City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · November 21, 2016
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, November 21, 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 November 21, 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 November 21, 2016 pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:03
p.m., with Council President Bruce 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 88 November 21, 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
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed
Agenda.
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 102 November 14, 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.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Tim Motzer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36, Council
Bill 118849.
Sandy Motzer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36, Council
Bill 118849.
Carole Valdrighi addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36,
Council Bill 118849.
Chelsa Eickert addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36,
Council Bill 118849.
Evelyn Lemon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36,
Council Bill 118849.
Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Evan Swan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36, Council
Bill 118849.
Linda Melvin addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36, Council
Bill 118849.
Chris Leverson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36,
Council Bill 118849.
Yvette Dinish addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36, Council
Bill 118849.
Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36,
Council Bill 118849.
Logan Swan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36, Council
Bill 118849.
Janine Blaeloch addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 36,
Council Bill 118849.
Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
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H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 118867 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118867.
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
SELECT BUDGET COMMITTEE:
1. CB 118842 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2016, acceptance of funding
from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive
Department, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Fire
Department, and Seattle Police Department 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 the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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2. CB 118843 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; lifting a
proviso; 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: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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. CF 314360 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk
File (CF).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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4. CF 314361 2017-2022 Proposed Capital Improvement Program.
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk
File (CF).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. CB 118827 AN ORDINANCE relating to street and sidewalk use; amending
the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule authorized by Section
15.04.074 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
6. CB 118828 AN ORDINANCE relating to street and sidewalk use; amending
Section 11.23.440 of the Seattle Municipal Code, to establish a
formal parklet program in the public place.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
7. CB 118829 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Department of
Transportation; amending Section 11.16.312 of the Seattle
Municipal Code to adjust Vanpool Parking Permit Fees.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
8. CB 118830 AN ORDINANCE relating to the financing of the Central
Waterfront Improvement Program; amending Ordinance
124345 to extend the duration of the interfund loan to be used
for this capital program and establishing the Transportation
Master Fund as the lending fund.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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9. CB 118855 AN ORDINANCE relating to parking rates; amending Section
11.16.121 of the Seattle Municipal Code to set new limits on
parking rates at parking payment devices.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
10. CB 118847 AN ORDINANCE conditioning the Seattle Department of
Transportation’s 2017 grant applications, and repealing
Ordinance 118719.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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11. CB 118848 AN ORDINANCE relating to automated fixed camera revenue;
amending Ordinance 124230; and amending Section 5.82.010
of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
12. CB 118838 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Animal Fee Ordinance;
adjusting spaying and neutering fees at the Seattle Animal
Shelter Spay and Neuter Clinic; and amending Section
9.26.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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13. CB 118836 AN ORDINANCE increasing the fee for marijuana business
licenses; amending Section 6.500.080 of the Seattle Municipal
Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
14. CB 118835 AN ORDINANCE relating to pet licensing; adjusting and
simplifying cat and dog license fees; and amending Section
9.26.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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15. CB 118841 AN ORDINANCE relating to fees charged by the Seattle Center
Department; modifying the fee range schedule from which the
Seattle Center Director is authorized to set fees for use of
Seattle Center facilities and property; and amending Section
17.16.015 of the Seattle Municipal Code to provide for adoption
of future fee schedules by ordinance.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
16. CB 118850 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; establishing the 2017-2018 fee schedule for the
use of park properties and other park and recreation facilities
and services; superseding previous park and recreation fee
