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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, May 31, 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Late Arrival: 1 - Juarez C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 IRC 65 May 31, 2016 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 2:04 p.m. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31671, and by referring it to Full Council for adoption at today’s meeting. Resolution 31671, A RESOLUTION endorsing a public health and public safety model to address the needs of people living in the I-5 East Duwamish Greenbelt (Greenbelt) and in the adjoining neighborhoods; devising a person-centered and strategic approach that prioritizes the offer of services and housing options to individuals based on their needs before the removal of persons or property from the Greenbelt; providing safety for police, fire fighters, and first responders who provide emergency services within and around the Greenbelt; and directing the physical cleanup of the Greenbelt to provide a healthier and safer environment for all. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. The Motion caried, and the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted as amended by the follwoing 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. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL There were no Minutes presented for approval. F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Harrell presented a Proclamation recognizing Monica Martinez Simmons, Seattle City Clerk, and the staff of the Office of the City Clerk. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Harrell to present the Proclamation, and to allow Monica Martinez Simmons to address the Council. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Chuck Johnson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Representative Gerry Pollet addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Councilmember Bagshaw exited the Council Chamber at 2:15 p.m. Jordan Van Voast addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Thomas Buchanan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Peggy Maze Johnson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Mary Hanson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Roger Lippman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. David E. Ortman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 2:36 p.m. Steven Gilbert addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow the next six speakers to address the Council. John McCoy addressed the Council regarding Agenda items 3 and 4, Council Bill 118690 and Resolution 31667. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 John Coelho addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Resolution 31667. Megan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Enrique Gonzalez addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Resolution 31671. Yvette Dinish addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118695 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118695. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) 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 FULL COUNCIL 1. CB 118680 AN ORDINANCE relating to Washington Hall; authorizing the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority to provide funds for improvements to Washington Hall. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118680. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 2. CB 118687 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending the title of Chapter 21.76 and Sections 21.76.010, 21.76.020, 21.76.030, 21.76.040, 21.76.050, and 21.76.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify eligibility rules for the Utility Discount Program to allow tenants of federally subsidized housing with utility allowances to participate in the program, to clarify the manner of providing rate credits for tenants that pay utility costs indirectly through rent, and to update and modify certain program provisions. 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 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 3. CB 118690 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; amending Section 21.49.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to remove an exception from eligibility to the Utility Discount Program for tenants of federally subsidized housing with utility allowances and to update and modify certain program provisions. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González 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 4. Res 31667 A RESOLUTION stating The City of Seattle’s support for clean and safe electricity production and opposition to the use of fossil fuels and new nuclear energy in the generation of electricity, and requiring an ongoing evaluation of existing nuclear power generation on the basis of health, safety, reliability, and cost; and instructing that The City of Seattle’s City Light Department reflect this position in its policies and interactions with other utilities, federal and state agencies, and organizations of which it is a member or participant. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González 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 Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 Res 31671 A RESOLUTION endorsing a public health and public safety model to address the needs of people living in the I-5 East Duwamish Greenbelt (Greenbelt) and in the adjoining neighborhoods; devising a person-centered and strategic approach that prioritizes the offer of services and housing options to individuals based on their needs before the removal of persons or property from the Greenbelt; providing safety for police, fire fighters, and first responders who provide emergency services within and around the Greenbelt; and directing the physical cleanup of the Greenbelt to provide a healthier and safer environment for all. ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31671. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31671, Section 1.E, by deleting the last sentence, entitled, “Measures will be taken to move the individual while providing adequate and accessible storage or lockers for the belongings.” ACTION 3: By unanimous consent, Council Rule III.A.6, relating to amendments presented to the Full Council, was suspended to allow the consideration of the amendment to Resolution 31671. ACTION 4: The Motion in Action 2 was restated and unanimously passed. ACTION 5: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31671 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 31, 2016 Resolution: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, 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 3:46 p.m. ___________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 6, 2016. ______________________________________________ Lisa Herbold, President Pro Tem of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 10