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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, October 17, 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 October 17, 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 October 17, 2016 pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 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 83 October 17, 2016 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None By unanimous consent, order of Business items D. - F. were held until after consideration of G. Public Comment. Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Jean Godden addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31716. Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Natalia Koss Vallejo addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Sasha Somer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Dennis Saxman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Tyron Moore addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Kailyn Nicholson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Elliot Jensen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Michelle Dillon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Corey Snelson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Margaret Diddans addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Xochiti Maykovich addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Charon Stewart Silvano addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Freeman Ryan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Katie Wilson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 Steve Williamson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Renee McCoy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Brian Watson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to extend the Public Comment period for an additional 20 minutes. Sam Sumpter addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Debbie Carlsen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Mary Le Nguyen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Emily McArthur addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Susan Helf addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Susan Lee Woo addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118683. Maria Batayola addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118683. Laura Bernstein addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Priscilla Arsove addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31716. Kenan Block addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31716. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 Lee Bennett addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31716. Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Rita Smith addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Jeremy Thornes addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Bojana Ostojic addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Curtis Little addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 118817. Frank Fay addressed the Council regarding Agenda items 4 and 5, Council Bills 118817 and 118683. D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 97 October 10, 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 F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 CB 118820 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118820. 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 31713 A RESOLUTION to enter a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds Program encouraging the exploration and incorporation of bird-friendly policies, design, and best practices for creating, enhancing, and maintaining safe habitats for migratory birds and other urban wildlife. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31713. 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 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 2. Res 31715 A RESOLUTION supporting Washington Initiative Measure 735, and urging Seattle voters to vote “Yes” on Initiative 735 on the November 8, 2016, general election ballot. PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTION 31715 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 31715. Councilmember O'Brien left the Council Chamber at 3:05 p.m. Cindy Black addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31715. Tiffany McCoy addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31715. Councilmember O'Brien entered the Council Chamber at 3:06 p.m. David Ward addressed the Council in support of Resolution 31715. Public Comment on Resolution 31715 was closed. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31715. 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 31716 A RESOLUTION requesting that the Washington State Department of Transportation preserve one support pier associated with the Roanoke/R.H. Thomson Expressway; stating the City Council’s intent to fund an engineering study of the pier’s structural integrity; and stating the City Council’s intent that the City accept ownership of the pier. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31716. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: 4. CB 118817 AN ORDINANCE relating to residential rental properties; amending Sections 7.24.020, 7.24.030, 7.24.040, 7.24.050, 7.24.060, 7.24.070, and 7.24.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); adding new Sections 7.24.035, 7.24.036, 7.24.038, 7.24.110, 7.24.120, 7.24.130, 7.24.140, 7.24.150, 7.24.160, 7.24.170, 7.24.180, 7.24.190, 7.24.200, and 7.24.210 to the SMC; and repealing Section 7.24.090 of the SMC; all to limit the amount of security deposits and non-refundable move-in fees, to allow residential tenants to pay security deposits, non-refundable move-in fees, and last month’s rent in installments, and to establish enforcement provisions for Chapter 7.24. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Sawant, Juarez, O'Brien, Johnson, Herbold Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - González Motion was made by Councilmember Juarez and duly seconded, to refer Council Bill 118817, to the Energy and Environment Committee with a Committee report to the Full Council on or before December 12, 2016. The Motion carried and the Council Bill was referred to the Energy and Environment Committee by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez Opposed: 2 - O'Brien, Sawant PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 5. CB 118683 AN ORDINANCE amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes responding to Resolution 31577 to increase the Plan’s emphasis on race and social equity and improve its readability; modifying or adding new goals and policies in several elements of the Plan that describe the City’s objectives for distributing housing and employment growth; and amending Sections 5.72.020, 23.34.008, 23.45.516, 23.47A.012, 23.47A.013, 23.49.056, 23.49.058, 23.51A.004, 23.58A.040, 23.69.030, 23.75.002, and 23.84A.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to revise references to the updated Comprehensive Plan. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118683, with Amendments 1 through 5, as shown in the strike through and underlined language below: Amendment 1 Attachment 15, Definitions, adding a new “community plan" definition. Define the term “community plan” as “a plan developed in collaboration with a community around a shared vision that includes a set of strategies to meet community and city goals.” Amendment 2 Attachment 3, amending the Discussion under “Inclusive and Equitable Community Involvement.” Equity is essential to any community involvement process to improve relationships and outcomes. The City is committed to conducting inclusive and equitable community involvement that effectively reaches a broad range of community members, particularly those directly affected by the City’s decisions. Community involvement should reflect Seattle’s commitment to race and social justice, and use practices that are culturally sensitive, responsive and address barriers to participation Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 of marginalized communities. Amendment 3 Attachment 3, amending Community and Neighborhood Planning Goal CI G2. CI G2 Work with a broad range of community members to plan for the future of their community to provide homes, jobs, recreation, transportation options and gathering places in their community. Amendment 4 Attachment 3, amending Policy CI 2.3. CI 2.3 Consider areas with the following characteristics when allocating City resources for community planning. · Areas designated urban centers or villages in the Comprehensive Plan · Areas with high risk of displacement · Areas with low access to opportunity and distressed communities · Areas experiencing significant improvements in transit service · Areas experiencing a growth rate significantly higher or lower than anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan · Areas identified for multiple capital investments that could benefit from coordinated planning · Areas experiencing environmental justice concerns · Areas with outdated community or neighborhood plans that no longer reflect current conditions, a citywide vision of the Comprehensive Plan, or local priorities Amendment 5 Attachment 3, adding a new Policy CI 2.12. CI 2.12 Provide sufficient funding and resources to work with communities to update community and neighborhood plans to maintain their relevancy and consistency with community goals and the citywide policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118683, Attachment 3, Policy C1.2.3, as shown in the underlined language below: CI 2.3 Consider areas with the following characteristics when allocating City resources for community planning. · Areas designated urban centers or villages in the Comprehensive Plan · Areas with high risk of displacement · Areas with low access to opportunity and distressed communities · Areas experiencing significant improvements in transit service · Areas experiencing a growth rate significantly higher or lower than anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan · Areas identified for multiple capital investments that could benefit from coordinated planning · Areas experiencing environmental justice concerns including public health or safety concerns · Areas with outdated community or neighborhood plans that no longer reflect current conditions, a citywide vision of the Comprehensive Plan, or local priorities ACTION 3: By unanimous consent, Public Comment was extended to allow additional Public Comment on Council Bill 118683. Cindy Barker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118683. Donn Cave addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118683. Collen McAleer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118683. Chris Leman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118683. David Ward addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118683. Richard Ellison addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 Bill 118683. Public Comment on Council Bill 118683 was closed. ACTION 4: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118683 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended 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 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:21 p.m. Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on October 24, 2016. _________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 12