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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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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: 1 - O'Brien Late Arrival: 1 - Juarez C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 122 July 31, 2017 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by amending the title of Council Bill 119046, by adding Seattle Municipal Code Section "5.81.010" before "5.82.010." Council Bill 119046, AN ORDINANCE relating to automated fixed camera revenue; amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the 2017 Budget; and amending Sections 5.81.010 and 5.82.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. The Motion carried, and the Introduction and Referral Calendar was adopted as amended by the following vote: Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 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 139 July 24, 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. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Yvette Dinish Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 2:07 p.m. Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Brien Chow addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Betty Lau addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Tomio Moriguchi addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Liz hen Situ addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Frank Irigon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Peter Steinbruek addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119038. Elaine Ike addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119038. Mary Fleck addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119038. Mary Dispenza addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119038. LaGayle Sosnowy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119038. Tom Lon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Oonagh O’Connor addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119038. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 Dorothy Wong addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended to allow the remaining speakers to address the Council. Maria Terra addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118930. Arsalan Bukhari addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118930. Shankar Narayan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118930. Steve Breaux addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 118930. Leslie Morishita addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. John Sosnowy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119038. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 2:43 p.m. Erin House addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 2:46 p.m. Doris Koo addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Maiko Winkler addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council Bill 118959. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119039 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119039. The Motion carried, 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, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE: Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 1. CB 118930 AN ORDINANCE relating to The City of Seattle’s acquisition and use of surveillance technologies; repealing Chapter 14.18 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC), consisting of Sections 14.18.10, 14.18.20, 14.18.30, and 14.18.40 SMC; and adding a new Chapter 14.18 to the SMC, consisting of Sections 14.18.010, 14.18.020, 14.18.030, 14.18.040, 14.18.050, 14.18.060, 14.18.070, 14.18.080, and 14.18.090. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118930, as shown in Attachment 1 to the Minutes. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember González , duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118930, as shown in Attachment 2 to the Minutes. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118930 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, Sawant Opposed: None PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2. CB 118959 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending the Official Land Use Map (Chapter 23.32) to rezone certain land in the Chinatown/International District; amending Sections 23.49.007, 23.49.008, 23.49.011, 23.49.013, 23.49.014, 23.49.023, 23.49.156, 23.49.158, 23.49.164, 23.49.208, 23.49.212, 23.49.242, 23.58B.040, 23.58B.050, 23.58C.035, 23.58C.040, and 23.58C.050 to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements in the Chinatown/International District; and amending Map A for Section 23.41.006, Design Review Board Districts, Map 1B, Map 1C, Map 1F, Map 1G and Map 1H for Section 23.49, Downtown Overlay Maps, Map A for Section 23.66.302, International Special Review District and Map B for Section 23.66.326, International District. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 6 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, González , Harrell, Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118959, by substituting version 5 for version 4, which includes a new Exhibit B. ACTION 2: Motion was and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118959 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, Sawant Opposed: None Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 3. Res 31754 A RESOLUTION relating to the Chinatown/International District; identifying actions of the City and its partners that hold promise to enhance cultural identity and economic vitality, recognize history, and promote equitable development. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 6 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, González , Harrell, Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31754, by substituting version 4 for version 3. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31754 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 4. CB 119038 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.49.008, 23.49.011, 23.76.004, and 23.76.006 of the Seattle Municipal Code to encourage voluntary setbacks in the Downtown Office Core 2 zone between existing residential towers and new towers by authorizing additional height and density. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Johnson Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119038, Sections 1 and 2, Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.49.008.F.2.b and 23.49.011.A.2.n.b, by deleting "18 linear feet" and adding "22 linear feet." ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119038 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, Sawant Opposed: None ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 5. CB 119034 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; declaring the City’s 8th and Roy Street property as surplus to the City’s needs and no longer required for providing public utility service or other municipal purpose; authorizing the sale of this property for fair market value through a brokered sale; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the City Light Department to execute all necessary documents to accomplish such property sale; and authorizing the deposit of the proceeds of the sale in the City Light Fund and allocation of part of the proceeds to the Rate Stabilization Account. 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, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 6. CB 119035 AN ORDINANCE relating to the financing of King Street Station third-floor tenant improvements; authorizing the loan of funds in the amount of $2.8 million from the Municipal Arts Fund to the 2018 Multipurpose LTGO Bond Fund for bridge financing for design and construction of improvements. