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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, July 13, 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 July 13, 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 July 13, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 IRC 23 July 13, 2015 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 introducing Clerk File No. 314314, and by referring it to the Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee. Clerk File No. 314314, 2015 Fourth Quarter Progress Report of the Chief of Police. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill No.118439, and by referring it to the Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee. Council Bill No.118439, Relating to the Technology Matching Fund Program; making allocations and authorizing implementation of certain Technology Matching Fund projects in 2015; providing that 2015 appropriations for the Technology Matching Fund from the Cable Television Franchise Subfund and from the Information Technology Fund shall automatically carry forward into the 2016 fiscal year; allowing that any unspent funds from an individual project may be applied to another Technology Matching Fund project; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. ACTION 3: 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 Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda. ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by moving Agenda item 5, Appt. 116, after Agenda item 2. Appt. No. 116, Appointment and Oath of Office of Jessica Finn Coven as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment. ACTION 2: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 28 June 29, 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 29 July 6, 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 Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Hennon addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Alex Zimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda Item. Kelly Farnsthworth addressed the Council regarding Agenda Items 7 through 9, Council Bill Nos.118419 and 118420, and Resolution No. 31595. Richard Voget addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Jean Carlson addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Jack Smith addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda Item. Gina Owens addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda Item. Toby Gevin addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Phillip Dawdy addressed the Council regarding Agenda Items 7 through 9, Council Bill No. 118419 and 118420, and Resolution No. 31595. Yvonne Socolar addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Mira Latoszer addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 13, Council Bill No. 118411. Felipe Rodriguez Flores addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 2, Resolution No. 31600. Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118435 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118435. . 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 1. CF 314313 Report of the City Clerk on the Certificate of Sufficiency for Initiative No. 122, relating to a Democracy Voucher program for the public finance of local campaigns. Motion was made and duly seconded to file Clerk File No. 314313. The Motion carried, and the Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 2. Res 31600 A RESOLUTION concerning a voter-proposed Initiative Measure that concerns public participation in government, including publicly-financed election campaigns, regulating campaign donations and regulating lobbying activities; authorizing the City Clerk and the Executive Director of the Ethics and Elections Commission to take those actions necessary to enable the proposed Initiative to appear on the November 3, 2015 ballot and the local voters' pamphlet; requesting the King County Elections' Director to place the proposed City Charter amendment on the November 3, 2015 election ballot; and providing for the publication of such proposed amendment. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31600. The Motion carried, 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, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: 1 - Okamoto 3. CF 312125 Full unit lot subdivision application of Tony Vuong to subdivide one parcel into thirteen unit lots at 1756 Valentine Place South (Project No. 3012372/Type III). Motion was made and duly seconded to file Clerk File No.312125. The Motion carried, and the Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 4. CB 118432 AN ORDINANCE approving and confirming the plat of “Valentine Homes” in the portions of Northwest ¼ of Section 9, Township 24 North, Range 4 East, W.M. in King County, Washington. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118432. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Okamoto, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE 5. Appt 00116 Appointment and Oath of Office of Jessica Finn Coven as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment. 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 Councilmember Burgess invited Ms. Jessica Finn Coven to provide remarks to the Council. ENERGY COMMITTEE 6. CB 118425 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; approving a 15-year franchise to construct, operate, maintain, replace, and repair an electrical light and power system in, across, over, along, under, through, and below certain designated public rights-of-way in the City of Lake Forest Park. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 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 Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 7. CB 118419 AN ORDINANCE related to the regulation of marijuana businesses; adding a new Chapter 6.500 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, making cash transfers between various City funds; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, 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 8. CB 118420 AN ORDINANCE related to business licenses; amending Sections 5.30.030, 5.30.060, 5.32.150, 5.40.060, 5.40.080, 5.40.085, 5.45.110, 5.55.030, 5.55.040, 5.55.220, and 5.55.230 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 5.55.238 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, 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 Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 9. Res 31595 A RESOLUTION concerning the creation of enforcement priorities for city departments regarding non-state-licensed marijuana establishments. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, Burgess Opposed: None 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 10. CB 118428 AN ORDINANCE providing the Office of City Auditor independent audit authority, including access to employer records, after a case is closed by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) in order to evaluate SOCR’s enforcement efforts of Chapters 14.16, 14.17, 14.19, and 14.20 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); amending Sections 3.40.040, 14.16.060, and 14.20.050 of the SMC; and creating a new Section 14.19.065 of the SMC. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Licata, Godden, 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 PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND GENDER PAY EQUITY COMMITTEE Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 11. Res 31588 A RESOLUTION supporting Executive Order 2015-02: Workforce Equity Initiative, which addresses gender and race/ethnic wage equity for City employees; and requesting the development of metrics and reporting processes to track the achievement of objectives listed in the Executive Order. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Godden, Harrell, Rasmussen Opposed: None 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 12. Appt 00141 Appointment of Peter Moran as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term of confirmation to September 28, 2017. 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 PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 13. CB 118411 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. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Harrell, Licata 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 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Licata from the August 17, 2015 Full Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m. Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2015 ___________________________________ Emilia Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 27, 2015. _____________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 13