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Seattle City Council (Apr 28, 2026): Public hearing on detention-center permit moratorium; pay adjustment and multiple appointments approved

SeattleApr 28, 20262 min read

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Council met Apr 28, 2026 at 2:02 p.m. in Council Chamber. Present: Foster, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka (Juarez and Strauss excused). Proclamations were issued for International Workers’ Day and National Therapy Animal Day. The Council held a public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on permit applications for establishment/expansion/conversion to detention centers (Council Bill 121174 / Ordinance 127401). The Introduction & Referral Calendar and the Consent Calendar were adopted. The Council passed CB 121188 (adjusting ITP pay zones) and approved CB 121200 (appropriation to pay certain claims). The Council confirmed multiple appointments including Amy Nguyen as Director of the Office of Arts and Culture and several members to the Seattle Renters’, Arts, and Music Commissions. Meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.

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Held 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); hearing opened at 3:10 p.m. and closed at 3:31 p.m.
Adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 521) by unanimous consent.
Adopted the Agenda and approved the Consent Calendar by unanimous consent.
Approved Minutes (Min 565) from April 21, 2026 on the Consent Calendar.
Passed CB 121200 (ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 13–17, 2026) on the Consent Calendar.
Passed CB 121188 to adjust pay zones for titles in the City’s Information Technology Professional (ITP) Compensation Program.
Confirmed multiple appointments on the Consent Calendar, including: Amy Nguyen as Director of the Office of Arts and Culture; appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission (Elisabeth Benham, Alanna Diggs, Sasha Wasserstrom, Andrew Ashiofu, Adora Blue, Liz Fite, Sam Wolfson); appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission (Tera Beach, Mariana C. Martinez, Anne Shukla, Ray Yang); and appointments to the Seattle Music Commission (Ryan Patrick Devlin, Janice L. Jimenez, Marshall Hugh Massengale, Seven Sky Spillios, Tina Marie Tyler, K.M. Van Petten).
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Rivera was excused from the meeting; meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.

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Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104scheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Journal:
Bills:
Appointments:
HOUSING, ARTS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE:
Appointment of Amy Nguyen as Director of the Office of Arts and Culture.
Appointment of Elisabeth Benham as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.
Appointment of Alanna Diggs as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.
Appointment of Sasha Wasserstrom as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.
Reappointment of Andrew Ashiofu as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.
Reappointment of Adora Blue as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.
Reappointment of Liz Fite as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.
Reappointment of Sam Wolfson as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2028.
Appointment of Tera Beach as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.
Appointment of Mariana C. Martinez as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.
Appointment of Anne Shukla as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.
Appointment of Ray Yang as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.
HUMAN SERVICES, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Appointment of Ryan Patrick Devlin as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.
Appointment of Janice L. Jimenez as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.
Appointment of Marshall Hugh Massengale as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.
Appointment of Seven Sky Spillios as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.
Appointment of Tina Marie Tyler as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.
Appointment of K.M. Van Petten as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2028.
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.
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).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
HOUSING, ARTS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE:
April 21, 2026
April 28, 2026
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.
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_____________________________________________________ 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
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Seattle City Council (Apr 28, 2026): Public hearing on detention-center permit moratorium; pay adjustment and multiple appointments approved

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