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None 7. Appt 00743 Appointment of Sarah Rothman as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to October 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None 8. Appt 00758 Appointment of Marisa L. Herrera as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 9. Appt 00760 Appointment of Mitchell M. Chen as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None 10. Appt 00762 Appointment of Ian M. Irving Bradshaw as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to October 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None 11. Appt 00761 Appointment of Latosha Correll as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Sawant Opposed: None Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Sawant from the August 7, 2017 Full Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m. _________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on August 14, 2017. _________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Att 1 - ACTION 1 OF CB 118930 Att 2 - ACTION 2 OF CB 118930 Page 13

Agenda

SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL Full Council Meeting Agenda Monday, July 31, 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 Watch Council Meetings Live View Past Council Meetings Council Chamber Listen Line: 206-684-8566 For accessibility information and for accommodation requests, please call 206-684-8888 (TTY Relay 7-1-1), email CouncilAgenda@Seattle.gov, or visit http://seattle.gov/cityclerk/accommodations. SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL Full Council Meeting Agenda July 31, 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 122 July 31, 2017 Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 139 July 24, 2017 Attachments: Minutes 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. Click here for accessibility information and to request accommodations. Page 2 Full Council Agenda July 31, 2017 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be introduced and passed at the same meeting. CB 119039 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). GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE: 1. CB 118930 AN ORDINANCE relating to The City of Seattle’s acquisition and use of surveillance technologies; repealing Chapter 14.18 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC), consisting of Sections 14.18.10, 14.18.20, 14.18.30, and 14.18.40 SMC; and adding a new Chapter 14.18 to the SMC, consisting of Sections 14.18.010, 14.18.020, 14.18.030, 14.18.040, 14.18.050, 14.18.060, 14.18.070, 14.18.080, and 14.18.090. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw Opposed: None Supporting Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: Click here for accessibility information and to request accommodations. Page 3 Full Council Agenda July 31, 2017 2. CB 118959 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending the Official Land Use Map (Chapter 23.32) to rezone certain land in the Chinatown/International District; amending Sections 23.49.007, 23.49.008, 23.49.011, 23.49.013, 23.49.014, 23.49.023, 23.49.156, 23.49.158, 23.49.164, 23.49.208, 23.49.212, 23.49.242, 23.58B.040, 23.58B.050, 23.58C.035, 23.58C.040, and 23.58C.050 to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements in the Chinatown/International District; and amending Map A for Section 23.41.006, Design Review Board Districts, Map 1B, Map 1C, Map 1F, Map 1G and Map 1H for Section 23.49, Downtown Overlay Maps, Map A for Section 23.66.302, International Special Review District and Map B for Section 23.66.326, International District. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 6 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, González , Harrell, Bagshaw Opposed: None Attachments: Full Text: CB 118959 v2 Ex A - Chinatown International District Rezone Map Supporting Documents: Proposed Substitute Summary and Fiscal Note Director's Report 3. Res 31754 A RESOLUTION relating to the Chinatown/International District; identifying actions of the City and its partners that hold promise to enhance cultural identity and economic vitality, recognize history, and promote equitable development. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 6 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, González , Harrell, Bagshaw Opposed: None Supporting Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: Click here for accessibility information and to request accommodations. Page 4 Full Council Agenda July 31, 2017 4. CB 119038 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.49.008, 23.49.011, 23.76.004, and 23.76.006 of the Seattle Municipal Code to encourage voluntary setbacks in the Downtown Office Core 2 zone between existing residential towers and new towers by authorizing additional height and density. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Burgess, Johnson Opposed: None Supporting Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: 5. CB 119034 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; declaring the City’s 8th and Roy Street property as surplus to the City’s needs and no longer required for providing public utility service or other municipal purpose; authorizing the sale of this property for fair market value through a brokered sale; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the City Light Department to execute all necessary documents to accomplish such property sale; and authorizing the deposit of the proceeds of the sale in the City Light Fund and allocation of part of the proceeds to the Rate Stabilization Account. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Juarez, González Opposed: None Supporting Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note Summary Ex 1 – Map of 8th and Roy Street Property CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: Click here for accessibility information and to request accommodations. Page 5 Full Council Agenda July 31, 2017 6. CB 119035 AN ORDINANCE relating to the financing of King Street Station third-floor tenant improvements; authorizing the loan of funds in the amount of $2.8 million from the Municipal Arts Fund to the 2018 Multipurpose LTGO Bond Fund for bridge financing for design and construction of improvements. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None Supporting Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note 7. Appt 00743 Appointment of Sarah Rothman as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to October 31, 2017. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None Attachments: Appointment Packet 8. Appt 00758 Appointment of Marisa L. Herrera as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None Attachments: Appointment Packet 9. Appt 00760 Appointment of Mitchell M. Chen as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None Attachments: Appointment Packet Click here for accessibility information and to request accommodations. Page 6 Full Council Agenda July 31, 2017 10. Appt 00762 Appointment of Ian M. Irving Bradshaw as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to October 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None Attachments: Appointment Packet 11. Appt 00761 Appointment of Latosha Correll as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, Sawant Opposed: None Attachments: Appointment Packet J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS K. OTHER BUSINESS L. ADJOURNMENT Click here for accessibility information and to request accommodations. Page 7