Council confirms OSE director, adopts consent calendar, and signs letter on proposed King County sewer rate
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May 5, 2026 City Council meeting called to order at 2:02 p.m.; eight members present (Councilmember Juarez excused). By unanimous consent the Introduction & Referral Calendar and the meeting agenda were adopted. The Consent Calendar was approved, including adoption of April 28, 2026 minutes and passage of CB 121203 (appropriation for claims). The Council confirmed Lylianna Allala as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment. Council President Hollingsworth presented a letter regarding the Proposed 2027 King County Sewer Rate; seven Councilmembers agreed to sign. Public comment was heard from multiple speakers. The meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m.
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- Adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 522) by unanimous consent.
- Adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous consent.
- Approved the Consent Calendar, including adoption of the April 28, 2026 minutes (Min 566) and passage of CB 121203 (ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims).
- Confirmed the appointment of Lylianna Allala as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment (Appt 03491); confirmation vote: 8 in favor, 0 opposed.
- Council President presented a letter regarding the Proposed 2027 King County Sewer Rate; seven Councilmembers agreed to affix their signatures.
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Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- PRESENTATIONS
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR:
- May 5, 2026
- APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
- APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
- Journal:
- April 28, 2026
- Bills:
- An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 20, 2026, through April 24, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
- COMMITTEE REPORTS
- LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
- Appointment of Lylianna Allala as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment.
- ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
- ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
- OTHER BUSINESS
- ADJOURNMENT
- Agenda Item
- _____________________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 12, 2026. _____________________________________________________ Joy Hollingsworth, Council President of the City Council
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