Seattle City Council 9/16/2025
September 16, 2025 — Regular meeting, 56m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Motion was made by Councilmember Hollingsworth, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 32183, and by referring it to the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan. Resolution 32183, A RESOLUTION relating to the One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan update; calling for additional measures by City departments to further advance th
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed. The motion carries in the introduction and referral calendar is amended to include Resolution 32183. Verified · official minutes
Motion by Joy Hollingsworth
Mover: Hollingsworth (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Motion was made by Council President Nelson, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 539 September 9, 2025 The Minutes (Min) were adopted on the Consent
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
Motion by Joy Hollingsworth
Mover: Hollingsworth (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution 32182
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
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passage of the bill
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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upon Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth, Solomon Opposed: None
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Joy Hollingsworth, Bob Kettle, None
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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Council Bill 121037 to update parts of the Seattle Municipal Code relating to side sewer permitting
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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resolution 32175 relating to Seattle Public Utilities, amending Resolution 3-1-800 as later amended by Resolution 31-825 in updating the ongoing customer review panel to provide additional opportunities for young adults and clarifying panel eligibility for optional stipends
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed. The resolution is adopted Unverified
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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authorizing the execution of a 16-year power purchase agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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y Light Department; authorizing the Department to develop programs, enter into agreements with customers and other parties, and provide incentives for modifications to customer electricity consumption; and amending Section 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Rinck, Juarez, Saka, Solomon, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed. The resolution is adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 7 · background & details
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adopting resolution 32176
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed. The resolution is adopted Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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adopting the City Light Department's 2026 through 2029 Clean Energy Implementation Plan
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 9 · background & details
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Council Bill 121047 relating to land use and zoning, updating timelines for city review of land use permits
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 10 · background & details
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ng to land use and zoning; updating timelines for City review of land use permits; amending Sections 23.76.005 and 23.76.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Resolution 31602 to update the City Council Rules for Quasi-Judicial Proceedings. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, Rinck, Rivera Opposed: None
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 11 · background & details
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