schedules; and amending Section 18.28.010 of the Seattle
Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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17. CB 118844 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Smith Cove project and the
Capital Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation;
amending Ordinance 124909 to extend the duration of loan,
increasing the loan amount to $4 million and establishing the
City’s 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy as the lending fund
for the Smith Cove interfund loan; and authorizing the loan of
funds from the City’s 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy fund,
or its participating funds, in the amount of $4,000,000 to the
Parks Capital Fund for bridge financing of other Seattle Parks
District approved capital projects.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
18. CB 118834 AN ORDINANCE relating to public outreach and engagement;
creating a Community Involvement Commission to advise and
make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council;
amending Sections 3.35.010, 3.35.030, and 3.35.050 of the
Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Chapter 3.62,
consisting of Sections 3.62.010, 3.62.020, 3.62.030, 3.62.040,
3.62.050, and 3.62.060, to the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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19. Res 31718 A RESOLUTION relating to public outreach and engagement;
establishing citywide community involvement principles;
directing the Department of Neighborhoods to lead City
departments in the development of community involvement
plans; directing the Seattle Office for Civil Rights to assist City
departments with the development of community outreach and
engagement efforts that advance racial equity; directing the
Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to develop a citywide
language access strategy; and superseding Resolution 27709,
Resolution 28115, and Resolution 28948.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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
20. CB 118864 AN ORDINANCE relating to the financing of Equitable
Development Implementation Plan projects; authorizing the
loan of funds from the Finance and Administrative Services
Fund in the amount of $6,500,000 to the General Subfund.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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21. CB 118826 AN ORDINANCE related to fees and charges for permits and
activities of the Department of Construction and Inspections
and related fees by other departments; amending Seattle
Municipal Code Chapter 22.900A, Administration and
Enforcement; Chapter 22.900B, General Provisions; Chapter
22.900C, Fees for Land Use Review; Chapter 22.900D, Fees for
New and Altered Buildings and Equipment; Chapter 22.900E,
Fees for Certificates and Registrations; Chapter 22.900F,
Compliance and Other Inspections; Chapter 22.900G, Fees
Collected for Other Departments; and Chapter 22.900H, Rental
Registration and Inspection Ordinance Program Fees.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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22. CB 118840 AN ORDINANCE relating to the electric system of The City of
Seattle; authorizing the issuance and sale of municipal light
and power revenue bonds for the purposes of providing funds
for certain additions and betterments to and extensions of the
existing municipal light and power plant and system of the
City, paying the costs of issuance of those bonds, and
providing for the reserve fund requirement; providing for the
terms, conditions, covenants, and manner of sale of those
bonds; describing the lien of those bonds; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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23. CB 118825 AN ORDINANCE relating to the municipal water system of The
City of Seattle; adopting a system or plan of additions or
betterments to and extensions of the existing municipal water
system; authorizing the issuance and sale of water system
revenue bonds, in one or more series, for the purposes of
paying part of the cost of carrying out that system or plan,
providing for the reserve requirement, and paying the costs of
issuance of the bonds; providing for certain terms, conditions,
covenants, and the manner of sale of the bonds; describing
the lien of the bonds; creating certain accounts of the City
relating to the bonds; amending certain definitions set forth in
the Omnibus Refunding Bond Ordinance relating to municipal
water system refunding revenue bonds; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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24. CB 118833 AN ORDINANCE relating to wastewater and drainage services
of Seattle Public Utilities; adjusting wastewater and drainage
rates to pass through increased treatment costs charged by
King County; amending Sections 21.28.040 and 21.33.030 of
the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect the adjusted rates;
amending Section 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to
adjust credits to low-income wastewater and drainage
customers; and amending Section 21.33.050 of the Seattle
Municipal Code to revise drainage service charge adjustment
procedures.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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25. CB 118845 AN ORDINANCE relating to the organization of City
government; moving the Office of Labor Standards from a
subsidiary unit in the Office for Civil Rights to its own unit in
the Executive Department; amending the powers and duties of
the Office of Labor Standards; adding Sections 3.15.000,
3.15.002, 3.15.004, 3.15.006, 3.15.008, and 3.15.009 to the
Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); amending Sections 6.208.020,
14.16.010, 14.17.010, 14.19.010, 14.20.010, and 14.22.010 of the
SMC; renumbering Section 3.14.934 of the SMC as Section
3.15.010; and repealing Section 3.14.945 of the SMC and
Sections 3 and 4 of Ordinance 125135.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
26. CB 118831 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Building and Construction
Codes, Subtitle VI, Fire Code; amending Seattle Municipal
