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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, September 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Late Arrival: 1 - O'Brien C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Councilmember O'Brien entered the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m. IRC 78 September 12, 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 proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31709, and by referring it to the Full Council for adoption at today's meeting. Resolution 31709, A RESOLUTION proclaiming the City of Seattle’s Support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Opposition to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL There were no Minutes presented for approval. F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 G. PUBLIC COMMENT By unanimous consent the Council Rules were suspended to allow Tribal Elders in attendance to address the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Millie Kennedy addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Audrey Hudson addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Theresa Sheldon addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Inez Bell addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Dave Brown Eagle addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Chris Stearns addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Claudia Kauffman addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral item, Resolution 31709. Jerry Bryant addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Mondher Almamar addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Gary Kunz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Scott Wilson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Tianna Williamson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Diandrea Garcia addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Abdirahmay Mohamed addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 Council Bill 118793. Mohomed Osman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Dawn Gearhart addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Aisha Petlett addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Marche Taylor addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Ivan Mrsic addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Jacqueline Morns addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Toni Nielsen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. By unanimous consent the Public Comment period was extended to allow 10 more speakers to address the Council. Alberto Martin addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. John Leibbrand addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Charles Jenkins addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Ambassador Halefom addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Yousad Yacoub addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Sharmarke Jobdir addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 Oujama Ali addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Abdallah Mohamad addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Lynn Baranska addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Sarah Richey addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Chris Seaver addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. Fredrick Rice addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118793. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118795 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118795. 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. CB 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. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118793. 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 September 12, 2016 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 2. Res 31701 A RESOLUTION calling for a special election to fill a vacancy in the City employee-elected position on the Civil Service Commission and directing the City Clerk to administer the election. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31701. 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 3. Res 31702 A RESOLUTION supporting Washington Initiative Measure 1491 and urging Seattle voters to vote “Yes” on Initiative 1491 on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTION 31702 In accordance with Revised Code of Washington 42.17A.555, and Seattle Municipal Code 2.04.300, Council President Harrell provided the public an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to Resolution 31702. Cynthia Linet addressed the Council in opposition of Resolution 31702. Public Comment on Resolution 31702 was closed. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31702. 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 Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 4. Res 31703 A RESOLUTION supporting Washington Initiative Measure 1433 and urging Seattle voters to vote “Yes” on Initiative 1433 on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTION 31703 In accordance with Revised Code of Washington 42.17A.555, and Seattle Municipal Code 2.04.300, Council President Harrell provided the public an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to Resolution 31703. Ruth McRee addressed the Council in opposition of Resolution 31703. Public Comment on Resolution 31703 was closed. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31703. 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 Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 5. Res 31704 A RESOLUTION supporting Sound Transit (A Regional Transit Authority) Proposition 1 ballot measure and urging Seattle voters to vote “Yes” on Sound Transit Proposition 1 on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTION 31704 In accordance with Revised Code of Washington 42.17A.555, and Seattle Municipal Code 2.04.300, Council President Harrell provided the public an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to Resolution 31704. Paul W. Locke addressed the Council in opposition of Resolution 31704. Alice Lockhart addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31704. Paula Revere addressed the Council in opposition of Resolution 31704. Public Comment on Resolution 31704 was closed. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31704. 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 6. Appt 00493 Appointment of Caitlin Molenaar as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term to August 31, 2017. 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 00494 Appointment of Reid R. Haefer as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 Opposed: None 8. Appt 00495 Appointment of Emily Vyhnanek as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 9. Appt 00496 Appointment of Eliab Sisay as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2017. 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 00497 Appointment of Alexey Kuznetsov as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 11. Appt 00498 Appointment of Ana C. Lester as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. 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 00499 Appointment of Matthew Kanter as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 Opposed: None 13. Appt 00500 Appointment of Pauline Isidro Alvarado as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 14. Appt 00501 Appointment of Hannah Johnson as member, Seattle LGBT Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. 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 00502 Appointment of Jacquelyn Kurdas as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 16. Appt 00503 Appointment of Jescelle Major as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 17. Appt 00504 Appointment of Sarah Saviskas as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 18. Appt 00505 Appointment of Keiko Budech as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 19. Appt 00506 Appointment of Marlon Dylan Herrera as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 20. Appt 00507 Appointment of Christa Wood as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 21. Appt 00508 Appointment of Terique Scott as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 22. Appt 00509 Appointment of Caroline Nations as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 Opposed: None 23. Appt 00510 Appointment of Quinn Majeski as member, Seattle Transit Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2017. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to hold Agenda items 24 through 28, until after consideration of Agenda item 29. J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS 29. Res 31709 A RESOLUTION proclaiming the City of Seattle’s Support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Opposition to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31709. 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 AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 24. CB 118768 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Gaslight Inn, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. 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 Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 4:10 p.m. 25. CB 118769 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the J.W. Bullock House, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. 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 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 Absent(NV): 1 - Bagshaw 26. CB 118786 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment, adopting a 2016 Citywide Position List. 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 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Bagshaw 27. CB 118787 AN ORDINANCE relating to property at Sand Point, authorizing the Housing Director to execute an amendment to and partial termination of the lease of City of Seattle land authorized by Ordinance 122459, as amended pursuant to Ordinance 123195, to remove three parcels from that lease; authorizing new leases of the removed parcels to YouthCare and Friends of Youth and deeds from the City to convey the buildings on those parcels to the lessees for the duration of the new leases; and authorizing related documents and actions. 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 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Bagshaw Page 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 28. CB 118788 AN ORDINANCE relating to the disposition of two City Urban renewal properties in the Yesler-Atlantic Redevelopment Project Area; adopting competitive procedures for disposition of the properties; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing to dispose of the properties designated Parcel 7B and Parcel 56 in the project area; designating the disposition of sales proceeds; superseding Ordinance 122017 and Resolutions 27260, 28866, and 29852 with respect to the sale of the properties; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. 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 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Bagshaw K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Page 15 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 ___________________________________ Emilia Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on September 26, 2016. _______________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _______________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk [Prepared by: J. Schwinn] Page 16