Councilmember Steve Johnston raised concerns about inconsistent committee meeting schedules and urged establishing regular monthly meeting dates so committees can produce timely recommendations. "It's been bridal frustrating," Steve Johnston said, describing difficulty getting three members together and urging more predictable scheduling.

Other council members responded that committees serve different functions and some require flexible scheduling, particularly event-related committees that coordinate with outside partners. The mayor (unnamed) reminded the council that committees are intended to provide recommendations to the full council and said having all committee members present is preferable when possible.

Separately, the traffic safety committee reported several residents expressed concern that the 25 mph posted speed on 21st Street is too fast for the narrow, winding neighborhood. The council agreed to schedule a public hearing in January to collect neighborhood input and meet RCW notice requirements before any speed change is made.

What happens next: Staff will contact affected neighborhoods, schedule the hearing for January and provide public notice consistent with RCW timelines; committee rosters will be revisited when new council members are seated.