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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Monday, February 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 2 - Bagshaw, Mosqueda C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 148 February 26, 2018 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - 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 none. Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 G. PUBLIC COMMENT James Rideout addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Annette Bryan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Vince O'Halloran addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Yvette Dinish Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regrarding a non-Agenda item. Valerie Peaphon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Nanette Reitz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Steve Storms addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Victoria Liestman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Chelalakem 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. Nicholas Henry addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Amy Madden addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Santa Anigo addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 Scott McClay addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Mary T. Andrews Yarbrough addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Kathy Lawhorn addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Linda Soriano addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended to allow the remaining speakers to address the Council. Randy Peters addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Tracy Wiesman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Barbara Phinney addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Carlo Voli addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Jim McMahan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Richard Lovering addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Alec Connon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Holly Rydel Kelly addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Patricia Allen Dick addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Pamela Keeley addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 Ramona Bennet addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Resolution 31793. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119199 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119199. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE: Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 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 ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31793, fifth recital, by deleting the language after the second clause, as shown in the strike through language below: WHEREAS, the Seattle City Council considers climate change to be a threat to people everywhere in the world, and a vital concern for the people of Seattle and the Northwest, and data shows that LNG is one choice to fuel some ships and provide natural gas to residential and commercial customers to reduce sulfur emissions, harmful diesel particulate matter by 90 percent, nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions by 90 percent, and carbon dioxide emissions by 35 percent over that of diesel or bunker fuel ; and The Motion failed by the following vote: In Favor: 3 - Herbold, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: 4 - González, Harrell, Johnson, Juarez ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31793, by adding a new section 2.F., and by updating the letter sections accordingly, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: E) Provide timely information regarding the environmental impacts of any proposed facility affecting tribal land prior to any hearings on these facilities.; and E)F) Reject PSE’s application for a permit for the proposed LNG facility. The Motion failed by the following vote: Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: 5 - González, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31793, by adding a new seventh recital, as shown in the underlined language below: WHEREAS, workers exposed to harmful particulate matter from vessels burning diesel or bunker fuel is a serious health concern, and Seattle City Council supports finding energy alternatives that both protect workers and our climate; and ACTION 4: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31793 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 2. Res 31801 A RESOLUTION calling for review of current methods for collecting data on Native Communities, and potential strategies for improving such data collection, and exploration of the need for capacity-building for organizations seeking to assist Native Communities. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Pursuant to RCW 41.56.160, and in order for the City of Seattle to achieve compliance with the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission's Order in Decision 12809, the Clerk read into the Record, Public Employment Relations Commission Notice Decision 12809 - PECB, dated January 16, 2018. The notice is attached to these Minutes. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m. ____________________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Senior Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on March 19, 2018. ____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Attachment: Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission Notice Page 7