City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · March 2, 2015
Minutes
Journal of the Proceedings of the
Seattle City Council
Monday, March 2, 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 Monday, March 2, 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 4 March 2, 2015
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) 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 17, 2015 was presented for approval. By unanimous consent,
the Journal was approved and signed.
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Attachments: Journal
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
By unanimous consent, the Public Comment at Full Council Rule was
suspended to allow public comment from items relating to the Woodland
Park Zoo.
Ernie Wagner addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Darcie Richardson addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Amanda Varona addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Judy Nyman-Schaaf addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda
item.
Kevin Schofield addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Emily Elliott addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Mary Lawrence addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Alyne Fortgare addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Roger Dworth addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Consuelo Larabee addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Alex Zimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Evalena Hackman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Meg Pascquini addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Winston Michael Ray addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda
item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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CB 118338 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Sponsors: Licata
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill No. 118338.
The Motion carried and the Council Bill (CB) was passed by
the following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
1. Appt 00007 Reappointment of Joseph R. Malaspino as member,
Construction Codes Advisory Board, for a term of
confirmation to June 1, 2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
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2. Appt 00008 Appointment of Loren Brandford as member, Construction
Codes Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to June 1,
2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
3. Appt 00009 Appointment of Robert Steven Lane as member, Construction
Codes Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to June 1,
2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
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4. Appt 00010 Appointment of Leonard D. Whalen as member, Construction
Codes Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to June 1,
2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. Appt 00011 Reappointment of Brodie Bain as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
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6. Appt 00012 Reappointment of Shannon Loew as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 00013 Reappointment of F. Ross Tilghman as member, Seattle
Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1,
2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
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8. Appt 00014 Appointment of John Savo as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2017.
Sponsors: O'Brien
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
9. Res 31572 A RESOLUTION creating the Seattle Transit Advisory Board.
Sponsors: Rasmussen
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: None
The Resolution (RES) was adopted by the following vote and
the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
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10. CB 118334 AN ORDINANCE granting Acorn Development LLC permission
to construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines
for a site specific heat conveyance system and other utilities
under and across Lenora Street between 6th Avenue and 7th
Avenue, and under and across 7th Avenue between Lenora
Street and Blanchard Street; for a ten-year term, renewable for
two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions
under which this permit is granted and providing for the
acceptance of the permit and conditions.
Sponsors: Rasmussen
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) passed by the following vote and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
11. CB 118335 AN ORDINANCE granting Eco District LLC permission to
construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines for a
site specific heat conveyance system under and along Virginia
Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, and under and
across 6th Avenue between Virginia Street and Lenora Street;
for a ten-year term, renewable for two successive ten-year
terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is
granted and providing for the acceptance of the permit and
conditions.
Sponsors: Rasmussen
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) passed by the following vote and the
President signed the Bill:
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In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
12. CB 118333 AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of Terry Avenue and an
alley in Block 32, Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition, on the
petition of King County (Clerk File 295303); and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
Sponsors: Rasmussen
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) passed by the following vote and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
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13. CB 118336 AN ORDINANCE relating to the First Hill Streetcar project;
authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation
to acquire, accept, and record, on behalf of the City of Seattle,
various easements granted to the City of Seattle for a portion
of Blocks 5, 6, 11, 12, and 14 of the Town of Seattle, as laid out
by D. S. Maynard, Commonly known as D. S. Maynard’s Plat of
Seattle, and Blocks 138 and 139 of A. A. Denny’s Broadway
Addition to the City of Seattle, to install, construct, erect, alter,
improve, repair, and maintain permanent streetcar cable
eyebolts to various buildings or structures; placing such
easements under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of
Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain acts.
Sponsors: Rasmussen
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) passed by the following vote and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
There were none.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
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___________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on March 16, 2015.
__________________________________
Tim Burgess, President of the City Council
___________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Monday, March 2, 2015
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Tim Burgess, Council President
Sally Bagshaw
Sally Clark
Jean Godden
Bruce Harrell
Nick Licata
Mike O'Brien
Tom Rasmussen
Kshama Sawant
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Full Council Meeting
Agenda
March 2, 2015 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
City Council Website:
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
Introduction and referral to Council committees of Council Bills (C.B.),
Resolutions (Res), and Clerk Files (C.F.) for committee
recommendation.
