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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, December 14, 2015 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Full Council Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 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 December 14, 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: 7 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Excused: 1 - Bagshaw Late Arrival: 1 - Godden Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to rescind Councilmember Sawant's December 14, 2015 excused absence. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Councilmember Godden entered the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m. Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 IRC 43 December 14, 2015 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31642, and by referring it to the Full Council Agenda as the first item. Resolution 31642, Declaring support for Muslim communities, affirming the religious pluralism of the United States, and urging Seattle residents to stand together for peace and understanding. 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: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Rasmussen, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by moving Agenda item 52, Resolution 31641, for consideration after Resolution 31642. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 48 November 23, 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, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Min 49 November 30, 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, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Min 50 December 7, 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, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Larry Brown addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Romy Khalil addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Howard Greenwich addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Marsha Botzer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Dawn Gearhart addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Samatar Guled addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118459. Mohamed Ali addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Kalibu Abdu addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Jon Grant addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Imogene Williams addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 50, Clerk File 314278. Kevin Knutsen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Joshua Koritz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. Don Creevy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118499. James McIntosh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 Council Bill 118499. Susan Harmon addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Res 31642 A RESOLUTION declaring support for Muslim communities, affirming the religious pluralism of the United States, and urging Seattle residents to stand together for peace and understanding. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31642. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 52. Res 31641 A RESOLUTION expressing the City Council’s intent to improve the accommodation of people with hearing disabilities in City facilities. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31641. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118594 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. 118594. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS FULL COUNCIL 1. CB 118549 AN ORDINANCE related to cable television; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to enter into a renewed Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC; and authorizing the Chief Technology Officer to enter into other agreements for the purpose of implementing or administering the renewed franchise. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, González Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 2. CF 314336 Full unit lot subdivision application of Othello Partners to subdivide 10 parcels into 67 unit lots at 4204 S. Trenton Street (No 3017145 / Type III). Motion was made and duly seconded to grant the Application. The Motion carried and the Application was granted by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 3. CB 118591 AN ORDINANCE approving and confirming the plat of “Greenbelt Station” in the portions of Southwest 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 4 East, W.M. in King County, Washington. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118591. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 4. RES 31640 A RESOLUTION declaring the support for passage of the Seattle School District's Proposition 1 Operations Levy and Proposition 2 Buildings, Technology and Academics/Athletics IV Capital Levy, on the February 9, 2016 ballot. In accordance with Revised Code of Washington 42.17A.555, and Seattle Municipal Code 2.04.300, Council President Burgess provided the public an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ballot measures. Melissa Pailthorp addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31640. Barbara Kelley addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31640. Peter Maier addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31640. Sonia Hoglander addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31640. Cassandra Johnston addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31640. Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council in opposition to Resolution 31640. Patrick Burns addressed the Council in opposition to Resolution 31640. Public Comment on Resolution 31640 was closed. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31640. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 5. CB 118499 AN ORDINANCE relating to taxicab, transportation network company, and for-hire vehicle drivers; amending Section 6.310.110 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 6.310.735 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and authorizing the election of driver representatives. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 7 - Licata, Godden, Burgess, Bagshaw, O'Brien, Harrell, Sawant Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend CB 118499, by sustituting version 5 for version 4. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend CB 118499, by substituting version 6 for version 5. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass the Bill as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 6. CB 118593 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment commonly referred to as the Fourth Quarter 2015 Employment Ordinance; establishing new salaries that implement 2016 increases required by Ordinance 124490; amending Ordinance 124927; increasing funds; designating positions as exempt from Civil Service status; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 7. Res 31639 A RESOLUTION adopting General Rules and Procedures of the Seattle City Council; superseding Resolutions 31489 and 31561. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Licata, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31639, Article VII.I, Select Committees, as shown below: I. Labor Committee. 1. The Labor Committee is a select committee comprised of the President, the Chair of the Budget Committee, and three CMs selected by the President. 