City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · March 5, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, March 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 March 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 March 5, 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: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Excused: 2 - Bagshaw, Sawant
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 149 March 5, 2018
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the
following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
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 168 February 12, 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: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
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Min 169 February 20, 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: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Herbold presented a Proclamation recognizing
International Women's Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules
were suspended to allow Councilmember Herbold to present the
Proclamation, and to allow representatives of the Seattle Women's
Commission to address the Council.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119203 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119203.
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, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE:
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1. CB 119185 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property
commonly known as 3656 34th Avenue South; authorizing
acceptance and recording of the deed for open space, park, and
recreation purposes; authorizing acquisition by condemnation;
and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
2. Appt 00915 Appointment of Lindsay K. Church as member, Seattle LGBTQ
Commission, for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
3. Appt 00918 Reappointment of Manuel Venegas as member, Seattle LGBTQ
Commission, for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
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Opposed: None
4. Appt 00917 Appointment of Joleen Winther Hughes as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
5. Appt 00920 Reappointment of ChrisTiana ObeySumner as member, Seattle
Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to October 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
6. Appt 00921 Reappointment of Juan Alonso-Rodriguez as member, Seattle
Arts Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
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7. Appt 00922 Reappointment of Cassandra Chin as member, Seattle Arts
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
8. Appt 00923 Reappointment of Dawn M. Chirwa as member, Seattle Arts
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
9. Appt 00924 Reappointment of S. Surface as member, Seattle Arts
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Mosqueda from the March 12, 2018 Full Council meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to rescind Councilmember
Johnson's April 9, 2018, excused absence.
L. ADJOURNMENT
_____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on March 12, 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, March 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
March 5, 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 149 March 5, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 168 February 12, 2018
Attachments: Minutes
Min 169 February 20, 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 119203 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 119185 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly
known as 3656 34th Avenue South; authorizing acceptance and
recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation
purposes; authorizing acquisition by condemnation; and ratifying
and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 - North Rainier Hub Urban Village -
Proposed Acquisition
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
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Full Council Agenda March 5, 2018
2. Appt 00915 Appointment of Lindsay K. Church as member, Seattle LGBTQ
Commission, for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
3. Appt 00918 Reappointment of Manuel Venegas as member, Seattle LGBTQ
Commission, for a term to October 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
4. Appt 00917 Appointment of Joleen Winther Hughes as member, Seattle Music
Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
5. Appt 00920 Reappointment of ChrisTiana ObeySumner as member, Seattle
Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to October 31,
2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
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Full Council Agenda March 5, 2018
6. Appt 00921 Reappointment of Juan Alonso-Rodriguez as member, Seattle Arts
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Appointment Packet
7. Appt 00922 Reappointment of Cassandra Chin as member, Seattle Arts
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
8. Appt 00923 Reappointment of Dawn M. Chirwa as member, Seattle Arts
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
9. Appt 00924 Reappointment of S. Surface as member, Seattle Arts Commission,
for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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