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Council approved interim zoning changes to expand capacity for transitional encampments; created Arts & Cultural Districts for Columbia Hillman City and Georgetown; passed an SPU ordinance to allow amendments to an interlocal agreement with the King County Flood Control Zone District for South Park flooding preparedness; confirmed several appointments including the Seattle Public Utilities GM and the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods; approved a claims appropriation ordinance and a historic landmark designation for the Woodin House.
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The Council voted to temporarily loosen some zoning rules so more transitional encampments (short-term, organized sites that provide shelter and services) can operate. They also established two neighborhood arts districts to support local cultural businesses and events, and authorized Seattle Public Utilities to finalize changes to a flood-preparedness agreement for South Park. Residents should expect potential increases in temporary shelter capacity in some areas, neighborhood-level arts programming and supports, and continued city work on local flood response planning.
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