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Seattle City Council passes Social Housing Tax interlocal and land‑use/transportation ordinances; proclaims Black History Month

SeattleFeb 10, 20263 min read

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At the February 10, 2026 Seattle City Council meeting the Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and Consent Calendar, proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month, heard public comment, and passed ordinances establishing the Social Housing Tax interlocal and fund (CB 121153) and revising environmental review and transportation-related land‑use requirements (CB 121093 and CB 121135).

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Proclaimed February 2026 as "Black History Month In Seattle" (presentation by Councilmember Foster).
Suspended Council Rules by unanimous consent to allow City Attorney Erika Evans to address the Council.
Adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 510) by unanimous consent.
Adopted the meeting Agenda by unanimous consent.
Adopted the Consent Calendar, including Minutes (Min 554, Feb 3, 2026) and CB 121159 (ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for Jan 26–30, 2026).
Passed CB 121153 authorizing the Mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the Seattle Social Housing Developer, creating the Social Housing Tax Fund, and establishing implementation, administration, transfer, reporting, and oversight provisions for the Social Housing Tax.
Passed CB 121093 revising environmental review thresholds and related provisions addressing transportation-related requirements and archaeological and cultural resource preservation (amendments to multiple Seattle Municipal Code chapters/sections).
Passed CB 121135 revising requirements for transportation impact analyses, transportation management plans, and construction management plans and adding new Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.52.010 and 23.52.012.
Adjourned the meeting at 3:17 p.m.

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