Code Sections 22.602.045, 22.602.050, 22.602.070, and
22.602.090, to add, delete, and revise various Seattle Fire
Department permit, certificate, inspection, and plan review
fees and related provisions.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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27. CB 118832 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Firefighters’ Pension Fund
established under chapter 41.16 RCW; amending Ordinance
117216 as last amended by Ordinance 124640 to change the
date by which full funding of the Actuarial Account will be
achieved.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
28. Res 31717 A RESOLUTION adopting revised financial policies for the
Emergency Subfund.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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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29. Res 31720 A RESOLUTION establishing a capital project oversight work
program for the Budget Committee for 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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
30. CB 118856 AN ORDINANCE relating to the business license tax; removing
a classification for International Investment Management
Services for the business license tax; and amending Sections
5.30.025, 5.30.050, 5.45.050, 5.45.080, 5.45.081, 5.45.082, and
5.46.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code in connection
therewith.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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31. CB 118846 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Office of City Auditor; adding a
new Section 3.40.060 to the Seattle Municipal Code to require
that the Auditor produce a biennial financial condition report.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
32. CB 118839 AN ORDINANCE relating to contracting indebtedness;
authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of limited
tax general obligation bonds to pay all or part of the costs of
various elements of the City’s capital improvement program
and other City purposes approved by ordinance, to refinance
certain outstanding City-guaranteed bonds of the Seattle
Chinatown-International District Preservation and
Development Authority, to provide a portion of the funds
necessary to replace the Mercer Arena, and to pay the costs of
issuance of the bonds; providing for certain terms, conditions,
and covenants and the manner of sale of the bonds;
authorizing certain agreements for the use of proceeds of the
Bonds; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, González ,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: 2 - Burgess, Juarez
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: 2 - Burgess, Juarez
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33. CB 118837 AN ORDINANCE relating to the levy of property taxes; fixing
the rates and/or amounts of taxes to be levied, and levying the
same upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in The
City of Seattle, to finance the departments and activities of
City government and to provide for the general obligation
bond interest and redemption requirements for the year
beginning on the first day of January 2017; ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts; and, by a vote of a majority plus
one of the Seattle City Council, finding a substantial need to
use, and providing for the use of, 101 percent as the regular
property tax limit factor.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
34. CB 118851 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the levy of regular property taxes
by The City of Seattle for collection in 2017, representing an
increase above the regular property taxes levied for collection
in 2016; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
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
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35. CF 314362 City Council Changes to the 2017-2018 Proposed Budget and
the 2017-2022 Proposed Capital Improvement Program.
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk
File (CF).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
36. CB 118849 AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget, including a capital
improvement program and position modifications, for The City
of Seattle for 2017; and creating positions exempt from civil
service; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB) with a Divided Report.
In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien
Opposed: 1 - Sawant
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,
Juarez, O'Brien
Opposed: 1 - Sawant
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37. Res 31719 A RESOLUTION endorsing a budget and position
modifications for The City of Seattle for 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res) with a Divided Report.
In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien
Opposed: 1 - Sawant
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and
the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Juarez, O'Brien
Opposed: 1 - Sawant
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Herbold from the November 28, 2016 Full Council
meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Sawant from the November 28, 2016 Full Council
meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to rescind
Councilmember Burgess' December 16, 2016 excused absence.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
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_________________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on November, 28, 2016.
_________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
_________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
[Prepared by: J. Schwinn]
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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Monday, November 21, 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
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Full Council Meeting
Agenda
November 21, 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 88 November 21, 2016
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 102 November 14, 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 118867 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).
