City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · July 24, 2017
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, July 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Excused: 2 - Juarez, O'Brien
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse
Councilmember Juarez from the July 24, 2017 Full Council meeting.
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 121 July 24, 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,
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 137 July 10, 2017
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President
signed the Minutes:
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In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
Min 138 July 17, 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,
Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lois Martin addressed the Council regarding Agenda Items 25 - 30,
Council Bills 119004, 118980, 118981, 118982, 118983, and Resolution
31752.
Nicholas Dixon-Taylor addressed the Council regarding Agenda Items
25 - 30, Council Bills 119004, 118980, 118981, 118982, 118983, and
Resolution 31752.
Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Steve Lewis addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council
Bill 118984.
Morgan Beach addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council
Bill 118984.
Julia Ricciardi addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council
Bill 118984.
Jeremy Wood addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council
Bill 118984.
Ann Luetzok addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Rachel Steward addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 27,
Council Bill 118981.
Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda
item.
K. Wyking Garrett addressed the Council regarding Agenda Items 25 -
30, Council Bills 119004, 118980, 118981, 118982, 118983, and
Resolution 31752.
Erin House addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 27, Council
Bill 118981.
Doris Koo addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 27, Council Bill
118981.
Riddhi Mukhopadhyay addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda
item.
A.J. Honoré addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
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Matt Karter addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill
118984.
Senait Brown addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 26, Council
Bill 118980.
Emijah Smith addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 26, Council
Bill 118980.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119033 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119033.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FULL COUNCIL
1. CB 119032 AN ORDINANCE related to City public works and the priority
hire program; amending Sections 20.37.010, 20.37.020,
20.37.040, and 20.37.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code to
change references to “project labor agreement” to
“community workforce agreement,” to make certain technical
corrections, and to change the number of core workers
open-shop contractors may bring to a project.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119032.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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2. CB 118984 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Office for Civil Rights;
amending Section 3.14.920 of the Seattle Municipal Code to
increase the membership of the Seattle Human Rights
Commission, the Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer (LGBTQ) Commission, and the Seattle Commission for
People with Disabilities and change the appointment authority
for these and the Seattle Women’s Commission.
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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
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3. CB 119024 AN ORDINANCE relating to funding for housing and
community development programs; adopting The City of
Seattle 2017 Annual Action Plan to the 2014 - 2017
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
and authorizing its submission to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing
acceptance of grant funds from that department for programs
and activities included in the Annual Action Plan; amending
Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, by
modifying appropriations to various departments and budget
control levels in the 2017 Adopted Budget; and lifting a
proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by
a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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4. CB 119026 AN ORDINANCE relating to property at Sand Point; authorizing
the Housing Director to execute an amendment to and partial
termination of the lease of City of Seattle land authorized by
Ordinance 122459, as amended pursuant to Ordinance 123195,
to remove two parcels from that lease; authorizing a new lease
of the removed parcels to SPH Two LLLP; authorizing deeds
to buildings on those parcels; authorizing related documents
and actions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
EDUCATION, EQUITY, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:
5. Appt 00720 Appointment of Michele Anciaux Aoki as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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6. Appt 00721 Appointment of Daniel Bessner as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 00722 Appointment of John T. Boesche as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
8. Appt 00723 Appointment of Shannon Boldizsar as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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9. Appt 00724 Appointment of Jennifer Butte-Dahl as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
10. Appt 00725 Appointment of Katherine Cheng as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
11. Appt 00726 Appointment of Pedro A. L. Costa as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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12. Appt 00727 Appointment of Gary E. Konop as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
13. Appt 00728 Appointment of Alma Plancich as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November
30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
14. Appt 00729 Appointment of JoAnne K. Lee as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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15. Appt 00730 Appointment of Monique Meche as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
16. Appt 00731 Appointment of Jaqueline McLaren Miller as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
17. Appt 00732 Appointment of Brian N. Neville as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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18. Appt 00733 Appointment of Sarah Stuteville as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
19. Appt 00734 Appointment of Tina Vlasaty as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
20. Appt 00735 Appointment of David B. Woodward as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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21. Appt 00736 Appointment of Karin Zaugg Black as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE:
22. CB 119021 AN ORDINANCE relating to the reconstruction of Alaskan Way
and the construction of Elliott Way surface street
improvements necessary as part of the State of Washington’s
State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program;
authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to execute an
Agreement with the State of Washington whereby the State
will fund the construction of those improvements by The City
of Seattle; 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
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23. CF 314349 Application of Capitol Hill Housing to rezone property located
at 2320 East Union Street from Neighborhood Commercial 2
with a 40 foot height limit (NC2 40) and Neighborhood
Commercial 2 with a 40 foot height limit and Pedestrian
designation (NC2P 40) to Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a
65 foot height limit and Pedestrian designation(NC2P 65)
(Project No. 3018178, Type IV).
