City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · February 5, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, February 5, 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 February 5, 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 February 5, 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, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Excused: 1 - Juarez
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Juarez from the February 5, 2018 Full Council meeting.
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
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IRC 145 February 5, 2018
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction
and Referral Calendar.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried,
to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing
Appointments 00907 through 00909, and by referring them to the Planning,
Land Use, and Zoning Committee.
Appointment 00907, Appointment of Richard E. Mohler as member,
Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2018.
Appointment 00908, Appointment of Kelly A Rider, as member, Seattle
Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2020.
Appointment 00909, Appointment of Amy Shumann as member, Seattle
Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2019.
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: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, 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
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Min 166 January 29, 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.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Pauly G. addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Sue Tanner addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Appointment 00905.
Michele D’Alessandro addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Appointment 00905.
La Crese Green addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119188 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119188.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
GOVERNANCE, EQUITY, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
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1. Appt 00905 Appointment of Ryan P. Vancil as Hearing Examiner, for a term
from March 21, 2018 to March 20, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, Johnson
Opposed: None
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Appointment 00905, by amending the term of office from
February 21, 2018 through February 22, 2019 to March 21, 2018 through
March 20, 2019, and reflected in the revised title.
Appointment of Ryan P. Vancil as Hearing Examiner, for a term from March
21, 2018 to March 20, 2019.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 00905 as
amended.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
as amended by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
Council President Harrell invited Mr. Vancil to provide brief remarks to the
Council.
HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE:
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2. CB 119187 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department;
authorizing the acceptance of the Statutory Warranty Deed for
the “Hansen Property” in Skagit County, Washington, placing
said land 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 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
3. Appt 00892 Reappointment of Dianna Finnerty as member, Burke-Gilman
Place Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a
term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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4. Appt 00893 Reappointment of Kathryn A. Gardow as member, Burke-Gilman
Place Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a
term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. Appt 00894 Reappointment of Michael J. Hatzenbeler as member,
Burke-Gilman Place Preservation and Development Authority
Council, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
6. Appt 00895 Reappointment of Elizabeth A. Rankin as member, Burke-Gilman
Place Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a
term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
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In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 00902 Reappointment of Dan Bernard as member, Burke-Gilman Place
Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to
December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
8. Appt 00896 Reappointment of Dana Behar as member, Capitol Hill Housing
Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to March 31,
2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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9. Appt 00897 Reappointment of Paul Breckenridge as member, Capitol Hill
Housing Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to
March 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
10. Appt 00898 Reappointment of Bob Fikso as member, Capitol Hill Housing
Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to March 31,
2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
11. Appt 00899 Reappointment of Michael J. Malone as member, Capitol Hill
Housing Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to
March 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
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In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
12. Appt 00901 Reappointment of Bill L. Stockman as member, Joint
Apprenticeship Training Committee, for a term to December 31,
2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
13. Appt 00904 Appointment of Debbie Carlsen as member, 2016 Housing Levy
Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
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14. Res 31795 A RESOLUTION adopting Statements of Legislative Intent for the
2018 Adopted Budget and 2018-2023 Adopted Capital
Improvement Program.
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31795.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Resolution 31795, Attachment A, item 6, as shown in Attachment
1 to the Minutes.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31795 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, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
15. Res 31796 A RESOLUTION adopting the Seattle City Council 2018 Work
Program.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31796.
The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the
following vote, and the President signed the Resolution:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Bagshaw from the February 20, 26, and March 5, 2018 Full Council
meetings.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Mosqueda from the Febuary 26, 2018 Full Council meeting.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on February 12, 2018.
____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
Att 1 - ACTION 2 of RES 31795
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Agenda
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Full Council Meeting
Agenda - Revised
Monday, February 5, 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 - Revised
February 5, 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 145 February 5, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 166 January 29, 2018
Attachments: Minutes
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.
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H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
CB 119188 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).
GOVERNANCE, EQUITY, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
1. Appt 00905 Appointment of Ryan P. Vancil as Hearing Examiner.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 4 - Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
Appointment Process Memo
Letter of Expectations
Offer Letter
Supporting
Documents: Amendment to Term of Office
HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE:
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2. CB 119187 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing
the acceptance of the Statutory Warranty Deed for the “Hansen
Property” in Skagit County, Washington, placing said land 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 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A - Statutory Warranty Deed, Norman R. Hansen
Att B - Signed Escrow, Norman R. Hansen
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - Map of Hansen Property
3. Appt 00892 Reappointment of Dianna Finnerty as member, Burke-Gilman Place
Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to
December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
4. Appt 00893 Reappointment of Kathryn A. Gardow as member, Burke-Gilman
Place Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to
December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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5. Appt 00894 Reappointment of Michael J. Hatzenbeler as member, Burke-Gilman
Place Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to
December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
6. Appt 00895 Reappointment of Elizabeth A. Rankin as member, Burke-Gilman
Place Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to
December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
7. Appt 00902 Reappointment of Dan Bernard as member, Burke-Gilman Place
Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to
December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
8. Appt 00896 Reappointment of Dana Behar as member, Capitol Hill Housing
Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to March 31,
2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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9. Appt 00897 Reappointment of Paul Breckenridge as member, Capitol Hill
Housing Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to
March 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
10. Appt 00898 Reappointment of Bob Fikso as member, Capitol Hill Housing
Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to March 31,
2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
11. Appt 00899 Reappointment of Michael J. Malone as member, Capitol Hill
Housing Improvement Program Governing Council, for a term to
March 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
12. Appt 00901 Reappointment of Bill L. Stockman as member, Joint Apprenticeship
Training Committee, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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13. Appt 00904 Appointment of Debbie Carlsen as member, 2016 Housing Levy
Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2018.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
14. Res 31795 A RESOLUTION adopting Statements of Legislative Intent for the
2018 Adopted Budget and 2018-2023 Adopted Capital Improvement
Program.
Attachments: Att A - 2018 Statements of Legislative Intent by Council
Committee
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
15. Res 31796 A RESOLUTION adopting the Seattle City Council 2018 Work
Program.
Attachments: Att A - 2018 Work Program
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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