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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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Late Arrival: 2 - González , Herbold Councilmember Herbold entered the Council Chamber at 2:02 p.m. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m. Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 IRC 52 February 29, 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 Resolution 31654, and by referring it to the Gender Equity, Safe Communities, and New Americans Committee. Resolution 31654, A RESOLUTION expressing the City’s support for an effective, countywide safe prescription drug disposal program, including controlled substances, and requesting local pharmacies and the Seattle Police Department to install drug disposal drop-boxes across the City. 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda. Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 2:04 Councilmember Sawant entered the Council Chamber at 2:04 ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by holding Agenda Item 5, Council Bill 118631, until March 7, 2016. Council Bill 118631, An Ordinance requiring periodic building energy tune-ups for certain nonresidential buildings; adding a new Chapter 22.930 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget, changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 60 February 16, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Min 61 February 22, 2016 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Paul W. Locke addressed the Council regarding a Agend item 2, Council Bill 118629. Steve Gelb addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118630. Stan Price addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118630. Keith Weir addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118630. Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Yvette Dinish addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Elizabeth Willmott addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118630. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118632 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118632. 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 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS FULL COUNCIL 1. CB 118628 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and the Joint Crafts Council; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118628. 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 2. CB 118629 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the execution of collective bargaining agreements between The City of Seattle and certain unions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118629. 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 CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 3. Appt 00310 Reappointment of Henry W. McGee, Jr. as member, Museum Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to October 1, 2018. 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 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: 4. CB 118630 AN ORDINANCE relating to building energy use benchmarking and reporting; directing the Office of Sustainability and Environment to make building energy benchmarking reports and, where available, an energy performance rating available to the public; amending Sections 22.920.060, 22.920.125, and 22.920.170 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget, changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, 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 5. CB 118631 AN ORDINANCE requiring periodic building energy tune-ups for certain nonresidential buildings; adding a new Chapter 22.930 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget, changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Council Bill 118631 was held until March 7, 2016. Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 6. Res 31652 A RESOLUTION requiring a schedule for periodic building tune-ups for City-owned facilities and directing the Office of Sustainability & Environment to develop guidelines for energy efficient asset preservation. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed Resolution: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: 7. Appt 00308 Appointment of Weston Brinkley 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: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess 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 8. Appt 00309 Appointment of Andrew R. Zellers 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: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 9. Appt 00301 Appointment of Benjamin William de Rubertis as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold 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 10. Appt 00302 Appointment of Laura Haddad as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold 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 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 11. Appt 00303 Reappointment of Lee Copeland as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold 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 12. Appt 00304 Reappointment of Thaddeus Egging as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold 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 13. Appt 00305 Reappointment of Shannon Loew as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 29, 2016 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 March 7, 2016 Full Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:42 p.m. ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on March 7, 2016. ______________________________________________ Mike O'Brien, President Pro Tem of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 10