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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, February 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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: 6 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Excused: 2 - González , Juarez Late Arrival: 1 - Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 51 February 22, 2016 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien 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 59 February 8, 2016 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2016 Councilmember Sawant entered the Council Chamber at 2:02 p.m. F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2016 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Yvette Dinish addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Patrick Burns addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Miriam Padilla addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Leticia Parks addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Jacquie Jones Walsh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Tricia Coley addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Iris Stokes addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Councilmember O'Brien left the Council Chamber at 2:15 p.m. Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118622. Councilmember O'Brien entered the Council Chamber at 2:17 p.m. By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended to allow the remaining speakers to address the Council. Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Su Docekal addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Jose Luis Avila addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Blanca Huthi addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. Michael T. Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2016 Howard McCay addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31651. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118625 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118625. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS FULL COUNCIL: 1. Res 31651 A RESOLUTION urging the authorities in the Mexican federal government and the state of Guerrero to release Nestora Salgado, and requesting that the U.S. State Department increase its efforts to secure her release in its diplomatic discussions with Mexico. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31651. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution. In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2016 2. CB 118622 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services, declaring the vacant property located at 10610 55th Ave. S. as surplus to the City’s needs; authorizing the sale of said property; authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute all documents for the sale and transfer of the property; and directing how proceeds from the sale shall be distributed. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 3. Appt 00299 Appointment of Eric Snow as member, Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Council, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 4. Appt 00306 Reappointment of Robert P. Schwartz as member, Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Council, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2016 In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, 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 2:43 p.m. ___________________________________ 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 6