The Committee recommends that Full Council grant as
conditioned the Clerk File (CF).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Application was granted as conditioned by the following
vote, and the President signed the Findings, Conclusions, and
Decision of the City Council:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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24. CB 119028 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 113 of the
Official Land Use Map to rezone property located at 2320 E
Union Street from Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a
Pedestrian Overlay and 40-foot height limit (NC2P-40) and
Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40-foot height limit
(NC2-40) to Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a Pedestrian
Overlay and a 65-foot height limit (NC2P-65), and accepting a
Property Use and Development Agreement as a condition of
rezone approval. (Petition by Capitol Hill Housing, C.F. 314349,
SDCI Project 3018178)
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and
carried, to amend Council Bill 119028, Exhibit B, by substituting an
executed Property Use and Development Agreement for an unexecuted
Property Use and Development Agreement.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119028 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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25. CB 119004 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning, amending
Map A for Section 23.58B.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code
(SMC); and amending the Official Land Use Map (Chapter
23.32 of the SMC) to make typographical corrections related to
Exhibit A to Ordinance 125291 that rezoned certain land in
Downtown, South Lake Union, and adjacent IC zones.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
26. CB 118980 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Section 23.41.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code to update the
list of approved neighborhood design guidelines; approving
and adopting the new Mount Baker Town Center Design
Guidelines; and approving and adopting augmented Pike/Pine
Design Guidelines.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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27. CB 118981 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 112 and
113 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone land in the 23rd and
Cherry node of the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban
Village; and amending Sections 23.45.510, 23.45.512,
23.45.514, and 23.45.517 of the Seattle Municipal Code to
implement Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA).
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
28. CB 118982 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 112 and
113 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone land in the 23rd and
Union node of the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban
Village; amending Section 23.47A.009 of the Seattle Municipal
Code to adopt development standards for certain properties in
the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban Village; and
amending Sections 23.58C.040 and 23.58C.050 of the Seattle
Municipal Code to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability
(MHA).
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
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Opposed: None
29. CB 118983 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 118 and
119 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone land in the 23rd and
Jackson node of the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban
Village to support community vision and implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA); and amending Section
23.47A.009 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adopt
development standards for certain properties in the 23rd &
Union-Jackson Residential Urban Village.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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30. Res 31752 A RESOLUTION recognizing the extensive efforts of the
Central Area community to create the 23rd Avenue Action Plan
(Union-Cherry-Jackson) and Urban Design Framework (UDF),
the commitment and efforts of the 23rd Avenue Action
Community Team (23rd Avenue ACT), for taking the lead to
implement Central Area community vision and priorities as
reflected by these plans, and identifying actions of the City
and its partners to work with the community to implement
these plans.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and
carried, to amend Resolution 31752, by substituting version 5 for version
4.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31752 as
amended.
The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as
amended by the following vote, and the President signed the
Resolution:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
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31. CB 119031 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125205, which
conditioned the Seattle Department of Transportation’s 2017
grant applications and repealed Ordinance 118719.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and
the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
32. Res 31761 A RESOLUTION relating to the Roosevelt RapidRide Project;
adopting the Roosevelt RapidRide Locally Preferred
Alternative (LPA); endorsing efforts to pursue federal and
regional funding for the Roosevelt RapidRide Project; and
committing to fully funding the Project Development phase at
$4.3 million in 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and
the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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33. Res 31755 A RESOLUTION relating to the 2005 Transportation Strategic
Plan Update, adopted by Resolution 30790, and the Seattle
Transit Plan: To Get Seattle Moving, adopted by Resolution
30799; and authorizing an amendment to the Transit
Classification Map.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and
the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson,
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 3:16 p.m.
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_________________________________________
Emilia Sanchez, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 31, 2017.
