SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL  
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor  
Seattle, WA 98104  
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council  
Tuesday, June 9, 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 June 9, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of  
the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m., with  
Council President Hollingsworth presiding.  
B. ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Late Arrival:  
8 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka, Strauss  
1 - Rivera  
C. PRESENTATIONS  
There were none.  
D. PUBLIC COMMENT  
The following individuals addressed the Council:  
Peter Hasegawa  
Darius Irani  
Daniel Richards  
Srija Nagireddy  
Patrick Schloesser  
Nicole Grant  
Rob Johnson  
Kenn Pitts  
Kevin Smith  
Billy Heatherington  
Justin Bare  
Calvin Priest  
Luke McClure  
Kshama Sawant  
Bering Sienichi  
Ron Hornung  
Clement Dievlesaint  
Noah Williams  
Michele Hausman  
Dominic Wolfgang Wallace  
Coco Justino  
Rich Voget  
Rebecca Young  
Lauren Redfield  
Evan Sutton  
Emily Johnston  
Jody Lineman  
Will Dreher  
Scott McClay  
Anne O’Neill  
Peter Tynan  
Patrick McKee  
Adrian Reyna Chavoya  
Sara Shoemaker  
Clive Hayward  
Ben Jones  
Audrey Wang Gosselin  
Paul Wang Gosselin  
Nivi Achanta  
Councilmember Rivera joined the meeting at 2:47 PM  
Kathryn Dawson  
Jacqueline Kientzler  
Councilmember Kettle left the Council Chamber at 2:50 PM  
Aidan Carroll  
Anny Gakhokidze  
Adara Shilling  
Councilmember Kettle entered the Council Chamber at 2:52 PM  
Allison Broder  
Aubrey Koskela  
Alexa Adkins  
John Bito  
David Haines  
Michele Atkins  
Bobby Righi  
Hunter Adelson  
Austin Zaccor  
Sophie Rice  
Keith Carpenter  
Catherine Tier  
Howard Gale  
Kendra  
Alecia  
Brian Dang  
Ashley Whitesides  
Alice Lockhart  
Renaissance  
Anoop Gangiredly  
Yvette Dinish  
Valerie Costca  
Bennett  
E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR:  
IRC 526  
June 9, 2026  
By unanimous consent, the Introduction and Referral Calendar  
(IRC) was adopted.  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  
By unanimous consent, the proposed agenda was amended to move  
Agenda Item 7, Appointment 03497, to be first under Committee Reports.  
By unanimous consent, the Agenda was adopted as amended.  
G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
Motion was made by Council President Hollingsworth, duly seconded and  
carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar.  
Journal:  
1.  
Min 570  
June 2, 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 25, 2026, through May 29, 2026, and  
ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming  
certain prior acts.  
CB 121223  
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  
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
HUMAN SERVICES, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:  
Appointment of Sandra J. Valenciano as Director of Public Health  
- Seattle and King County.  
7.  
Appt 03497  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the  
Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 5 - Rinck, Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Saka  
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 Sandra J. Valenciano, Director of Public  
Health - Seattle and King County, to address the Council.  
CITY COUNCIL:  
1.  
A resolution retiring introduced and referred Council Bills,  
Resolutions, Clerk Files, and Appointments that have received no  
further action.  
Res 32208  
Motion was made by Council President Hollingsworth and duly seconded  
to adopt resolution 32208.  
The Motion carried, 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  
PARKS AND CITY LIGHT COMMITTEE:  
A resolution relating to data centers; committing to studying the  
potential for data centers to impact electrical grid capacity and  
reliability, water usage, utility rates, land use and development,  
jobs and the economy, and public health; and requesting  
engagement and cooperation from the Executive in the  
development of data center policies and potential legislation; and  
anticipates related legislative action.  
2.  
Res 32204  
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt as amended  
the Resolution (Res).  
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Saka, Strauss  
Opposed: None  
ACTION 1:  
Motion was made by Councilmember Kettle, duly seconded and carried, to  
amend Resolution 32204, as shown on Attachment 1 to the Minutes.  
The Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended 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  
LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:  
3.  
An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; introducing a new  
definition for data centers; adopting a moratorium on the filing,  
acceptance, processing, or approval of applications for the  
establishment or expansion of, or change of use to, data centers;  
amending Section 23.84A.008 of the Seattle Municipal Code;  
approving a work plan; declaring an emergency; and establishing  
an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.  
CB 121214  
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended  
the Council Bill (CB).  
In Favor: 5 - Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, 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  
Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, for an  
extension of the contract rezone of the property at 5201 Rainier  
Avenue South. Original contract rezone application approved  
through CF 314311 and Ordinance 125632 (Project No.  
3018378-LU; Type IV).  
4.  
CF 314549  
The Committee recommends that City Council grant the Clerk File  
(CF).  
In Favor: 4 - Lin, Strauss, Foster, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Hollingsworth  
A public comment period was opened to provide an opportunity for  
rebuttals to the Ex Parte Communication related to Clerk File 314549.  
There were no comments.  
The public comment period was closed.  
The Clerk File (CF) was granted by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka,  
Strauss  
9 -  
Opposed:  
None  
An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; approving the  
extension of a contract rezone approved by Ordinance 125632  
and accepting an amended Property Use and Development  
Agreement for a property located at 5201 Rainier Avenue South  
(Application by Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, C.F.  
314549, SDCI Project 3018378-LU).  
5.  
CB 121220  
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council  
Bill (CB).  
In Favor: 4 - Lin, Strauss, Foster, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Hollingsworth  
ACTION 1:  
Motion was made by Councilmember Lin, duly seconded and carried, to  
amend Council Bill 121220, Exhibit A, by substituting the unexecuted  
Property Use and Development Agreement with the executed Property Use  
and Development Agreement.  
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  
TRANSPORTATION, WATERFRONT, AND SEATTLE CENTER COMMITTEE:  
6.  
A resolution affirming the importance of Seattle Center as a  
central civic, cultural, and economic asset for The City of Seattle;  
acknowledging the urgent imperative to restore its aging  
infrastructure and grounds, renovate its buildings, and revitalize  
the Seattle Center Campus; requesting that the Mayor direct City  
departments in a capital planning effort for Seattle Center;  
anticipating a decision on a bond measure to fund its capital  
investment by the end of 2027; committing to exploring all viable  
funding options to support its modernization; declaring Council  
priorities and calling upon the Executive to direct departmental  
resources and budget allocations in support of its capital  
improvements.  
Res 32205  
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the  
Resolution (Res).  
In Favor: 5 - Saka, Rinck, Foster, Kettle, Lin  
Opposed: None  
ACTION 1:  
Motion was made by Councilmember Kettle, duly seconded and carried, to  
amend Resolution 32205, as shown on Attachment 2 to the Minutes.  
The Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended 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  
Councilmember Rinck presented a letter for signatures that will be sent to  
King County related to ongoing discussions that King County is having  
regarding creating a Transportation Benefit District for roads.  
The following Councilmembers affixed their signatures to the letter:  
8 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, Strauss  
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Strauss was excused from the July  
7, 2026 City Council meeting.  
L. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting  
was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.  
_____________________________________________________  
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk  
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 16, 2026.  
_____________________________________________________  
Joy Hollingsworth, Council President of the City Council  
Attachment 1 - Action 1 of Resolution 32204  
Attachment 2 - Action 1 of Resolution 32205