City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · June 15, 2015
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, June 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2015, pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:05
p.m., with Council President Burgess presiding.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Late Arrival: 1 - Godden
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 19 June 15, 2015
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by the following
vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, 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
Min 24 June 8, 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, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto,
Rasmussen, Sawant
Opposed: None
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F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilmember Godden entered the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m.
Ms. Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 118415 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. 118415.
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
FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
1. Appt 00111 Reappointment of Joan G. Sandler as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term of confirmation to February 1, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, Burgess
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
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2. Appt 00112 Reappointment of Nadine Zgonc as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term of confirmation to February 1, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, Burgess
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
3. CB 118406 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing
the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to acquire by negotiation
land and all other necessary property rights in the Taylor
Creek area at 10005 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle,
Washington for sediment management and fish enhancement,
and to execute, accept and record deeds and convenient
documents and agreements deemed by the Director to be
necessary to this transaction on behalf of the City; placing the
conveyed real properties under the jurisdiction of Seattle
Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Sawant
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
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J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Okamoto from the June 29, 2015 Full Council meeting.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
___________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 22, 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, June 15, 2015
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
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
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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
June 15, 2015 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
City Council Website:
http://www.seattle.gov/council/
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 19 June 15, 2015
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 24 June 8, 2015
Attachments: Minutes
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 118415 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).
FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
1. Appt 00111 Reappointment of Joan G. Sandler as member, Seattle
Music Commission, for a term of confirmation to February 1,
2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
2. Appt 00112 Reappointment of Nadine Zgonc as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term of confirmation to February 1, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
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3. CB 118406 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities;
authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to acquire
by negotiation land and all other necessary property rights
in the Taylor Creek area at 10005 Rainier Avenue South,
Seattle, Washington for sediment management and fish
enhancement, and to execute, accept and record deeds and
convenient documents and agreements deemed by the
Director to be necessary to this transaction on behalf of the
City; placing the conveyed real properties under the
jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and
confirming prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Sawant
Opposed: None
Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
SUM Ex A: Taylor Creek Map
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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