City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · January 3, 2017
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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 January 3, 2017
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in
City Hall in Seattle, Washington, on January 3, 2017, 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, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Excused: 1 - Johnson
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Johnson from the January 3, 2017 Full Council meeting.
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 93 January 3, 2017
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction
and Referral Calendar.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and
carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by
introducing Appointment 00564, and by referring it to the Gender Equity,
Safe Communities, and New Americans Committee.
Appointment 00564, Reappointment of Sam Pailca as member, Public
Safety Civil Service Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction
and Referral Calendar as amended.
The Motion carried, and the Introduction & Referral Calendar
(IRC) was adopted as amended by the following vote:
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In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, 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 105 December 12, 2016
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President
signed the Minutes:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m.
Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 2:08 p.m.
Penton Mott addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Mark Dublin addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Gary Kaufmann addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
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H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 118884 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118884.
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, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
CB 118886 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118886.
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, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
CB 118890 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118890.
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, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE:
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1. CB 118880 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property
commonly known as 4451 33rd Avenue W; authorizing
acceptance and recording of the deed for open space, park,
and recreation purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain
prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, Harrell
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, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
2. Appt 00555 Appointment of Vaughnetta J. Barton as member, Seattle
Public Library Board of Trustees, for a term to April 1, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Harrell from the March 6, 2017 Full Council meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Bagshaw from the March 13, 2017 Full Council
meeting.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:21 p.m.
________________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 17, 2017.
________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
[Prepared by: J. Schwinn]
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Agenda
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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
Chair Info: 206-684-8804; bruce.harrell@seattle.gov
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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
January 3, 2017 - 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 93 January 3, 2017
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 105 December 12, 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 118884 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
CB 118886 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
CB 118890 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).
PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE:
1. CB 118880 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly
known as 4451 33rd Avenue W; authorizing acceptance and
recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation
purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - Map of Kiwanis Ravine Acquisition
2. Appt 00555 Appointment of Vaughnetta J. Barton as member, Seattle Public
Library Board of Trustees, for a term to April 1, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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Full Council Agenda January 3, 2017
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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