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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Tuesday, February 17, 2015 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Full Council Tim Burgess, Council President Sally Bagshaw Sally Clark Jean Godden Bruce Harrell Nick Licata Mike O'Brien Tom Rasmussen Kshama Sawant Chair Info: 206-684-8806; tim.burgess@seattle.gov Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 A. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in City Hall in Seattle, Washington, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m., with Council President Burgess presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 2 February 17, 2015 Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. The Motion carried and the Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Agenda. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL The Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council meeting of February 2, 2015 was presented for approval. By unanimous consent, the Journal was approved and signed. Min 1 February 2, 2015 Attachments: Journal Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmembers Bagshaw and O'Brien left the Council Chamber at 2:04 p.m. to escort Mayor Murray into the Council Chamber. Council President Burgess introduced Abdirihman Mohamud, Ingraham High School student, who recited a poem on his interpretation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, "I Have a Dream." Councilmembers Bagshaw and O'Brien returned to the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m. with Mayor Murray. Mayor Murray delivered his 2015 State of the City Address. The Council was at ease at 2:41 p.m. while Mayor Murray exited the Council Chamber. The Council came back to order at 2:43 p.m. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Randolf addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alex Zimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS By unanimous consent, Councilmember Harrell was excused from the remainder of the meeting. Modified Roll Call Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Excused: 1 - Harrell Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 2:49 p.m. Ord 124715 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill No. 118331. The Motion carried and the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant I. COMMITTEE REPORTS SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE 1. Ord 124716 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Seattle National Bank Building, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Sawant, Harrell Opposed: 0 The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant 2. Ord 124717 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Yesler Terrace Steam Plant, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Sawant, Harrell Opposed: 0 The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant Councilmember Sawant entered the Council Chamber at 2:54 p.m. 3. Ord 124718 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities and the 2015 Adopted Budget; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to acquire by negotiation or condemnation land and all other necessary property rights located southeast of the intersection of NW 54th Street and 24th Avenue NW, Seattle, Washington for public drainage, wastewater, and general municipal purposes, and to execute, accept and record deeds and convenient documents and agreements deemed by the Director to be necessary to this transaction on behalf of the City; placing the conveyed real properties under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; amending Ordinance 124648 to increase appropriations to the Drainage and Wastewater Fund for the acquisition of the aforementioned property and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Sawant, Harrell Opposed: 0 The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 4. Ord 124719 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities and the 2015 Adopted Budget; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to acquire by negotiation or condemnation land and all other necessary property rights located at 5300 24th Avenue NW, Seattle, Washington for public drainage, wastewater, and general municipal purposes, and to execute, accept and record deeds and convenient documents and agreements deemed by the Director to be necessary to this transaction on behalf of the City; placing the conveyed real properties under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; amending Ordinance 124648 to increase appropriations to the Drainage and Wastewater Fund for the acquisition of the aforementioned property, and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Sawant, Harrell Opposed: 0 The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 5. Ord 124720 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Transportation Benefit District, authorizing the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation to execute an interlocal agreement with King County Metro Transit to purchase the transit service necessary to implement Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposition 1. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: 0 The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 6. Ord 124721 AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an amendment to the May 9, 2011 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seattle, Washington, and the Seattle Transportation Benefit District to implement STBD Proposition 1; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: 0 The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 7. Appt 00001 Appointment of Jennifer McIntyre Cole as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term of confirmation to March 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: 0 The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 8. Appt 00002 Appointment of Lorena P. Kaplan as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term of confirmation to March 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: 0 The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 9. Appt 00003 Appointment of Elaine Albertson as member, Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee, for a term of confirmation to March 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: 0 The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Licata from the April 13 and 20, 2015 Full Council meetings. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:07 p.m. ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on March 2, 2015. __________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 8