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Parks and City Light Committee

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Parks and City Light Committee met to consider updates to City Light's renewable energy programs, authorize management of a hydroelectric project relicensing agreement, and enable Parks and Recreation to pursue state grant funding. The meeting addressed green power initiatives, federal hydroelectric licensing matters, and grant administration for parks projects.

Key Decisions

  • Update Voluntary Green Power Programs and Community Solar Program Discussed
  • Authorize City Light to execute First Amendment to Boundary Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement Discussed
  • Authorize Parks and Recreation Superintendent to act as representative for state grant funding through Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Discussed
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. An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; amending Sections 21.49.084 and 21.49.087 of the Seattle Municipal Code to update the Voluntary Green Power Programs and Community Solar Program.
    Council Bill (CB)
  8. 2. An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of City Light or designee to execute the First Amendment to Boundary Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement and other related agreements for amending the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission License for the Boundary Hydroelectric Project; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
  9. 3. A resolution relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to act as the authorized representative/agent on behalf of Seattle Parks and Recreation and to legally bind The City of Seattle with respect to certain projects and obligate City of Seattle property in perpetuity for which the City seeks grant funding assistance managed through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office.
    Resolution (Res)
  10. Adjournment