receive a progress update on the Tribal Nations Summit.

• Possible vote on CB 1212527 to accept funding from non-City sources and amend the 2026 Budget
• Possible vote on CB 1212538 to amend the 2026 Budget, add CIP projects, and create/modify positions
• Reappointment votes for Suzanne Sailto, Luther F. Mills, Derrick Belgarde, Jeremy Takala, and Jaci S. McCormack to the Indigenous Advisory Council
• Tribal Nations Summit progress update

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee recommended City Council confirm five reappointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council, all with 5-0 votes. It also recommended passage of two budget-related ordinances: CB 121252 (grant acceptance and appropriation changes) and CB 121253 (budget amendments including new positions and provisos), the latter passing 4-1 with Councilmember Kettle opposed. An information item on the Tribal Nations Summit was heard but no action was taken.

• Reappointment of Suzanne Sailto to Indigenous Advisory Council recommended (5-0)
• Reappointment of Luther F. Mills to Indigenous Advisory Council recommended (5-0)
• Reappointment of Derrick Belgarde to Indigenous Advisory Council recommended (5-0)
• Reappointment of Jeremy Takala to Indigenous Advisory Council recommended (5-0)
• Reappointment of Jaci S. McCormack to Indigenous Advisory Council recommended (5-0)
• CB 121252 (grant acceptance and appropriation changes) recommended for passage (5-0)
• CB 121253 (2026 budget amendments) recommended for passage as amended (4-1)

City Council

The City Council is voting on several ordinances including updates to water rates, controlled substance enforcement, and housing design review rules. The body will also consider a pedestrian skybridge permit and changes to utility assistance eligibility.

• CB 1212456: Revising Seattle Public Utilities water rates, charges, and low-income credits
• CB 1212438: Temporary exemptions from Design Review for certain housing projects
• CB 1212429: Permission for FH, LLC d/b/a Skyline to build a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue
• CB 1212593: Establishing a Do Not Solicit List to protect homeowners from unwanted solicitation
• CF 31453010: Petition to vacate a portion of an alley at 8623 Palatine Ave N

The Seattle City Council passed 10 ordinances and adopted 2 resolutions, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. Key actions included updating controlled substance enforcement policy, creating a Do Not Solicit List for homeowners, expanding emergency utility bill assistance, revising water rates, and temporarily exempting some housing projects from design review. The council also granted a skybridge permit and an alley vacation, and set public hearings for two Business Improvement Area changes.

• Passed CB 121248 updating controlled substance possession enforcement policy (9-0)
• Passed CB 121259 creating Do Not Solicit List for homeowners (9-0)
• Passed CB 121247 expanding City Light emergency bill assistance (9-0)
• Passed CB 121245 revising water rates and low-income credits (9-0)
• Passed CB 121246 expanding SPU emergency bill assistance (9-0)
• Passed CB 121243 temporarily exempting some housing from design review (9-0)
• Granted FH, LLC skybridge permit over 8th Ave (9-0)
• Adopted Res 32212 for Ballard BIA hearing and Res 32211 for Capitol Hill BIA hearing (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Council Briefing meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance regulating rental agreements, including fee disclosures, fee limits, record retention, and new enforcement mechanisms. The meeting will also include public comment and standard procedural items.

• Ordinance CB 1212541 amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 7.24.020, 7.24.050, 7.24.060, 7.24.120, and adding new Sections 7.24.039, 7.24.040, 7.24.045, 7.24.170–7.24.240 on rental agreement regulation
• Briefing, discussion, and possible vote on the ordinance

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage of CB 121254, an ordinance that would require disclosure of rental fees, prohibit or limit certain fees, require retention of compliance records, expand investigation authority, and establish new enforcement mechanisms. The recommendation was made as amended, and the bill now moves to the full City Council for consideration.

• Recommended passage of CB 121254 as amended (5-0)

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan will receive a presentation on anti-displacement strategies from the Office of Planning and Community Development. The committee will also discuss the Chair's letter regarding Phase III of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Presentation on Anti-Displacement Strategies by Rico Quirondongo, Michael Hubner, and Geoffrey Wentlandt
• Discussion of Chair's Letter on Phase III of the Comprehensive Plan

The committee heard presentations on anti-displacement strategies and the Chair's letter regarding Phase III of the Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Heard Inf 2934 Presentation on Anti-Displacement Strategies
• Heard Inf 2935 Discussion of Chair's Letter on Phase III of the Comprehensive Plan

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a public hearing and possible vote on CB 1212431. This ordinance proposes temporary regulations to exempt certain housing projects from Design Review and allow for Administrative Design review.

• CB 1212431: Ordinance to exempt housing projects meeting Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements using on-site performance units from Design Review
• Proposal to temporarily suspend mandatory design review for developments in Titles 23 and 25 of the Seattle Municipal Code
• Proposed amendments to Sections 23.41.002 and 23.41.004 of the Seattle Municipal Code

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee recommended that the City Council pass CB 121243. This ordinance proposes temporary regulations to exempt certain housing projects from Design Review and allow for Administrative Design review options.

• Recommended passage of CB 121243 regarding land use and zoning regulations (4-0)

Governance and Utilities Committee

The Governance and Utilities Committee will discuss and potentially vote on ordinances to expand emergency bill assistance for Seattle Public Utilities and City Light customers. The committee will also review proposed revisions to water service rates and charges.

• Ordinance to expand eligibility and adjust terms for Seattle Public Utilities emergency bill assistance (CB 1212461)
• Ordinance to expand eligibility and adjust terms for City Light emergency bill assistance (CB 1212472)
• Proposed revisions to water service rates, charges, and low-income utility discount qualifications (CB 1212453)
• Report on Artificial Intelligence investment and usage (SLI ITD-010S-A-2)
• Overview of the Technology Matching Fund Program

The Governance and Utilities Committee recommended that City Council pass three amended ordinances. These include expanded eligibility for emergency bill assistance for Seattle Public Utilities and City Light customers, and revisions to water service rates and low-income credits.

