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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, November 9, 2015 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Full Council Tim Burgess, Council President Sally Bagshaw Jean Godden M. Lorena Gonzalez Bruce Harrell Nick Licata Mike O'Brien Tom Rasmussen Kshama Sawant Chair Info: 206-684-8806; tim.burgess@seattle.gov Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 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 November 9, 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 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 38 November 9, 2015 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar 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 Min 44 November 2, 2015 The Minutes (Min) were adopted 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 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Paul W. Locke addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alex Zimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Doug Daley addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118498. Sarajane Siegfriett addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Naomi Mittet addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Mercedes Elizalde addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118498. Laura Anderle Bernstein addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Gordan McHenry addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Susan Russell addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Rob Harrison addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118498. Kathleen Holsfed addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Ben Hughey addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Nicole Grant addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 Resolution 31612. Graden Andrus addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Steve Daschle addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Dylon Cafe addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Ian Martinez addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Elyse Gordon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Mary Joyce addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Candace Faber addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Ian Martinez addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Beth Boran addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Nancy Amidei addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Douglas Ito addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118498. Ron Mae-Lobeda addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. John G. addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 Myani Gilbert addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118498. Ubay Gardheere addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Laurie Torres addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118498. Ben Miksch addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118498. Ken Tanzer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Liz Mills addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Marty Kooistra addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Anton Babadjanov addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Gary Kaufman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Debbie Carlsen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Aimee Gore addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Alison Eisihger addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Jennifer Newman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 Bill Rumpf addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Lisa Sawyer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Emma Donohue addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Denise Miller addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. Catherine Hinrichsen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Resolution 31612. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118555 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118555. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) 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 SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 1. CB 118498 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; adding a new Chapter 23.58B of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) to establish the framework for an Affordable Housing Impact Mitigation Program for commercial development; and amending subsection 23.40.020.A, subsection 23.76.006.B, subsection 23.76.006.C, and subsection 25.05.675.I of the SMC. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 9 - O'Brien, Okamoto, Burgess, Bagshaw, Godden, Harrell, Licata, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118498. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118498, by adding a new Section 1, as shown below; and by attaching Attachment A entitled, Findings of Fact. Section 1. The City Council hereby makes the Findings of Fact in Attachment A to this ordinance. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118498 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 Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 2. Res 31612 A RESOLUTION stating the Council’s intent to make changes to zoning and land use regulations to implement a mandatory inclusionary affordable housing program for residential development and an affordable housing impact mitigation program for commercial development recommended by the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda Advisory Committee and the Mayor; clarifying the scope of changes to be considered; establishing minimum outreach, planning, and implementation requirements that must be met prior to Council consideration; and requesting regular reporting. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 9 - O'Brien, Okamoto, Burgess, Bagshaw, Godden, Harrell, Licata, Rasmussen, Sawant 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 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Harrell from the November 16, 2015 Full Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:13 p.m. Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2015 ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on November 30, 2015. __________________________________ Tim Burgess, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 9