Officials and Guests in Attendance: All Council members were present.  All were respectful and prepared.
 
Accessing the Meeting and Materials
The meeting started on time. I observed the entire meeting. The agenda was available and the meeting was easily accessible.
 
Summary of Discussion
The agenda was followed.
 
Attendance was taken.  Approval of last minutes, adoption of referral calendar and approval of agenda.
 
Public Comment
Lasted for 20 minutes with 2 minutes to speak but since there were more people on the line it was extended for 15 minutes with one minute to speak.

• 17 people spoke in favor of the new energy codes and asked that they be passed.
• One person spoke about the police use of force and accountability issue and that nothing or very little is being done about it.
• 2 people spoke about the fire sprinkler code to be extended to town homes of 4 or less - one in favor and one against it.
• 1 person spoke against the new energy codes.

 
Payment of bills: Passed unanimously.
 
Public Safety and Human Services Committee
New appointment was passed unanimously.
 
Community Economic Development Committee

• An ordinance to change the name from the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities to the Seattle Disability Commission passed unanimously.
• Two appointments to the Seattle Women's Commission were unanimously approved.
• Eight appointments and reappointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission were unanimously approved.
• Four appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Disabilities Commission were unanimously approved.

 
Finance and Housing Committee

• One reappointment to the Seattle Housing Authority Board was unanimously approved.
• Nine appointments and reappointments to the Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council were unanimously approved.
• Four appointments and reappointments to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission were unanimously approved.

 
Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

• An ordinance updating construction codes was unanimously approved.
• An ordinance implementing new energy codes was unanimously approved.
• Both K. Sawant and L. Herbold spoke in favor of both ordinances, thanking D. Strauss for his work and saying that even more needed to be done.
• Lewis said there would be more legislation coming.
• Pedersen voted in support of the bill understanding the effective date.
• T. Mosqueda acknowledged all the work to include stakeholders in the process and said the sprinkler concerns would be addressed.
• L. Herbold also acknowledged the sprinkler concerns and said they could still be addressed.

 
An extension of a contract regarding rezoning was unanimously approved.
 
Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments
A resolution sponsoring the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's application for membership to the Association of Washington Cities Risk management Service Agency was unanimously approved.
 
Four appointments and reappointments for the Seattle Renters' Commission were unanimously approved and one appointment was deferred until the next meeting.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45pm.

 Officials and Guests in Attendance: All Seattle City Council members except one - Debora Juarez.  All Council members seemed prepared and engaged.
 
Accessing the Meeting and Materials
The meeting started on time - 2:00 pm. I observed the entire meeting. The agenda was available before the meeting. The meeting was easy to access.
 
Summary of Discussion
The agenda was followed. Roll call taken.
 
Proclamation Honoring Louise Chernin
Proclamation read to be given as a surprise later in the week to Louise Chernin for her many years of work in support of civil rights and economic justice.  She is retiring from her position as President and CEO of GSBA (Greater Seattle Business Association).  L. Gonzalez introduced the proclamation and T. Mosqueda echoed the message of the proclamation and spoke about her work with L. Chernin on the minimum wage bill several years ago.
 
Council Business
Minutes unanimously approved.
 
Adoption of referral calendar with one amendment put forth by K. Sawant - requesting appointment of two people to the Renter's Commission.  All voted in favor.

Agenda unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment
Opened for 30 minutes instead of 20 minutes, adjusting the allowed time to speak from 2 minutes to 1 1/2 minutes.

• 14 people spoke in support of the legislation to provide hazard pay to grocery workers.
• 2 people spoke against the legislation to provide hazard pay to grocery workers.
• 1 person spoke on the threats to Council members and said all threats should be condemned and that he supported keeping certain elements out of meetings to maintain civility.

 
Payment of Bills: Unanimously approved.
 
Transportation and Utilities Committee

• An ordinance relating to the City Light Department was unanimously approved.
• Appointments and reappointments to the City Light Review Panel were unanimously approved.
• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Transit Advisory Board were unanimously approved.
• Reappointments to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board were unanimously approved.
• Appointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board were unanimously approved.
• Appointment to the Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee was approved.
• Appointments and reappointments to the Community Technology Advisory Board were unanimously approved.

