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Education and Governance Committee

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Education and Governance Committee met to discuss city employment changes, tax system reform, and campaign finance rules. The committee approved a First Quarter 2015 Employment Ordinance that adjusts city employee titles, salaries, and benefits, while postponing a decision on rules governing political use of city facilities.

Key Decisions

  • First Quarter 2015 Employment Ordinance Passed
  • Washington State and Local Tax System Review Heard in Committee (Information Only)
  • Political Campaign Use of City Facilities Postponed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  2. Call To Order
  3. Public Comment
  4. Items of Business
  5. 1. Washington State and Local Tax System: Dysfunction and Reform
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment commonly referred to as the First Quarter 2015 Employment Ordinance; establishing new titles and salaries; establishing a premium pay for certain licensing requirements at Seattle Center; amending Ordinance 124648; increasing funds for the Human Services Operating Fund; designating positions as exempt from Civil Service status; authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between The City of Seattle and Public Service and Industrial Employees Local 1239 and a Memorandum of Agreement between The City of Seattle and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 286; and ratifying and confirming prior acts; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass Passed

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

  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE related to regulation of political campaigns; amending Section 2.04.300 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify proper uses of public office facilities for political purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: postponed

    The Council Bill (CB) was held.

  8. Adjournment