Regular Council Meeting 7/28/2026

The City of SeaTac held a regular council meeting on July 28, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan update, focusing on community engagement, program life cycles, and facility conditions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the Washington Immigrant Asylum Seeker Support (WASS) program funding for state fiscal year 2027. Council members debated three options regarding the acceptance of approximately $500,000 in state grant funding to continue and expand services, including emergency and stable housing navigation for asylum seekers. Concerns were raised about the sustainability of funding, the city's potential financial exposure, and the appropriateness of the city administering a program traditionally managed by state and community organizations. The council ultimately failed to pass a motion that included directing the city manager to seek additional administrative funding or reduce program outcomes, leaving the program's future uncertain. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on transportation infrastructure contracts, fleet electrification, and upcoming community events, with several action items referred to the next council meeting for further consideration.