Parks and City Light Committee

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Parks and City Light Committee approved an ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Superintendent to manage agreements and contracts needed for redeveloping the Lake City Community Center into a new community center, affordable housing, and underground parking garage. This action streamlines the approval process for the project by granting the superintendent signing authority on necessary legal documents and agreements.

Key Decisions

  • Lake City Community Center Redevelopment - Superintendent Authority Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes 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 Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute and record (as necessary) all instruments and agreements concerning the City-owned property associated with the redevelopment of the Lake City Community Center into a new community center, affordable housing, and a subterranean garage; superseding the requirements of Ordinance 118477 for the purposes of this ordinance; 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. Adjournment