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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Tuesday, February 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 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 IRC 50 February 16, 2016 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, 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 There were none. Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 F. PRESENTATIONS Council President Harrell requested that the Council be at ease to allow Councilmembers González, Herbold, Johnson and Juarez to escort Mayor Murray into the Council Chamber. The Council was at ease at 2:03 p.m. Councilmembers González, Herbold, Johnson and Juarez returned to the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m. with Mayor Murray, and the Council came back to order. Mayor Murray delivered his 2016 State of the City Address. The Council was at ease at 3:03 p.m. while Mayor Murray exited the Council Chamber. The Council came back to order at 3:05 p.m. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Susanna Lin addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118619. Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Cindy Pierce addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118619. Jennifer Aspelund addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Andrew Kashycep addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118619. Sally Kinney addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118619. Honorable Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Krestof Rafael addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Mary T. Andrews Yarbrough addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Gary Kaufman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118624 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118624. 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 Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 1. CB 118619 AN ORDINANCE relating to homelessness; lifting a budget proviso imposed on Finance General's Reserves Budget Control Level; and making cash transfers between various City funds. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess, Johnson, González , Herbold, O'Brien, Sawant, Juarez Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 118619, by adding a new Section 3, and by renumbering the last Section accordingly, as shown below: *** Section 3. As part of amendments to the 2016 Budget included in what is commonly known as the 2016 First Quarter Supplemental Budget Ordinance, the City Council intends to increase appropriations by up to $200,000 solely to remedy conditions directly associated with unsanctioned camping in Seattle that may pose significant threats to health and safety of people living in or adjacent to unsanctioned camps and may be spent for no other purpose. Such conditions include but are not limited to lack of running water or basic sanitation and lack of facilities for disposing of garbage, recycling, and compost. Remedies may include but are not limited to hand-washing stations; portable toilets and showers; containers for disposing of used needles with collection service; and containers for sorting and disposing of trash, recycling, and compost with collection service. This appropriation may not be used for encampment removals. Section 3 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Section 1.04.020. *** The Motion carried by the following vote: In favor: Bagshaw, González, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O’Brien, Sawant Opposed: Burgess Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118619 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 2. CB 118623 AN ORDINANCE amending the 2016-2021 Adopted Capital Improvement Program; authorizing acceptance of pass-through grant funds from King County; granting budget authority for expenditure of said grant funds; and authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to use such pass-through grant funds and to enter into agreements for the acquisition of certain properties and the design of habitat restoration projects along the Cedar River. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None 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 3. Appt 00250 Reappointment of Sharon N. Williams 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: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE: 4. Appt 00264 Appointment of Josias Flynn as member, Community Police Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw 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 5. Appt 00265 Appointment of Taylor Hoang as member, Community Police Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw 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 Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 6. Appt 00267 Appointment of Isaac Ruiz as member, Community Police Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw 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 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 4:18 ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on February 29, 2016. _______________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 8