City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · January 29, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, January 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2018, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
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IRC 144 January 29, 2018 (Revised; 1/26/18 at 3:00 pm)
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
Appointment 00905, and by referring it to the Governance, Equity, and
Technology Committee.
Appointment 00905, Appointment of Ryan P. Vancil as Hearing Examiner.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried,
to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing
Council Bill 119183, and by referring it to the Full Council for consideration
at today’s meeting.
Council Bill 119183, AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain
audited claims and ordering the payment thereof.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , 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.
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E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 164 January 16, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Min 165 January 22, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Bagshaw read two Proclamations recognizing February
2018, to be American Heart Month, and Friday, February 2, 2018, to be
National Wear Red Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were
suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to present the
Proclamations, and to allow Lindsay Hovind and Dr. Mary Ann Bauman of
the American Heart Association, to address the Council.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Annette Bryan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
David Bean addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
James Rideout addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Nancy Shippentower addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Matthew Hepner addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Clint Bryson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Leanne Guier addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Qiu Min Ji addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
David Thompson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Cynthia Linet addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Seattle Raging Grannies addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
John Persak addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Lindsey Wolpz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Carolyn DeFord addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Penny Octuck Cole addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
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Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Nick Denvoy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Calalakam Bond addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Dakota Case addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Paul Wagner addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Stacy Oaks addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Tracy Wiegman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to extend the
Public Comment period for an additional 20 minutes.
Nikie Walters addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Desiree Douglass addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Nanette Reetz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Eddie Griffiths addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Marilyn Kimmerling addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Dale Bright addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Jordan Royer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
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Todd Iverson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
John Carlton addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Patrick Burns addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Vince O’Halloran addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Vance Lelli addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Rich Voget addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Tom Barnard addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Mary T. Andrews addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Resolution 31793.
Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 3:08 p.m.
Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119183 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119183.
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
Absent(NV): 1 - González
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I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FULL COUNCIL:
1. Res 31793 A RESOLUTION addressing a proposed liquefied natural gas
facility in Tacoma, and urging the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
to improve tribal consultation procedures and collaborate with
regional mayors, leaders, and tribes to address the growing
impact of climate change.
The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended
the Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 5 - Juarez, González , Sawant, O'Brien, Mosqueda
Opposed: None
Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 3:11 p.m.
Councilmember Juarez left the Council Chamber at 3:12 p.m.
Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 3:14 p.m.
Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 3:14 p.m.
Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 3:16 p.m.
Motion was made and duly seconded to refer Resolution 31793 to the
Civic Development, Public Assets, and Native Communities Committee.
The Motion carried, and the Resolution (Res) was referred to the
Civic Development, Public Assets, and Native Communities
Committee by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
2. Appt 00886 Reappointment of Timothy Lennon as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
3. Appt 00887 Appointment of Sue Ennis as member, Seattle Music Commission,
for a term to August 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
4. Appt 00888 Appointment of Ben Secord as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment 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
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
5. CB 119062 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing
controls upon the Crescent-Hamm 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 - Bagshaw, 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
6. CB 119182 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing
controls upon the Pacific Architect & Builder 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 - Bagshaw, 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
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7. Appt 00891 Appointment of Oliver Anderson-Sanford as member, Seattle
Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote:
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 4:01 p.m.
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____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on February 5, 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 29, 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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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda
January 29, 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 144 January 29, 2018 (Revised; 1/26/18 at 3:00 pm)
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 164 January 16, 2018
Attachments: Minutes
Min 165 January 22, 2017
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 119183 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).
FULL COUNCIL:
1. Res 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.
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
2. Appt 00886 Reappointment of Timothy Lennon as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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3. Appt 00887 Appointment of Sue Ennis as member, Seattle Music Commission,
for a term to August 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
4. Appt 00888 Appointment of Ben Secord as member, Seattle Music Commission,
for a term to August 31, 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:
5. CB 119062 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls
upon the Crescent-Hamm 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 - Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Ex A - Vicinity Map of Crescent-Hamm
Building
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6. CB 119182 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls
upon the Pacific Architect & Builder 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 - Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Ex A – Vicinity Map of Pacific Architect &
Builder Building
7. Appt 00891 Appointment of Oliver Anderson-Sanford as member, Seattle Youth
Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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