2. The primary purpose of the Labor Committee is to serve on the Labor Relations Policy Committee and perform the functions established by Seattle Municipal Code Section 4.04.120. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Licata, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31639, Articles I.C.7. President, and VI.B.5. Standing Committees Membership, as shown below: Article I.C. 7. As provided by Section VI.B of these rules, the President shall not serve as the Chair of the Finance Committee. Article VI.B. 5. The President shall not serve as the Chair of the Finance Committee. ACTION 3: Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 Motion was made by Councilmember Licata and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31639, Article sections VI.H.5.d, and VII.G.5.d, by adding an Optional Divided Report, as shown below: Article VI.H.5.d 5. Committee Reports.: *** d. Optional Divided Report 1) If a committee recommendation is not unanimous and if requested by a CM having voted “aye” or “no” on a recommendation, a divided report containing the different recommendations shall be made available after the committee meeting for signing by CMs who voted “aye” or “no” and wish to subscribe to the report. 2) At least three days before the scheduled presentation of the recommendation to the Full Council, the signed report shall be made available to all CMs. 3) When reporting recommendations to the Full Council the position signed by the majority shall be considered first. If there is no majority position, the position of the chair shall be considered first. d e Reports of standing committees shall be entered in the Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council. Article VII.G.5.d 5. Committee Reports *** d. Optional Divided Report 1) If a committee recommendation is not unanimous and if requested by a CM having voted “aye” or “no” on a recommendation, a divided report containing the different recommendations shall be made available after the committee meeting for signing by those CMs who voted “aye” or “no” and wish to subscribe to the report. 2) At least three days before the scheduled presentation of the recommendation to the Full Council, the signed report shall be made available to all CMs. Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 3) When reporting recommendations to the Full Council, the position signed by the majority shall be considered first. If there is no majority position, the position of the chair shall be considered first. d e. Reports of select committees shall be entered in the Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council. The Motion failed by the following vote: In favor: Licata, Sawant, Rasmussen, González Opposed: Burgess, Godden, Harrell, O'Brien ACTION 4: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31639, by filling in the appropriate Resolution number 31639 on the cover page of Attachment 1, and on page 25, header, by deleting "Regular" to correctly identify the article title. ACTION 5: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31639 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 8. Appt 00275 Appointment of Erik L. Nyhus as member, Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, for a term of confirmation to November 2, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 9. Appt 00276 Reappointment of Tony Blackwell as member, Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 10. Appt 00277 Reappointment of Michael S. Vincent as member, Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 11. Appt 00278 Reappointment of Charlene Angeles as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 12. Appt 00283 Appointment of Hardeep Singh Rekhi as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 13. Appt 00284 Reappointment of Allison Wood as member, Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 15 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 14. CB 118585 AN ORDINANCE relating to employment in Seattle; amending Chapters 14.16, 14.17, 14.19, and 14.20 of the Seattle Municipal Code to prescribe additional remedies and enforcement procedures, harmonize ordinance language, and add provisions to facilitate compliance; amending Section 3.14.931 of the Seattle Municipal Code to update duties of the Seattle Human Rights Commission; and amending Section 5.55.230 of the Seattle Municipal Code to require labor standards compliance for business license tax certificates. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess, Licata, González Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 15. Appt 00220 Reappointment of Tara Henriksen as member, Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to August 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 16 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 16. Appt 00247 Reappointment of James B. Moren as member, Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to October 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 17. Appt 00233 Appointment of Debra Salls 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: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 17 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 18. Appt 00234 Reappointment of Lisa Love 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: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 19. Appt 00235 Reappointment of Mitchell C. Hunter 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: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 20. Appt 00237 Reappointment of Susan J. Snyder 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: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 18 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 21. Appt 00246 Appointment of Ray Corona as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 22. Appt 00281 Reappointment of Gunner Scott as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term from April 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Licata, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 19 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 23. Appt 00238 Appointment of Marcel Baugh as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 24. Appt 00239 Appointment of Julianna Tesfu as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 20 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 25. Appt 00241 Reappointment of Alejandra Gonza as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 26. Appt 00279 Appointment of Jason C. Poydras as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term from July 22, 2014 to July 22, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 21 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 27. Appt 00280 Reappointment of Alex Becker as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term from July 22, 2014 to July 22, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 28. Appt 00242 Reappointment of Lara Catherine Diaconu as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 22 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 29. Appt 00243 Reappointment of Ken K. Nsimbi as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 30. Appt 00244 Reappointment of Margaret Babayan as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 23 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 31. Appt 00245 Reappointment of Edlira Kuka as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Licata The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 32. CB 118582 