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Governance and Utilities Committee

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Governance and Utilities Committee held a meeting focused on board appointments and utility programs. The committee addressed changes to the Utility Discount Program income thresholds and approved a recycling services contract with Waste Management of Washington, Inc.

Key Decisions

  • Utility Discount Program - Income Threshold Amendment Council Bill discussed
  • Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel - Appoint Sarah Champ Appointment considered
  • Community Technology Advisory Board - Multiple Appointments and Reappointments Nine positions considered (7 new/reappointments through 2026-2027)
  • Waste Management Recycling Services Contract Council Bill discussed for authorization
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 Sarah Champ as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
  8. 2. Appointment of Rajat Aggarwal as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2026.
    Appointment (Appt)
  9. 3. Reappointment of Aishah Bomani as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2026.
    Appointment (Appt)
  10. 4. Appointment of Friday O. Enabulele as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  11. 5. Reappointment of Phillip Meng as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2026.
    Appointment (Appt)
  12. 6. Appointment of Kathleen Rohde as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  13. 7. Appointment of Colin Sanders as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2026.
    Appointment (Appt)
  14. 8. Reappointment of Dei’Marlon Scisney as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  15. 9. Reappointment of Omari Stringer as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2026.
    Appointment (Appt)
  16. 10. Appointment of Venita Subramanian as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to December 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  17. 11. Response to Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) SPU-012S-A-2: Utility Discount Program
    Information Item (Inf)
  18. 12. An ordinance relating to the Utility Discount Program; amending the income threshold for the utility discount program for water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric utility services; and amending Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
  19. 13. An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Waste Management of Washington, Inc., to provide recycling processing services for The City of Seattle; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
  20. Adjournment