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Sustainability, City Light, Arts And Culture Committee
Agenda

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    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Department to establish eligibility requirements for customers participating in the Renewable Plus Program and charging a rate for the delivery of dedicated renewable energy and its associated Renewable Energy Credits supplied by the Department under the Renewable Plus Program; and amending Section 21.49.089 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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  2. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting the following easements for electrical distribution rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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  3. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting the following easements for electrical distribution in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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Select Committee On Federal Administration And Policy Changes
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Minutes Video

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    Resolution (Res)

    A RESOLUTION granting conceptual approval to install, maintain, and operate a pedestrian skybridge over and across 8th Avenue, north of Cherry Street; as proposed by FH, LLC d/b/a Skyline, in the First Hill neighborhood.

    The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

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Public Safety Committee
Agenda

Cancellation Notice

    City Council
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    1. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Joy R. Shigaki as member, Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, for a term to July 30, 2028.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    2. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Tristan Fields as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    3. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Andrea Starbird as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    4. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Kiersten Grove as Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services, for a term to March 1, 2029.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:

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    5. Passed
      Ordinance (Ord)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to reaffirming The City of Seattle as a Welcoming City; supporting access to reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment in Seattle; extending the responsibility of City employees to protect the provision of reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment; and adding a new Chapter 14.115 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

      The Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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    6. Passed
      Ordinance (Ord)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to federal funding; authorizing department directors to accept certain grants and passthrough funding in 2025; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

      The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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    7. Passed
      Ordinance (Ord)

      AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of March 10, 2025, through March 14, 2025, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

      The Council Bill (CB) was passed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill:

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    8. Adopted
      Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

      March 25, 2025

      By unanimous consent, the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted.

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    Land Use Committee
    Agenda

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    1. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Aaron D. Clark as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2026.
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    2. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Drue Epping as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.
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    3. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Melanie Ocasio as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.
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    4. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Reappointment of Lia Hall as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.
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    5. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Lani Chang as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2028.
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    6. Committee Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 26 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone the property at 8601 Fremont Avenue N from Neighborhood Residential 3 to Lowrise 2 with a M1 Mandatory Housing Affordability Suffix (LR2 (M1)); and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval. (Application of Blair Stone/Encore Architects, C.F. 314491, SDCI Project 3036119-LU)
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    7. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; adopting interim provisions to facilitate occupancy of street-level spaces in the Downtown, South Lake Union, and Uptown Urban Centers; adding a new Section 23.42.041 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 23.42.108, 23.48.005, 23.48.020, 23.48.040, 23.48.240, 23.48.740, 23.49.009, 23.49.011, 23.76.004, and 23.76.006, and Downtown Overlay Maps 1G and 1J in Chapter 23.49 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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    8. Committee Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle’s construction codes; allowing for the extension of certain projects and building permits; amending Sections 106.6.10, 106.9, and 106.10 of the Seattle Building Code, adopted by Ordinance 127108.
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    9. Committee Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; adopting a new Major Institution Master Plan for the University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest Hospital; and amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at Page 14 of the Official Land Use Map, to modify height limits and rezone property within the Major Institution Overlay (Project Number 3040282-LU, Clerk File 314511).
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    10. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units as required by state legislation; amending Sections 22.205.010, 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.44.011, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.017, 23.44.046, 23.45.512, 23.45.514, 23.45.545, 23.84A.008, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.038, 23.90.018, and 23.90.019 of the Seattle Municipal Code; repealing Sections 23.40.035 and 23.44.041 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding new Sections 23.42.022 and 23.53.003 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
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    11. In Committee
      Clerk File (CF)

      Application of Encore Architects, PLLC, to rezone an approximately 34, 654 square foot site located at 8601 Fremont Ave. N. from Single Family (SF5000) to Lowrise 2 with a (M) Mandatory Housing Affordability suffix (LR2 (M)) (Project No. 3036119-LU; Type IV).
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    12. In Committee
      Clerk File (CF)

      Application of the University of Washington to prepare a new Major Institution Master Plan for the University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest Campus, located at 1550 N 115th Street (Project No. 3040282-LU; Type IV).
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    Council Briefing
    Agenda Minutes Video

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      State Legislative Session Update (2025)

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    2. Heard in Committee
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      Council Briefing Minutes (2025)

      The March 17, 2025, Council Briefing Minutes were approved.

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    3. Heard in Committee
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      City Council Agenda (2025)

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    City Council
    Agenda Video

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    1. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Amy Kate Bailey as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2025.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    2. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Julie Chu as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2025.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    3. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of James Munger as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2025.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    4. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Talley Mills as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    5. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Nardos Tola as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    6. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Reappointment of Nancy Kathleen Sugg as member, Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2026.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    7. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Carol M. Binder as member, Museum Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to July 11, 2027.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    8. Passed at Full Council
      Resolution (Res)

      A RESOLUTION acknowledging that Seattle residents, workers, students, and visitors deserve to be safe and feel safe; recognizing and appreciating first responders from the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department; affirming the City’s obligations to fully support, train, and equip first responders; committing to a diversified public safety response system; acknowledging the City’s actions to reform the Police Department under the federal Consent Decree; committing to resolve the remaining issues of the Consent Decree; and affirming the essential services provided by the Police Department.

