City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · February 27, 2017
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, February 27, 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 February 27, 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 February 27, 2017, pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:00
p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Excused: 1 - Herbold
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Herbold from the February 27, 2017 Full Council
meeting.
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 101 February 27, 2017
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, 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
There were no Minutes presented for approval.
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F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Bagshaw read a Proclamation recognizing March as
National Kidney Month. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were
suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to present the
Proclamation and to allow Gary Renville, National Kidney Foundation, to
address the Council.
Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 2:07 p.m.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Reavy Washington addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda
item.
Charles addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 2:12 p.m.
Simon Stephens addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Shankfar Narayan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 118904.
Emily Kutzler addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 118904.
Enrique González addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 118904.
Sheley Secrest addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 118904.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 118920 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118920.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
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In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FULL COUNCIL
1. Res 31735 A RESOLUTION adopting the Seattle City Council 2017 Work
Program.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31735.
The Motion carried, the Resolution was adopted by the
following vote, and the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE:
2. CB 118919 AN ORDINANCE related to appropriations for the Human
Services Department; amending Ordinance 125207, which
adopted the 2017 budget; lifting a proviso; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
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, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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3. Appt 00560 Reappointment of Claudia Kauffman as member, Seattle
Indian Services Commission, for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
4. Appt 00608 Appointment of Denise Moriguchi as member, Washington
State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, for a
term to July 30, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. Appt 00609 Appointment of Brendan W. Donckers as member, Pioneer
Square Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
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In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
6. Appt 00611 Reappointment of Bob Hale as member, Pike Place Market
Historical Commission, for a term to December 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 00612 Reappointment of Frank J. Albanese as member, Pike Place
Market Historical Commission, for a term to December 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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8. Appt 00613 Reappointment of John Ogliore as member, Pike Place Market
Historical Commission, for a term to December 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
9. Appt 00614 Reappointment of Anthony McLean as member, Pacific
Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing
Council, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
10. Appt 00615 Reappointment of Nancy Kathleen Sugg as member, Pacific
Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing
Council, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
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In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
11. Appt 00616 Appointment of Susan Taoka as member, Pacific Hospital
Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council,
for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE:
12. CB 118904 AN ORDINANCE related to appropriations for the Seattle
Information Technology Department; amending Ordinance
125207, which adopted the 2017 budget; lifting a proviso; and
ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez
Opposed: 2 - O'Brien, Sawant
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
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13. Appt 00620 Appointment of Brianna S. Holan as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
14. Appt 00621 Appointment of Richard F. Krochalis as member, Seattle
Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
15. Appt 00622 Reappointment of Rachel Gleeson as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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16. Appt 00623 Reappointment of John Savo as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
17. Appt 00624 Reappointment of Ross Tilghman as chair and member,
Seattle Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, 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 3:15 p.m.
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________________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on March 13, 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
Monday, February 27, 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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Full Council Meeting
Agenda
February 27, 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 101 February 27, 2017
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
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.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
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CB 118920 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).
FULL COUNCIL
1. Res 31735 A RESOLUTION adopting the Seattle City Council 2017 Work
Program.
Attachments: Att A - Seattle City Council 2017 Work Program
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE:
2. CB 118919 AN ORDINANCE related to appropriations for the Human
Services Department; amending Ordinance 125207, which
adopted the 2017 budget; lifting a proviso; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
3. Appt 00560 Reappointment of Claudia Kauffman as member, Seattle Indian
Services Commission, for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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4. Appt 00608 Appointment of Denise Moriguchi as member, Washington State
Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, for a term to
July 30, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
5. Appt 00609 Appointment of Brendan W. Donckers as member, Pioneer
Square Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
6. Appt 00611 Reappointment of Bob Hale as member, Pike Place Market
Historical Commission, for a term to December 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
7. Appt 00612 Reappointment of Frank J. Albanese as member, Pike Place
Market Historical Commission, for a term to December 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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8. Appt 00613 Reappointment of John Ogliore as member, Pike Place Market
Historical Commission, for a term to December 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
9. Appt 00614 Reappointment of Anthony McLean as member, Pacific Hospital
Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for
a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
10. Appt 00615 Reappointment of Nancy Kathleen Sugg as member, Pacific
Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing
Council, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
11. Appt 00616 Appointment of Susan Taoka as member, Pacific Hospital
Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for
a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Burgess
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE:
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12. CB 118904 AN ORDINANCE related to appropriations for the Seattle
Information Technology Department; amending Ordinance
125207, which adopted the 2017 budget; lifting a proviso; and
ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
13. Appt 00620 Appointment of Brianna S. Holan as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
14. Appt 00621 Appointment of Richard F. Krochalis as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
15. Appt 00622 Reappointment of Rachel Gleeson as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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16. Appt 00623 Reappointment of John Savo as member, Seattle Design
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
17. Appt 00624 Reappointment of Ross Tilghman as chair and member, Seattle
Design Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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