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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Monday, April 17, 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2017, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:01p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. Present: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Late Arrival: 1 - Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 108 April 17, 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, 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 Min 122 April 10, 2017 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember González presented a Proclamation recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember González to present the Proclamation, and to allow Sameth Mell, Cambodian-American Community Council of Washington, to address the Council. Councilmember Sawant entered the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m. Councilmember Herbold presented a Proclamation in remembrance and honor of Jonathan Moore. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Herbold to present the Proclamation to members of Mr. Moore’s family, and to allow family members to address the Council. Councilmember Herbold presented a Proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Herbold to present the Proclamation, and to allow Michele Fix, Seattle Women’s Commission, and a representative of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to address the Council. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 G. PUBLIC COMMENT By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to extend the Public Comment to allow everyone on the Public Comment sign up sheet to address the Council. Michael Ramos addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Jen Calleja addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Bereket Kiros addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Janet Gwilyn addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Tahmina Watson address the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Sameth Mell addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Sina Sam addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Vanna Sing addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Bunthay Cheum address the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Stefania Romos addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. AJ Honore addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Luis Ortega addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Imogene Williams addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Bill Oung addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 Florian Purganan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Neha Vyas addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Robert Gibbs addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Marco Martinez addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Samantha Grad addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Dorothy Wong addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Roxana Norouzi addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Farhiya Mohamed addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Kelly Vomacka addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Erin Lunde Keenan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Velma Vilonia addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Amy Pak addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118946. Vladmir Opal address the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 CB 118948 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118948. 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 GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE: 1. CB 118946 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs; amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, changing appropriations for the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to provide $1,000,000 from the General Subfund in 2017 with an automatic carry-forward to 2018, solely to provide legal representation, or to provide guidance and referral services for legal representation, to indigent Seattle residents and workers in immigration proceedings; and establishing standards for the provision of legal representation and guidance and referral services for legal representation; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw 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 Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 2. CF 314376 Documents relating to Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to increase funding for legal representation, guidance and referral services, for indigent Seattle residents and workers in immigration proceedings. The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw 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 HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: 3. CB 118943 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 as amended 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 4. Appt 00610 Appointment of Michael L. Reichert as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission Governing Council, for a term to November 30, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 5. CB 118944 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities to apply for funding assistance from the Washington State Recreation Conservation Office Funding Board, to accept specified grants, and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 6. CB 118947 AN ORDINANCE relating to the drainage and wastewater system of The City of Seattle; adopting a system or plan of additions and betterments to and extensions of the existing drainage and wastewater system; authorizing the issuance and sale of drainage and wastewater 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 provisions set forth in the Omnibus Refunding Bond Ordinance relating to drainage and wastewater refunding revenue bonds; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Juarez from the May 30, 2017 Full Council meeting. Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Harrell from the May 22, 2017 Full Council meeting. Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:31 p.m. ________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on April 24, 2017. ________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 9