City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · December 4, 2017
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, December 4, 2017
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Full Council
Full Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 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 December 4, 2017, pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:03
p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Excused: 1 - González
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
González from the December 4, 2017 Full Council meeting.
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 138 December 4, 2017
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following
vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
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
There were no Minutes presented for approval.
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F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Stephanie Bowman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 119088.
Yvette Dinish Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda
item.
Tinell Cato addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Battery Bob Miller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Nicole Grant addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Vonda Sargent addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Joshua Shea addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Robert Hursh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Jeffrey Herrmann addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 119088.
Jody Waits addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council Bill
119088.
Kenneth Knutson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 119088.
Kris Bionics Guy Branner addressed the Council regarding Agenda item
12, Council Bill 119088.
Herb Krohn addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council Bill
119088.
John Barr addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council Bill
119088.
By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended to allow
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the remaining speakers to address the Council.
Dale Bright addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council Bill
119088.
Andrea A. Friedland addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 119088.
Monty Anderson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 119088.
Steven Curci addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Brian Robinson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
John Murphy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Chris Favour addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Jordan Whiteley addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12,
Council Bill 119088.
Bess Sullivan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Ralph Morton addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 12, Council
Bill 119088.
Ian Randall addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119082.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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CB 119148 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119148.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
1. CB 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.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, Harris-Talley
Opposed: None
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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2. CF 314343 Application of the West Seattle Church of Nazarene to rezone
property located at 5911 42nd Avenue Southwest from Single
Family 5000 (SF 5000) to Lowrise 1 (LR1) multifamily residential.
(Project No. 3016200; Type IV)
The Committee recommends that Full Council grant the
Application as conditioned.
In Favor: 4 - Johnson, O'Brien, Harris-Talley, Juarez
Opposed: None
Abstain: 1 - Herbold
The Application was granted as conditioned by the following vote,
and the President signed the Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
of the City Council:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
FULL COUNCIL:
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3. CB 119147 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 150 of the
Official Land Use Map to rezone property located at 5911 42nd
Avenue Southwest from Single Family 5000 to Lowrise 1, and
accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement as a
condition of rezone approval. (Petition by David Neiman, C.F.
314343, SDCI Project 3016200)
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119147.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Council Bill 119147, Exhibit B, by substituting the executed
Property Use and Development Agreement for the unexecuted Property
Use and Development Agreement.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119147 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, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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4. Res 31787 A RESOLUTION setting forth The City of Seattle’s 2018 State
Legislative Agenda.
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31787.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Resolution 31787, Exhibit 1, by substituting version 2 for version
1.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Resolution 31787, Exhibit 1, by substituting version 3 for version
2.
ACTION 4:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31787 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, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
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5. CB 119144 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; amending Sections
4.24.005, 4.24.010, 4.24.030, 4.24.035, and 4.24.040 of the Seattle
Municipal Code (SMC); and repealing Section 4.24.050 of the
SMC; authorizing a memorandum of understanding between The
City of Seattle and City labor unions; and ratifying and confirming
certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
6. CB 119142 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending
provisions related to adjustments to the wastewater volume
charge due to water leaks; and amending Section 21.28.100 of the
Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Councilmember Juarez left the Council Chamber at 3:12 p.m.
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez
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Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 3:15 p.m.
7. CB 119141 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing
controls upon the Campbell Building, a landmark designated by
the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the
Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical
Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal
Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
8. Appt 00854 Appointment of Shkelqim Kelmendi as member, Seattle Human
Rights Commission, for a term to January 22, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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9. Appt 00860 Appointment of Tana Yasu as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term to July 1, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
10. Appt 00858 Appointment of Zoe Sarasvati True as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term to July 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
11. Appt 00859 Appointment of Jamilah Williams as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term to July 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien,
Sawant
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Opposed: None
SELECT COMMITTEE ON CIVIC ARENAS:
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12. CB 119088 AN ORDINANCE related to KeyArena; authorizing the Mayor to
execute a memorandum of understanding with Oak View Group,
LLC, regarding the redevelopment of KeyArena into a
world-class, multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena at
Seattle Center, including its design, construction, lease, financing
and future operation; exempting the redevelopment and future
operation of the Arena from the requirements of Chapter 20.47 of
the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain
prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 5 - Harrell, Juarez, Bagshaw, González , Herbold
Opposed: None
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember Juarez, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Council Bill 119088, Attachment 1, by sustituting version 2 for
version 1.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and duly seconded, to
amend Council Bill 119088, by amending Section 1.b, Term and
Exclusivity, by deleting the last sentence's clause as shown in the strike
through language below:
"and (ii) the City shall not provide financial support, benefits, or incentives
(other than those that are generally available to any potential developer)
with respect to the construction of any live entertainment venue with a
capacity of more than 15,000 seats within the jurisdictional boundaries of
the City of Seattle."
