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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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m., with Council President Burgess presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Late Arrival: 1 - Bagshaw C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 20 June 22, 2015 Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution No. 31596, and by referring it to the Select Committee on Transportation Funding. Resolution No. 31596, Requesting that the Office of Intergovernmental Relations seek a change in the State of Washington laws in order to expand eligibility for the existing low-income property tax exemption. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. The Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 25 June 15, 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 - Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Harrell read the names of the victims of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting that occured on June 17, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina. Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 2:08 p.m. Council President Burgess requested a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims and their families. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Peter Truong addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Ho Tong addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Sang Van addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Chung Fam addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Ky Nguyen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Tung Vu addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Rang Phan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Anthony Ton addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Bau Do addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Sam Tang addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . By unanimous consent, the Public Comment at Full Council Rule was suspended to allow an additional 10 minutes of public comment. Duoe Nguyen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Dat Giap addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Bo Nguyuen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution No. 31591 . Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118418 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118418. 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 1. Res 31591 A RESOLUTION recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom flag as the symbol for Seattle’s Vietnamese community. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen Opposed: 1 - Sawant 2. Appt 00143 Appointment of Manuel Venegas as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, 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: Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 3. Appt 00144 Reappointment of Michael L. Barta as member, 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 4. Appt 00145 Reappointment of Robert F. Canamar as member, 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 EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 5. Appt 00137 Appointment of Sam Alvarez, III as member, Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Okamoto 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 6. Appt 00138 Appointment of Kurt Swanson as member, Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Okamoto 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 Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 7. CB 118414 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute and accept from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the City of Seattle a Waterway Permit for Waterway 3 and a Waterway Permit for a portion of Waterway 4, both in Lake Union Park. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Godden, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Rasmussen 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 8. CB 118408 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Center Department; authorizing execution of an agreement with Festivals, Inc. for the presentation of the annual Bite of Seattle® Festival at Seattle Center in 2015, 2016, and 2017; and ratifying and confirming prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass 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 Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 9. Appt 00142 Appointment of Jonathan D. Scholes as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term of confirmation to September 28, 2015. 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 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS 10. Res 31594 A RESOLUTION setting the public hearing on the petition of the City Light Department for the vacation of Pontius Avenue North between Denny Way and John Street in the South Lake Union Urban Center neighborhood of Seattle. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31594. 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 There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 6, 2015. __________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 9