 
Finance and Housing Committee
The Council voted unanimously on a bill to provide hazard pay to grocery workers.  T. Mosqueda put the bill forward and K. Sawant, T. Morales, A. Pedersen, A. Lewis, L. Herbold, and L. Gonzalez all spoke in favor of the bill.
 
There was no other business and the meeting was adjourned at 3:40pm.

Officials and Guests in Attendance: All City Council members were present and one City employee guest.  City Councilmembers were prepared, attentive, respectful.
 
Accessing the Meeting and Materials
The meeting started on time - 2:00pm, adjourning at 3:15pm. I observed the entire meeting and had a copy of the agenda before the meeting. The meeting was easy to access.
 
Summary of Discussion
The agenda was followed.
 
Proclamation Honoring MLK
After roll call there was a proclamation honoring Martin Luther King Unity Week presented to City employee N. Hunter.  She was accepting it on behalf of all City workers.  L. Gonzalez read the proclamation.
 
T. Mosqueda reminded all of some of King's words - we have to move out of our comfort zone, get to the root of the problem, push forward bold agendas and thanked City employees for all their work.
 
T. Morales wanted to celebrate the City staff, the people pushing to have the problems acknowledged and worked on, especially black women.
 
L. Gonzalez also thanked all the City workers.
 
N. Hunter thanked the Council for the proclamation and went on to share the names of several black women in the City who have made contributions.  She also said that we need to do more.  There are folks that have left the City because in many ways we have moved backwards.  More has to be done.
 
Minutes were approved.
Referral Calendar was adopted.
Agenda was approved.
 
Public Comments

• A male spoke about the failure of police accountability and the need for civilian control.
• A female spoke in support of Resolution 31984 calling for US - Cuban collaboration to fight Covid.
• A male spoke in support of Resolution 39184.
• A male spoke in support of Resolution 39184.
• A male spoke against the Resolution - said the City Council should stay away from foreign policy.

 
Payment of Bills
Voted on unanimously.
 
Resolution 39184
Calling for US - Cuban collaboration to fight Covid.
 
K.Sawant was disappointed the Mayor's name/signature was coming off the resolution.  She knows it is not necessary for the Mayor to sign it but is disappointed the Mayor does not support it.
 
A. Pedersen said he was going to vote no because it was out of the scope of what a City Council should focus on and he was not an expert in this area.  He would abstain but there is no option to abstain for this type of vote.
 
The resolution passed 8 in favor, 1 against.
 
Appointments
Four appointments/reappointments to the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority were unanimously approved.
 
Two appointments to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission were unanimously approved.
 
One appointment to the Urban Forestry Commission was unanimously approved.
 
One reappointment to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council was unanimously approved.
 
Six reappointments to the Public Safety and Human Services Committee were unanimously approved.
 
Floodplain bill
A bill extending for 12 months interim regulations relating to floodplains was unanimously approved.  Permanent regulations to come before the Council by the end of the year.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15pm.

Members Present: All Seattle City Council members and one guest in the beginning - Tim Harris. All Seattle City Council members seemed prepared and engaged.
 
Accessing the Meeting and Materials
The meeting started on time at 2:00pm and was accessible. I observed the entire meeting. The agenda was readily available and was followed.
 
Discussion of Agenda Items
Councilmember Herbold presented a proclamation to Tim Harris for his years of advocacy and outstanding work on behalf of the impoverished and homeless and his leadership for the "Real Change News".
 
Public comments: Four people spoke: Two regarding police accountability, one regarding climate action and one endorsing Council President Gonzalez.
 
Resolution 31985: Put forth by CMs Herbold and Pedersen (that mirrors what was put forth in the House of Representatives) calling for impeachment of the President.  Additional comments were made by CMs Sawant and Lewis in support of this resolution. The resolution passed unanimously.
 
No other significant business was conducted, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:53pm.