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Governance and Utilities Committee

Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Governance and Utilities Committee met to approve three new members to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and advance several Seattle Public Utilities projects. The committee considered ordinances to acquire property rights for slope stabilization and land acquisition, as well as updated stormwater code requirements to comply with state environmental permits.

Key Decisions

  • Evan M. Smith appointment to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Appointment item presented
  • Andrea Lino appointment to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Appointment item presented
  • Anita Khandelwal appointment to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Appointment item presented
  • Slope stabilization easements for properties on NE 91st Street Ordinance presented for consideration
  • 2026 Stormwater Code Update Ordinance presented to strengthen stormwater treatment standards and ensure state compliance
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 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.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Appointment of Evan M. Smith as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  8. 2. Appointment of Andrea Lino as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
  9. 3. Appointment of Anita Khandelwal as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2026.
    Appointment (Appt)
  10. 4. Homemade Food Waste Program Presentation
    Information Item (Inf)
  11. 5. AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities to accept slope stabilization easements within two parcels of private property identified as King County Parcel Number 6844703215 located at 3822 NE 91st Street, and King County Parcel Number 6844703295 located at 3832 NE 91st Street; placing the properties under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
  12. 6. AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the acquisition of certain real property rights by negotiation or eminent domain (condemnation) of two parcels of land (Properties) identified as King County Parcel Number 4265700090 and King County Parcel Number 4265700085, both located at South Director Street; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities or designee to execute all documents and take other necessary actions to complete both Properties’ fee acquisition; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
  13. 7. An ordinance relating to the 2026 Stormwater Code Update; updating stormwater control requirements for development, roadways, utilities, and maintenance activities; strengthening stormwater treatment and infiltration standards; clarifying vesting and review thresholds; ensuring the City’s compliance with requirements of the City’s 2024-2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the State Department of Ecology; and amending Chapters 22.800, 22.801, 22.802, 22.803, 22.805, and 22.807 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
  14. Adjournment