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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, September 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 September 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 September 6, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 1 - Juarez C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 IRC 77 September 6, 2016 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill 118793, and by referring it to the Full Council. Council Bill 118793, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of the for-hire industry, amending Sections 6.310.110 and 6.310.735 of the Seattle Municipal Code to add clarity to the qualifying driver description and extend the commencement date, and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and duly seconded to amend the Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill 118794, and by referring it to the Human Services and Public Health Committee. Council Bill 118794, AN ORDINANCE relating to City responses to people who are homeless living on public property; setting standards and procedures for remedying unsafe conditions and protecting the rights and property of homeless individuals. The Motion carried by the following vote: In favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: 1 - Burgess. ACTION 4: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. The Motion carried, and the Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 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 89 August 8, 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Min 90 August 15, 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Ali Pan addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. David Leong addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Patty Fong addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Gary Hunter addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Grant Warner addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. John Maynard addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Sokha Danh addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Tianyuan Li addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Shakhida Ismailova addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Sue-May Eng addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Jennifer A addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Lisa Dugaard addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Felicity Wong addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Laura Bernstein addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 Mason Taylor addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Colleen Echohawk addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Alison Eisinger addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Alex Doolittle addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Susan Russell addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. By unanimous consent, an additional Public Comment period was added at the end of the Full Council meeting. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118766 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118766. 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None CB 118767 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118767. 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS EDUCATION, EQUITY, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: 1. Appt 00491 Reappointment of Sue A. Tanner as Hearing Examiner, Office of Hearing Examiner, for a term from July 21, 2016 to July 20, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Harrell, González , Juarez Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None The Oath of Office was administered to Sue Tanner by Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk, and Ms. Tanner addressed the Council. 2. CB 118764 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Technology Matching Fund Program; making allocations and authorizing implementation of certain Technology Matching Fund projects in 2016; providing that 2016 appropriations for the Technology Matching Fund from the Cable Television Franchise Subfund and from the Information Technology Fund shall automatically carry forward into the 2017 fiscal year; allowing that any unspent funds from an individual project may be applied to another project that meets the goals of the Digital Equity Initiative; 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: Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: 3. CB 118751 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2016, acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Human Services Department, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Police Department, Legislative Department, and Seattle Public Utilities to accept specified grants and private funding and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended 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, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 4. CB 118752 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget, including the 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; creating both exempt and nonexempt positions; modifying positions; adding new projects; making cash transfers between various City funds; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2016-2021 CIP; revising project descriptions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended 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, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 5. CB 118759 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Neighborhoods; authorizing implementation of certain Neighborhood Matching Fund projects in 2016, and specifying that 2016 appropriations for the Neighborhood Matching Subfund shall carry forward automatically to future budget years. 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, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 6. CB 118762 AN ORDINANCE relating to transferable development rights (TDR); authorizing The City of Seattle to purchase housing TDR from a lot at 1902 2nd Avenue in Seattle; and authorizing related agreements and acceptance of a deed. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Burgess, Herbold Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Johnson The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 7. Appt 00441 Appointment of Selomé Teshome as member, Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Council, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 8. Appt 00471 Appointment of Ahmed Abdi as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a term from October 1, 2014 to October 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE: 9. Res 31691 A RESOLUTION relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing submission of application(s) for grant funding assistance for Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) project(s) to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board as provided in RCW 79.105.150, chapter 79A.25 RCW, Title 286 WAC, and other applicable authorities. 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 10. Res 31692 A RESOLUTION relating to the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to submit application(s) for grant funding assistance for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project(s) to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board as provided in chapter 79A.25 RCW, Title 286 WAC, and other applicable authorities. 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 11. Res 31693 A RESOLUTION relating to the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing submission of application(s) for grant funding assistance for Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) project(s) to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board as provided in chapter 79A.25 RCW, WAC 286, and other applicable authorities. 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 , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 12. Appt 00489 Appointment of Andrea C. Akita as member, Board of Parks Commissioners, for a term to March 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 13. CB 118693 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.47A.005 and 23.47A.009 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adopt development standards for certain properties in the Ballard Hub Urban Village; and amending the Official Land Use Map at pages 53, 54, and 55 to rezone land in the Ballard Hub Urban Village. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold 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, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 14. CF 314341 Council Conditional Use Application by King County to allow a new combined sewer overflow treatment facility (Georgetown Wet Weather Treatment Station) at 6185 4th Avenue South (Project 3021372, Type IV). The Committee recommends that Full Council grant the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None Councilmember Burgess left the Council Chamber at 4:04 p.m. The Conditional Use Application was granted by the following vote, and the President signed the Findings, Conclusions, and Decision of the City Council: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 L. PUBLIC COMMENT At 4:06 p.m. the Full Council meeting recessed for five minutes. The Full Council was called back to order at 4:11 p.m., and the Council proceeded with Public Comment. David Delgado addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Jerome Womack addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Eric Sortz addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Colleen Chalmers addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Roi Martin addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Ben Mirsch addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Alex Hutchinson addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Bypolar addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Rose Harriot addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Council Bill 118794. Page 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on September 19, 2016. ________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 15