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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, July 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 July 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 July 17, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Excused: 1 - Sawant Late Arrival: 1 - Juarez C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 120 July 17, 2017 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, 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 135 June 19, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 Min 136 June 26, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m. Councilmember Harrell presented a Proclamation recognizing the One-Year Countdown to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Harrell to present the Proclamation, and to allow Beth Knox to address the Council. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Xochitl Maykovich addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 119018. Dick Schwartz addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Hillary Madsen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 119018. A.J. Honoré addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Gerald Hankerson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 119018. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119025 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119025. 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, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS FULL COUNCIL 1. Res 31758 A RESOLUTION setting the public hearing on the petition of West Coast Self-Storage, and General Steel Services of Washington, LLC for the vacation of a portion of 29th Avenue Southwest and a portion of Southwest City View Street in the Greater Duwamish Neighborhood Planning Area, according to Chapter 35.79 of the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 15.62 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and Clerk File 314357. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31758. 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 GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE: Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 2. CB 119018 AN ORDINANCE relating to bias-free policing; adding a new Chapter 14.11, consisting of Sections 14.11.010, 14.11.020, 14.11.030, 14.11.040, 14.11.050, and 14.11.060, to the Seattle Municipal Code to codify Seattle’s commitment to bias-free policing, require the Seattle Police Department to have bias-free policing policies and training, create an enforcement mechanism against biased policing, and collect data to help ensure that biased policing does not occur. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - González , Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None Abstain: 1 - Burgess ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119018, by substituting version 5 for version 4. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119018 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended 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: Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 3. Appt 00754 Appointment of Carino Barragan as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, 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, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 4. Appt 00755 Appointment of Nikki Hurley as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 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, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 5. Appt 00756 Appointment of Ann Luetzow as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, 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, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 Opposed: None 6. Appt 00757 Appointment of Joseph K. Suttner as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 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, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 7. CB 118958 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program; accepting a warranty deed for certain real property in Tract A of Fern Hill Addition of Rainier Beach; accepting a deed for street purposes for certain real property in the Southwest quarter of Section 29, Township 26 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian of King County, Washington; laying off, opening, widening, extending, establishing, and designating the property for street purposes; placing the real property conveyed by such deeds under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 July 17, 2017 8. CB 118991 AN ORDINANCE relating to a pedestrian skybridge over and across Seneca Street, west of Terry Avenue; amending Ordinance 117105, updating the insurance and bond requirements; amending the annual fee and other terms and conditions of the permit; renewing the term of the permit to Virginia Mason Medical Center; providing for acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 9. CB 119006 AN ORDINANCE granting Bender Development LP and Bender Equities Inc. permission to construct, maintain, and operate a plaza over and across East Howe Street, south of Yale Place East and west of Eastlake Avenue East for a ten-year term, renewable for two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 July 17, 2017 10. CB 119007 AN ORDINANCE granting Bike Path 1, LLC permission to operate and maintain a portion of an existing one-story commercial building on a portion of Northeast 45th Street, west of 38th Avenue Northeast, for a ten-year term, renewable for two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 119009 AN ORDINANCE relating to the permission granted to Fremont Dock Co. by Ordinance 121706 to use and occupy a portion of Fremont Avenue North under the Fremont Bridge North Approach lying north of the Lake Washington Ship Canal and south of the former Burlington Northern Main Line Right-of-Way; amending the legal description in Exhibit A to Ordinance 121706; providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 12. CB 119011 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Transportation; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to acquire, accept, and record on behalf of The City of Seattle a statutory warranty deed for a portion of Tract 35A, Plat of High Point Community, recorded under King County Recording Number 20040413001567, situated in a portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 24, Township 24 North, Range 3 East and a portion of the Northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 24 North, Range 3 East, Willamette Meridian, from the