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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Monday, April 27, 2015 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Full Council Tim Burgess, Council President Sally Bagshaw Jean Godden Bruce Harrell Nick Licata Mike O'Brien John Okamoto Tom Rasmussen Kshama Sawant Chair Info: 206-684-8806; tim.burgess@seattle.gov Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 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 April 27, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 12 April 27, 2015 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda. ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda, Other Business section, to include the voting procedures for the selection of Council Position 9 as listed below: The City Council will fill vacant Position 9 as follows: All eight finalists-Jan Drago, Noel Frame, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, David Moseley, John Okamoto, Sheley Secrest, and Alec Stephens-are nominated. Council members will be given opportunity to make comments about the nominees, the factors or criterion they used in deciding whom to support and any other information they wish to share before voting begins. When it is time to vote on the nominees, the Clerk will call the roll. Council members will respond by stating the name of the nominee they wish to appoint. Councilmembers may not change their vote until the next round of elections, should there be one. If any nominee receives a majority of five or more votes that individual is appointed to fill Position 9 and will assume office immediately. If no nominee receives five votes, the process will repeat. Roll call voting will continue until one nominee receives five or more votes. ACTION 2: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 12 April 20, 2015 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 Opposed: None Min 13 April 17, 2015 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Godden read a Proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month and declaring April 29, 2015 as "Denim Day." Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Hennon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. Kailyn Nicholson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item K, the selection of Candidate for City Council Vacancy Position 9. Jorgen Bader addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. John Fox addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. James Parker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item K, the selection of Candidate for City Council Vacancy Position 9. Philip Locker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item K, the selection of Candidate for City Council Vacancy Position 9. Dave Gering addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Shirley Nixon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. Tony Provine addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. Chris Koh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. Ruedi Risler addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. Brendan Coleman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill No. 118302. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118382 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. 118382. The Motion carried and the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 1. CB 118302 AN ORDINANCE establishing a new University District Parking and Business Improvement Area; levying special assessments upon owners of business property, multi-family residential property, and mixed-use property within the area; providing for the deposit of revenues in a special account and expenditures therefrom; providing for collection of and penalties for delinquencies; providing for the establishment of a Ratepayers Advisory Board; providing for an implementation agreement with a Program Manager; disestablishing the current University District Parking and Business Improvement Area that was established in 1996 by Ordinance 118412 (“1996 UDBIA”); suspending the issuance of assessments and providing for the winding up of activities under the 1996 UDBIA; and providing for the distribution of remaining funds from and closing of the 1996 UDBIA account. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Godden, Burgess Opposed: None Abstain: 1 - Licata ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Licata, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill No. 118302, by substituting section 4.A. paragraph and presented in Proposed Amendment 1 as a supporting document. A. U District Fund Area: Beginning at the centerline of Northeast Ravenna Boulevard at the centerline of 12th Avenue Northeast crossing of the eastern boundary of Interstate 5, proceed east along Northeast Ravenna Boulevard to the centerline of 17th Avenue Northeast; then south along 17th Avenue Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 56th Street; then east along Northeast 56th Street to the centerline of the alley between 17th Avenue Northeast and 18th Avenue Northeast; then south along this alley to the centerline of Northeast 45th Street; then west along Northeast 45th Street to the centerline of 15th Avenue Northeast; then south along 15th Avenue Northeast to the State Harbor Line of Portage Bay; then west along the State Harbor Line of Portage Bay to the centerline of Pasadena Place Northeast;, then north along Pasadena Place Northeast to the intersection with the eastern boundary of Interstate 5;, then north along the eastern boundary of Interstate 5 to the centerline of Northeast 47th Street; then east along Northeast 47th Street to the centerline of 9th Avenue Northeast; then north along 9th Avenue Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 55th Street; then east Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 along Northeast 55th Street to the centerline of 12th Avenue Northeast; then north along 12th Avenue Northeast to the point of origin at the crossing of the centerline of Northeast Ravenna Boulevard. