City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · July 11, 2016
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, July 11, 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 July 11, 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 July 11, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 71 July 11, 2016
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by the following
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 poposed
Agenda.
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 84 July 5, 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
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F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Darik Eaton addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
John Fox addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Council Bill
118713.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 118722 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118722.
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
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FULL COUNCIL
1. Res 31680 A RESOLUTION setting the public hearing on the petition of
Swedish Health Services for the vacation of the alley in Block
95, Terry’s Second Addition to the City of Seattle, in the First
Hill neighborhood of Seattle, according to Chapter 35.79 of the
Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 15.62 of the Seattle
Municipal Code, and Clerk File 314304.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31680.
The Motion carried, 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
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
2. CB 118718 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted
the 2016 Budget; creating new appropriations; changing
appropriations to various departments and budget control
levels, and from various funds in the Budget; making cash
transfers between various City funds; 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
3. CB 118713 AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of the Pacific Place
Garage condominium unit (“Garage”); finding that City
ownership of the Garage no longer serves municipal
purposes; authorizing the sale of the Garage for $87 million to
MPH PP Garage LLC; authorizing the Director of Finance and
Administrative Services to execute all documents and take
other necessary actions to complete the sale of the Garage;
directing the deposit of the net sale proceeds; and exempting
the sale from the requirements of Resolution 29799 as
amended by Resolution 30862.
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:
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In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
4. CB 118717 AN ORDINANCE providing for certain remedial actions with
respect to the City’s Limited Tax General Obligation
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, 2007, including providing
for the defeasance and redemption of certain of those bonds
that are currently outstanding; creating a new fund for the
expenditure of disposition proceeds; authorizing the
execution of a defeasance trust agreement and the carrying
out of a defeasance plan and directing the use of additional
disposition proceeds; authorizing certain transfers necessary
to carry out the foregoing; authorizing the purchase of certain
investments and the use of their proceeds; 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
5. Appt 00455 Appointment of Bradley J. Calvert as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
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Opposed: None
6. Appt 00456 Appointment of JP Emery as member, Seattle Design Review
Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 00457 Appointment of James Marria as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
8. Appt 00458 Reappointment of Marc Angelillo as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
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:
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In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
9. Appt 00459 Reappointment of Curtis Andrew Bigelow as member, Seattle
Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3,
2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
10. Appt 00460 Reappointment of Anjali Grant as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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11. Appt 00461 Reappointment of Christine Harrington as member, Seattle
Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3,
2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
12. Appt 00462 Reappointment of Dale R. Kutzera as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
13. Appt 00463 Reappointment of Alexandra Moravec as member, Seattle
Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3,
2018.
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:
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In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
14. Appt 00464 Reappointment of David Sauvion as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
15. Appt 00465 Reappointment of Julian R. Weber as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
___________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 18, 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, July 11, 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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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
July 11, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
City Council Website:
http://www.seattle.gov/council
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 71 July 11, 2016
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 84 July 5, 2016
Attachments: Minutes
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.
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H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
CB 118722 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. Res 31680 A RESOLUTION setting the public hearing on the petition of
Swedish Health Services for the vacation of the alley in Block 95,
Terry’s Second Addition to the City of Seattle, in the First Hill
neighborhood of Seattle, according to Chapter 35.79 of the
Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 15.62 of the Seattle
Municipal Code, and Clerk File 314304.
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - Block 95 Alley Vacation Map
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
2. CB 118718 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted
the 2016 Budget; creating new appropriations; changing
appropriations to various departments and budget control levels,
and from various funds in the Budget; making cash transfers
between various City funds; 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
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A – Summary Detail Table
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3. CB 118713 AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of the Pacific Place Garage
condominium unit (“Garage”); finding that City ownership of the
Garage no longer serves municipal purposes; authorizing the
sale of the Garage for $87 million to MPH PP Garage LLC;
authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services
to execute all documents and take other necessary actions to
complete the sale of the Garage; directing the deposit of the net
sale proceeds; and exempting the sale from the requirements of
Resolution 29799 as amended by Resolution 30862.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A - Purchase and Sale Agreement (Part 1 of 2)
Att A - Purchase and Sale Agreement (Part 2 of 2)
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Exhibit A – Depiction of location
4. CB 118717 AN ORDINANCE providing for certain remedial actions with
respect to the City’s Limited Tax General Obligation
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, 2007, including providing for
the defeasance and redemption of certain of those bonds that
are currently outstanding; creating a new fund for the expenditure
of disposition proceeds; authorizing the execution of a
defeasance trust agreement and the carrying out of a
defeasance plan and directing the use of additional disposition
proceeds; authorizing certain transfers necessary to carry out the
foregoing; authorizing the purchase of certain investments and
the use of their proceeds; 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
Attachments: Att 1 - Defeasance Trust Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
5. Appt 00455 Appointment of Bradley J. Calvert as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
Attachments: Appointment Packet
6. Appt 00456 Appointment of JP Emery as member, Seattle Design Review
Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
7. Appt 00457 Appointment of James Marria as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
8. Appt 00458 Reappointment of Marc Angelillo as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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9. Appt 00459 Reappointment of Curtis Andrew Bigelow as member, Seattle
Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
10. Appt 00460 Reappointment of Anjali Grant as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
11. Appt 00461 Reappointment of Christine Harrington as member, Seattle
Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
12. Appt 00462 Reappointment of Dale R. Kutzera as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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13. Appt 00463 Reappointment of Alexandra Moravec as member, Seattle
Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
14. Appt 00464 Reappointment of David Sauvion as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
15. Appt 00465 Reappointment of Julian R. Weber as member, Seattle Design
Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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