City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · June 20, 2016
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, June 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Sawant
Excused: 1 - Johnson
Late Arrival: 1 - O'Brien
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 68 June 20, 2016
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by the following
vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
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
Min 78 June 6, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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Min 79 June 9, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Sawant
Opposed: None
Min 80 June 13, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember O'Brien entered the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m.
Councilmember Harrell introduced and welcomed students from
Cleveland High School's Job Shadow program.
Councilmember Bagshaw read a Proclamation delcaring FSH Muscular
Dystrophy Awareness Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules
were suspended to allow Rick and Terry Colella, Board Members from
the Friends of FSH Research, to address the Council.
Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 2:09 p.m.
Councilmember Harrell read a Proclamation recognizing the University
of Washington Women's Golf Team 2016 NCAA National
Championship. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were
suspended to allow Coach Mary Lou Mulful addressed the Council.
Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 2:12 p.m.
Councilmember Sawant read a Proclamation celebrating Trans Pride
Seattle 2016. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were
suspended to allow Danni Askini, Executive Director from the Gender
Justice League, addressed the Council.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Yvette Dinish addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Pam Keeley addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 118710 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118710.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
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Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FULL COUNCIL
1. 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
Motion was made and duly seconded to refer Council Bill 118701 to the
Education, Equity, and Governance Committee.
The Motion carried, and the Council Bill was referred to the
Education, Equity, and Governance Committee by the
following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
2. CB 118706 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the
execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The
City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Dispatchers’ Guild; and
ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118706.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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3. CB 118707 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the
execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The
City of Seattle and Teamsters Local Union No. 117; and
ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118707.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
4. CB 118697 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment commonly
referred to as the First Quarter 2016 Employment Ordinance;
establishing new titles and/or salaries; designating positions
as exempt from Civil Service status; amending Sections
4.13.010, 4.20.160, 4.20.401, 4.20.440, 4.20.450, and 4.34.035 of
the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming
certain prior acts; all by a 2/3 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
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5. CB 118688 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; accepting
easements granted to the City of Seattle for installation,
operation, and maintenance of watermains, a hydrant, water
facilities, a master meter vault, and appurtenances necessary
for water utility purposes at various locations in Seattle;
placing the real property rights and interests conveyed by the
easements under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities;
and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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6. CB 118689 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; accepting
easements granted to the City of Seattle for installation,
operation and maintenance of storm drainage facilities, sewer
facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, a pedestrian walkway,
retaining wall, combined sewer facilities, pedestrian and
vehicular access, storm detention drain facilities, stormwater
runoff, storm water drainage facilities, outfall discharge
pipeline, storm sewer drain facility and appurtenances
necessary for drainage and wastewater utility purposes at
various locations in Seattle and unincorporated King County,
Washington; placing the property rights and interests
conveyed by the easements under the jurisdiction of Seattle
Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 00426 Appointment of Alyson L. Palmer as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 1, 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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8. Appt 00437 Reappointment of Lylianna Marie Allala as member, Seattle
Women’s Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 1,
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 , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
9. Appt 00410 Appointment of Sigifredo I. Mora 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
10. Appt 00438 Appointment of Anders McConachie 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:
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In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
11. Appt 00439 Reappointment of Luzviminda Uzuri Carpenter as member,
Seattle LGBT Commission, for term from May 1, 2015 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
12. Appt 00409 Appointment of Dominique N. Stephens 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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13. Appt 00415 Appointment of Blaine Manuel Leal 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE:
14. CB 118699 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation to execute a five-year concession agreement with
Gary Warhaftig, d/b/a Point of View Telescopes, to manage,
maintain, and provide coin-operated telescopes at various
City-owned park facilities.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember O'Brien from the June 27, 2016, and July 5, 2016, Full
Council meetings.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:41 p.m.
___________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 27, 2016.
_______________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
___________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Monday, June 20, 2016
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
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
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Agenda
June 20, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
Introduction and referral to Council committees of Council Bills
(CB), Resolutions (Res), Appointments (Appt), and Clerk Files
(CF) for committee recommendation.
IRC 68 June 20, 2016
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 78 June 6, 2016
Attachments: Minutes
Min 79 June 9, 2016
Attachments: Minutes
Min 80 June 13, 2016
Attachments: Minutes
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Full Council Agenda June 20, 2016
F. PRESENTATIONS
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may sign up to address the Council for up
to 2 minutes on matters on this agenda; total time allotted to
public comment at this meeting is 20 minutes.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
CB 118710 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Discussion and vote on Bills (CB), Resolutions (Res), Clerk Files
(CF), and Appointments (Appt).
FULL COUNCIL
1. 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
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Held until June 20, 2016.
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Full Council Agenda June 20, 2016
2. CB 118706 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the
execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City
of Seattle and the Seattle Police Dispatchers’ Guild; and ratifying
and confirming certain prior acts.
Attachments: Att 1 – Dispatchers Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 – Bill Draft Version of Dispatchers
Agreement
3. CB 118707 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the
execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City
of Seattle and Teamsters Local Union No. 117; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
Attachments: Att 1 – Local 117 Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 – Bill Draft Version of Local 117
Agreement
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
4. CB 118697 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment commonly referred
to as the First Quarter 2016 Employment Ordinance; establishing
new titles and/or salaries; designating positions as exempt from
Civil Service status; amending Sections 4.13.010, 4.20.160,
4.20.401, 4.20.440, 4.20.450, and 4.34.035 of the Seattle
Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts;
all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 - Summary of Actions
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
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5. CB 118688 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; accepting
easements granted to the City of Seattle for installation,
operation, and maintenance of watermains, a hydrant, water
facilities, a master meter vault, and appurtenances necessary for
water utility purposes at various locations in Seattle; placing the
real property rights and interests conveyed by the easements
under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Legal Descriptions
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
6. CB 118689 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; accepting
easements granted to the City of Seattle for installation,
operation and maintenance of storm drainage facilities, sewer
facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, a pedestrian walkway, retaining
wall, combined sewer facilities, pedestrian and vehicular access,
storm detention drain facilities, stormwater runoff, storm water
drainage facilities, outfall discharge pipeline, storm sewer drain
facility and appurtenances necessary for drainage and
wastewater utility purposes at various locations in Seattle and
unincorporated King County, Washington; placing the property
rights and interests conveyed by the easements under the
jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming
certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 – Acquired Easements Legal Descriptions
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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7. Appt 00426 Appointment of Alyson L. Palmer as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 1, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
8. Appt 00437 Reappointment of Lylianna Marie Allala as member, Seattle
Women’s Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 1, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
9. Appt 00410 Appointment of Sigifredo I. Mora 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
Attachments: Appointment Packet
10. Appt 00438 Appointment of Anders McConachie 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
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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11. Appt 00439 Reappointment of Luzviminda Uzuri Carpenter as member,
Seattle LGBT Commission, for term from May 1, 2015 to
April 30, 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
12. Appt 00409 Appointment of Dominique N. Stephens 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
Attachments: Appointment Packet
13. Appt 00415 Appointment of Blaine Manuel Leal 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
Attachments: Appointment Packet
PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE:
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14. CB 118699 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation to execute a five-year concession agreement with
Gary Warhaftig, d/b/a Point of View Telescopes, to manage,
maintain, and provide coin-operated telescopes at various
City-owned park facilities.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Coin-Operated Telescope Concession
Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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