City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · February 1, 2016
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, February 1, 2016
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Full Council
Bruce Harrell, Council President
Sally Bagshaw
Tim Burgess
M. Lorena González
Lisa Herbold
Rob Johnson
Debora Juarez
Mike O'Brien
Kshama Sawant
Chair Info: 206-684-8804; bruce.harrell@seattle.gov
Full Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in
City Hall in Seattle, Washington, on February 1, 2016, pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:00
p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
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IRC 48 February 1, 2016
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 Appointment 00298, and by referring it to the Affordable
Housing, Neighborhoods, and Finance Committee.
Appointment 00298, Appointment of Erin Christensen Ishizaki as
member, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, for a term of confirmation
to December 3,1 2016.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made by Councilmember Juarez, duly seconded and
carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by
introducing Council Bill 118620, and by referring it to the Parks, Seattle
Center, Libraries, and Waterfront Committee.
Council Bill 118620, An Ordinance relating to the West Seattle Stadium;
and authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute
a 12-year lease, plus an option to extend, with the West Seattle
Sportsmen’s Club to operate the Roger Dahl Rifle Training Range at the
West Seattle Stadium.
ACTION 4:
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, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed
Agenda.
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 56 January 21, 2016
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President
signed Minutes:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Min 57 January 25, 2016
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President
signed Minutes:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Herbold read a Proclamation recognizing Dick Spady,
Co-Founder and namesake of Dick's Drive-In. By unanimous consent,
the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Herbold to
present the Proclamation to members of Mr. Spady's family, and to allow
John Spady to address the Council.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Malone addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Marty Jackson addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Ricole Jones addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Marvin Hall addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Alondra Garcia addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Lenzy Cordova addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Desmonte Lee addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
DJ Nguyen addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Maria Marshall addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Adrian Daye addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Yvette Dinish addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Nani Fatuesi addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended to
allow the remaining speakers to address the Council.
Richard Finley addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Tomeka Brooks addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Michael G. Smalls addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Hahn Rossman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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CB 118614 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118614.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
1. Appt 00254 Appointment of Steven M. Galatro 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 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
2. Res 31647 A RESOLUTION relating to the Madison Corridor Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) Project; adopting the Madison Corridor BRT
Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA); and endorsing efforts to
pursue federal funding for the Madison BRT Project.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and
the President signed the Resolution:
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In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
3. Res 31648 A RESOLUTION relating to transportation; repealing and
amending various sections of the Transit Master Plan as
adopted by Resolution 31367 and adopting new sections.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and
the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
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___________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on February 8, 2016.
_______________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
___________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Monday, February 1, 2016
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Bruce Harrell, Council President
Sally Bagshaw
Tim Burgess
M. Lorena González
Lisa Herbold
Rob Johnson
Debora Juarez
Mike O'Brien
Kshama Sawant
Chair Info: 206-684-8804; bruce.harrell@seattle.gov
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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
February 1, 2016 - 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 48 February 1, 2016
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 56 January 21, 2016
Attachments: Minutes
Min 57 January 25, 2016
Attachments: Minutes
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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.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
(These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed on the same day.)
CB 118614 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).
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
1. Appt 00254 Appointment of Steven M. Galatro 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 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
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2. Res 31647 A RESOLUTION relating to the Madison Corridor Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) Project; adopting the Madison Corridor BRT
Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA); and endorsing efforts to
pursue federal funding for the Madison BRT Project.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A - Madison Bus Rapid Transit Locally Preferred Alternative
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
3. Res 31648 A RESOLUTION relating to transportation; repealing and
amending various sections of the Transit Master Plan as
adopted by Resolution 31367 and adopting new sections.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A - Seattle TMP 2015 Amendment - Repeals & Revisions
Att B - Transit Master Plan Amendment v2
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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