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Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee held an informational meeting on August 11, 2026, to review three topics affecting Seattle residents: security measures for the Bite of Seattle event, impacts of King County jail medical deferrals on local hospitals and police, and a proposed Vehicle Resident Assistance Program with draft legislation. No votes or decisions were recorded as all items were presented for information only.

Key Decisions

  • Bite of Seattle Security Response Information presented
  • King County Jail Medical Deferral Data and Impacts Information presented
  • Vehicle Resident Assistance Program and Draft Legislation Information 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. Bite of Seattle Security Response Quick Look
    Information Item (Inf)
  8. 2. King County Jail Medical Deferral Data and Impacts on Harborview and Seattle Police Department
    Information Item (Inf)
  9. 3. Vehicle Resident Assistance Program and Draft Legislation
    Information Item (Inf)
  10. Adjournment