City Council
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 2 p.m. (Seattle time), Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
On the agenda
- A resolution retiring introduced and referred Council Bills, Resolutions, Clerk Files, and Appointments that have received no further action. (Res 32208): adopted
- Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, for an extension of the contract rezone of the property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South. Original contract rezone application approved through CF 314311 and Ordinance 125632 (Project No. 3018378-LU; Type IV). (CF 314549): granted
- 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. (CB 121214): passed
- An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; approving the extension of a contract rezone approved by Ordinance 125632 and accepting an amended Property Use and Development Agreement for a property located at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (Application by Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, C.F. 314549, SDCI Project 3018378-LU). (CB 121220): passed as amended
- A resolution relating to data centers; committing to studying the potential for data centers to impact 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. (Res 32204): adopted as amended
- Appointment of Sandra J. Valenciano as Director of Public Health - Seattle and King County. (Appt 03497): confirmed
- 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. (Res 32205): adopted as amended
- June 2, 2026 (Min 570): adopted
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of May 25, 2026, through May 29, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121223): passed
- June 9, 2026 (IRC 526): adopted
Roll-call votes
- A resolution retiring introduced and referred Council Bills, Resolutions, Clerk Files, and Appointments that have received no further action.: adopted 9-0
- Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, for an extension of the contract rezone of the property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South. Original contract rezone application approved through CF 314311 and Ordinance 125632 (Project No. 3018378-LU; Type IV).: granted 9-0
- 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.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; approving the extension of a contract rezone approved by Ordinance 125632 and accepting an amended Property Use and Development Agreement for a property located at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (Application by Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, C.F. 314549, SDCI Project 3018378-LU).: passed as amended 9-0
- A resolution relating to data centers; committing to studying the potential for data centers to impact 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.: adopted as amended 9-0
- Appointment of Sandra J. Valenciano as Director of Public Health - Seattle and King County.: confirmed 9-0
- 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.: adopted as amended 9-0
- June 2, 2026: adopted 9-0
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of May 25, 2026, through May 29, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- June 9, 2026: adopted 9-0