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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, August 7, 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 August 7, 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 August 7, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Excused: 1 - Sawant By unanimous consent, Councilmember O'Brien's August 7, 2017, excused absence was rescinded. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 IRC 123 August 7, 2017 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Appointment 00783, and by referring it to the Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts Committee. Appointment 00783, the Appointment of K.Min Pease as member, Seattle Women's Commission, for a term to July 1, 2019. 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 (IRC) was adopted as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, 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 There were no Minutes presented for approval. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember González presented a Proclamation recognizing El Centro De La Raza Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember González to present the Proclamation, and to allow Miguel Maestas to address the Council. Councilmember Harrell invited members representing the historic "Filipino Town" of the International District to address the Council. Dolores Sibonga addressed the Council. David Della addressed the Council. Velma Veloria addressed the Council. Devin Cabanilla addressed the Council. Pio DeCano addressed the Council. Maria Batayola addressed the Council. Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 2:25 p.m. Dorothy Wong addressed the Council. Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 2:28 p.m. Teresita Batayola addressed the Council. Lauri Young addressed the Council. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Lesanna Lahner addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council Bill 119043. Deb Barker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 15, Resolution 31762. Paula Revere addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Cindy Barker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 15, Resolution 31762. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119047 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119047. 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, O'Brien Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS FULL COUNCIL Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 1. CB 119044 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and the Seattle Fire Chiefs Association, IAFF, Local 2898 to be effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018; amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, by increasing appropriations to the Seattle Fire Department for providing the 2015, 2016, and 2017 payments therefor; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119044. 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, O'Brien Opposed: None 2. CB 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. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119046. 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, O'Brien Opposed: None AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 3. CB 119019 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the Second Quarter 2017 Employment Ordinance; establishing new titles and/or salaries; designating positions as exempt from Civil Service status; returning positions to Civil Service status; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 4. CB 119020 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; adopting a 2017 Citywide Position List. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 5. CB 119023 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2017, acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive Department, Department of Education and Early Learning, Department of Parks and Recreation, Human Services Department, Law Department, Information Technology Department, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Police Department, and Seattle Public Utilities to accept specified grants and private funding and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 6. CB 119022 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (commonly known as the 2nd quarter supplemental); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2017-2022 CIP; creating both new exempt and non-exempt positions; making cash transfers between various City funds; 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 Opposed: None 7. Appt 00777 Appointment of Jessica Westgren as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2018. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None This Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 8. Appt 00779 Appointment of Clifford C. Cawthon as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None This Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 9. Appt 00780 Appointment of Michael Padilla Ocampo as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None This Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 Opposed: None EDUCATION, EQUITY, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: 10. CB 119029 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Technology Matching Fund Program; making allocations and authorizing implementation of certain Technology Matching Fund projects in 2017; providing that 2017 appropriations for the Technology Matching Fund from the Cable Television Franchise Subfund and from the Information Technology Fund shall automatically carry forward into the 2018 fiscal year; allowing that any unspent funds from an individual project may be applied to another project that meets the goals of the Digital Equity Initiative; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Harrell, González , Juarez 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 PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE: 11. CB 119040 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a Use, Occupancy and Maintenance Agreement with Seattle Public Theater for the provision of theater arts programming, education, and services at the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Green Lake Park Bathhouse Theater. