City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · April 16, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, April 16, 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 April 16, 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 April 16, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien,
Sawant
Late Arrival: 1 - Mosqueda
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 156 April 16, 2018
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and 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
Min 175 April 2, 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, Juarez, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
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Min 176 April 9, 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, Juarez, O'Brien,
Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:08 p.m.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119235 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119235.
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
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
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1. CB 119231 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the General Manager/CEO of Seattle
Public Utilities to execute contracts with Recology King County
and Waste Management of Washington, for solid waste collection
and transfer services; and ratifying and confirming certain prior
acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
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
2. CB 119233 AN ORDINANCE relating to the remediation of the South Park
Landfill; authorizing the recording of environmental covenants or
the equivalent on certain City-owned or controlled property; and
authorizing the General Manager of Seattle Public Utilities to
execute a legal agreement with other Potentially Liable Persons.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
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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3. Appt 00983 Reappointment of Jonathan Cunningham 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, Sawant
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
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
4. CF 314386 Chief of Police Audit Report of select files obtained through the
Police Department’s membership in the Law Enforcement
Intelligence Unit (LEIU) and the Western States Information
Network (WSIN) maintained exclusive for confidential information;
dated December 7, 2017, in accordance with Ordinance 108333
(Municipal Code 14.12).
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File
(CF).
In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson
Opposed: None
The Clerk File (CF) was filed by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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5. CF 314389 Seattle Police Chief 2017 Annual report concerning activities
regulated by Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12).
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File
(CF).
In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson
Opposed: None
The Clerk File (CF) was filed 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 2:14 p.m.
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_____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on April 30, 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, April 16, 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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Full Council Meeting
Agenda
April 16, 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 156 April 16, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 175 April 2, 2018
Attachments: Minutes
Min 176 April 9, 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 119235 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).
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119231 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the General Manager/CEO of Seattle
Public Utilities to execute contracts with Recology King County and
Waste Management of Washington, for solid waste collection and
transfer services; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 – Solid Waste Contract between City of Seattle and
Recology
Att 2 – Solid Waste Collection and Transfer Contract
between City of Seattle and Waste Management
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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2. CB 119233 AN ORDINANCE relating to the remediation of the South Park
Landfill; authorizing the recording of environmental covenants or the
equivalent on certain City-owned or controlled property; and
authorizing the General Manager of Seattle Public Utilities to execute
a legal agreement with other Potentially Liable Persons.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Seattle Public Utilities Environmental Covenant
Att 2 - Seattle Department of Transportation
Environmental Covenant
Att 3 - South Park Landfill PLP Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
3. Appt 00983 Reappointment of Jonathan Cunningham 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, Sawant
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
4. CF 314386 Chief of Police Audit Report of select files obtained through the
Police Department’s membership in the Law Enforcement
Intelligence Unit (LEIU) and the Western States Information Network
(WSIN) maintained exclusive for confidential information; dated
December 7, 2017, in accordance with Ordinance 108333
(Municipal Code 14.12).
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File
(CF).
In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Chief of Police Audit, November 2017
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Full Council Agenda April 16, 2018
5. CF 314389 Seattle Police Chief 2017 Annual report concerning activities
regulated by Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12).
The Committee recommends that Full Council file the Clerk File
(CF).
In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: 2017 Annual Report
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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