Committee recommends adoption of Westlake Park regional transportation hub resolution; hears human services workforce and provider briefings
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The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met Feb. 20, 2026 (9:32 a.m.–11:34 a.m.). Members present: Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Rob Saka; Debora Juarez was excused. The Committee recommended City Council adopt Res. 32191 to pursue a regional transportation hub adjacent to Westlake Park (4-0). The Committee heard informational briefings on wage equity for human services contracts (Inf 2837), HSD’s 2024 Provider Pay Report (Inf 2838), Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy workforce investments (Inf 2840), and a Human Services provider roundtable (Inf 2841).
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- Committee recommended that City Council adopt Resolution Res. 32191 to identify and create a vision for a regional transportation hub adjacent to Westlake Park (vote: In Favor 4 — Rinck, Foster, Hollingsworth, Saka; Opposed: None).
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Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee
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- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
- Please Note: Times listed are estimated
- Call To Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- A RESOLUTION identifying the opportunity to develop a regional transportation hub adjacent to Westlake Park; creating a vision for how this hub will integrate with the surrounding neighborhoods; and setting forth directions for functionality, safety, and urban compatibility, along with guiding principles for the public projects planned for the area adjacent to Westlake Park.
- Wage Equity for Human Services Contracts
- HSD’s (Human Services Department) 2024 Provider Pay Report
- Overview of Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy Workforce Investments
- Human Services Provider Roundtable Discussion
- Adjournment
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/2/6593_A_Human_Services%2C_Labor%2C_and_Economic_Development_Committee_26-02-20_Committee_Agenda.pdf
- Minuteshttps://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/2/6593_M_Human_Services%2C_Labor%2C_and_Economic_Development_Committee_26-02-20_Committee_Minutes.pdf
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