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2015, acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive Department, City Budget Office, Department of Neighborhoods, Department of Parks and Recreation, Human Services Department, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Police Department, Department of Information Technology, and Seattle Public Utilities to accept specified grants, private funding donations and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 24 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 33. CB 118581 AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2015 Budget; amending Ordinance 124648, which adopted the 2015 Budget, including the 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2015-2020 CIP; creating both exempt and nonexempt positions; 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: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 34. CB 118596 AN ORDINANCE relating to the creation of a Title 6 business license; adding a new Chapter 6.208 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 5.30.030, 5.32.150, 5.55.230, 6.10.005, 6.20.050, 6.214.310, 6.250.030, 6.500.140, 7.04.645, 21.16.060, 21.16.080, and 22.214.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 25 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 4:15 p.m. 35. Res 31635 A RESOLUTION creating an Arts & Cultural District in the Central Area of Seattle. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Resolution was adopted by the following vote and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 7 - Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Absent(NV): González Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 4:16 p.m. Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to reconsider Agenda item 35, Resolution 31635. The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 36. Appt 00251 Appointment of Cassandra Chinn as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Page 26 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 Opposed: None 37. Appt 00252 Appointment of Juan Alonso-Rodriguez as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 38. Appt 00257 Reappointment of Robert Strong as member, Museum Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to July 12, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Licata, Burgess Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Page 27 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 39. CB 118584 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Globe, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. 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: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 40. CB 118565 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to execute amendments to wheeling agreements between The City of Seattle and North City Water District and between The City of Seattle and Olympic View Water and Sewer District. 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: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 28 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 41. CB 118588 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to enter into a Joint Project Agreement with King County to design, construct, operate, and maintain the Ship Canal Water Quality Project, in partial fulfillment of the objectives of the Consent Decree authorized under Ordinances 123908 and 124129, and the “Plan to Protect Seattle’s Waterways” authorized under Ordinance 124766, to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118588 Section 2, by deleting the word "West" before "Ship Canal Water Quality Project." ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass the Bill as amended. The Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 29 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 42. Appt 00222 Reappointment of David C. Chang as member, Seattle Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 43. Appt 00223 Reappointment of Scott S. Yasui as member, Seattle Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 30 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 44. Appt 00231 Appointment of Ray Ishii as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to June 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell Councilmember Rasmussen left the Council Chamber at 4:30 p.m. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Rasmussen 45. Appt 00232 Appointment of Colleen Bowman as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to June 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Rasmussen Councilmember Rasmussen entered the Council Chamber at 4:33 p.m. Page 31 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 46. Appt 00248 Reappointment of Joanna Nelson de Flores as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term of confirmation to December 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 47. Appt 00260 Appointment of Tiernan Martin as member, International Special Review District Board, for a term of confirmation to November 30, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None Page 32 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 48. Appt 00261 Appointment of Kristen Johnson as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to August 15, 2016. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None 49. Appt 00262 Appointment of Kathleen H. Durham as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to August 15, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Harrell The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen, Sawant Opposed: None TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Page 33 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 50. CF 314278 Petition of Acorn Development LLC for the vacation of the alley in Block 21, Sarah A. Bell’s Second Addition to the City of Seattle, bounded by Bell Street, 7th Avenue, Blanchard Street, and 8th Avenue. The Committee recommends a that Full Council grant the Petition as conditioned with a Divided Report. In Favor: 4 - Rasmussen, Godden, Bagshaw, Burgess Opposed: 1 - Licata ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Licata and duly seconded to re-refer Clerk File 314278 to the Transportation Committee. The Motion failed by the following vote: In Favor: Licata, González, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: Burgess, Godden, Harrell, Rasmussen ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell and duly seconded to hold Clerk File 314278 until January 11, 2016. The Motion carried, and the Clerk File was held until January 11, 2016 by the following vote: In Favor: 5 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Rasmussen Opposed: 3 - Licata, O'Brien, Sawant Page 34 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 51. CB 118592 AN ORDINANCE vacating the south 168 feet of the alley adjacent to Lots 17 through 24, lying between Block 55 and Block 56, Boston Company's Plat of West Seattle, near the Alaska Junction of the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, on the petition of Fauntleroy Place LLC (Clerk File 308171), and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Rasmussen, Godden Opposed: None Absent(NV): 3 - Licata, Bagshaw, Burgess The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Godden, González , Harrell, Licata, O'Brien, 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 5:30 p.m. Page 35 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 4, 2016. __________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 36