City Council - 2026-05-19
Approves SPU Interlocal Agreement for South Park Flooding Program, 9-0 unanimous
What happened
Seattle City Council unanimously passed Council Bill 121195, interim legislation expanding transitional encampment capacity from 100 to 150 occupants (with one pilot site up to 250), after adopting Amendment A requiring coordination with schools within 500 feet.
- Jurisdiction
- Seattle, WA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0 unanimous
Meeting Summary
Seattle City Council unanimously passed Council Bill 121195, interim legislation expanding transitional encampment capacity from 100 to 150 occupants (with one pilot site up to 250), after adopting Amendment A requiring coordination with schools within 500 feet.
Key Decisions (7)
Shelter Expansion Interim Legislation (CB 121195)
Reappointment of Andrew Lee as SPU General Manager/CEO
SPU Interlocal Agreement for South Park Flooding Program
Development Activity (3)
West Armory Way Shelter Site
Other
Interbay Shelter Site
Other
West Seattle Shelter Site
Other
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Council noted over 2,400 people lived unhoused in Seattle last…
Infrastructure
Seattle Police Department contracted over $100,000 with Starlink for backup…
Sentiment
Multiple council members expressed concern that homelessness conditions have worsened…
Housing Demand
Council President emphasized priority for family and children shelter, noting…
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