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Land Use and Sustainability Committee

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee confirmed three members to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board and heard updates on food access programs and city subarea planning efforts. The committee also discussed a proposed ordinance to clarify the city council's land use decision-making processes.

Key Decisions

  • Reappoint Jamie Madden to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board Passed
  • Reappoint Sophia Benalfew to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board Passed
  • Reappoint Diana Paredes to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board Passed
  • Office of Sustainability and Environment Food Access Programs Overview Heard in Committee
  • Ordinance clarifying City Council land use decision processes Discussed
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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. Reappointment of Jamie Madden as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 28, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  8. 2. Reappointment of Sophia Benalfew as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 29, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  9. 3. Reappointment of Diana Paredes as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 29, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  10. 4. Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) Food Access Programs Overview
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  11. 5. Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) Subarea Plans Overview
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  12. 6. An ordinance relating to Council land use decisions; amending Sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

  13. Adjournment