The Motion failed by the following vote:
In favor: 2 - O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119088 as
amended.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended
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by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, Sawant
Opposed: 1 - O'Brien
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There was none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Sawant from the December 11, 2017 Full Council meeting.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.
________________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 2, 2018.
________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
[Prepared by: J. Schwinn]
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Agenda
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2:00 PM
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Seattle, WA 98104
Bruce Harrell, Council President
Sally Bagshaw
M. Lorena González
Lisa Herbold
Rob Johnson
Debora Juarez
Teresa Mosqueda
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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.
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Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
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.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
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CB 119148 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).
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
1. CB 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.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, Harris-Talley
Opposed: None
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
2. CF 314343 Application of the West Seattle Church of Nazarene to rezone
property located at 5911 42nd Avenue Southwest from Single Family
5000 (SF 5000) to Lowrise 1 (LR1) multifamily residential. (Project
No. 3016200; Type IV)
The Committee recommends that Full Council grant the
Application as conditioned.
In Favor: 4 - Johnson, O'Brien, Harris-Talley, Juarez
Opposed: None
Abstain: 1 - Herbold
Attachments: Application
Unexecuted Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
FULL COUNCIL:
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3. CB 119147 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Chapter
23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at page 150 of the Official Land
Use Map to rezone property located at 5911 42nd Avenue Southwest
from Single Family 5000 to Lowrise 1, and accepting a Property Use
and Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval.
(Petition by David Neiman, C.F. 314343, SDCI Project 3016200)
Attachments: Exhibit A - Rezone Map
Exhibit B - Property Use and Development Agreement
(PUDA)
Supporting
Documents: Proposed Substitute
Summary and Fiscal Note
4. Res 31787 A RESOLUTION setting forth The City of Seattle’s 2018 State
Legislative Agenda.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - City of Seattle 2018 State Legislative Agenda
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
5. CB 119144 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; amending Sections
4.24.005, 4.24.010, 4.24.030, 4.24.035, and 4.24.040 of the Seattle
Municipal Code (SMC); and repealing Section 4.24.050 of the SMC;
authorizing a memorandum of understanding between The City of
Seattle and City labor unions; and ratifying and confirming certain
prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Memorandum of Understanding
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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6. CB 119142 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending
provisions related to adjustments to the wastewater volume charge
due to water leaks; and amending Section 21.28.100 of the Seattle
Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
7. CB 119141 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls
upon the Campbell Building, a landmark designated by the
Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle
Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks
contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Ex A - Vicinity Map of the Campbell Building
8. Appt 00854 Appointment of Shkelqim Kelmendi as member, Seattle Human
Rights Commission, for a term to January 22, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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9. Appt 00860 Appointment of Tana Yasu as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term to July 1, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
10. Appt 00858 Appointment of Zoe Sarasvati True as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term to July 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
11. Appt 00859 Appointment of Jamilah Williams as member, Seattle Women’s
Commission, for a term to July 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
SELECT COMMITTEE ON CIVIC ARENAS:
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12. CB 119088 AN ORDINANCE related to KeyArena; authorizing the Mayor to
execute a memorandum of understanding with Oak View Group,
LLC, regarding the redevelopment of KeyArena into a world-class,
multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena at Seattle Center,
including its design, construction, lease, financing and future
operation; exempting the redevelopment and future operation of the
Arena from the requirements of Chapter 20.47 of the Seattle
Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 5 - Harrell, Juarez, Bagshaw, González , Herbold
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 – Memorandum of Understanding with Oak View
Group
Att 2 – Arena Community Advisory Group Guiding
Principles
Supporting
Documents: Proposed Substitute
Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - Summary and Key Terms
Summary Att B - Map of Premises
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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