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Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee passed an ordinance creating new rules for shared streets in Seattle, expanding the Seattle Municipal Code with a new chapter and several amendments. The committee also heard an update on the District Project Fund Implementation and discussed a petition to vacate an alley in the Ballard neighborhood.

Key Decisions

  • Shared Streets Ordinance - New Chapter 11.45 and Code Amendments Passed as amended
  • District Project Fund Implementation Heard in Committee (informational)
  • Petition to Vacate Alley at 8623 Palatine Ave N (Block 2, Wegener's Addition) Discussed
Agenda PDF Minutes 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. AN ORDINANCE relating to shared streets; adding a new Chapter 11.45 to the Seattle Municipal Code; adding new Sections 11.14.562 and 11.52.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Sections 11.40.090, 11.40.100, 11.40.120, 11.40.160, 11.40.220, 11.40.240, 11.44.040, 11.44.060, and 11.53.205 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending the title of Title 11, Subtitle I, Part 4 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

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

  8. 2. District Project Fund Implementation
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. 3. Petition of THE YEW, LLC, for the vacation of a portion the alley lying within Block 2, Wegener’s Addition to the City of Seattle, being the block bounded by N 87th Street, 1st Avenue NW, Palatine Avenue N, and N 85th Street, at 8623 Palatine Ave N.
    Clerk File (CF)
    Action: discussed

    The Clerk File (CF) was discussed.

  10. Adjournment