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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, June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m., with Council President Pro Tem Lisa Herbold presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 1 - Harrell C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 66 June 06, 2016 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31673, and by referring it to the Gender Equity, Safe Communities, and New Americans Committee. Resolution 31673, A RESOLUTION affirming the Seattle City Council’s commitment to high quality locally produced broadcast news to effectively inform the public in the case of emergencies. 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by moving Item 15, Appointment 00390, before Item 1, Council Bill 118698. ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by holding Agenda Item 7, Council Bill 118701, until June 20, 2016. Council Bill 118701, An Ordinance relating to the Ethics Code; amending Sections 4.16.030 and 4.16.070 of the Seattle Municipal Code to require City Councilmembers to disclose Financial interests in legislative matters under consideration by the City Council prior to participating in those matters, and creating a limited exception to the requirement that City Councilmembers disqualify themselves from participating in such matters. ACTION 4: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 75 May 31, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Bagshaw read a proclamation in recognition of Secure Your Load Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to present the Proclamation to Robin Abel. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Julie Aubert addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Roy Mark Brown addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Joelle Craft addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Bereket Kirus addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 15, Appointment 00390. Jon Grant addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Kailyn Nicholson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Ubah Warsame addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Heidi Campbell addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Freeman Ryan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Jess Spear addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to extend Public Comment period to allow the remaining speakers to address the Council. Philip Locker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Sasha Somer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Ivy Nightscales addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 Merle Adler addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Bang Nguyen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Deric Gruen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Violet Lewatai addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Dennis Saxman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Renee McCoy, addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. William Bass addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Lauren Miheli addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Lynn Domingo addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Imogene Williams addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Jacob Mallory addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. Beverly Aarons addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118678. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118703 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Council Bill 118703. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 15. Appt 00390 Appointment and Oath of Office of Samuel Assefa as Director, Office of Planning and Community Development, for a term from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None President Pro Tem Herbold invited Mr. Assefa to provide brief remarks to the Council. FULL COUNCIL Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 1. CB 118698 AN ORDINANCE relating to affordable housing; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing to enter into and administer an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, as revised from the form attached to Ordinance 124948, with King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, and the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Woodinville to create and operate a Regional Equitable Development Initiative Fund (REDI Fund) for the Puget Sound Region. ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118698. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE: 2. Res 31670 A RESOLUTION supporting the renaming of “International Children’s Park” to “Donnie Chin International Children’s Park.” The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 3. CB 118691 AN ORDINANCE relating to Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Department to execute, accept and record a Restrictive Covenant, Easement and Contract Concerning Real Property on behalf of The City of Seattle; placing the property rights and interests conveyed by the easements under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 4. CB 118700 AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly known as 8805 Fremont Avenue North; authorizing acceptance and recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation purposes; increasing appropriations to the Department of Parks and Recreation in the 2016 Adopted Budget and the 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Program; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Program; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: 5. CB 118678 AN ORDINANCE relating to tenant protections; establishing regulations and enforcement provisions related to residential rent increases on properties that do not meet basic maintenance standards; transferring primary enforcement authority for all sections of Title 22, Subtitle 2 of the Seattle Municipal Code (Housing Code) to the Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections; amending the penalty structure for certain violations of the Housing Code; amending Sections 22.202.010, 22.202.050, 22.204.090, 22.206.180, 22.206.220, 22.206.280, and 22.206.305 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 22.202.080. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 6. CB 118696 AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2016 Budget; amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels due to changes in City employment compensation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 EDUCATION, EQUITY, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: 7. CB 118701 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Ethics Code; amending Sections 4.16.030 and 4.16.070 of the Seattle Municipal Code to require City Councilmembers to disclose financial interests in legislative matters under consideration by the City Council prior to participating in those matters, and creating a limited exception to the requirement that City Councilmembers disqualify themselves from participating in such matters. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Harrell, González , Juarez Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was held to June 20, 2016. 8. CB 118702 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission; authorizing the Executive Director to execute an agreement with the City of Kirkland for renewing an independent ethics program for the City of Kirkland; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Harrell, González , Juarez Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 9. CB 118694 AN ORDINANCE relating to Hearing Examiner filing fees; amending Section 3.02.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code to add exceptions for cases brought to enforce Chapter 14.07 (All Gender Single Occupant Restroom Requirements), Chapter 6.500 (Marijuana Business Regulations), Chapter 14.19 (Minimum Wage Ordinance), and Chapter 14.20 (Wage Theft Ordinance). The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Harrell, González , Juarez Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 10. Appt 00412 Appointment of Julia Ikaura Ricciardi as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 11. Appt 00413 Appointment of Nicholas J. Oakley as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 12. Appt 00414 Appointment of Yani Robinson as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 13. Appt 00416 Appointment of The Lady B as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2018. 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 14. Appt 00417 Reappointment of Ray Corona as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term of confirmation to April 30, 2018. 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Sawant from the June 13, 2016, Full Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2016 ___________________________________ Emilia Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 20, 2016. ___________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ___________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk [Prepared by: J. Schwinn] Page 14