City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · July 31, 2017
Minutes
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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