City Council
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 2 p.m. (Seattle time), Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
On the agenda
- Appointment of Justice Geddes as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2028. (Appt 03621): confirmed
- Appointment of Jessi Benveniste as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2027. (Appt 03622): confirmed
- Appointment of Jackie Yust as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2028. (Appt 03644): confirmed
- Appointment of Clover Thurk as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2026. (Appt 03645): confirmed
- Appointment of Wubet Biratu as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028. (Appt 03646): confirmed
- Appointment of Sunaree Marshall as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2030. (Appt 03647): confirmed
- Appointment of Virginia Martin as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027. (Appt 03648): confirmed
- Appointment of Temi Ogunnoiki as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027. (Appt 03649): confirmed
- Appointment of Lavell Flamon as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2028. (Appt 03650): confirmed
- Appointment of Susie Valderrabano as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027. (Appt 03654): confirmed
- Appointment of Sofia Brown as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2028. (Appt 03655): confirmed
- Appointment of Anisha Gururaj as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2028. (Appt 03656): confirmed
- An ordinance relating to the Seattle Department of Transportation; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools for bicycle and pedestrian safety education and training services. (CB 121299): passed
- Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle Information Technology Department, for a term to July 1, 2030. (Appt 03594): confirmed
- An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or eminent domain (condemnation) of three parcels of land in Seattle for utility purposes identified as King County Parcel Numbers 302604-9100 (11762 Aurora Ave N), 302604-9116 (12004 Aurora Ave N), and 302604-9124 (12020 Aurora Ave N), authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities (General Manager/CEO) or their designee to execute all documents and take other actions deemed by the General Manager/CEO or designee as necessary to complete the acquisitions; placing the real properties conveyed to the City under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121292): passed
- An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to accept an easement granted to The City of Seattle under King County Recording Number 20250210000669 for the installation and operation of a drainage facility on property located at 13709 41st Ave NE and identified as King County Parcel Number 1455100035; placing the property rights under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121293): passed
- An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.45.506, 23.45.570, and 23.51.A.004 of the Seattle Municipal Code to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. (CB 121276)
- An ordinance relating to leases; updating the Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases when the land is used for transitional encampments, outdoor storage for any vehicle, or overnight respite areas for drivers; amending Section 3.127.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code. (CB 121279): passed
- An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; revising the definition of "junk motor vehicle"; and amending Section 11.14.268 of the Seattle Municipal Code. (CB 121280): passed
- An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adjusting the definition of recreational vehicle; adjusting the definition of outdoor storage to include outdoor storage areas for certain unoccupied vehicles, including recreational vehicles; adjusting the definition of flexible-use parking to exclude storage of recreational vehicles; and amending Sections 23.84A.032, 23.84A.036, and 23.84A.038 of the Seattle Municipal Code. (CB 121281): passed
- An ordinance relating to vehicle residency permitting and outreach; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; creating positions; modifying a proviso; and imposing a proviso. (CB 121282): passed
- An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; creating a new permitting program for owners of motor homes and travel trailers to support a structured pathway to shelter; amending Sections 11.14.350, 11.14.660, 11.16.120, 11.23.440, 11.30.040, and 11.72.070 of, and adding Sections 11.14.672, 11.72.071, and 11.23.170 to, the Seattle Municipal Code. (CB 121283): passed as amended
- A resolution relating to persons living in vehicles and establishing the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program; accompanying legislation to provide a structured pathway to shelter. (Res 32216): adopted
- An ordinance relating to City employment; correcting pay compression and inversion for certain non-represented classifications, and adjusting rates of pay for affected titles. (CB 121219): passed
- An ordinance relating to City employment; exempting positions from the civil service system; and returning positions to the civil service system; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council. (CB 121284): passed
- An ordinance relating to City employment; retitling existing title Automotive Sheet Metal Worker to Automotive Sheet Metal Worker - Painter. (CB 121285): passed
- An ordinance relating to City employment; retitling the Plant Ecologist classification title to Restoration Ecologist, and creating a Restoration Ecologist, Senior classification title and establishing corresponding rates of pay. (CB 121286): passed
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121302): passed
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 21, 2026, through September 25, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121303): passed
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 28, 2026, through October 2, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121304): passed
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of October 5, 2026, through October 9, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (CB 121305): passed
- September 22, 2026 (Min 583): adopted
- October 20, 2026 (IRC 539): adopted
Roll-call votes
- Appointment of Justice Geddes as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2028.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Jessi Benveniste as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Jackie Yust as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2028.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Clover Thurk as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2026.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Wubet Biratu as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2028.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Sunaree Marshall as member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2030.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Virginia Martin as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Temi Ogunnoiki as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Lavell Flamon as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2028.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Susie Valderrabano as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2027.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Sofia Brown as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2028.: confirmed 9-0
- Appointment of Anisha Gururaj as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2028.: confirmed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to the Seattle Department of Transportation; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools for bicycle and pedestrian safety education and training services.: passed 9-0
- Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle Information Technology Department, for a term to July 1, 2030.: confirmed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or eminent domain (condemnation) of three parcels of land in Seattle for utility purposes identified as King County Parcel Numbers 302604-9100 (11762 Aurora Ave N), 302604-9116 (12004 Aurora Ave N), and 302604-9124 (12020 Aurora Ave N), authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities (General Manager/CEO) or their designee to execute all documents and take other actions deemed by the General Manager/CEO or designee as necessary to complete the acquisitions; placing the real properties conveyed to the City under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to accept an easement granted to The City of Seattle under King County Recording Number 20250210000669 for the installation and operation of a drainage facility on property located at 13709 41st Ave NE and identified as King County Parcel Number 1455100035; placing the property rights under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to leases; updating the Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases when the land is used for transitional encampments, outdoor storage for any vehicle, or overnight respite areas for drivers; amending Section 3.127.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; revising the definition of "junk motor vehicle"; and amending Section 11.14.268 of the Seattle Municipal Code.: passed 8-1
- An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adjusting the definition of recreational vehicle; adjusting the definition of outdoor storage to include outdoor storage areas for certain unoccupied vehicles, including recreational vehicles; adjusting the definition of flexible-use parking to exclude storage of recreational vehicles; and amending Sections 23.84A.032, 23.84A.036, and 23.84A.038 of the Seattle Municipal Code.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to vehicle residency permitting and outreach; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; creating positions; modifying a proviso; and imposing a proviso.: passed 6-3
- An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; creating a new permitting program for owners of motor homes and travel trailers to support a structured pathway to shelter; amending Sections 11.14.350, 11.14.660, 11.16.120, 11.23.440, 11.30.040, and 11.72.070 of, and adding Sections 11.14.672, 11.72.071, and 11.23.170 to, the Seattle Municipal Code.: passed as amended 6-3
- A resolution relating to persons living in vehicles and establishing the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program; accompanying legislation to provide a structured pathway to shelter.: adopted 8-1
- An ordinance relating to City employment; correcting pay compression and inversion for certain non-represented classifications, and adjusting rates of pay for affected titles.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to City employment; exempting positions from the civil service system; and returning positions to the civil service system; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to City employment; retitling existing title Automotive Sheet Metal Worker to Automotive Sheet Metal Worker - Painter.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance relating to City employment; retitling the Plant Ecologist classification title to Restoration Ecologist, and creating a Restoration Ecologist, Senior classification title and establishing corresponding rates of pay.: passed 9-0
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 14, 2026, through September 18, 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 September 21, 2026, through September 25, 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 September 28, 2026, through October 2, 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 October 5, 2026, through October 9, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.: passed 9-0
- September 22, 2026: adopted 9-0
- October 20, 2026: adopted 9-0