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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 18, 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 Kirsten Harris-Talley 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 18, 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 18, 2017, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m., with Council President Pro Tem M. Lorena González presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 1 - Herbold C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 127 September 18, 2017 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31774, and by referring it to the Full Council for adoption at today’s meeting. Resolution 31774, A RESOLUTION expressing the Seattle City Council’s support for a single-payer healthcare system (“Medicare for All”), supporting United States Senate Bill 1804, and requesting the support of Washington’s U.S. Senators. 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 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 144 September 11, 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Min 145 September 13, 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Bagshaw presented a Proclamation recognizing September 21, 2017, as International Day of Peace. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to present the Proclamation to Cathy Gibson of Seattle Rotary. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Travis Thompson addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Gina Owens addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. Georgia Davenport addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. Alice Whittughe addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. Pauly G. addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Eliana Scott-Thoennes addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. David Springer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. Linda Johnson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. Robert Gavino addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Guy Oror addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Philip Locker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. Kailyn Nicholson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. Emerson Johnson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to extend the Public Comment period for an additional 15 minutes. Olivia Smith addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Holly Eckert addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 31774. John Sovall addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Ivy Nightscales addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Simon Stephens addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Negist Berihun addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Danni Askini addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Susan Taylor addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Barbara Phinney addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774. A.J. Honoré addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Jeffrey Atkinson 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 18, 2017 ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to reconsider the adoption of the Agenda. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to amend the Agenda, by moving Agenda item 20, Resolution 31774, before item 1, Council Bill 119070. Resolution 31774, A RESOLUTION expressing the Seattle City Council’s support for a single-payer healthcare system (“Medicare for All”), supporting United States Senate Bill 1804, and requesting the support of Washington’s U.S. Senators. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119084 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119084. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 From the amended Agenda J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 20. Res 31774 A RESOLUTION expressing the Seattle City Council’s support for a single-payer healthcare system (“Medicare for All”), supporting United States Senate Bill 1804, and requesting the support of Washington’s U.S. Senators. ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31774. ACTION 2: By unanimous consent, Council Rule III.A.6, relating to amendments presented to the Full Council, was suspended to allow consideration of amendments to Resolution 31774. ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw and seconded to amend Resolution 31774, by amending Sections 2 and 4, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: Section 2. The Seattle City Council supports S.1804 "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all health insurance program" and H.R.676 "Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act." The Seattle City Council requests the Seattle Office of Intergovernmental Relations convey this support to the Seattle Congressional Delegation. Congressmembers in the United States Senate and House of Representatives. Section 4. The Seattle City Council urge the Seattle Congressional Delegation to cosponsor S.1804 and to support other future legislative efforts to improve access for health care for all. requests that Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray support "Medicare for All" by cosponsoring S.1804. ACTION 4: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to further amend the proposed amendment in Action 3, Section 4, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: Section 4. The Seattle City Council urges the Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and the entire Seattle Congressional Delegation to cosponsor S.1804 and to support other future legislative efforts to improve access for health care for all. Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 ACTION 5: The Motion is Action 3 was restated as amended and the Motion carried. ACTION 6: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31774 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE: 1. CB 119070 AN ORDINANCE relating to the redevelopment of certain City-owned real property across from the Seattle Center campus; authorizing the execution of a Restrictive Covenant, Easement and Circulation Agreement with 225 Roy LLC for the coordinated development of the parties’ adjacent properties; authorizing the execution of a quitclaim deed to a portion of the City property to 225 Roy LLC in exchange for an easement providing that the property be used and maintained as publicly accessible open space, in perpetuity; and authorizing the Director of the Seattle Center Department to execute documents and take other actions in connection with this matter. 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 Opposed: None SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 2. CB 119068 AN ORDINANCE granting MCP Alley24 East, LLC, permission to maintain and operate a skybridge over and across the alley in the block bordered by Pontius Avenue North and Yale Avenue North, and John Street and Thomas Street; amending Ordinance 122113, updating the insurance and bond requirements, amending the annual fee and other terms and conditions of the permit, renewing the term of the permit, and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 3. Res 31767 A RESOLUTION granting conceptual approval to City Investors XXV LLC to construct, install, and maintain two sets of private communication conduits under and across 8th Avenue North, south of Harrison Street and north of Thomas Street. 