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Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Seattle to Grant 10-Year Bathhouse Lease to Madison Park Cooperative Preschool

Ordinance An ordinance relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a ten-year contract with The Madison Park Cooperative Preschool to operate and provide management of the Madison Beach Park Bathhouse located at 1900 43rd Ave East.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Debora Juarez District 5 — Yes
Dan Strauss District 6 — Yes
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with The Madison Park Cooperative Preschool. Under this agreement, the non-profit preschool would operate and manage the City-owned Madison Beach Park Bathhouse to provide early childhood education and community programs.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with the Madison Park Cooperative Preschool (MPCP). Under this agreement, MPCP will operate and manage the City-owned Madison Beach Park Bathhouse to provide early childhood education and community programming. The decision follows a Letter of Interest process in which MPCP was the sole respondent, allowing the City to continue a partnership that dates back to the 1970s.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Seattle to Grant 10-Year Shelterhouse Contract to Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool

Ordinance An ordinance relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a ten-year contract with Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool to operate and provide management of the Victory Heights Shelterhouse located at 1747 NE 106th Street.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Debora Juarez District 5 — Yes
Dan Strauss District 6 — Yes
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with the Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool. Under this agreement, the preschool would operate and manage the City-owned Victory Heights Shelterhouse to provide early childhood education and community programs.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with the Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool (VHCP). Under this agreement, the nonprofit organization will operate and manage the city-owned Victory Heights Shelterhouse located at 1747 NE 106th Street. The contract, valued at $280,800, allows VHCP to continue providing early childhood education programs and community events at the facility.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Ordinance Approving Claims Payments (May 11–15, 2026) and Ratifying Prior Acts

Ordinance An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of May 11, 2026, through May 15, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Debora Juarez District 5 — Yes
Dan Strauss District 6 — Yes
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic financial transactions for the week of May 11 through May 15, 2026. Specifically, it authorized payments totaling over $82 million via mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transfers.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay outstanding claims, bills, and payroll expenses for the week of May 11, 2026, through May 15, 2026. In total, the bill appropriates approximately $82 million to be distributed via mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions. This legislative action is required by state law (RCW 42.24.180) to ensure payments remain consistent with the city's current amended budget.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Ordinance Approving Claims Payments (May 18–22, 2026) and Ratifying Prior Acts

Ordinance An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of May 18, 2026, through May 22, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Debora Juarez District 5 — Yes
Dan Strauss District 6 — Yes
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic transactions for the week of May 18 through May 22, 2026. Specifically, it authorized over $87 million for general claims and e-payables, as well as approximately $74 million for gross payroll expenses.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and payment of funds for various city claims and salaries for the week of May 18, 2026, through May 22, 2026. It allocates specific amounts for general claims, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions, as well as over $74 million for gross payroll expenses. In total, the legislation approves the disbursement of approximately $161.3 million to cover these operational costs.

Council Bill Referred Referred from Council to Committee

Ordinance Designating the Woodin House as a Seattle Historical Landmark

Council Bill 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.

Next step: Next: Full Council vote

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes
Rob Saka District 1 — Not on Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Not on Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee
Debora Juarez District 5 — Not on Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee
Dan Strauss District 6 — Not on Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee
Robert Kettle District 7 — Not on Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed officially designating the Woodin House, located at 5801 Corson Avenue S, as a city landmark. It sought to add the property to the Table of Historical Landmarks and establish specific preservation controls and incentives for the site.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance officially designates the Woodin House, located at 5801 Corson Avenue S in Georgetown, as a Seattle historic landmark. By adding the property to the Table of Historical Landmarks in the Seattle Municipal Code, the bill imposes preservation controls to protect the site's architectural and historical significance. This action follows the Landmarks Preservation Board's determination that the early 20th-century residence meets the city's standards for designation.

Council Bill Referred Referred from Council to Committee

Ordinance Appropriating Funds for Claims (May 4–8, 2026) and Ratifying Prior Acts

Council Bill 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.

