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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, June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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, Okamoto, Rasmussen Late Arrival: 1 - Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 IRC 18 June 8, 2015 Councilmember Sawant entered the Council Chamber at 2:02 p.m. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by substituting the title to Council Bill 118411, with the following title: AN ORDINANCE related to cable television; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a new Cable Television Franchise Agreement and an agreement regarding additional public benefits with Qwest Broadband Services, Inc. d/b/a CenturyLink; authorizing the Chief Technology Officer to enter into other agreements for the purpose of implementing or administering the new franchise; increasing appropriations in the 2015 budget of the Department of Information Technology for costs incurred in processing the franchise application; and transferring cash received for processing the franchise application; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. The Motion carried, and the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted as amended 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 Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 Min 21 May 18, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Min 22 June 1, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Min 23 June 3, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Rasmussen read a Proclamation recognizing Karen Sisson, Executive Director of the Senior Center of West Seattle. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Rasmussen to present the Proclamation and to allow Ms. Sisson to address the Council. Councilmember Harrell introduced and welcomed students from Cleveland High School's Job Shadow program. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Paul W. Locke addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118413 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118413. 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 EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 1. Res 31587 A RESOLUTION relating to the Seattle Preschool Program Levy; and approving a partnership agreement between The City of Seattle and the Seattle School District No. 1, as required by Ordinance 124509. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Okamoto Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution No. 31587, Attachment 1, by substituting version 18 for version 17. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution No. 31587 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 HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, HUMAN SERVICES AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY 2. Appt 00102 Appointment of Emily H. Abbey as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a term of confirmation to March 20, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant 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 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 Opposed: None 3. Appt 00103 Reappointment of Aser Ashkir as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a term of confirmation to October 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant 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 PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND GENDER PAY EQUITY COMMITTEE 4. Appt 00055 Reappointment of Theresa Fujiwara as member, Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2020. 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 PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 5. CF 314307 Application of the Seattle Housing Authority for a second amendment to the Property Use and Development Agreement originally accepted by Ordinance No. 121164 and later amended by Ordinance No. 124194 for property located at 6550 32nd Avenue SW to extend the expiration date for an additional two years to allow completion of the redevelopment of the High Point Garden Community (Project No. 3019738, Type IV). The Committee recommends that Full Council approve the request. In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata Opposed: None The request was approved by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 6. CB 118410 AN ORDINANCE approving the extension of a contract rezone and a Property Use and Development Agreement approved by Ordinance 121164 and amended by Ordinance 124194 for the Seattle Housing Authority’s High Point Garden Community housing development located at 6550 32nd Avenue SW. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118410, Exhibit A, by substituting an executed Property Use and Development Agreement for the non-executed Property Use and Development Agreement. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118410 as amended. The Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 7. Appt 00117 Reappointment of Ivana Begley as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 8. Appt 00118 Reappointment of Todd Bronk as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 9. Appt 00119 Reappointment of Robert Boyd Pickrell as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 10. Appt 00120 Appointment of Barbara Busetti as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 11. Appt 00121 Appointment of Keith P. Walzak as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 Opposed: None 12. Appt 00122 Reappointment of Natalie Gualy as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 13. Appt 00123 Appointment of Carey Dagliano Holmes as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 00124 Reappointment of Katherine Idziorek as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 15. Appt 00125 Reappointment of Murphy McCullough as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 16. Appt 00126 Reappointment of Christina Orr-Cahall as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 June 8, 2015 17. Appt 00127 Appointment of Christopher Bell as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 18. Appt 00128 Appointment of Donald A. Caffrey as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 00129 Appointment of Grace Leong as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 Opposed: None 20. Appt 00130 Reappointment of T. Frick McNamara as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 21. Appt 00131 Appointment of Charles Romero as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 22. Appt 00132 Reappointment of Janet Stephenson as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, Licata Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 23. Appt 00133 Appointment of Julian R. Weber as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 24. Appt 00134 Appointment of Blake Williams as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 25. Appt 00135 Appointment of Homero Nishiwaki as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 26. Appt 00136 Appointment of Laura A. Lenss as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Burgess, 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 PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 27. Appt 00088 Appointment of Marilena Morales, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 14, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 15 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 28. Appt 00089 Appointment of Luis Ortega, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 14, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, 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 29. Appt 00109 Appointment of Honey Jo Herman as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 1, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, 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 Page 16 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 30. Appt 00110 Appointment of Diane Laurine, 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: 2 - Bagshaw, 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 SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE 31. CB 118396 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Rabanco, Ltd. to provide recycling processing services for the City of Seattle; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell 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 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Page 17 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 32. CF 314290 Request for an extension to the conditional approval of a petition of 1221 East Denny Owner, LLC to vacate a portion of the alley in Block 54, Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s Second Addition to the City of Seattle (CF 309396). The Committee recommends that Full Council approve the request. In Favor: 3 - Rasmussen, O'Brien, Godden Opposed: None The request was approved by the following vote, and the President signed the Findings: 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 2:39 p.m. Page 18 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015 ___________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 15, 2015. __________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 19