SELECT BUDGET COMMITTEE:
1. CB 118842 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2016, acceptance of funding
from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive
Department, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Fire
Department, and Seattle Police Department 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 the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Summary and Fiscal Note
Supporting
Documents: Summary Att A – 2016 3Q Grant Acceptance
Ordinance Summary Detail Table
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2. CB 118843 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; lifting a proviso; 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: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A - SPD Body Worn Video CIP Page
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - 2016 3Q Supplemental Ordinance
Summary Detail Table
3. CF 314360 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk
File (CF).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Proposed Budget
4. CF 314361 2017-2022 Proposed Capital Improvement Program.
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk
File (CF).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Proposed Capital Improvement Program
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5. CB 118827 AN ORDINANCE relating to street and sidewalk use; amending
the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule authorized by Section
15.04.074 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A – 2017 Street Use Permit Fee Schedule
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
6. CB 118828 AN ORDINANCE relating to street and sidewalk use; amending
Section 11.23.440 of the Seattle Municipal Code, to establish a
formal parklet program in the public place.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - SDOT Parklet Handbook
Summary Att B – SDOT Parklet Program
Background and Outreach Timeline
7. CB 118829 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Department of
Transportation; amending Section 11.16.312 of the Seattle
Municipal Code to adjust Vanpool Parking Permit Fees.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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8. CB 118830 AN ORDINANCE relating to the financing of the Central
Waterfront Improvement Program; amending Ordinance 124345
to extend the duration of the interfund loan to be used for this
capital program and establishing the Transportation Master Fund
as the lending fund.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
9. CB 118855 AN ORDINANCE relating to parking rates; amending Section
11.16.121 of the Seattle Municipal Code to set new limits on
parking rates at parking payment devices.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
10. CB 118847 AN ORDINANCE conditioning the Seattle Department of
Transportation’s 2017 grant applications, and repealing
Ordinance 118719.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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11. CB 118848 AN ORDINANCE relating to automated fixed camera revenue;
amending Ordinance 124230; and amending Section 5.82.010 of
the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
12. CB 118838 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Animal Fee Ordinance; adjusting
spaying and neutering fees at the Seattle Animal Shelter Spay
and Neuter Clinic; and amending Section 9.26.060 of the Seattle
Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
13. CB 118836 AN ORDINANCE increasing the fee for marijuana business
licenses; amending Section 6.500.080 of the Seattle Municipal
Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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14. CB 118835 AN ORDINANCE relating to pet licensing; adjusting and
simplifying cat and dog license fees; and amending Section
9.26.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
15. CB 118841 AN ORDINANCE relating to fees charged by the Seattle Center
Department; modifying the fee range schedule from which the
Seattle Center Director is authorized to set fees for use of Seattle
Center facilities and property; and amending Section 17.16.015
of the Seattle Municipal Code to provide for adoption of future fee
schedules by ordinance.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A – Seattle Center Fee Range Schedule
Att A1 – Seattle Center Fee Range Schedule (markup)
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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16. CB 118850 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; establishing the 2017-2018 fee schedule for the use
of park properties and other park and recreation facilities and
services; superseding previous park and recreation fee
schedules; and amending Section 18.28.010 of the Seattle
Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - 2017-2018 Proposed Fees and Charges v2
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note v2
Summary Att 1 - Proposed Changes from 2016
Fees and Charges Schedule v2
17. CB 118844 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Smith Cove project and the
Capital Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation;
amending Ordinance 124909 to extend the duration of loan,
increasing the loan amount to $4 million and establishing the
City’s 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy as the lending fund
for the Smith Cove interfund loan; and authorizing the loan of
funds from the City’s 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy fund,
or its participating funds, in the amount of $4,000,000 to the