Next step: Next: Full Council vote

Votes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and payroll for the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026. Specifically, it authorized over $55 million for general claims and electronic transactions, as well as approximately $76 million for gross payroll.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance appropriates $130,293,970.50 to pay various city claims and payroll expenses for the week of May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026. The funds cover a combination of mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions for city departments. Additionally, it specifically allocates over $76 million for gross payroll expenses ending May 5, 2026.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Ordinance Appropriating Funds for Claims (April 27 – May 1, 2026)

Ordinance An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 27, 2026, through May 1, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Debora Juarez District 5 — Late Arv(NV)
Dan Strauss District 6 — Late Arv(NV)
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic financial transactions for the week of April 27, 2026, through May 1, 2026. Specifically, it sought approval for payments totaling over $155 million via mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transfers.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay outstanding claims and payroll expenses for the week of April 27, 2026, through May 1, 2026. It appropriates a total of $155,674,362.52, distributed across electronic financial transactions, mechanical warrants, and e-payables. These payments cover expenses for all City departments and are approved in accordance with the current amended budget.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Ordinance Appropriating Funds for Claims (April 20–24, 2026) and Ratifying Prior Acts

Ordinance An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 20, 2026, through April 24, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Dan Strauss District 6 — Yes
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic transactions for the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026. Specifically, it authorized over $75 million for general claims and e-payables, as well as approximately $72.4 million for gross payroll expenses.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance appropriates funds to pay various city claims, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions for the week of April 20, 2026, through April 24, 2026. Specifically, it authorizes payments totaling approximately $75.5 million for general claims and $72.4 million for gross payroll expenses. Additionally, the bill ratifies and confirms prior acts related to these financial obligations.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Ordinance Adjusting Pay Zones for Information Technology Professional (ITP) Compensation

Ordinance 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.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This bill proposed adjusting the pay zones for various titles within the City's Information Technology Professional (ITP) Compensation Program. Based on recommendations from the Human Resources Director and a labor market analysis, it established new pay rates for ITP titles A, B, and C to take effect on December 31, 2025.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance adjusts the pay zones for titles within the City of Seattle's Information Technology Professional (ITP) Compensation Program. Based on recommendations from the Human Resources Director and a labor market analysis, the bill updates pay rates to ensure parity between represented and non-represented ITP employees. These updated 2026 pay rates are scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2025.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Ordinance Appropriating Funds for Claims (April 13–17, 2026) and Ratifying Prior Acts

Ordinance 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.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Absent
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic financial transactions for the week of April 13 through April 17, 2026. Specifically, it authorized payments totaling over $87 million via mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions (EFT).

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay $87,938,644.35 in outstanding claims for the week of April 13, 2026, through April 17, 2026. The total amount covers electronic financial transactions, mechanical warrants, and e-payables to settle various bills and payroll expenses. This action is required by state law (RCW 42.24.180) to ensure payments remain consistent with the city's current amended budget.

Ordinance Passed Approved by Full Council, in executive phase

Ordinance Appropriating Funds for Claims (April 6–10, 2026) and Ratifying Prior Acts

Ordinance An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 6, 2026, through April 10, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Next step: Awaiting Mayor signature — Mayor’s Office

Votes

Council Member Seat Sponsored Amendment Final Vote
Rob Saka District 1 — Yes
Eddie Lin District 2 — Yes
Joy Hollingsworth District 3 — Yes
Maritza Rivera District 4 — Yes
Debora Juarez District 5 — Yes
Robert Kettle District 7 — Yes
Alexis Mercedes Rinck At Large — Yes
Dionne Foster At Large — Yes

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic transactions for the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026. Specifically, it sought approval for approximately $80 million in general claims and e-payables, as well as over $72 million for gross payroll expenses.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation of funds to pay city claims, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions for the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026. Specifically, it approves payments totaling approximately $79.6 million for various claims and electronic transactions. Additionally, the bill authorizes over $72.5 million from the City General Salary Fund to cover gross payrolls ending April 7, 2026.

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