2026-09-22 - City Council
Summary
From official minutes and video.
- Proclamations: Nicholas Clinkscales Day, Bridgette Hempstead Day (daughters Shayla Akande and Dee Scott spoke), Hispanic Heritage Month
- Mayor Wilson's 2027-2028 Budget Address presented by Chief of Staff Esther Handy
- Public comment from 61 speakers on various topics
Algorithmic-based price discrimination (CB 121267)
Ordinance establishing restrictions on algorithmic-based price discrimination by covered retailers including large grocery chains and delivery services. Multiple amendments proposed and rejected (2-7 votes) including restrictions on electronic shelf labels and record-keeping requirements. Amendment passed 8-1 (Rinck opposed) allowing motor fuel discounts in loyalty programs. Amendment passed 7-2 (Foster, Rinck opposed) requiring annual grocery price analysis. Final passage: 7-2 (Foster, Rinck opposed).
Comprehensive Plan 2026 amendment (CB 121268)
Amendments to Seattle Comprehensive Plan as part of 2026 annual amendment process. Passed unanimously 9-0.
Seattle Parking Enforcement Officers Guild agreement (CB 121294)
Collective bargaining agreement with Seattle Parking Enforcement Officers Guild. Passed unanimously 9-0.
Fort Lawton Army Reserve lease (CB 121295)
Authorization for real property lease renewal with US Army for City's interim use of 33.95 acres at Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center. Passed unanimously 9-0.
Lake City Community Center Redevelopment (CB 121291)
Parks Department authorization for redevelopment into community center, affordable housing, and subterranean garage. Passed unanimously 9-0.
Historic Recognitions
- Denny Blaine Park: Resolution 32219 recognizing park as historic site for LGBTQ+ community. Passed unanimously 9-0.
- Bruce Lee Way: Resolution 32220 designating South King Street between 6th and Maynard as "Bruce Lee Way." Passed unanimously 9-0.
Appointments and Confirmations
Multiple confirmations including: Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board members (Dan Torres, Abdirahman Yussuf, Georgina Sanchez, Stefanie Sismaet); Green New Deal Oversight Board (Hannah Ljunggren, George Farrell, Jasmine Hadassa, Nirae Petty, Hannah Lindell-Smith, Nancy Huizar); Urban Forestry Commission (Maeve Gillis, Stephanie Smith, Tara Camp, Briana Miller, James Shambaugh, Aaron Clark). All passed unanimously 9-0.
Sources
- Minutes: https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/9/6894_M_City_Council_26-09-22_Full_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- Video: https://www.seattlechannel.org/FullCouncil?videoid=x190403&Mode2=Video