Parks Capital Fund for bridge financing of other Seattle Parks
District approved capital projects.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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18. CB 118834 AN ORDINANCE relating to public outreach and engagement;
creating a Community Involvement Commission to advise and
make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council;
amending Sections 3.35.010, 3.35.030, and 3.35.050 of the
Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Chapter 3.62,
consisting of Sections 3.62.010, 3.62.020, 3.62.030, 3.62.040,
3.62.050, and 3.62.060, to the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
19. Res 31718 A RESOLUTION relating to public outreach and engagement;
establishing citywide community involvement principles; directing
the Department of Neighborhoods to lead City departments in the
development of community involvement plans; directing the
Seattle Office for Civil Rights to assist City departments with the
development of community outreach and engagement efforts that
advance racial equity; directing the Office of Immigrant and
Refugee Affairs to develop a citywide language access strategy;
and superseding Resolution 27709, Resolution 28115, and
Resolution 28948.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A – Glossary of Terms
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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20. CB 118864 AN ORDINANCE relating to the financing of Equitable
Development Implementation Plan projects; authorizing the loan
of funds from the Finance and Administrative Services Fund in
the amount of $6,500,000 to the General Subfund.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
21. CB 118826 AN ORDINANCE related to fees and charges for permits and
activities of the Department of Construction and Inspections and
related fees by other departments; amending Seattle Municipal
Code Chapter 22.900A, Administration and Enforcement;
Chapter 22.900B, General Provisions; Chapter 22.900C, Fees
for Land Use Review; Chapter 22.900D, Fees for New and
Altered Buildings and Equipment; Chapter 22.900E, Fees for
Certificates and Registrations; Chapter 22.900F, Compliance
and Other Inspections; Chapter 22.900G, Fees Collected for
Other Departments; and Chapter 22.900H, Rental Registration
and Inspection Ordinance Program Fees.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A – Permit Fee and Charges Changes
from 2016 Adopted to 2017 Proposed
Summary Att B – Table D-1 Comparison
Summary Att C – Table D-14 Comparison
Summary Att D – Proposed New Table D-16 for
22.900D.160
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22. CB 118840 AN ORDINANCE relating to the electric system of The City of
Seattle; authorizing the issuance and sale of municipal light and
power revenue bonds for the purposes of providing funds for
certain additions and betterments to and extensions of the
existing municipal light and power plant and system of the City,
paying the costs of issuance of those bonds, and providing for
the reserve fund requirement; providing for the terms, conditions,
covenants, and manner of sale of those bonds; describing the
lien of those bonds; and ratifying and confirming certain prior
acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Ex A - Outstanding City Light Parity Bonds
Ex B – Form of Undertaking to Provide Continuing
Disclosure
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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23. CB 118825 AN ORDINANCE relating to the municipal water system of The
City of Seattle; adopting a system or plan of additions or
betterments to and extensions of the existing municipal water
system; authorizing the issuance and sale of water system
revenue bonds, in one or more series, for the purposes of paying
part of the cost of carrying out that system or plan, providing for
the reserve requirement, and paying the costs of issuance of the
bonds; providing for certain terms, conditions, covenants, and the
manner of sale of the bonds; describing the lien of the bonds;
creating certain accounts of the City relating to the bonds;
amending certain definitions set forth in the Omnibus Refunding
Bond Ordinance relating to municipal water system refunding
revenue bonds; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Ex A - Outstanding Water Parity Bonds
Ex B - Form of Undertaking to Provide Continuing
Disclosure
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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24. CB 118833 AN ORDINANCE relating to wastewater and drainage services of
Seattle Public Utilities; adjusting wastewater and drainage rates
to pass through increased treatment costs charged by King
County; amending Sections 21.28.040 and 21.33.030 of the
Seattle Municipal Code to reflect the adjusted rates; amending
Section 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust credits
to low-income wastewater and drainage customers; and
amending Section 21.33.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code to
revise drainage service charge adjustment procedures.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Ex A – SPU Analysis of King County
Passthrough Rates
25. CB 118845 AN ORDINANCE relating to the organization of City government;
moving the Office of Labor Standards from a subsidiary unit in
the Office for Civil Rights to its own unit in the Executive
Department; amending the powers and duties of the Office of
Labor Standards; adding Sections 3.15.000, 3.15.002, 3.15.004,
3.15.006, 3.15.008, and 3.15.009 to the Seattle Municipal Code
(SMC); amending Sections 6.208.020, 14.16.010, 14.17.010,
