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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Friday, December 16, 2016 2:00 PM Special Meeting 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 December 16, 2016 A. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of The City of Seattle met in Special Session in the Council Chamber in City Hall in Seattle, Washington, on December 16, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Excused: 1 - Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 92 December 16, 2016 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 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 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 By unanimous consent, Council Rule XI.C.I, relating to Public Comment not being accepted at special Full Council meetings, was suspended to allow public comment. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m. Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 2:09 p.m. Yvette Dinish addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Mary Fleck addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 32, Council Bill 118790. Elaine Ike addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 33, Council Bill 118791. Patricia Haggerty addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 33, Council Bill 118791. Tom Lampinen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 33, Council Bill 118791. Ken Van Dyke addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 33, Council Bill 118791. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS There were no Payment of Bills for consideration. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 FULL COUNCIL 1. Res 31725 A RESOLUTION recognizing, acknowledging, and thanking Mrs. Tan, Teng In-Chung and Mrs. Kao Tan, Fang Ming for their significant contributions to support homeless services in The City of Seattle. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31725. The Motion carried, 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: None 2. CB 118875 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2016, acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive Department, Department of Education and Early Learning, Department of Parks and Recreation, Human Services Department, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Police Department, Seattle City Light, and Seattle Department of Transportation to accept specified grants and private funding and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118875. 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 3. CB 118874 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; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2016-2021 CIP; modifying positions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118874. 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 4. CB 118882 AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2016 Budget; amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels due to changes in City employment compensation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118882. 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 5. CB 118881 AN ORDINANCE relating to housing; amending Sections 14.08.020 and 14.08.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code to add definitions, describe exceptions, and provide a compliance deadline for the first in time provision. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118881. 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, Juarez, O'Brien Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 Opposed: None 6. CF 314239 Full unit lot subdivision application of Robert Hardy to subdivide one unit lot into two unit lots at 3811 Fremont Lane North. This is a re-division of one unit lot within a nine unit lot subdivision, creating a total of 10 unit lots. (Project No. 3018511/Type III). Motion was made and duly seconded to file Clerk File 314239. The Motion carried, and the Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 7. CB 118876 AN ORDINANCE approving and confirming the plat of “Fremont on the Ave” in portions of the Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 4 East, W.M. in King County, Washington. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118876. 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 8. Appt 00530 Appointment of Dylan Orr as Director of the Office of Labor Standards. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 Council President Harrell invited Mr. Orr to provide brief remarks to the Council. 9. CB 118869 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to acquire by negotiation land and all other necessary property rights in the Taylor Creek area at 10018 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, for addressing the identified need for permanent and temporary construction easements for the new alignment of the culvert crossing Rainier Avenue South, and to execute, accept, and record deeds and convenient documents and agreements deemed by the Director to be necessary to this transaction on behalf of the City; placing the conveyed real properties under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 1 - 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 10. CB 118873 AN ORDINANCE changing the name of the Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Commission to the Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Commission; amending Chapter 3.14 and Section 15.52.005 of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect the name change. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 1 - 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 11. CB 118878 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Public Utilities Department; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to grant the City of Kenmore limited permission to construct and manage a non-motorized, public recreational trail on a portion of utility property in the Tolt Pipeline Right of Way; and authorizing the Director to execute an agreement for this property use. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 1 - 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 12. Appt 00512 Appointment of Jonathan C. Nichols as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 13. Appt 00490 Reappointment of Nicole Jon Sievers as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 14. Appt 00541 Appointment of Jennifer A. Czeisler as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 15. Appt 00542 Appointment of Jerry Everard as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 16. Appt 00543 Appointment of Catherine Harris-White as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 17. Appt 00544 Appointment of Tony Kiewel as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 18. Appt 00545 Appointment of Sharlese J. Metcalf as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 19. Appt 00547 Reappointment of John Roderick as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 20. Appt 00556 Reappointment of Shandra Benito as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 Opposed: None 21. Appt 00557 Appointment of Shaun L. Bickley as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 22. Appt 00558 Appointment of Cindi Laws as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 23. Appt 00559 Reappointment of Loida C. Erhard as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 24. CB 118854 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning, expressing City Council's intent for implementation of Chapter 23.58B; amending Sections 23.41.012, 23.58B.010, 23.58B.015, 23.58B.020, 23.58B.025, 23.58B.030, 23.58B.040, 23.58B.050, 23.58B.060, 23.76.006, and 25.05.675 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 23.58B.035 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 25. CB 118799 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; declaring certain real property in Section 16, Township 27 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in Snohomish County, Washington, surplus to utility needs; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement between The City of Seattle and Lennar Northwest, Inc. (“Lennar”) for the conveyance of said property to Snohomish County; accepting payment for the true and full value of said property from Lennar; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Councilmember Herbold left the Council Chamber at 3:01 p.m. 26. CB 118879 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; declaring as surplus and authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the City Light Department to partially release three easements for electrical service in King County, Washington; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold 27. CB 118800 AN ORDINANCE related to the City Light Department; authorizing and directing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of City Light to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold 28. Appt 00550 Appointment of Thomas Buchanan as member, Seattle City Light Review Panel, for a term to September 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold Page 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 29. Appt 00551 Appointment of Leon Garnett as member, Seattle City Light Review Panel, for a term to April 11, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold 30. Appt 00552 Appointment of Patrick Jablonski as member, Seattle City Light Review Panel, for a term to September 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt) with a Divided Report. In Favor: 2 - Juarez, González Opposed: 1 - Sawant The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold 31. Appt 00553 Appointment of John Putz as member, Seattle City Light Review Panel, for a term to September 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 15 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 32. CB 118790 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Department of Transportation jurisdictional property located in Lot 1, Block 81, Lake Union Shore Lands, in King County, Washington, commonly referred to as 900 Broad Street (“Property”) and declaring it as surplus to the City’s needs; removing the limited access highway purposes property designation; authorizing the sale of the Property for fair market value through an open and competitive sales process managed by the Department of Finance and Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of Transportation, or the Director’s designee, to execute all necessary documents to accomplish the sale of the Property; and designating the proceeds from the sale. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None Motion was made and duly seconded to refer Council Bill 118790 to the Sustainability and Transportation Committee. The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) was referred to the Sustainability and Transportation Committee by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold Page 16 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 33. CB 118791 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Department of Transportation jurisdictional property located in Lots 1 and 2, Block 12, Eden Addition No. 2 to the City of Seattle, commonly referred to as 911 Aurora Avenue North (“Property”) and declaring it as surplus to the City’s needs; removing the limited access highway purposes property designation; authorizing the sale of the Property for fair market value through an open and competitive sales process managed by the Department of Finance and Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of Transportation or the Director’s designee to execute all necessary documents to accomplish the sale of the property; and designating the proceeds from the sale. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None Motion was made and duly seconded to refer Council Bill 118791 to the Sustainability and Transportation Committee. The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) was referred to the Sustainability and Transportation Committee by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Herbold J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. Page 17 Full Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2016 L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:29 p.m. ___________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 9, 2017. ________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ___________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 18