_________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
_________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
[Prepared by: J. Schwinn]
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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Monday, July 24, 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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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 121 July 24, 2017
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar.pdf
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 137 July 10, 2017
Attachments: Minutes
Min 138 July 17, 2017
Attachments: Minutes
F. PRESENTATIONS
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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.
CB 119033 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Discussion and vote on Council Bills (CB), Resolutions (Res),
Appointments (Appt), and Clerk Files (CF).
FULL COUNCIL
1. CB 119032 AN ORDINANCE related to City public works and the priority hire
program; amending Sections 20.37.010, 20.37.020, 20.37.040,
and 20.37.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code to change
references to “project labor agreement” to “community workforce
agreement,” to make certain technical corrections, and to change
the number of core workers open-shop contractors may bring to
a project.
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - 2016 Priority Hire Annual Report
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2. CB 118984 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Office for Civil Rights;
amending Section 3.14.920 of the Seattle Municipal Code to
increase the membership of the Seattle Human Rights
Commission, the Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer (LGBTQ) Commission, and the Seattle Commission for
People with Disabilities and change the appointment authority for
these and the Seattle Women’s Commission.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
3. CB 119024 AN ORDINANCE relating to funding for housing and community
development programs; adopting The City of Seattle 2017
Annual Action Plan to the 2014 - 2017 Consolidated Plan for
Housing and Community Development and authorizing its
submission to the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development; authorizing acceptance of grant funds from
that department for programs and activities included in the
Annual Action Plan; amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted
the 2017 Budget, by modifying appropriations to various
departments and budget control levels in the 2017 Adopted
Budget; and lifting a proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain
prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A - 2017 Annual Action Plan v2
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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4. CB 119026 AN ORDINANCE relating to property at Sand Point; authorizing
the Housing Director to execute an amendment to and partial
termination of the lease of City of Seattle land authorized by
Ordinance 122459, as amended pursuant to Ordinance 123195,
to remove two parcels from that lease; authorizing a new lease of
the removed parcels to SPH Two LLLP; authorizing deeds to
buildings on those parcels; authorizing related documents and
actions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Form of Fourth Amendment to Lease
Att 2 - Ground Lease v2
Att 3 - Quitclaim Deed with Reversion
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 - Map of Sand Point Property
EDUCATION, EQUITY, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:
5. Appt 00720 Appointment of Michele Anciaux Aoki as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30,
2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
6. Appt 00721 Appointment of Daniel Bessner as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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7. Appt 00722 Appointment of John T. Boesche as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30,
2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
8. Appt 00723 Appointment of Shannon Boldizsar as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30,
2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
9. Appt 00724 Appointment of Jennifer Butte-Dahl as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30,
2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
10. Appt 00725 Appointment of Katherine Cheng as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30,
2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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11. Appt 00726 Appointment of Pedro A. L. Costa as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30,
2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
12. Appt 00727 Appointment of Gary E. Konop as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
13. Appt 00728 Appointment of Alma Plancich as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to November 30, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
14. Appt 00729 Appointment of JoAnne K. Lee as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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15. Appt 00730 Appointment of Monique Meche as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
16. Appt 00731 Appointment of Jaqueline McLaren Miller as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
17. Appt 00732 Appointment of Brian N. Neville as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
18. Appt 00733 Appointment of Sarah Stuteville as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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19. Appt 00734 Appointment of Tina Vlasaty as member, Seattle International
Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
20. Appt 00735 Appointment of David B. Woodward as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
21. Appt 00736 Appointment of Karin Zaugg Black as member, Seattle
International Affairs Advisory Board, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Harrell, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE:
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22. CB 119021 AN ORDINANCE relating to the reconstruction of Alaskan Way
and the construction of Elliott Way surface street improvements
necessary as part of the State of Washington’s State Route 99
Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program; authorizing the
Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to execute an Agreement with the
State of Washington whereby the State will fund the construction
of those improvements by The City of Seattle; 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
Attachments: Att 1 - GCA 1271 Funding Agreement Alaskan Way
Reconstruction
Att 1 Ex A-F - GCA 1271 Funding Agreement Alaskan
Way Reconstruction
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
23. CF 314349 Application of Capitol Hill Housing to rezone property located at
2320 East Union Street from Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a
40 foot height limit (NC2 40) and Neighborhood Commercial 2
with a 40 foot height limit and Pedestrian designation (NC2P 40)
to Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 65 foot height limit and
Pedestrian designation(NC2P 65) (Project No. 3018178, Type
IV).