14.19.010, 14.20.010, and 14.22.010 of the SMC; renumbering
Section 3.14.934 of the SMC as Section 3.15.010; and repealing
Section 3.14.945 of the SMC and Sections 3 and 4 of Ordinance
125135.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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26. CB 118831 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Building and Construction
Codes, Subtitle VI, Fire Code; amending Seattle Municipal Code
Sections 22.602.045, 22.602.050, 22.602.070, and 22.602.090,
to add, delete, and revise various Seattle Fire Department
permit, certificate, inspection, and plan review fees and related
provisions.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
27. CB 118832 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Firefighters’ Pension Fund
established under chapter 41.16 RCW; amending Ordinance
117216 as last amended by Ordinance 124640 to change the
date by which full funding of the Actuarial Account will be
achieved.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
28. Res 31717 A RESOLUTION adopting revised financial policies for the
Emergency Subfund.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A – Emergency Subfund Financial Policies
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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29. Res 31720 A RESOLUTION establishing a capital project oversight work
program for the Budget Committee for 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
30. CB 118856 AN ORDINANCE relating to the business license tax; removing a
classification for International Investment Management Services
for the business license tax; and amending Sections 5.30.025,
5.30.050, 5.45.050, 5.45.080, 5.45.081, 5.45.082, and 5.46.030
of the Seattle Municipal Code in connection therewith.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
31. CB 118846 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Office of City Auditor; adding a
new Section 3.40.060 to the Seattle Municipal Code to require
that the Auditor produce a biennial financial condition report.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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32. CB 118839 AN ORDINANCE relating to contracting indebtedness;
authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax
general obligation bonds to pay all or part of the costs of various
elements of the City’s capital improvement program and other
City purposes approved by ordinance, to refinance certain
outstanding City-guaranteed bonds of the Seattle
Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development
Authority, to provide a portion of the funds necessary to replace
the Mercer Arena, and to pay the costs of issuance of the bonds;
providing for certain terms, conditions, and covenants and the
manner of sale of the bonds; authorizing certain agreements for
the use of proceeds of the Bonds; and ratifying and confirming
certain prior acts.
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, González ,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: 2 - Burgess, Juarez
Attachments: Ex A - Description of 2017 Projects v2
Ex B - Form of Undertaking to Provide Continuing
Disclosure
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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33. CB 118837 AN ORDINANCE relating to the levy of property taxes; fixing the
rates and/or amounts of taxes to be levied, and levying the same
upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in The City of
Seattle, to finance the departments and activities of City
government and to provide for the general obligation bond
interest and redemption requirements for the year beginning on
the first day of January 2017; ratifying and confirming certain
prior acts; and, by a vote of a majority plus one of the Seattle City
Council, finding a substantial need to use, and providing for the
use of, 101 percent as the regular property tax limit factor.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
34. CB 118851 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the levy of regular property taxes
by The City of Seattle for collection in 2017, representing an
increase above the regular property taxes levied for collection in
2016; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
35. CF 314362 City Council Changes to the 2017-2018 Proposed Budget and
the 2017-2022 Proposed Capital Improvement Program.
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk
File (CF).
In Favor: 9 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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36. CB 118849 AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget, including a capital
improvement program and position modifications, for The City of
Seattle for 2017; and creating positions exempt from civil service;
all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB) with a Divided Report.
In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien
Opposed: 1 - Sawant
Attachments: Att A - 2017 Appropriations by Budget Control Level v2
Att B - Position Modifications for the 2017 Budget v3
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
37. Res 31719 A RESOLUTION endorsing a budget and position modifications
for The City of Seattle for 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res) with a Divided Report.
In Favor: 8 - Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
Johnson, González , O'Brien
Opposed: 1 - Sawant
Attachments: Att A - 2018 Appropriations by BCL
Att B - Position Modifications for the 2018 Budget v2
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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