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmemer Licata and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill No. 118302, Section 4.A. and Exhibit A accordingly, as shown below and as presented in Proposed Amendment 2 as a supporting document. A. U District Fund Area: Beginning at the centerline of Northeast Ravenna Boulevard at the centerline of 12th Avenue Northeast, proceed east along Northeast Ravenna Boulevard to the centerline of 17th Avenue Northeast; then south along 17th Avenue Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 56th Street; then east along Northeast 56th Street to the centerline of the alley between 17th Avenue Northeast and 18th Avenue Northeast; then south along this alley to the centerline of Northeast 45th Street; then west along Northeast 45th Street to the centerline of 15th Avenue Northeast; then south along 15th Avenue Northeast to the State Harbor Line of Portage Bay; then west along the State Harbor Line of Portage Bay to the centerline of Pasadena Place Northeast; then north along Pasadena Place Northeast to the intersection with the eastern boundary of Interstate 5; then north along the eastern boundary of Interstate 5 to the centerline of Northeast 47th Street; then east along Northeast 47th Street to the centerline of 9th Avenue Northeast; then north along 9th Avenue Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 50th Street; then east along Northeast 50th Street to the centerline of the alley between Roosevelt Way Northeast and 11th Avenue Northeast; then north along this alley to the centerline of Northeast 52nd Street; then east along Northeast 52nd Street Northeast 55th Street; then east along Northeast 55th Street to the centerline of 12th Avenue Northeast; then north along 12th Avenue Northeast to the point of origin at the crossing of the centerline of Northeast Ravenna Boulevard. The Motion failed by the following vote: In favor: Licata, O'Brien, Sawant - 3 Opposed: Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Rasmussen - 5 ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmemer Licata and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill No. 118302, Section 4.A. and Exhibit A accordingly, as shown below and as presented in Proposed Amendment 3 as a supporting document. Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 A. U District Fund Area: Beginning at the centerline of Northeast Ravenna Boulevard at the centerline of 12th Avenue Northeast, proceed east along Northeast Ravenna Boulevard to the centerline of 17th Avenue Northeast; then south along 17th Avenue Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 56th Street; then east along Northeast 56th Street to the centerline of the alley between 17th Avenue Northeast and 18th Avenue Northeast; then south along this alley to the centerline of Northeast 45th Street; then west along Northeast 45th Street to the centerline of 15th Avenue Northeast; then south along 15th Avenue Northeast to the State Harbor Line of Portage Bay; then west along the State Harbor Line of Portage Bay to the centerline of Pasadena Place Northeast; then north along Pasadena Place Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 40th Street; then east along Northeast 40th Street to the centerline of 8th Avenue Northeast; then north along 8th Avenue Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 45th Street; then east along Northeast 45th Street intersection with the eastern boundary of Interstate 5; then north along the eastern boundary of Interstate 5 to the centerline of Northeast 47th Street; then east along Northeast 47th Street to the centerline of 9th Avenue Northeast; then north along 9th Avenue Northeast to the centerline of Northeast 55th Street; then east along Northeast 55th Street to the centerline of 12th Avenue Northeast; then north along 12th Avenue Northeast to the point of origin at the crossing of the centerline of Northeast Ravenna Boulevard. The Motion failed by the following vote: In favor: Licata, O'Brien, Sawant - 3 Opposed: Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Rasmussen - 5 ACTION 4: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill No. 118302 as amended. The Motion carried and the Council Bill (CB) passed as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, O'Brien, Rasmussen Opposed: 2 - Licata, Sawant Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND GENDER PAY EQUITY COMMITTEE 2. CB 118357 AN ORDINANCE relating to King County Conservation Futures Levy proceeds; authorizing the Mayor to amend the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Seattle and King County authorized by City of Seattle Ordinance 114978; and authorizing the deposit of 2012 supplemental allocations, 2013 supplemental allocations, and 2014 allocations from King County Conservation Futures Levy proceeds into the City of Seattle’s 2008 Parks Levy Fund. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Godden, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 3. Appt 00056 Appointment of Tom Byers as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term of confirmation to March 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Godden, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 4. Appt 00004 Reappointment of Holly D. Golden as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term of confirmation to September 28, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Godden, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 5. Appt 00005 Reappointment of Sarah C. Rich as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term of confirmation to September 28, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Godden, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 K. OTHER BUSINESS Selection of Candidate for City Council Vacancy Position 9 The City Council will fill vacant Position 9 as follows: All eight finalists-Jan Drago, Noel Frame, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, David Moseley, John Okamoto, Sheley Secrest, and Alec Stephens-are nominated. Council members will be given opportunity to make comments about the nominees, the factors or criterion they used in deciding whom to support and any other information they wish to share before voting begins. When it is time to vote on the nominees, the Clerk will call the roll. Council members will respond by stating the name of the nominee they wish to appoint. Councilmembers may not change their vote until the next round of elections, should there be one. If any nominee receives a majority of five or more votes that individual is appointed to fill Position 9 and will assume office immediately. If no nominee receives five votes, the process will repeat. Roll call voting will continue until one nominee receives five or more votes. ACTION 1: On Roll Call, the following votes on candidates were made: Sharon Lee - 2 (Sawant, Licata) Sharon Maeda - 1 (O'Brien) John Okamoto - 4 (Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Rasmussen) Sheley Secrest - 1 (Harrell) One candidate did not receive a majority vote. ACTION 2: On Roll Call, the following votes on candidates were made: Sharon Maeda - 3 (Licata, O'Brien, Sawant) John Okamoto - 5 (Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Rasmussen) Candidate John Okamoto received a majority vote and was elected to fill Council Position 9. Council President Burgess invited John Okamoto to the podium to seek confirmation of Mr. Okamoto's acceptance of the position. Mr. Okamoto accepted Council Position 9. Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:31 p.m. ___________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 11, 2015. __________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 12