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Governance and Utilities Committee

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Governance and Utilities Committee approved two ordinances authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to acquire three parcels of land on Aurora Avenue North and accept a drainage easement on 41st Avenue NE for utility infrastructure purposes. The committee also discussed the appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer and heard an introduction regarding a new City Auditor appointment.

Key Decisions

  • Acquire three parcels on Aurora Avenue North (11762, 12004, 12020 Aurora Ave N) for utility purposes Passed
  • Accept drainage easement on property at 13709 41st Ave NE for drainage facility installation Passed
  • Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer (term through July 1, 2030) Discussed in Committee
  • Introduction to City Auditor appointment Heard in Committee
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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. An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or eminent domain (condemnation) of three parcels of land in Seattle for utility purposes identified as King County Parcel Numbers 302604-9100 (11762 Aurora Ave N), 302604-9116 (12004 Aurora Ave N), and 302604-9124 (12020 Aurora Ave N), authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities (General Manager/CEO) or their designee to execute all documents and take other actions deemed by the General Manager/CEO or designee as necessary to complete the acquisitions; placing the real properties conveyed to the City under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

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

  8. 2. An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to accept an easement granted to The City of Seattle under King County Recording Number 20250210000669 for the installation and operation of a drainage facility on property located at 13709 41st Ave NE and identified as King County Parcel Number 1455100035; placing the property rights under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

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

  9. 3. Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle Information Technology Department, for a term to July 1, 2030.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: discussed

    The Appointment (Appt) was discussed in Committee.

  10. 4. Introduction to Appointment of City Auditor
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  11. Adjournment