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Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

Seattle's Sustainability and Transportation Committee passed measures to advance a Green New Deal for the city and approved $9 million in funding for the Center City Streetcar Connector design. The committee also heard updates on transportation equity and the Move Seattle Levy program.

Key Decisions

  • Samuel Ferrara Appointment to Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee Passed
  • Green New Deal Resolution for Seattle Passed
  • $9 Million Streetcar Connector Funding Passed
  • Green New Deal Oversight Board Ordinance Discussed (not yet voted on)
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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. Chair's Report
  6. Public Comment
  7. Items of Business
  8. 1. Appointment of Samuel Ferrara as member, Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2022.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  9. 2. A RESOLUTION relating to a Green New Deal for Seattle; establishing goals, identifying actions necessary to meet these goals, affirming the federal Green New Deal resolution, and calling for the federal government to enact policies to advance a Green New Deal.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: adopt Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

  10. 3. AN ORDINANCE relating to the Green New Deal for Seattle; establishing the Green New Deal Oversight Board; providing compensation for those who incur a financial hardship by their participation on the Board; requesting that the Office of Sustainability and Environment create an interdepartmental team to advance the Green New Deal for Seattle; amending Section 3.14.970 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 3.14.979 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

  11. 4. Annual Update on the Transportation Equity Program
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  12. 5. AN ORDINANCE relating to the financing of the Center City Streetcar Connector project; authorizing the loan of funds in the amount of $9,000,000 for design of the streetcar; amending Ordinance 125724, which adopted the 2019 Budget, including the 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to the Seattle Department of Transportation; and revising project allocations and spending plans for certain projects in the 2019-2024 CIP.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass Passed

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

  13. 6. Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee Quarterly Update
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  14. 7. Transportation Impact Fee Briefing
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  15. Adjournment
  16. Untitled item