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended 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: Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 12. CB 119043 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Project Partnership Agreement with the Seattle District United States Army Corps of Engineers for purposes of executing the Alki Coastal Erosion Control Project; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None 13. Res 31763 A RESOLUTION adopting Seattle Parks and Recreation 2017 Parks Development Plan (hereafter referred to as the 2017 Parks and Open Space Plan); and authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to submit the plan to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None 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 Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 14. CB 118985 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.76.004, 23.76.022, and 23.88.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code to provide that interpretations by the Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections are not administrative remedies that must be exhausted prior to seeking judicial review. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, Herbold, 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, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 15. Res 31762 A RESOLUTION identifying proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to be considered for possible adoption in 2018, and requesting that the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Seattle Planning Commission review and make recommendations about the proposed amendments. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, Herbold, González Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31762, Sections 2 and 6, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: *** Section 2. Mandatory Housing Affordability amendments. The Council requests that the Executive provide recommendations for potential amendments to Comprehensive Plan policies and maps to facilitate the implementation of the Mandatory Housing Affordability Program (MHA) citywide, consistent with Resolution 31612, including amendments to the Growth Strategy, Land Use, Housing, Neighborhood Planning, or other elements or maps in the Plan, as appropriate. The potential amendments are further described in the memorandum dated July 10, 2017, from the Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD), included as Attachment A to this resolution. The Executive should consider, analyze and provide recommendations on the following proposed amendments proposed by individuals and organizations in concert with the MHA amendments: A. Amendments to Urban Village boundaries and Neighborhood Plans 1. Application to amend the boundaries of the Wallingford Residential Urban Village to remove single-family zoned properties from the urban village. 2. Application to amend the boundaries of the West Seattle Junction Hub Urban Village to remove single-family zoned properties from the urban village. 3. Application to amend policies MJ-P13, MJ-P14, and MJ-P19 to require formal community planning engagement as a pre-requisite for further amendments to these policies. The Council requests that the Executive develop a plan for outreach to the Morgan Community Association in considering this or other MHA-related amendments to the Morgan Junction Neighborhood Plan. Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 B. Amendments to the Land Use Element 3.1. Application to amend the Land Use Element to add a new policy encouraging affordable housing designed for larger families in low density multi-family areas. 4.2. Application to amend policies in the Land Use Element to allow for yards and trees in multifamily areas. 5.3. Application to amend the Land Use Element to include a policy to discourage the demolition of residences and displacement of residents. 6.4. Application to amend the Land Use Element to adopt policies related to establishing zone and rezone criteria to guide zoning decisions and ensuring that zoning decisions are done with public notice, outreach, and inclusiveness with a regard for local conditions, community preferences, and neighborhood plans. *** Section 6. Comprehensive Plan amendments that will not be considered in 2018. The Council rejects the following proposed amendments: 1. Application to amend Morgan Junction neighborhood plan policies to reaffirm the importance of maintaining single-family zoning in the urban village. 2.1. Application to amend the Future Land Use Map to remove Pier One, located at 2130 Harbor Avenue SW, from the Greater Duwamish Manufacturing/Industrial Center and designate it Mixed Use/Commercial. 3.2. Application to amend the Growth Strategy Element to include a policy related to the monitoring of development activity in urban villages and a special review procedure in response to that monitoring. 4.3. Application to amend the Transportation Element to adopt a new policy discouraging pedestrian grade separations, including skybridges, aerial trams, and tunnels, in urban centers and villages. 5.4. Application to amend the Transportation Element to add a new policy to limit street and road damage caused by heavy vehicles. 6.5. Application to add a new element related to “Open and Participatory Government.” *** ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31762, Section 2.A.3, as shown in the strike through and underlined language below: 3. Application to amend policies MJ-P13, MJ-P14, and MJ-P19 to require formal community planning engagement as a Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 pre-requisite for further amendments to these policies. The Council requests that the Executive, in conjunction with the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), develop a plan for outreach to the Morgan Community Association in considering this or other MHA-related amendments to the Morgan Junction Neighborhood Plan. ACTION 3: By unanimous consent, Council Rule III.A.6, related to presentation of amendments to the Full Council, was suspended to allow consideration of the proposed Motion in Action 2. ACTION 4: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to further amend the Amendment in Action 2, by amending Section 2.A.3, as shown in the underlined language below: 3. Application to amend policies MJ-P13, MJ-P14, and MJ-P19 to require formal community planning engagement as a pre-requisite for further amendments to these policies. The Council requests that the Executive, in conjunction with the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), develop a plan for outreach to the Morgan Community Association in considering this or other MHA-related amendments to the Morgan Junction Neighborhood Plan. ACTION 5: The Motion in Action 2 was restated as amended and the Motion carried. ACTION 6: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31762 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, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2017 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 3:29 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 Page 15