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Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee held a brief meeting to review the city's emergency management organization and discuss public safety legislative priorities for 2026. No votes were taken; both items were presented for information and discussion only.

Key Decisions

  • BERK Consulting 2025 Office of Emergency Management Organizational Assessment Heard in Committee
  • Public Safety Legislative Work Planning 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. BERK Consulting 2025 Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Organizational Assessment and Presentation
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  8. 2. Public Safety Legislative Work Planning
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. Adjournment