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Tuesday, September 23, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Seattle Public Safety Committee met to approve three appointments to the Community Police Commission and recommended the passage of four ordinances updating city codes to align with state law. The committee also received an update on the city's Community Safety Initiative.

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The committee's recommendations move these appointments and code changes to the full City Council for final approval, which will update local civil, criminal, and traffic regulations and change the residency requirements for temporary judges.

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Seattle Council Committee Report

Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:30 AMCouncil Chamber, City Hall

600 4th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a

committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee

business. Pursuant to Council Rule VI.C.10, members of the public providing public comment in Chambers will be

broadcast via Seattle Channel.

Please Note: Times listed are estimated

A. Call To Order

Meeting Start Time: 9:35 a.m.

Presiding Officer: Councilmember Kettle

Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, Joy Hollingsworth,Debora JuarezPresent: 4 -

Sara NelsonLate Arrival: 1 -

B. Approval of the Agenda

C. Public Comment

D. Items of Business

1. Appt 03303 Appointment of Jennifer Carl as member, Community Police Commission,

for a term to December 31, 2025.

The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

In Favor: Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth,Juarez4 -

Opposed: None

2. Appt 03304 Appointment of Jeremy Holmes as member, Community Police

Commission, for a term to December 31, 2026.

The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

In Favor: Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth,Juarez4 -

Opposed: None

3. Appt 03322 Appointment of Rick Williams as member, Community Police Commission,

for a term to December 31, 2027.

The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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In Favor: Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth,Juarez4 -

Opposed: None

4. CB 121079 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City’s civil infraction code; conforming the

Seattle Municipal Code with changes in state law and making technical

corrections; and amending Sections 16.64.040 and 21.36.922 of the

Seattle Municipal Code.

The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

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The Seattle Public Safety Committee met to approve three appointments to the Community Police Commission and recommended the passage of four ordinances updating city codes to align with state law. The committee also received an update on the city's Community Safety Initiative.

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