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Seattle City Council special meeting (Dec 16, 2025) — Comprehensive Plan and multiple ordinances adopted; ethics, budget, appointments approved

SeattleDec 16, 20254 min read

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The Council met in special session and adopted major land use updates including the One Seattle Plan and Neighborhood Residential zone changes, passed several ordinances affecting the City budget, ethics, employment classifications, and utilities, confirmed numerous appointments, and held a public hearing on restrictions related to grocery/pharmacy use. Council President Nelson presided; the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

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Passed CB 120985 (One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan update) as amended; President signed the bill.
Passed CB 120993 (major update to Neighborhood Residential zones and related SMC amendments) as amended; President signed the bill.
Adopted Res 32183 calling for additional measures and 2026 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; President signed the resolution.
Passed CB 121126 amending the 2025 Budget to appropriate General Fund money for food programs and reserves; President signed the bill.
Passed CB 121137 amending the LCLIP funding plan for South Lake Union and Downtown and making related budget appropriations; President signed the bill.
Passed CB 121138 authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to acquire a parcel (King County Parcel Number 152504-9010 at 4000 NE 41st St.) for utility purposes; President signed the bill.
Passed CB 121130 (Ethics Code amendments) as amended, adding reporting/disclosure requirements for political consultants; President signed the bill.
Passed CB 121141 and CB 121142 relating to City employment (civil service exemptions/returns and Deferred Compensation Analyst classification); President signed the bills.
Passed historic preservation ordinances CB 121139 (Stewart House) and CB 121140 (líq’tәd - Licton Springs Park); President signed the bills.
Passed CB 121073 amending the SODO Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment rate and exemptions; President signed the bill.
Confirmed extensive Consent Calendar appointments across multiple boards and commissions (numerous Appt items listed); item 80 (Appt 03382) was removed from consent and later confirmed by Council vote (6–2).
Held a public hearing on CB 121094 / Ordinance 127329 (relating to negative use restrictions limiting a property’s use as a grocery store or pharmacy); hearing opened at 2:02 p.m. and closed at 2:09 p.m.
Adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 504) and approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar (with item 80 removed).
Adopted motion appointing Councilmember Dan Strauss as Council President Pro Tem effective January 1, 2026, with an order of succession for Pro Tem duties.

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