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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, May 15, 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 May 15, 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 May 15, 2017, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 1 - Herbold C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 112 May 15, 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 Min 126 May 8, 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Burgess presented a Proclamation recognizing Affordable Housing Month. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Burgess to present the Proclamation, and to allow Marty Kooistra, Executive Director, Housing and Development Consortium of Seattle-King County, to address the Council. Councilmembers González and O’Brien presented a Proclamation recognizing Sikh Heritage Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmembers González and O’Brien to present the Proclamation, and to allow Satwinder Kaur to address the Council. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Queen Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. A.J. Honore addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Eliana Scott-Thoennes addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118970 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118970. The Motion carried, the Council Bill 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 Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: 1. CB 118954 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; declaring as surplus certain real property interests in Block 1, Joseph R. McLaughlin’s Water Front Addition to The City of Seattle; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the City Light Department to grant a utility easement to King County; 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 2. Appt 00701 Appointment of Sarah Rehder as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to November 30, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 00701, by amending the title term year end date from November 30, 2019 to November 30, 2017. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00701 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 3. Appt 00690 Appointment of Benjamin N. Hunter as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 4. Appt 00691 Appointment of Monisha Singh as member, Special Events Committee, for a term to March 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 00695 Reappointment of Thomas C. Anderson as member, Special Events Committee, for a term to March 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 6. Appt 00696 Reappointment of Lisa M. Fraser as member, Special Events Committee, for a term to March 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 7. Appt 00697 Reappointment of Oliver Little as member, Special Events Committee, for a term to March 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 8. Appt 00698 Reappointment of Christopher Swenson as member, Special Event Committee, for a term to March 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 00699 Appointment of Diana Harnett Chaikin as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Opposed: None 10. Appt 00700 Appointment of Jayson Morris as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 2:32 p.m. Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 _____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 22, 2017. _____________________________________________ Tim Burgess, President Pro Tem of the City Council _____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 8