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Committee Advances Waterfront Appointments

Published Aug 6, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 6, 2026

Committee Advances Waterfront Appointments

The committee unanimously recommended that the City Council confirm seven appointments to the Central Waterfront Oversight Committee and Seattle Center Advisory Commission, and grant a conditioned modification related to an alley vacation petition.

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Skybridge and alley vacation approved

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend Seattle City Council approve a permit for a pedestrian skybridge in First Hill and grant, with conditions, a petition to vacate part of an alley at 8623 Palatine Ave N.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Committee prioritizes Seattle Center modernization

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee heard informational briefings on Seattle Center renovation needs and unpermitted street vending; recommended City Council adopt Resolution 32205 to affirm Seattle Center as a civic and economic asset, request mayoral-led capital planning, and explore funding including a potential bond measure by end of 2027. A petition (CF 314530) was not heard. Meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Committee recommends passage of shared-streets ordinance; district fund briefing and alley-vacation hearing held

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met May 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. Five members were present. The committee recommended City Council pass CB 121176 (shared streets ordinance) as amended (5-0). Inf 2888 (District Project Fund Implementation) was presented and heard. A public hearing was held on CF 314530, a petition by THE YEW, LLC, to vacate a portion of an alley at 8623 Palatine Ave N; the Clerk File was discussed. The meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee minutes — April 16, 2026

Committee met April 16, 2026 (9:37 a.m.–11:14 a.m.). The Committee recommended City Council adopt Res. 32195 (honorary designation of South Jackson Street as “Dr. RL Manaway, Sr. Way”), heard a Traffic Safety Update (Inf 2876) reviewing 2025 data and 2026 Vision Zero projects, and did not hear the Overview of Waterfront Park (Inf 2877). Present: Rob Saka, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster; Excused: Eddie Lin; Absent: Robert Kettle.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Committee recommends adoption of resolution affirming Seattle's NBA readiness; bridge repair update presented

At the April 2, 2026 Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee meeting, members unanimously recommended the City Council adopt Res 32198 affirming Seattle and Climate Pledge Arena’s readiness for an NBA team; the Committee also heard informational briefings on the Seattle NBA Readiness Roundtable and 1st Avenue South Bridge repairs.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Committee heard levy program updates and an anti-displacement roundtable; no committee action recorded

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met March 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Council Chamber, City Hall. Attendance: Chair Rob Saka, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, Eddie Lin. Two information items were presented: Inf 2861 — New Levy Program Updates (SDOT presenters) and Inf 2862 — Roundtable on Anti-Displacement Strategies for Sound Transit‑impacted small businesses. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM. No committee votes or ordinance actions are recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Committee heard Memorial Stadium renovation update and FIFA readiness briefings; no committee actions recorded

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met March 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall. Chair Rob Saka presided; members Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, and Eddie Lin were present. The committee heard three information items: Inf 2847 (Memorial Stadium Renovation Project status) presented by David Kunselman (Seattle Center); Inf 2849 (Seattle Center’s Fan Celebration planning) presented by Chelsea Riddick‑Most and Gretchen Lenihan (Seattle Center); and Inf 2848 (Expanded transit access for 2026 World Cup) with presenters from the Seattle Department of Transportation, Sound Transit, and King County Metro. Meeting start time 9:30 a.m.; adjourned 11:58 a.m. Public comment period was listed; speaker details are unavailable in the minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee – Feb 19, 2026: Informational briefings on Seattle Center and Transportation funding

Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m.; adjourned at 11:27 a.m. Presiding Officer: Chair Rob Saka. Members present: Rob Saka, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, Eddie Lin. Two information items were heard: Seattle Center Overview (presenters Diamatris Winston and Karin Butler) and Transportation Funding Task Force Update (presenters Bill LaBorde, Sarah Strand, and Calvin Chow). No committee actions or votes are recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Committee heard SDOT 2026 levy plan and ADA right-of-way briefing

On February 5, 2026 the Seattle City Council Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee (Chair Rob Saka presiding) met; the committee heard two information items from SDOT: the Proposed Annual Levy Delivery Plan for 2026 (Inf 2826) and Accessibility in Our Public Right-of-Way: ADA and Consent Decree Compliance (Inf 2827).

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee minutes — January 15, 2026

Meeting called to order at 9:34 a.m.; five members present (Chair Rob Saka, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, Eddie Lin). Committee heard a Traffic Safety Status Update (Inf 2820) and recommended that City Council pass two ordinances: CB 121022 (pedestrian skybridge permit renewal for HST Lessee West Seattle LLC) and CB 121117 (alley vacation in Block 24, Denny Triangle, with a Property Use and Development Agreement). Both recommendations were unanimous (5-0). Meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

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