      The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution (Res):

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    9. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Janet Ceballos as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2026.

      The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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    10. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Minutes (Min)

      March 18, 2025

      The Minutes were adopted on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes (Min):

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    11. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Minutes (Min)

      March 25, 2025

      The Minutes were adopted on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes (Min):

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    12. Passed at Full Council
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of March 17, 2025, through March 21, 2025, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

      The Council Bill (CB) was passed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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    13. Adopted
      Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

      April 1, 2025

      By unanimous consent, the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted.

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    Governance, Accountability, And Economic Development Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

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      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Vivian Vassall as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    2. Committee Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to publicly-financed election campaigns; providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on August 5, 2025, of a proposition authorizing the City to levy regular property taxes for up to ten years in excess of the limitation on levies in chapter 84.55 RCW for the purpose of funding the cost and administration of the City’s Democracy Voucher program and other City purposes; outlining a process for contemplation of changes to the program; applying RCW 84.36.381’s senior citizens and disabled persons exemption to such levy; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

      The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

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    3. Heard in Committee
      Information Item (Inf)

      Four Recommendations to Better Understand and Address Current Gun Violence Patterns in Seattle

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    Select Committee On The Comprehensive Plan
    Agenda Minutes Video

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      Overview of Interim Legislation to Implement House Bill 1110

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    2. Heard in Committee
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      Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) Overview & Proposed Implementation

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    Council Briefing
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      State Legislative Session Update (2025)

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    2. Heard in Committee
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      Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Briefing

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    3. Heard in Committee
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      Council Briefing Minutes (2025)

      The March 24, 2025, Council Briefing Minutes were approved.

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    4. Heard in Committee
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      City Council Agenda (2025)

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    Sustainability, City Light, Arts And Culture Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

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    1. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Carol M. Binder as member, Museum Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to July 11, 2027.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    2. Heard in Committee
      Information Item (Inf)

      Seattle Arts Commission Overview and Goals

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    3. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Department to establish eligibility requirements for customers participating in the Renewable Plus Program and charging a rate for the delivery of dedicated renewable energy and its associated Renewable Energy Credits supplied by the Department under the Renewable Plus Program; and amending Section 21.49.089 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

      The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

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    4. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting the following easements for electrical distribution in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

      The Council Bill (CB) was not heard in Committee.

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    5. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting the following easements for electrical distribution rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

      The Council Bill (CB) was not heard in Committee.

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    6. Heard in Committee
      Information Item (Inf)

      2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    Libraries, Education, And Neighborhoods Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

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    1. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Janet Ceballos as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2026.

      The Committee recommends that Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    2. Heard in Committee
      Information Item (Inf)

      Status of Federal Immigration Actions

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

    Public Safety Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

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    1. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of after-hours nightlife lounges; defining after-hours nightlife lounges; establishing operational and safety requirements for such businesses; describing enforcement mechanisms; and adding a new Chapter 10.10 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

      The Council Bill (CB) was heard in Committee.

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    2. Passed at Full Council
      Resolution (Res)

      A RESOLUTION acknowledging that Seattle residents, workers, students, and visitors deserve to be safe and feel safe; recognizing and appreciating first responders from the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department; affirming the City’s obligations to fully support, train, and equip first responders; committing to a diversified public safety response system; acknowledging the City’s actions to reform the Police Department under the federal Consent Decree; committing to resolve the remaining issues of the Consent Decree; and affirming the essential services provided by the Police Department.

      The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

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    Parks, Public Utilities, And Technology Committee
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    1. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to the Lower Duwamish Waterway; authorizing Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities to: continue expending funds to participate in environmental investigation and remediation of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site, according to the terms of a Consent Decree with the United States and the State of Washington and according to the terms of settlements with multiple other parties; accept funds from other parties and indemnify them according to settlement agreements with those parties; continue seeking and accepting state Remedial Action Grants for work related to the Superfund Site; commit to spend funds pursuant to the terms of additional orders from the federal and state regulatory agencies for remedial work at sites related to the Lower Duwamish, including T-108, South Park Marina, and North Boeing Field/Georgetown Steam Plant; and commit to sharing costs with other parties regarding those Related Sites; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

      The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

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    Housing And Human Services Committee
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    1. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Amy Kate Bailey as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2025.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    2. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Julie Chu as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2025.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    3. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of James Munger as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2025.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    4. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Talley Mills as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    5. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Nardos Tola as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    6. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Reappointment of Nancy Kathleen Sugg as member, Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2026.

      The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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    3. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Minutes (Min)

      March 25, 2025

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