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Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

Friday, March 17, 2023 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee met to discuss tenant protections and renters' commission appointments. The main focus was a proposed ordinance to limit late fees on rent payments, which was discussed but not voted on. The committee also confirmed one new member to the Seattle Renters' Commission.

Key Decisions

  • Ordinance on Late Rent Fees Discussed
  • Schnidine Sendia Registin appointed to Seattle Renters' Commission Passed
  • Alan Chi appointment to Seattle Renters' Commission No action recorded
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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

    Meeting Start Time: 9:31 a.m. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Kshama Sawant

  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. AN ORDINANCE relating to residential tenancy; limiting the amount of fees charged for late payment of rent; and adding a new Section 7.24.034 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

  8. 2. Appointment of Schnidine Sendia Registin as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2024.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  9. 3. Appointment of Alan Chi as member, Seattle Renters' Commission, for a term to February 28, 2025.
    Appointment (Appt)
  10. Adjournment

    Meeting Adjournment Time: 11:39 a.m. Prepared by: Ted Virdone