SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL  
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor  
Seattle, WA 98104  
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council  
Tuesday, May 19, 2026  
2:00 PM  
Council Chamber, City Hall  
600 4th Avenue  
Seattle, WA 98104  
City Council  
Joy Hollingsworth, Council President  
Dionne Foster, Member  
Debora Juarez, Member  
Robert Kettle, Member  
Eddie Lin, Member  
Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Member  
Maritza Rivera, Member  
Rob Saka, Member  
Dan Strauss, Member  
Chair Info: 206-684-8803; Joy.Hollingsworth@seattle.gov  
A. CALL TO ORDER  
The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in City  
Hall in Seattle, Washington, on May 19, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of  
the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m., with  
Council President Hollingsworth presiding.  
B. ROLL CALL  
Present:  
8 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, Strauss  
1 - Juarez  
Late Arrival:  
Councilmember Juarez joined the meeting at 2:03 p.m.  
C. PRESENTATIONS  
Council President Hollingsworth presented a proclamation proclaiming  
May 19, 2026, to be “State Champion Rainier Beach Boys’ Basketball  
Day.” By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow  
Council President Hollingsworth to present the proclamation, and to allow  
Coach Mike Bethea to address the Council.  
D. PUBLIC COMMENT  
The following individuals addressed the Council:  
Ashley Nerbovig  
Ivan Gerdes  
Anitra Freeman  
Greg Greer  
Tara Miller  
Julia Beabout  
Charles Kight  
Yvette Dinish  
Ruth Dight  
Denise Perez Lally  
Marta Kidane  
Cara Williams  
Scott Buzzard  
Kenneth P.  
Margaret Shield  
Scott D. Boone  
Bryan Porter  
Patrick McKee  
Howard Gale  
Aidon Carroll  
Jalayna Ruland  
Hannah Whitworth  
Koncrete Rose  
Rose Legionaires  
Hilary Santini  
David Haines  
Alberto Alvarez  
Kyler Parris  
Nathan Wall  
Alex Lofton  
Sam Wolff  
Hali Willis  
Jonathan Toledo  
Bennett  
E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR:  
May 19, 2026  
The Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted by the  
following vote, and the President signed the Introduction &  
Referral Calendar (IRC):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  
By unanimous consent, the Agenda was adopted.  
G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
Motion was made by Council President Hollingsworth, duly seconded and  
carried, to approve the Consent Agenda.  
Journal:  
1.  
May 12, 2026  
The Minutes (Min) were adopted on the Consent Calendar  
by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes  
(Min):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera,  
Saka, Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
Bills:  
2.  
An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for  
the week of May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, 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):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera,  
Saka, Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
Appointments:  
GOVERNANCE AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE:  
Appointment of Stan Diddams as member, Seattle Public  
Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31,  
2028.  
3.  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Rivera,  
Strauss  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck,  
Rivera, Saka, Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
Appointment of Gabriel Navarro as member, Seattle  
Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to  
July 31, 2028.  
4.  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Rivera,  
Strauss  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck,  
Rivera, Saka, Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
GOVERNANCE AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE:  
1.  
Reappointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and Chief  
Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, for a term to  
December 31, 2029.  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the  
Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Rivera, Strauss  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
The Council President invited General Manager and Chief Executive  
Officer Lee to address the Council.  
2.  
An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the  
General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public  
Utilities, or designee, to execute an amendment to the interlocal  
agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and the King County  
Flood Control Zone District for the South Park Interim Flooding  
Preparedness and Response Program; authorizing the General  
Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, or  
designee, to execute additional amendments to the interlocal  
agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and the King County  
Flood Control Zone District for the South Park Interim Flooding  
Preparedness and Response Program; and ratifying and  
confirming certain prior acts.  
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council  
Bill (CB).  
In Favor: 4 - Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Rivera  
Opposed: None  
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the  
President signed the Council Bill (CB):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
LIBRARIES, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:  
3.  
Appointment of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of  
Neighborhoods, for a term to December 31, 2029.  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the  
Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Rivera, Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
The Council President invited Director Pham to address the Council.  
4.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing  
controls upon the Woodin House, a landmark designated by the  
Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the  
Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical  
Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal  
Code.  
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council  
Bill (CB).  
In Favor: 4 - Rivera, Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the  
President signed the Council Bill (CB):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:  
An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adopting interim  
provisions to expand the capacity of transitional encampments;  
and amending Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056 of the Seattle  
Municipal Code.  
5.  
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended  
the Council Bill (CB).  
In Favor: 5 - Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
ACTION 1:  
Motion was made by Councilmember Rivera and duly seconded, to amend  
Council Bill 121195, by amending Section 3 to Council Bill 121195,  
Section 23.42.056 of the Seattle Municipal Code, Transitional  
encampment as an interim use, as shown on Attachment 1 to the Minutes.  
The Motion carried by the following vote:  
In favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Rivera, Saka  
Opposed: 4 - Foster, Lin, Rinck, Strauss  
ACTION 2:  
Motion was made by Councilmember Rivera and duly seconded, to amend  
Council Bill 121195, by amending Section 3 to Council Bill 121195,  
Section 23.42.056 of the Seattle Municipal Code, Transitional  
encampment as an interim use, as shown on Attachment 2 to the Minutes.  
The Motion failed by the following vote:  
In favor: 2 - Juarez, Rivera  
Opposed: 7 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka, Strauss  
ACTION 3:  
Motion was made by Councilmember Strauss and duly seconded, to  
amend Council Bill 121195, by amending Section 3 to Council Bill 121195,  
Section 23.42.056 of the Seattle Municipal Code, Transitional  
encampment as an interim use, as shown on Attachment 3 to the Minutes.  
The Motion failed by the following vote:  
In favor: 4 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Saka, Strauss  
Opposed: 5 - Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera  
The Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended by the following  
vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
HOUSING, ARTS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE:  
A resolution creating an Arts and Cultural District in the Columbia  
6.  
Hillman City neighborhood of Seattle.  
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the  
Resolution (Res).  
In Favor: 5 - Foster, Lin, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the  
President signed the Resolution (Res):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
7.  
A resolution creating an Arts and Cultural District in the  
Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle.  
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the  
Resolution (Res).  
In Favor: 5 - Foster, Lin, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the  
President signed the Resolution (Res):  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR  
There were none.  
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS  
There were none.  
K. OTHER BUSINESS  
There was none.  
L. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting  
was adjourned at 4:54 p.m.  
_____________________________________________________  
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk  
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 2, 2026.  
_____________________________________________________  
Joy Hollingsworth, Council President of the City Council  
Attachment: Att 1 - Action 1 of CB 121195  
Attachment: Att 2 - Action 2 of CB 121195  
Attachment: Att 3 - Action 3 of CB 121195