The Committee recommends that Full Council grant as
conditioned the Clerk File (CF).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Unexecuted Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
Hearing Examiner's Recommendation
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Recommendation
Notice of Early Design Guidance
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24. CB 119028 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 113 of the
Official Land Use Map to rezone property located at 2320 E
Union Street from Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a Pedestrian
Overlay and 40-foot height limit (NC2P-40) and Neighborhood
Commercial 2 with a 40-foot height limit (NC2-40) to
Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a Pedestrian Overlay and a
65-foot height limit (NC2P-65), and accepting a Property Use and
Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval.
(Petition by Capitol Hill Housing, C.F. 314349, SDCI Project
3018178)
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Exhibit A - Rezone Map
Exhibit B - Property Use and Development Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Proposed Substitute
Summary and Fiscal Note
25. CB 119004 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning, amending Map
A for Section 23.58B.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC);
and amending the Official Land Use Map (Chapter 23.32 of the
SMC) to make typographical corrections related to Exhibit A to
Ordinance 125291 that rezoned certain land in Downtown, South
Lake Union, and adjacent IC zones.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Full Text: CB 119004
Ex A - Typographical Corrections to the Official Land
Use Map
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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26. CB 118980 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Section 23.41.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code to update the
list of approved neighborhood design guidelines; approving and
adopting the new Mount Baker Town Center Design Guidelines;
and approving and adopting augmented Pike/Pine Design
Guidelines.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Mount Baker Town Center Design Guidelines
2017
Att 2 - Pike Pine Design Guidelines 2017 v2
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
27. CB 118981 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 112 and
113 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone land in the 23rd and
Cherry node of the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban
Village; and amending Sections 23.45.510, 23.45.512,
23.45.514, and 23.45.517 of the Seattle Municipal Code to
implement Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA).
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Ex A – 23rd and Cherry Rezone Map
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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28. CB 118982 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 112 and
113 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone land in the 23rd and
Union node of the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban
Village; amending Section 23.47A.009 of the Seattle Municipal
Code to adopt development standards for certain properties in
the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban Village; and
amending Sections 23.58C.040 and 23.58C.050 of the Seattle
Municipal Code to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability
(MHA).
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Full Text: CB 118982 v2
Ex A - 23rd and Union Rezone Map v2
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
29. CB 118983 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 118 and
119 of the Official Land Use Map to rezone land in the 23rd and
Jackson node of the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential Urban
Village to support community vision and implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA); and amending Section 23.47A.009
of the Seattle Municipal Code to adopt development standards
for certain properties in the 23rd & Union-Jackson Residential
Urban Village.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as
amended the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Full Text: CB 118983 v2
Ex A – 23rd and Jackson Rezone Map
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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30. Res 31752 A RESOLUTION recognizing the extensive efforts of the Central
Area community to create the 23rd Avenue Action Plan
(Union-Cherry-Jackson) and Urban Design Framework (UDF),
the commitment and efforts of the 23rd Avenue Action
Community Team (23rd Avenue ACT), for taking the lead to
implement Central Area community vision and priorities as
reflected by these plans, and identifying actions of the City and
its partners to work with the community to implement these
plans.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Ex A - 23rd Avenue Action Plan
(Union-Cherry-Jackson)
Ex B - 23rd Avenue (Union–Cherry–Jackson) Urban
Design Framework
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
31. CB 119031 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125205, which
conditioned the Seattle Department of Transportation’s 2017
grant applications and repealed Ordinance 118719.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the
Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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32. Res 31761 A RESOLUTION relating to the Roosevelt RapidRide Project;
adopting the Roosevelt RapidRide Locally Preferred Alternative
(LPA); endorsing efforts to pursue federal and regional funding
for the Roosevelt RapidRide Project; and committing to fully
funding the Project Development phase at $4.3 million in 2017.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as
amended the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A - Roosevelt RapidRide Corridor LPA
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
33. Res 31755 A RESOLUTION relating to the 2005 Transportation Strategic
Plan Update, adopted by Resolution 30790, and the Seattle
Transit Plan: To Get Seattle Moving, adopted by Resolution
30799; and authorizing an amendment to the Transit
Classification Map.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Transit Classifications Map
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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