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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, September 11, 2017 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Full Council Bruce Harrell, Council President Sally Bagshaw 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 1 - Herbold Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Herbold from the September 11, 2017 Full Council meeting. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 IRC 126 September 11, 2017 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Burgess, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bills 119081 through 119083, and by referring them to the Affordable Housing, Neighborhoods, and Finance Committee. Council Bill 119081, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of short-term rental businesses; adding a new Chapter 6.600, Short-Term Rentals, to the Seattle Municipal Code. Council Bill 119082, AN ORDINANCE relating to short-term rental uses and bed and breakfast uses; amending Sections 22.214.030, 23.44.051, 23.45.545, 23.84A.024, 23.84A.030, and 23.84A.036 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); and adding a new Section 23.42.060 to the SMC. Council Bill 119083, AN ORDINANCE relating to imposing a tax on engaging in the business of being a short-term rental operator; adding a new Chapter 5.54, Short-Term Rental Tax, to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 5.30.010, 5.30.060, 5.55.010, 5.55.040, 5.55.060, 5.55.150, 5.55.165, 5.55.220, and 5.55.230 of the Seattle Municipal Code. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. The Motion carried, and the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 143 September 5, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Bagshaw read a Proclamation recognizing September 16, 2017, as a "Day of Concern for the Hungry." Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Sue Hodes addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Heidi Campbell addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 28, Council Bill 119045. Boe Samantha Oddisey addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Laura Ingalls Wilder addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Karen Gielen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 32, Resolution 31768. A.J. Honoré addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 28, Council Bill 119045. Carol Isaac addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alec Connon addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alex Lenferna addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended to allow the remaining speakers to address the Council. Eliana Scott-Thoennes addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Andy Ribaudo addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Negist Berihun addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Pauly G. addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Travis Thompson addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Kim Sherman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Marguerite Richardson addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tiniell Cato addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119074 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119074. 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS FULL COUNCIL 1. Appt 00791 Appointment of Aaron Argyle as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00791. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 2. Appt 00792 Appointment of Nesley Bravo as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00792. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 3. Appt 00793 Appointment of Mitch Brown as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00793. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 4. Appt 00794 Appointment of Felix Yushin Chang as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00794. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 5. Appt 00796 Appointment of Evan Fowler as member, Seattle Design Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00796. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 6. Appt 00797 Appointment of Megan E. Herzog as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00797. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 7. Appt 00798 Appointment of Calvin R. Jones as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00798. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 8. Appt 00799 Appointment of Hannah Keyes as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00799. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 9. Appt 00800 Appointment of Vivian Lee as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00800. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 10. Appt 00801 Appointment of Ellen Lohe as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00801. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 11. Appt 00802 Appointment of Steven N. Maheshwary as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00802. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 12. Appt 00803 Appointment of Nicole McKernan as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00803. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 13. Appt 00804 Appointment of Monica Mendoza-Castrejon as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00804. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 14. Appt 00805 Appointment of Jessi Murray as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00805. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 15. Appt 00806 Appointment of Batkhaan Namshir as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00806. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 16. Appt 00807 Appointment of Nisha Nariya as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00807. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 17. Appt 00808 Appointment of Nicole Palczewski as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00808. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 18. Appt 00809 Appointment of Michelle Tang as member, Seattle Transit Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00809. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 Opposed: None 19. Appt 00810 Appointment of Rachel Anne Williams as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term to August 31, 2018. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00810. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: 20. Appt 00812 Appointment of James Krieger as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 21. Appt 00813 Appointment of Leika Suzumura as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 Opposed: None 22. Appt 00814 Appointment of Christina J. Wong as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Tax Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 23. Appt 00815 Appointment of Laura Flores Cantrell as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 24. Appt 00816 Appointment of Jessica C. Jones-Smith as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 25. Appt 00823 Appointment of Devin McComb as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to June 30, 2021. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 26. Appt 00824 Appointment of Paul Neal as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to June 30, 2021. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 27. Appt 00825 Appointment of Chasten Fulbright as member, Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Council, for a term to March 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 28. CB 119045 AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale and redevelopment of the former Public Safety Building block; authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement with Bosa Development US LLC, for the construction of a residential project with public parking, public open space and associated retail space; authorizing the acceptance of an easement from Bosa on that property; and authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute documents and take other actions in connection with this project. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB) as amended with a Divided Report. In Favor: 4 - Burgess, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 29. CB 119065 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to execute a series of four five-year leases (each conferring upon the tenant a five-year option to renew) with existing Seattle Municipal Tower restaurant/retail tenants: Sin Taek Chang and Jin Won Chang d/b/a Amigos! & Beba’s; Hunjo Jung and Na Young Lee d/b/a Chew Chew’s Eatery; RVJ Corporation, Inc., a Washington corporation, d/b/a Core Bistro; and Daniel Y. Kim and Michelle H. Kim, d/b/a Treasures and Gifts; 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None EDUCATION, EQUITY, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: 30. CB 119030 AN ORDINANCE relating to cable television; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to enter into a renewed Cable Television Franchise Agreement and an agreement regarding additional public benefits with WaveDivision I, LLC; and authorizing the Chief Technology Officer to enter into other agreements for the purpose of implementing or administering the renewed franchise. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Harrell, 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 Opposed: None PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE: 31. CB 119041 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the execution of a Use, Occupancy and Maintenance Agreement with the Seward Park Clay Studio, Inc. for the provision of visual arts programming, education, and services at the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Seward Park Bathhouse. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw 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, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 32. Res 31768 A RESOLUTION relating to funding for construction and long-term operations and management of public spaces on the Central Waterfront; reaffirming the overall funding plan for the Central Waterfront Improvements and the principles that will guide implementation of these improvements; outlining the process for formation of a Local Improvement District and completion of a fundraising plan for philanthropy; and identifying a framework for an agreement with the non-profit Friends of Waterfront Seattle to operate and manage public spaces on the Central Waterfront. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: Page 15 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017 In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, 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 3:23 p.m. _________________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Senior Deputy Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on September 18, 2017. _________________________________________ M. Lorena González, Council President Pro Tem _________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk [Prepared by: J. Schwinn] Page 16