IRC 4 March 2, 2015
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 3 February 17, 2015
Attachments: Journal
F. PRESENTATIONS
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may sign up to address the Council for up to 2
minutes on matters on this agenda; total time allotted to public
comment at this meeting is 20 minutes.
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H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be introduced
and passed on the same day.
CB 118338 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Discussion and vote on Bills (CB), Resolutions (Res), Clerk Files (CF),
and Appointments (Appt).
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
1. Appt 00007 Reappointment of Joseph R. Malaspino as member,
Construction Codes Advisory Board, for a term of
confirmation to June 1, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
2. Appt 00008 Appointment of Loren Brandford as member, Construction
Codes Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to June 1,
2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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3. Appt 00009 Appointment of Robert Steven Lane as member,
Construction Codes Advisory Board, for a term of
confirmation to June 1, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
4. Appt 00010 Appointment of Leonard D. Whalen as member,
Construction Codes Advisory Board, for a term of
confirmation to June 1, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
5. Appt 00011 Reappointment of Brodie Bain as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
6. Appt 00012 Reappointment of Shannon Loew as member, Seattle
Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1,
2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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7. Appt 00013 Reappointment of F. Ross Tilghman as member, Seattle
Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1,
2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
8. Appt 00014 Appointment of John Savo as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Sawant
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Appointment Packet
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
9. Res 31572 A RESOLUTION creating the Seattle Transit Advisory Board.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: 0
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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10. CB 118334 AN ORDINANCE granting Acorn Development LLC
permission to construct, maintain, and operate below-grade
utility lines for a site specific heat conveyance system and
other utilities under and across Lenora Street between 6th
Avenue and 7th Avenue, and under and across 7th Avenue
between Lenora Street and Blanchard Street; for a ten-year
term, renewable for two successive ten-year terms;
specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted
and providing for the acceptance of the permit and
conditions.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: 0
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A: Acorn Development Area Map
Summary Att B: Annual Fee Assessment Summary
11. CB 118335 AN ORDINANCE granting Eco District LLC permission to
construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines for
a site specific heat conveyance system under and along
Virginia Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, and
under and across 6th Avenue between Virginia Street and
Lenora Street; for a ten-year term, renewable for two
successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under
which this permit is granted and providing for the
acceptance of the permit and conditions.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: 0
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A: Eco District Area Map
Summary Att B: Annual Fee Assessment
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12. CB 118333 AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of Terry Avenue and an
alley in Block 32, Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition, on
the petition of King County (Clerk File 295303); 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
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A: Street Vacation Area Map
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13. CB 118336 AN ORDINANCE relating to the First Hill Streetcar project;
authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation
to acquire, accept, and record, on behalf of the City of
Seattle, various easements granted to the City of Seattle for
a portion of Blocks 5, 6, 11, 12, and 14 of the Town of
Seattle, as laid out by D. S. Maynard, Commonly known as
D. S. Maynard’s Plat of Seattle, and Blocks 138 and 139 of A.
A. Denny’s Broadway Addition to the City of Seattle, to
install, construct, erect, alter, improve, repair, and maintain
permanent streetcar cable eyebolts to various buildings or
structures; placing such easements under the jurisdiction of
the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and
confirming certain acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden
Opposed: 0
Attachments: Ex 1: Recorded Easement and corrected Easement granted by
Brickman South Jackson LLC
Ex 2: Recorded Easement granted by Samis Foundation
Ex 3: Recorded Easement and corrected Easement granted by
IC U.S.A. No. 8 Property Limited Partnership
Ex 4: Recorded Easement granted by Burke-State Bldg, LLC
Ex 5: Recorded Easement granted by Washington Shoe
Building, LLC
Ex 6: Recorded Easement granted by Samis Land Co.
Ex 7: Recorded Easement granted by The Polyclinic
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A: Permanent Easements Map
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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