City Council
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 2 p.m. (Seattle time), Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
On the agenda
- Appointment of Dale L. Baker Jr. as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03598): confirmed
- Appointment of Kariel Galbraith as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03599): confirmed
- Appointment of Ryshun Sampson as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03600): confirmed
- Appointment of Amy N.R. Nichols as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03601): confirmed
- Appointment of Yiqiu Cai as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03602): confirmed
- Appointment of Erik M. Simmons as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03603): confirmed
- Appointment of Prisha D. Vajja as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03604): confirmed
- Appointment of Christopher A.K. Bennett-Boehm as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03605): confirmed
- Appointment of Sarah E. Champ as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03606): confirmed
- Reappointment of Eric B. Alipio as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03607): confirmed
- Appointment of Sarah A. Warsame as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03608): confirmed
- Appointment of Samaree M. Wakimoto as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03609): confirmed
- Appointment of Gabriel V. Navarro as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03610): confirmed
- Appointment of Anna M. Gold as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03611): confirmed
- Appointment of Isabella A. Gossing as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03612): confirmed
- Reappointment of Jonathan L. Chavez as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03613): confirmed
- Appointment of Kassidy L. Witt as member, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03614): confirmed
- Appointment of Emily L. Rexer as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03615): confirmed
- Appointment of Caroline E. Hedlund as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03616): confirmed
- Appointment of Marisa M. Terry as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03617): confirmed
- Appointment of Rishab K. Balakrishnan as member, Seattle Transit Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03618): confirmed
- Reappointment of Leonard Harrison Jerome as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to August 31, 2027. (Appt 03619): confirmed
- A resolution expressing opposition to the passage of Initiative Measure No. IL26-001, concerning parental rights relating to their children in public school, and Initiative Measure No. IL26-638, concerning participation in athletics at K-12 schools, on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot. (Res 32218): adopted
- Appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing. (Appt 03569): confirmed
- An ordinance relating to civil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures; amending the definition of the sexual orientation protected class to recognize gender identities outside the gender binary, recognize pansexuality and asexuality as orientations, and include consensual relationships with multiple partners as an element of attitudes, preferences, and practices pertaining to sexual orientation; and amending Sections 3.14.910, 3.14.931, 4.80.020, 6.02.270, 6.202.230, 14.04.030, 14.06.020, 14.08.020, 14.11.020, and 18.12.280 of the Seattle Municipal Code. (CB 121278): passed
- A resolution declaring the Seattle City Council’s intent for the City of Seattle to implement an evidence-based, comprehensive gun violence reduction strategy, that includes partnering with national experts who have helped other cities significantly reduce gun violence, such as the National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC) at John Jay College. (Res 32217): adopted
- An ordinance relating to domestic worker labor standards in Seattle; amending Sections 14.23.010, 14.23.020, and 14.23.095 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding new Sections 14.23.025, 14.23.127, and 14.23.128 to the Seattle Municipal Code, to: establish written agreement requirement; establish protections for entitled paid and unpaid leave, including retaliation protection for taking permissible time off; require hiring entities to create and retain records; add advance notice of termination requirement; update remedies provisions; and conform to certain changes in state law and with City labor standards. (CB 121266): passed
- An ordinance relating to the Ballard Business Improvement Area; amending Section 6 of Ordinance 126911 to clarify provisions on assessment escalations. (CB 121270): passed
- An ordinance relating to the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area; modifying the boundaries; amending Ordinance 113029, as previously amended by Ordinances 115998, 120303, and 124514; modifying the assessment structure for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121272): passed
- A resolution appointing the members of the Transportation Funding Task Force. (Res 32215): adopted
- August 18, 2026 (Min 581): adopted
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 10, 2026, through August 14, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121287): passed
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 17, 2026, through August 21, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121288): passed
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 24, 2026, through August 28, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121289): passed
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 31, 2026, through September 4, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121290): passed
- September 15, 2026 (IRC 537): adopted
Roll-call votes
- Appointment of Dale L. Baker Jr. as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Kariel Galbraith as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Ryshun Sampson as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Amy N.R. Nichols as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Yiqiu Cai as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Erik M. Simmons as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Prisha D. Vajja as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Christopher A.K. Bennett-Boehm as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Sarah E. Champ as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Reappointment of Eric B. Alipio as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Sarah A. Warsame as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Samaree M. Wakimoto as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Gabriel V. Navarro as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Anna M. Gold as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Isabella A. Gossing as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Reappointment of Jonathan L. Chavez as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Kassidy L. Witt as member, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Emily L. Rexer as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Caroline E. Hedlund as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Marisa M. Terry as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Rishab K. Balakrishnan as member, Seattle Transit Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Reappointment of Leonard Harrison Jerome as member, Transportation Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to August 31, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- A resolution expressing opposition to the passage of Initiative Measure No. IL26-001, concerning parental rights relating to their children in public school, and Initiative Measure No. IL26-638, concerning participation in athletics at K-12 schools, on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot.: adopted 7-0
- Appointment of Kelli Larsen as Director of the Office of Housing.: confirmed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to civil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures; amending the definition of the sexual orientation protected class to recognize gender identities outside the gender binary, recognize pansexuality and asexuality as orientations, and include consensual relationships with multiple partners as an element of attitudes, preferences, and practices pertaining to sexual orientation; and amending Sections 3.14.910, 3.14.931, 4.80.020, 6.02.270, 6.202.230, 14.04.030, 14.06.020, 14.08.020, 14.11.020, and 18.12.280 of the Seattle Municipal Code.: passed 9-0
- A resolution declaring the Seattle City Council’s intent for the City of Seattle to implement an evidence-based, comprehensive gun violence reduction strategy, that includes partnering with national experts who have helped other cities significantly reduce gun violence, such as the National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC) at John Jay College.: adopted 7-0
- An ordinance relating to domestic worker labor standards in Seattle; amending Sections 14.23.010, 14.23.020, and 14.23.095 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding new Sections 14.23.025, 14.23.127, and 14.23.128 to the Seattle Municipal Code, to: establish written agreement requirement; establish protections for entitled paid and unpaid leave, including retaliation protection for taking permissible time off; require hiring entities to create and retain records; add advance notice of termination requirement; update remedies provisions; and conform to certain changes in state law and with City labor standards.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to the Ballard Business Improvement Area; amending Section 6 of Ordinance 126911 to clarify provisions on assessment escalations.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area; modifying the boundaries; amending Ordinance 113029, as previously amended by Ordinances 115998, 120303, and 124514; modifying the assessment structure for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- A resolution appointing the members of the Transportation Funding Task Force.: adopted 9-0
- August 18, 2026: adopted 9-0
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 10, 2026, through August 14, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 17, 2026, through August 21, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 24, 2026, through August 28, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 31, 2026, through September 4, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- September 15, 2026: adopted 9-0