Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

Seattle Council Committee Report Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 2:00 PMCouncil 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: 2:01 p.m. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Hollingsworth Joy Hollingsworth, Robert Kettle,Dan StraussPresent: 3 - Sara Nelson,Maritza RiveraExcused: 2 - B. Approval of the Agenda C. Public Comment D. Items of Business 3. CB 121057 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to accept, for and on behalf of the City, certain donated improvements from the Seattle Parks Foundation for Westlake Park, identified as King County parcel number 197570-0175 at 401 Pine Street; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 1. CB 121036 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute for and on behalf of The City of Seattle a concession agreement granting The Kite Cafe LLC the right to exclusive use and occupancy of the Golden Gardens Bathhouse Concession Premises for the purpose of providing food and concessions for park patrons at Golden Gardens Park. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). Page 1

8/13/2025Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee Meeting Minutes In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 2. CB 121056 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a Concession Agreement with Magnuson Brewing, LLC, to occupy and use a portion of the North Shore Recreation Area at Warren G. Magnuson Park to provide food and beverage concessions. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 4. CB 121005 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; updating and clarifying requirements for solid waste storage, staging areas, and access for residential, commercial, and industrial development; adding new requirements for Neighborhood Residential and industrial zones; updating provisions for alternative arrangements to meet requirements; and amending Sections 23.49.025, 23.54.040, and 23.84A.036 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 5. Appt 03270 Appointment of Jeremy Febus as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 6. Appt 03271 Reappointment of Ebony Rose Frazier as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 7. Appt 03272 Appointment of Rita Howard as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Page 2

8/13/2025Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee Meeting Minutes Opposed: None 8. Appt 03273 Reappointment of Raj Kumar as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 9. Appt 03274 Reappointment of Amanda Richer as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 10. Appt 03275 Reappointment of Robin Schwartz as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Opposed: None 11. CB 121051 AN ORDINANCE relating to the solid waste system of Seattle Public Utilities; revising rates and charges for solid waste services; revising credits to low-income customers for solid waste services; adding solid waste service categories; and amending Sections 21.36.010, 21.36.012, 21.36.016, 21.40.050, 21.40.060, 21.40.070, 21.40.080, 21.40.085, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee. 12. CB 121043 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Harbor Island Superfund Site; authorizing Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light to agree to orders issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding remediation of contamination at the East Waterway Operable Unit of the Harbor Island Superfund Site; and authorizing Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light to enter into agreements with other parties to implement and share the costs of implementing those orders, including making commitments to expend funds not contemplated in the annual budget, consistent with RCW 35.32A.070. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: Hollingsworth, Kettle,Strauss3 - Page 3

8/13/2025Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee Meeting Minutes Opposed: None 13. CB 121050 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to execute the First Amended and Restated Contract between The City of Seattle and its long-term, full and partial requirements contract holders for the supply of water; authorizing the withdrawal of funds from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund; providing budget authority to use such funds to provide payments to Water Utilities as required under the proposed contracts; amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; imposing a proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee. 14. CB 121037 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; updating side sewer regulations to conform to current standards, clarify existing requirements, allow side sewer fees to be created by Director’s Rule, and update definitions; renumbering existing subsections 21.16.240.B and 21.16.240.C of the Seattle Municipal Code as Section 21.16.241 and further amending the section; amending Sections 21.16.030, 21.16.040, 21.16.070, 21.16.077, 21.16.140, 21.16.240, and 21.16.270 of the Seattle Municipal Code; renumbering existing and repealing Sections 21.16.071 and 21.16.350 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee. E. Adjournment Meeting Adjournment Time: 4:21 p.m. Prepared by: Alex Altshuler Page 4