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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, May 4, 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 May 4, 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 May 4, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m., with Council President Burgess presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 13 May 4, 2015 (Revised; 4/30/15 at 4:50 p.m.) 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, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL There were no minutes presented for approval. F. PRESENTATIONS Oath of Office and Inaugural Address by Councilmember John Okamoto The Oath of Office was administered to Councilmember Okamoto by Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk. Councilmember Okamoto then presented his Inaugural Address. Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Winston Michael Ray addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Naasira Adeeba addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Patricia Benavidez addressed the Council regarding the appointment of Councilmember Okamoto. Marla Katz addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Ms. Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118389 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. 118389. 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, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 1. Res 31578 A RESOLUTION reaffirming the City of Seattle’s support of Somali communities to continue remittances to Somalia and the Horn of Africa. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 4 - Sawant, Harrell, O'Brien, Licata Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution No. 31578, by substituting version 4 for version 3. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution No. 31578 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 2. CB 118373 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services, declaring the vacant property located at 8030 Fauntleroy Way SW as surplus to the City’s needs; authorizing the sale of said property; authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute all documents for the sale and transfer of the property to Gary Moore; and directing how proceeds from the sale shall be distributed. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE 3. CB 118369 AN ORDINANCE relating to rates and charges for water services of Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing withdrawals from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund; revising water rates and charges, and credits to low income customers; and amending the Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.04.430, 21.04.440, and 21.76.040. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant 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, Okamoto, Rasmussen Opposed: 1 - Sawant Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 4. CB 118378 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to submit the “Plan to Protect Seattle’s Waterways” and to fulfill the obligations set forth therein, to fulfill obligations under a Consent Decree required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Washington Department of Ecology. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Sawant, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 5. Appt 00023 Reappointment of Robert Ketcherside as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to August 15, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Sawant, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 6. Appt 00070 Appointment of Ethan J. Bergerson as member, Bridging the Gap Levy Oversight Committee, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 7. Appt 00071 Reappointment of Betty Spieth-Croll as member, Bridging the Gap Levy Oversight Committee, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 8. Appt 00072 Appointment of Jessica Szelag as member, Bridging the Gap Levy Oversight Committee, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 9. Appt 00073 Reappointment of Kristen G. Lohse as member, Bridging the Gap Levy Oversight Committee, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 10. Appt 00040 Appointment of April Annie Dreisbach Kelley as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Rasmussen, Godden Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 11. Res 31579 A RESOLUTION amending Resolutions 31497, 31498 and 31499; updating the monthly President Pro Tem schedule, committee membership of the standing committees of the Seattle City Council for 2015, and Councilmember participation on King County Committees, Regional Committees, State Committees, and City of Seattle Committees. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution No. 31579. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried to excuse Councilmember Sawant from the June 1, 2015 Full Council Meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:01 p.m. Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 ___________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 18, 2015. __________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 9