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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, May 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Late Arrival: 1 - Okamoto C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 16 May 26, 2015 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, 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 Min 19 May 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 Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Councilmember Okamoto entered the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m. Christopher King addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tanya Wenborg addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alex Zimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118400 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass the Council Bill No. 118400. The Motion carried, 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 FULL COUNCIL Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 1. CB 118391 AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2015 Budget; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget; changing appropriations to the Seattle Department of Transportation and to the Human Services Department; creating both exempt and non-exempt positions; authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into an interlocal agreement with the State Department of Licensing; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by at least a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: None Motion was made by Councilmember Rasmussen, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill No. 118391, Section 1 as follows: Action 1: Of the money appropriated in the 2015 budget for the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Mobility-Operations BCL and the Human Services Department’s Community Support and Assistance BCL, $100,000 in each BCL may not be spent until the chair of the City Council Transportation Committee files with the City Clerk his certification that the Executive has submitted a report to the Transportation Committee on how the money is proposed to be spent for the Vehicle License Fee rebate and the Low Income Access programs or whether it will instead be used for other transportation priorities consistent with Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposition 1. The report should include: 1. An accounting of how funds within the Human Services Department’s (HSD) Community Support and Assistance BCL have been used to date to implement the Vehicle License Fee rebate and the Low Income Access programs, including: a. The number of Vehicle License Fee rebate applications received by HSD and how many rebates have been issued by HSD; b. The average processing time for Vehicle License Fee rebate applications and any backlog of applications; and c. The number of Seattle residents enrolled in the ORCA Lift program by HSD. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 2. An Outreach and Enrollment Plan for the Executive’s future implementation of the Vehicle License Fee rebate and Low Income Access programs, including: a. Short- and long-term goals related to outreach and marketing of both programs in order to increase awareness and increase enrollment in the programs; b. Short- and long-term goals related to the number of Vehicle License Fee rebates and ORCA Lift cards to be distributed to Seattle residents on a monthly basis; c. Strategies related to lowering the cost of processing and distributing Vehicle License Fee rebates; and d. A list of relevant organizations and/or community groups that HSD and the Seattle Department of Transportation have met with to assist in developing strategy to promote the Vehicle License Fee rebate and Low Income Access programs. Action 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118391 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) passed as amended 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 EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 2. CB 118398 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment commonly referred to as the First Quarter 2015 Employment Ordinance; establishing new titles and salaries; establishing a premium pay for certain licensing requirements at Seattle Center; amending Ordinance 124648; increasing funds for the Human Services Operating Fund; designating positions as exempt from Civil Service status; authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between The City of Seattle and Public Service and Industrial Employees Local 1239 and a Memorandum of Agreement between The City of Seattle and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 286; and ratifying and confirming prior acts; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Sawant Opposed: None Abstain: 1 - Okamoto 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 PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND GENDER PAY EQUITY COMMITTEE Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 3. CB 118392 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly known as 8118 Greenwood Avenue North; authorizing acceptance and recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Godden, Harrell, Rasmussen 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 4. Appt 00085 Appointment of Marty Bluewater 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: 3 - Godden, Harrell, Rasmussen 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 5. Appt 00087 Appointment of William Lowe 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: 3 - Godden, Harrell, Rasmussen Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 Opposed: None PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE 6. Appt 00074 Appointment of Lauren L. Craig as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 15, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Rasmussen 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 00075 Appointment of Sandra Fried as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 15, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Rasmussen 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 00076 Appointment of Yolanda Kit-Ling Ho as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 15, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Rasmussen Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 9. Appt 00077 Appointment of Jake McKinstry as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 15, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Rasmussen 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 00078 Appointment of Spencer Alan Williams as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 15, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Rasmussen 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 Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 11. Appt 00079 Reappointment of Luis Fernando Borrero as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 15, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata, Rasmussen 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 12. Appt 00080 Appointment of Rachel Gleeson 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, Rasmussen 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 PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 13. Appt 00090 Appointment of Steve Mark Lewis, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata 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 14. Appt 00091 Reappointment of Mark L. Adreon, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata 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 15. Appt 00092 Reappointment of Hope S. Drummond, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 16. Appt 00093 Appointment of Christiana Obey, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata 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 17. Appt 00094 Reappointment of Patt Copeland, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata 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 Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 18. Appt 00095 Reappointment of Jonathan Porter, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata 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 19. Appt 00099 Appointment of Margaret Babayan as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata 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 20. Appt 00100 Appointment of Edlira Kuka as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 21. Appt 00101 Appointment of Ashley Miller, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata 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 There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:41 p.m. Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015 ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 1, 2015. __________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 14