City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · January 22, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, January 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien,
Sawant
Late Arrival: 1 - Mosqueda
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 143 January 22, 2018
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following
vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, 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.
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations.
Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jonathan Mark addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119150.
Paul Novasky addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Maggie Walker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119150.
Margaret Allison addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119150.
Xiaojin Wu addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119150.
Eliza Davidson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119150.
Catherine Herrod addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Council Bill 119150.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119181 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119181.
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
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE:
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1. CB 119150 AN ORDINANCE relating to Volunteer Park; authorizing the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
development agreement and lease with the Seattle Art Museum
for the renovation and continued occupancy for recreation
purposes of the building that has historically housed the Seattle
Asian Art Museum; and ratifying and confirming certain prior
acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Abstain: 1 - González
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and
carried, to amend Council Bill 119150, by adding the last sentence to
Section 3, as shown in the underlined langugage below:
Section 3. The Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee is further
authorized to execute and perform, for and on behalf of the City, a lease
(Lease) for the SAAM Building substantially in the form of Attachment 2 to
this ordinance to allow SAM to continue its museum operations in the
SAAM Building. With regard to any public benefits required under the
Lease, SAM shall take adequate measures to clearly inform the public of
these benefits, including identifying such benefits in marketing and
outreach materials covering public activities at the SAAM.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119150 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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2. CB 119146 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending
Sections 23.42.106 and 23.42.118 of the Seattle Municipal Code
(SMC); to modify standards for the expansion of nonconforming
uses and structures.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Abstain: 1 - González
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
3. Appt 00878 Reappointment of Holly D. Golden as member, Seattle Center
Advisory Commission, for a term to September 28, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González
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 00879 Reappointment of Sarah C. Rich as member, Seattle Center
Advisory Commission, for a term to September 28, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
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Opposed: None
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
5. CB 119168 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125429 to modify the
effective date of certain sections of that ordinance.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, González
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
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 2:33 p.m.
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_____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 29, 2018.
_____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
_____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
Monday, January 22, 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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Agenda
January 22, 2018 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
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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.
IRC 143 January 22, 2018
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 119181 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).
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119150 AN ORDINANCE relating to Volunteer Park; authorizing the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to enter into a development
agreement and lease with the Seattle Art Museum for the renovation
and continued occupancy for recreation purposes of the building
that has historically housed the Seattle Asian Art Museum; and
ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Abstain: 1 - González
Attachments: Att 1 - Development Agreement
Att 1 Ex F - Final Project Design (part 1 of 4)
Att 1 Ex F - Final Project Design (part 2 of 4)
Att 1 Ex F - Final Project Design (part 3 of 4)
Att 1 Ex F - Final Project Design (part 4 of 4)
Att 2 - Lease Agreement v2
Supporting
Documents: Proposed Amendment 1
Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - Satisfaction of Conditions Letter
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2. CB 119146 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections
23.42.106 and 23.42.118 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); to
modify standards for the expansion of nonconforming uses and
structures.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Abstain: 1 - González
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 - Map of Seattle Asian Art Museum
Director's Report
3. Appt 00878 Reappointment of Holly D. Golden as member, Seattle Center
Advisory Commission, for a term to September 28, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
4. Appt 00879 Reappointment of Sarah C. Rich as member, Seattle Center
Advisory Commission, for a term to September 28, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
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5. CB 119168 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125429 to modify the
effective date of certain sections of that ordinance.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold, González
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Ordinance 125429
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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