Weekly Highlights

Wednesday, March 10

9:30 a.m. – Committee on the Built Environment

• Multifamily Code Update
• Rezoning Lots in the Ballard Hub Urban Village
• Comprehensive Plan Amendments

2 p.m. – Housing, Human Services, Health, & Culture Committee

• Legislation for City employees to convert up to a total of 40 hours of accumulated and unused vacation to cash to benefit the relief efforts on behalf of victims of the 2010 Haiti and Chile earthquakes.
• Resolution stating the Council's goals for the appointment an confirmation of a new Director of the Office of Housing

Thursday, March 11

1:30 p.m. – Full Council - Special

• Bond Sale

2 p.m. – Committee on the Built Environment - Special Meeting

• A briefing, discussion, and possible vote concerning the request by Children’s Hospital for a new Major Institution Master Plan.

Saturday, March 20

10 a.m. – Committee on the Built Environment - Special Meeting
Rowhouses, Apartments & Townhomes
Taproot Theatre in Greenwood
204 N 85th St

Monday, February 22

Seattle City Councilmembers announced their vision for Seattle and key efforts for 2010. The Council developed these priorities to support building a livable city, foster safe, just and healthy communities, and invest public resources fairly and effectively.

• 17 Critical Areas
• Press Release

• OPA Review Board
• Nightlife Advisory Committee -
  Final Report
• Cultural Overlay District Advisory Committee - Final Report & Appendix

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Seattle City Hall Open House, 1/9/10

Councilmember Rasmussen with a group of limo/town car drivers.

• Action Summary
• Council Votes
• Legislative Databases
• New Legislation for Introduction and Referral
• Public Records Disclosure
• Two-week Look Ahead Calendar
• Work Program

TERM DEFINITIONS

Civilian War Commission

During World War II, the Civilian War Commission coordinated Seattle's civil defense activities. Established by ordinance in October 1941 - before Pearl Harbor - it was originally called the Municipal Defense Commission, but changed its name in May 1942 to reflect the country's state of war.

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