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Land Use and Sustainability Committee

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a meeting focused on appointing members to three city boards: the Green New Deal Oversight Board, Urban Forestry Commission, and Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board. The committee also considered two ordinances related to zoning changes for institutions in multifamily zones and updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan.

Key Decisions

  • Green New Deal Oversight Board appointments Agenda items presented
  • Urban Forestry Commission appointments Agenda items presented
  • Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board appointments Agenda items presented
  • Zoning ordinance for institutions in multifamily zones Agenda item presented
  • 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment Agenda item presented
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 Hannah Ljunggren as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
  8. 2. Appointment of George Farrell as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  9. 3. Appointment of Jasmine Hadassa as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  10. 4. Appointment of Nirae Petty as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  11. 5. Appointment of Stephanie Masterman as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  12. 6. Reappointment of Hannah Lindell-Smith as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  13. 7. Reappointment of Nancy Huizar as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  14. 8. Appointment of Maeve C. Gillis as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  15. 9. Appointment of Stephanie A. Smith as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  16. 10. Appointment of Tara K. Camp as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
  17. 11. Appointment of Briana P. Miller as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
  18. 12. Appointment of James B. Shambaugh as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  19. 13. Reappointment of Aaron D. Clark as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  20. 14. Appointment of Abdirahman A. Yussuf as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
  21. 15. Appointment of Georgina H. Sanchez as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  22. 16. Appointment of Stefanie S. Sismaet as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
  23. 17. An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.45.506, 23.45.570, and 23.51.A.004 of the Seattle Municipal Code to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones.
    Council Bill (CB)
  24. 18. An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes proposed as part of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process.
    Council Bill (CB)
  25. Adjournment