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Meeting Summary
Seattle City Council unanimously passed Council Bill 121164 prohibiting ICE civil immigration enforcement staging on city-owned property, and adopted Resolution 321194 reaffirming data privacy protections and requesting a review of city data collection practices to limit federal exposure. The council also approved the sale of SPU surplus property at South 138th Street in SeaTac to King County Water District 125.
Key Decisions (4)
ICE Staging Prohibition on City Property
Council Bill 121164 prohibits civil immigration enforcement staging on all real property that is city-owned or city-controlled. The bill represents a whole-of-city-government approach including the city attorney's office. Vote was unanimous 8-0.
Data Privacy Protection Resolution
Resolution 321194 reaffirms data and privacy protections for persons seeking city programs or services, requests review of city data collection and sharing practices to limit federal government exposure, and requires departments to incorporate privacy standards into future contracting requirements. Vote was unanimous 8-0.
Technical Amendment to Data Privacy Resolution
Amendment A to Resolution 321194, sponsored by Council Member Saka, acknowledges the origin and history of previous council work on data privacy that the resolution builds upon. Vote was unanimous 8-0.
SPU Glacier Well Property Sale to King County Water District 125
Council Bill 121166 declares SPU property at South 138th Street in SeaTac (King County parcel 1623049405) surplus and authorizes sale to King County Water District 125. Property will continue to be used for utility purposes. Vote was unanimous 8-0.
Market Signals (2)
Sentiment
City is taking proactive stance to limit data sharing with federal government, which may affect how technology and data-dependent businesses view Seattle's regulatory environment.
Infrastructure
Seattle Public Utilities is disposing of surplus utility property in SeaTac, with property continuing water utility use under King County Water District 125.