SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL  
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor  
Seattle, WA 98104  
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council  
Tuesday, April 28, 2026  
2:00 PM  
Public Hearing  
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 April 28, 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:  
Excused:  
7 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka  
2 - Juarez, Strauss  
C. PRESENTATIONS  
Councilmember Foster presented a proclamation proclaiming May 1,  
2026, to be “International Workers’ Day in Seattle.” By unanimous consent,  
the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Foster to  
present the proclamation, and to allow CJ Garcia, Working Washington;  
Katie Garrow, MLK Labor; Cherika Carter, Washington State Labor  
Council; and Karen Estevenin, PROTECT17, to address the Council.  
Councilmember Kettle presented a proclamation proclaiming April 30,  
2026, to be “National Therapy Animal Day.” By unanimous consent, the  
Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Kettle to present  
the proclamation, and to allow Greg Lee and service dog Logger, Pet  
Partners, to address the Council.  
D. PUBLIC COMMENT  
The following individuals addressed the Council:  
Carolyn Malone  
Chris Hendrickson  
Nathan Wall  
CJ Garcia  
Bennett Haselton  
Derrick Pace  
Betty Krull  
Gabriel Dias  
Maria Hernandez  
Gwendolyn Hart  
Em Smith  
Summer Miller  
Jason Thiel  
Yvette Dinish  
Howard Gale  
Guinevere Dinsmore  
David Haines  
E. PUBLIC HEARING  
Public Hearing on a temporary moratorium on permit applications  
for the establishment, expansion, or conversion of existing  
structures to detention centers (Council Bill 121174 / Ordinance  
127401).  
Inf 2864  
The Public Hearing on Council Bill 121174 / Ordinance 127401 opened at  
3:10 p.m.  
The following speakers addressed the Council:  
Jason Thiel  
Gwendolyn Hart  
Summer Miller  
Em Smith  
Derrick Pace  
David Haines  
Howard Gale  
Guinevere Dinsmore  
Gabriel Dias  
Yvette Dinish  
Nathan Wall  
Bennett Haselton  
The Public Hearing closed at 3:31 p.m.  
F. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR  
IRC 521  
April 28, 2026  
By unanimous consent, the Introduction & Referral Calendar  
(IRC) was adopted.  
In Favor:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
Opposed:  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
G. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  
By unanimous consent, the Agenda was adopted.  
H. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
Motion was made by Council President Hollingsworth, duly seconded and  
carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar.  
Journal:  
1.  
Min 565  
April 21, 2026  
The Minutes were adopted on the Consent Calendar by the  
following vote, and the President signed the Minutes (Min):  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Bills:  
2.  
An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for  
the week of April 13, 2026, through April 17, 2026, and  
ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming  
certain prior acts.  
CB 121200  
The Council Bill (CB) was passed on the Consent Calendar  
by the following vote, and the President signed the Council  
Bill (CB):  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Appointments:  
HOUSING, ARTS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE:  
Appointment of Elisabeth Benham as member, Seattle  
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Appt 03480  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 3 - Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Appointment of Alanna Diggs as member, Seattle  
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.  
Appt 03481  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 3 - Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Appointment of Sasha Wasserstrom as member, Seattle  
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.  
Appt 03482  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 3 - Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Opposed:  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Reappointment of Andrew Ashiofu as member, Seattle  
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.  
Appt 03483  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 3 - Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Reappointment of Adora Blue as member, Seattle  
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.  
Appt 03484  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 3 - Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Reappointment of Liz Fite as member, Seattle Renters’  
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.  
Appt 03485  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 3 - Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Opposed:  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
9.  
Reappointment of Sam Wolfson as member, Seattle  
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.  
Appt 03486  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 3 - Foster, Lin, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
10.  
Appointment of Tera Beach as member, Seattle Arts  
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.  
Appt 03487  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Foster, Lin, Juarez, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
11.  
Appointment of Mariana C. Martinez as member, Seattle  
Arts Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.  
Appt 03488  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Foster, Lin, Juarez, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Appointment of Anne Shukla as member, Seattle Arts  
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.  
12.  
Appt 03489  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Foster, Lin, Juarez, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
13.  
Appointment of Ray Yang as member, Seattle Arts  
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.  
Appt 03490  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Foster, Lin, Juarez, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
HUMAN SERVICES, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:  
14.  
Appointment of Ryan Patrick Devlin as member, Seattle  
Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.  
Appt 03474  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Rinck, Foster, Juarez, Saka  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Appointment of Janice L. Jimenez as member, Seattle  
Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.  
15.  
Appt 03475  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Rinck, Foster, Juarez, Saka  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
16.  
Appointment of Marshall Hugh Massengale as member,  
Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31,  
2028.  
Appt 03476  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Rinck, Foster, Juarez, Saka  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Appointment of Seven Sky Spillios as member, Seattle  
Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.  
17.  
Appt 03477  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Rinck, Foster, Juarez, Saka  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
Appointment of Tina Marie Tyler as member, Seattle  
Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.  
18.  
Appt 03478  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Rinck, Foster, Juarez, Saka  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
19.  
Appointment of K.M. Van Petten as member, Seattle  
Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.  
Appt 03479  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm  
the Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Rinck, Foster, Juarez, Saka  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent  
Calendar by the following vote:  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Absent(NV):  
1 - Rivera  
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Rivera was excused from the  
April 28, 2026, City Council meeting.  
Present:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
3 - Juarez, Rivera, Strauss  
Excused:  
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
CITY COUNCIL:  
AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; adjusting the pay  
zones for titles in the City’s Information Technology Professional  
(ITP) Compensation Program; and ratifying and confirming  
certain prior acts.  
1.  
CB 121188  
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 121188.  
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the  
following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):  
In Favor:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
Opposed:  
HOUSING, ARTS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE:  
Appointment of Amy Nguyen as Director of the Office of Arts and  
2.  
Appt 03471  
Culture.  
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the  
Appointment (Appt).  
In Favor: 4 - Foster, Lin, Juarez, Rinck  
Opposed: None  
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:  
6 - Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka  
None  
In Favor:  
Opposed:  
The Council President invited Director Nguyen to address the Council.  
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR  
There were none.  
K. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS  
There were none.  
L. OTHER BUSINESS  
There was none.  
M. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting  
was adjourned at 3:46 p.m.  
_____________________________________________________  
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk  
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 5, 2026.  
_____________________________________________________  
Joy Hollingsworth, Council President of the City Council