Highpoint Natural Drainage Landscape, Open Space and Rights of Way Maintenance Association, a Washington non-profit corporation; placing the real property conveyed by such deed under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation and laying off as right-of-way; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 13. CB 119012 AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights-of-way: the alley in Block 33, Boston Co’s Plat of West Seattle; the alley in Block 21, Denny-Fuhrman Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 23, Replat of Blocks 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 14, and 23, North Seattle (also known of record as D. T. Denny’s Replat of Blocks 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 14, and 23, of D. T. Denny’s 1st Addition to North Seattle); 21st Avenue Southwest abutting Block 9, Homecroft; Southwest Snoqualmie Street abutting Block 62, Boston Co’s Plat of West Seattle; the alley in Block 2, Mountain View Park Addition to the City of West Seattle; the alley in Block 15, Columbia; the alley in Block 98, D. T. Denny’s 5th Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Block 9, The Byron Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 3, Columbia Terrace; Midvale Avenue North abutting Block 2, Overland Park; the alley in Block 38, Addition to the City of Seattle, as laid off by D. T. Denny, Guardian of the Estate of J. H. Nagle (commonly known as Nagle’s Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 103, David T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Block 7, Francies R. Day’s LaGrande; the alley in Block 101, D. T. Denny’s 5th Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Block 1, Weedin’s Division of Green Lake Addition to Seattle; and Phinney Avenue North and North 90th Street abutting Block 1, Osner’s Suburban Homes.) The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 14. CB 119013 AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights-of-way: the alley in Block 51, Denny & Hoyt’s Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 5, University Heights; the alley in Block 9, Fairview Homestead Association, for the Benefit of Mechanics and Laborers; the alley in Block 103, David T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Block 108, David T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Block 21, North Seattle; the alley in Block 52, Boston Co’s Plat of West Seattle; the alley in Block 16, Columbia; the alley in Block 6, Ross Second Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 159, Replat of Blocks 65, 66, 158, 159, 160, 161, and 163, Gilman Park; South Fidalgo Street abutting Parcel Z, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment No. 3010110, recorded under King County Recording No. 20090909900007; the alley in Block 27, Second Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell (deceased) (commonly known as Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 56, Gilman Park; the alley in Block 1, Weedin’s Division of Green Lake; the alley in Block 29, Woodlawn Addition to Green Lake; the alley in Block 24, Woodlawn Addition to Green Lake; the alley in Block 20, Gilman’s Addition to the City of Seattle; and the alley in Block 17, North Seattle.) The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 15. CB 119014 AN ORDINANCE accepting 20 limited purpose easements for public sidewalk, street access, alley, and alley turn-around purposes; placing the real property conveyed by such easements under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights-of-way: the sidewalk adjoining Block 5, Kenwood Division One; the sidewalk adjoining a portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 16, Township 25 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian; the sidewalk adjoining Block 108, David T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle; the sidewalk adjoining Block 20, Second Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell (deceased) (commonly known as Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s Second Addition to the City of Seattle); public access to 15th Avenue Northeast via the alley in Block 25, Brooklyn Addition to Seattle and vacated Northeast Pacific Street; the sidewalk abutting Parcel A, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment 3009442, recorded under King County Recording Number 20100728900004 (previously known as Block 2, Carr’s Addition to the City of Seattle and Block 9, Boston Heights Addition to the City of Seattle); the sidewalk abutting Parcel Z, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment 3010110, recorded under King County Recording Number 20090909900007 (previously known as Government Lot 3 in the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 24 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian); the sidewalks abutting Block 27, Second Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell (deceased) (commonly known as Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley and alley turn-around in Block 27, Second Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell (deceased) (commonly known as Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); the sidewalk abutting Block 5, Buckius Addition to the City of Seattle; the sidewalk abutting Parcels A & B, City of Seattle Short Subdivision Number 3019754, recorded under King County Recording Number 20151023900001 (previously known as Block 5, Walker’s Addition to the City of Seattle); the sidewalk abutting Block 39, Addition to the Town of Seattle, as laid out by A. A. Denny (commonly known as A. A. Denny’s 6th Addition to the City of Seattle); the sidewalk abutting Block 56, Terry’s First Addition to the Town of Seattle; the sidewalk abutting Block 135, A. A. Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 Denny’s Broadway Addition to the City of Seattle; the sidewalk abutting Block 15, Pontius Third Addition to the City of Seattle; the sidewalk abutting Lot 1, City of Seattle Short Subdivision 9205663, recorded under King County Recording Number 9608130752; and the sidewalk abutting Parcel B-1, City of Seattle Short Subdivision Number 77-110, recorded under King County Recording Number 7707260710.) The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Burgess from the September 5, 2017 Full Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:53 p.m. Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 ______________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 24, 2017. ______________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ______________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 14