City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · January 16, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
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
Teresa Mosqueda
Mike O'Brien
Kshama Sawant
Chair Info: 206-684-8804; Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov
Full Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in City
Hall in Seattle, Washington, on January 16, 2018, pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at
2:01 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant
Late Arrival: 3 - Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
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IRC 142 January 16, 2018
Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m.
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 introducing
Resolution 31792, and by referring it to the Full Council for adoption at
today’s meeting.
Resolution 31792, A RESOLUTION relating to Seattle City Councilmember
participation, for 2018 and 2019, on King County Committees, Regional
Committees, State Committees, and City of Seattle Committees; and
superseding Resolution 31749.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant, duly seconded and carried,
to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing
Resolution 31793, and by referring it to the Full Council.
Resolution 31793, A RESOLUTION opposing a proposed liquefied natural
gas facility in Tacoma, and urging the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to
reject its permit application.
Councilmember Herbold entered the Council Chamber at 2:04 p.m.
ACTION 4:
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, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
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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 162 January 2, 2018
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, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Min 163 January 8, 2018
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, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m.
Maya Mendoza-Exstrom addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7,
Resolution 31791.
Marguerite Richards addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Stacy Oaks addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral
Calendar item, Resolution 31793.
Victoria Custman addressed the Council regarding Introduction and
Referral Calendar item, Resolution 31793.
Valerie Peaphon addressed the Council regarding Introduction and
Referral Calendar item, Resolution 31793.
Pam Keeley addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral
Calendar item, Resolution 31793.
Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Alec Connor addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral
Calendar item, Resolution 31793.
Hugh MacMillian addressed the Council regarding Introduction and
Referral Calendar item, Resolution 31793.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119180 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119180.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119177 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities; transferring partial
jurisdiction of real property within Block 1, Plat of Yesler Terrace
Community, as recorded in Volume 267, page 59 of plats; for
maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of the existing
combined drainage and sewer facility.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
2. CB 119179 AN ORDINANCE relating to housing regulations; amending
Sections 14.09.020 and 14.09.025 of the Seattle Municipal Code as
adopted in Ordinance 125393 to correct references and clarify
notice provisions.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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3. Appt 00883 Appointment of Kari Lerum as member, Seattle LGBTQ
Commission, for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
4. Appt 00884 Reappointment of Douglas E. Norberg as member, Museum
Development Authority Governing Council for a term to July 13,
2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. Appt 00885 Appointment of Brooke Sandoval-Banker as member, Seattle
Human Rights Commission, for a term to January 22, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
6. CB 119178 AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of marijuana
businesses; amending Sections 6.500.020, 6.500.030, 6.500.040,
6.500.050, 6.500.060, 6.500.070, 6.500.080, 6.500.110, 6.500.160,
and 6.500.170 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new
Section 6.500.143 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
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7. Res 31791 A RESOLUTION supporting The City of Seattle’s proposal to be a
host city for the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football
Association (FIFA) World Cup.
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31791.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and
carried, to amend Resolution 31791, by substituting version 2 for version
1b.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31791 as
amended.
The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as
amended by the following vote, and the President signed the
Resolution:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Res 31792 A RESOLUTION relating to Seattle City Councilmember
participation, for 2018 and 2019, on King County Committees,
Regional Committees, State Committees, and City of Seattle
Committees; and superseding Resolution 31749.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31792.
The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the
following vote, and the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:49 p.m.
____________________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 22, 2018.
____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
[Prepared by: J. Schwinn]
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Agenda
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
2:00 PM
Council Chamber, City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Bruce Harrell, Council President
Sally Bagshaw
M. Lorena González
Lisa Herbold
Rob Johnson
Debora Juarez
Teresa Mosqueda
Mike O'Brien
Kshama Sawant
Chair Info: 206-684-8804; Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov
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Full Council Meeting
Agenda
January 16, 2018 - 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 142 January 16, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 162 January 2, 2018
Attachments: Minutes
Min 163 January 8, 2018
Attachments: Minutes
F. PRESENTATIONS
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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.
CB 119180 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).
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119177 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation
and Seattle Public Utilities; transferring partial jurisdiction of real
property within Block 1, Plat of Yesler Terrace Community, as
recorded in Volume 267, page 59 of plats; for maintenance, repair,
replacement, and operation of the existing combined drainage and
sewer facility.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Ex A – Easement Map
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2. CB 119179 AN ORDINANCE relating to housing regulations; amending Sections
14.09.020 and 14.09.025 of the Seattle Municipal Code as adopted
in Ordinance 125393 to correct references and clarify notice
provisions.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
3. Appt 00883 Appointment of Kari Lerum as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission,
for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
4. Appt 00884 Reappointment of Douglas E. Norberg as member, Museum
Development Authority Governing Council for a term to July 13,
2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
5. Appt 00885 Appointment of Brooke Sandoval-Banker as member, Seattle Human
Rights Commission, for a term to January 22, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
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6. CB 119178 AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of marijuana businesses;
amending Sections 6.500.020, 6.500.030, 6.500.040, 6.500.050,
6.500.060, 6.500.070, 6.500.080, 6.500.110, 6.500.160, and
6.500.170 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section
6.500.143 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
7. Res 31791 A RESOLUTION supporting The City of Seattle’s proposal to be a
host city for the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football
Association (FIFA) World Cup.
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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