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 4. CB 119069 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Electrical Code; amending Section 22.300.016 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adopting the 2017 National Electrical Code with Seattle amendments; adopting by incorporation specific portions of the 2017 Washington Administrative Code Chapter 296-46B (Washington State Electrical Rule); and repealing Sections 2 through 34 of Ordinance 124593. 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 5. CB 119071 AN ORDINANCE amending the 2015 Seattle Building Code as adopted by Ordinance 125161; classifying art galleries as assembly or mercantile occupancies depending on floor area. 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 6. CB 119072 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle’s technical codes; amending the 2015 Seattle Building, Existing Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Energy Codes to clarify regulations, adopt amendments consistent with Washington State regulations, and make technical corrections; amending Sections 22.100.010 and 22.150.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and requesting that the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections submit code updates to the Office of the City Clerk. 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 , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE: 7. CB 119073 AN ORDINANCE related to public defense legal services; and authorizing an interlocal agreement with King County for public defense legal services. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - González , Bagshaw Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Burgess The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 8. CF 314339 December 2015 Report of the Police Intelligence Audit Pursuant to Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12). The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 9. CF 314340 Response of the Police Chief to the December 2015 Report of the Intelligence Audit, filed pursuant to Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12). The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 12 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 10. CF 314373 Chief of Police Audit Report of select files obtained through the Police Department's membership in the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU) and the Western States Information Network (WSIN) maintained exclusive for confidential information; dated January 26, 2017, in accordance with Ordinance 108333 (Municipal Code 14.12). The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 11. CF 314374 Seattle Police Chief 2016 Annual report concerning activities regulated by Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12). The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 13 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 12. CF 314351 Chief of Police Audit Report of select files obtained through the Police Department’s membership in the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU) and the Western States Information Network (WSIN) maintained exclusive for confidential information; dated June 6, 2016, in accordance with Ordinance 108333 (Municipal Code 14.12). The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 3 - González , Burgess, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: 13. CB 119056 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; declaring certain real property rights surplus to the needs of the City Light Department; authorizing the partial release of a City Light easement; and accepting the payment of fair market value for the partial release of easement. 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 14 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 14. CB 119058 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting various easements for overhead and underground electrical rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 15. CB 119076 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to grant a revised easement for access purposes over a portion of the City’s fee-owned real property in the vicinity of East Marginal Way South and Duwamish Avenue South to JMDH Real Estate of Seattle, LLC; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: Page 15 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 16. CB 119066 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Urban Forestry Commission; adding three new members; and amending Sections 3.72.020 and 3.72.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 17. Appt 00827 Appointment of Adam Spencer Alsobrook as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 18. Appt 00829 Appointment of Kianoush Naficy Curran as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Page 16 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 Opposed: None 19. Appt 00830 Appointment of Iisaaksiichaa Ross A. Braine as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission, for a term to June 30, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González , Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None K. OTHER BUSINESS Page 17 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 Possible Selection of Candidate for Position of Seattle Mayor (if necessary) Selection of Candidate for Position of Seattle Mayor The City Council will fill the vacant Mayoral position as follow: The Council will nominate one candidate at a time. The nominee(s) will be provided the option to accept or decline the nomination. Once the nominations are closed, the Council will provide comments about the nominee before the voting begins. The Clerk will call the role, at which point Councilmembers will vote in support or opposition of the nominee. If a nominee receives five or more votes, the nominee is selected as Mayor of Seattle. The nominee selected as Mayor of Seattle will be provided the opportunity to make remarks, and the Oath of Office will be administered later in the day. ACTION 1: Councilmember González opened the floor to nominations for the position of Mayor. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember González and duly seconded, to place in nomination the name of Councilmember Burgess. ACTION 4: Councilmember Burgess accepted the nomination, and announced he was diqualifying himself from voting on the nomination, pursuant to the Seattle Ethics Code. ACTION 5: Hearing no further nominations, nominations were closed. ACTION 6: The Motion carried and Councilmember Tim Burgess was selected and appointed as Mayor of Seattle until the 2017 general election results are certified for Seattle Mayor, by the following vote:. In Favor: 5 - Bagshaw, González, Johnson, Juarez, O’Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant Disqualified: 1 - Burgess Page 18 Full Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 Councilmember Burgess addressed those in attendance in the Council Chamber. 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 October 16, 2017. _______________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _______________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 19