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Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee passed two ordinances: one establishing operational guidelines for the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department's crisis responder team, and another authorizing the Director of Transportation to close streets for public safety purposes. The committee also reviewed the Seattle Police Department's first quarter 2026 staffing and performance metrics.

Key Decisions

  • Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department ordinance (SMC 3.15.060 and 3.15.064) Passed
  • Street closure authority ordinance for public safety (SMC 11.16.125) Passed
  • Seattle Police Department Q1 2026 staffing and performance metrics report 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. An ordinance relating to the operations of the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department; describing the duties of the Community Crisis Responder team; amending Section 3.15.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 3.15.064 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  8. 2. Seattle Police Department (SPD) 2026 Q1 (first quarter) Sworn Staffing, Overtime, and Performance Metrics Report
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. 3. An ordinance relating to closing public streets to maintain or enhance public safety; authorizing the Director of Transportation to close streets; amending Section 11.16.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  10. Adjournment
  11. Untitled item