• Recommended passing CB 121246 to expand emergency bill assistance for Seattle Public Utilities (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 121247 to expand emergency bill assistance for City Light (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 121245 to revise water rates, charges, and low-income credits (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a briefing, discussion, and possible vote on CB 1212481. This ordinance proposes updating City policy for the enforcement of knowing possession and use of controlled substances.

• CB 1212481: Ordinance amending Section 3.28.141 of the Seattle Municipal Code regarding controlled substances

The Public Safety Committee reviewed and recommended the passage of CB 121248. This ordinance updates City policy for the enforcement of knowing possession and use of controlled substances.

• Recommended passage of CB 121248 to update controlled substances enforcement policy (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy implementation and evaluation plan (CB 121240), which was recommended 8-1 by a select committee. Also up for a vote are land use process clarifications (CB 121215), a new IT pay structure (CB 121225), and several collective bargaining agreements. The consent calendar includes multiple appointments to city commissions.

• Approval of 6-year Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy implementation plan (CB 121240) – passed committee 8-1
• Ordinance amending land use decision processes in Seattle Municipal Code (CB 121215) – passed committee 3-0 with 2 abstentions
• New Information Technology Talent Modernization pay structure for city IT positions (CB 121225)
• Memorandum of Agreement with Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 on Fire Protection Engineer classification (CB 121256)
• Collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 77 for Seattle City Light employees (CB 121257)

The City Council approved an implementation and evaluation plan for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. The Council also passed several employment-related ordinances and confirmed multiple appointments to city commissions. A bill to clarify land use decision processes passed with a 5-4 vote.

• Approved 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy implementation plan (9-0)
• Passed CB 121215 to clarify Council land use decision processes (5-4)
• Approved IT Talent Modernization pay rates and title structure (9-0)
• Confirmed 8 members to the Seattle Human Rights Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed 6 members to the Seattle Disability Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed 4 members to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (9-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreements with Local 17 and IBEW Local 77 (9-0)
• Approved CB 121260 for claims payment for July 13-17, 2026 (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will meet for a briefing including a report from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The meeting includes a preview of council and regional committee actions and two closed executive sessions regarding litigation.

• Summer 2026 Briefing by Mina Hashemi and Sam Read of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Preview of City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees
• Executive Session I on pending, potential, or actual litigation
• Executive Session II on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Council Briefing on July 27, 2026, was largely procedural. Members approved the June 29, 2026, Council Briefing Minutes and heard two information items (Office of Intergovernmental Relations Summer 2026 Briefing and City Council Agenda preview). The Council also held a closed executive session on pending litigation, which was extended and concluded at 5:05 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 29, 2026 Council Briefing Minutes
• Heard Office of Intergovernmental Relations Summer 2026 Briefing (information only)
• Heard City Council Agenda preview (information only)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee will consider two items: an ordinance granting FH, LLC (Skyline) a permit to build a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue in First Hill, and a petition to vacate a portion of an alley at 8623 Palatine Ave N. Both are scheduled for briefing, discussion, and possible vote.

• Ordinance CB 1212421 granting Skyline permission to construct and maintain a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue, south of Columbia St and north of Cherry St in First Hill
• Petition CF 3145302 by THE YEW, LLC to vacate a portion of the alley in Block 2, Wegener’s Addition, bounded by N 87th St, 1st Ave NW, Palatine Ave N, and N 85th St at 8623 Palatine Ave N
• Both items include briefing, discussion, and possible vote; public comment is open within the meeting

The Committee recommended that City Council pass an ordinance allowing FH, LLC d/b/a Skyline to build and operate a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue. The Committee also recommended granting a petition for an alley vacation at 8623 Palatine Ave N.

• Recommended City Council pass CB 121242 for First Hill pedestrian skybridge (5-0)
• Recommended City Council grant CF 314530 for alley vacation at 8623 Palatine Ave N (5-0)

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

Esta agenda es completamente procedimental y un aviso de cancelación para la reunión del Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan programada para July 23, 2026. No se llevarán a cabo discusiones sustanciales, votaciones ni audiencias públicas. Se incluye información estándar de accesibilidad y contacto para el Seattle City Council.

• Reunión cancelada para July 23, 2026
• No hay elementos de agenda sustanciales ni audiencias públicas programadas

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a special meeting to review the Northgate, Downtown, and Manufacturing & Industrial Center (MIC) subarea plans. Staff from the Department of Transportation and the Office of Planning and Community Development will present the plans, followed by a briefing and discussion. The agenda item is for overview and discussion only; no specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Overview of Northgate Subarea Plan
• Overview of Downtown Subarea Plan
• Overview of Manufacturing & Industrial Center (MIC) Subarea Plan

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met to hear an information item regarding subarea plans for Northgate, Downtown, and the Manufacturing & Industrial Center (MIC). No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Heard Information Item Inf 2932 regarding Northgate, Downtown, and MIC Subarea Plans

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The committee recommended that City Council pass an ordinance establishing a Do Not Solicit List to protect homeowners from unwanted property solicitation. The committee also recommended the appointment or reappointment of 19 members across the Human Rights, Disability, and LGBTQ Commissions. A bill regarding rental agreement fee regulations was discussed but not decided.

• Recommended passing CB 121259 to establish a residential Do Not Solicit List (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of 8 appointments/reappointments to Seattle Human Rights Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of 7 appointments/reappointments to Seattle Disability Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of 4 appointments/reappointments to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (4-0)
• Discussed CB 121254 regarding rental agreement fee regulation (no action taken)