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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, April 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Late Arrival: 2 - Juarez, Mosqueda C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 157 April 23, 2018 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the the proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) 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 There were no Minutes presented for approval. Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:04 p.m. F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m. Pauly G. addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Glen R. Stockwell addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Aidan Carroll addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119242 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119242. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) 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 FULL COUNCIL: 1. CF 314327 Full Unit Lot Subdivision application of U District Investments LLC to subdivide one parcel into 53 unit lots at 7500 15th Ave NW (Project No. 3020759; Type III). Motion was made and duly seconded to file Clerk File 314327. The Motion carried, and 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 Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 2. CB 119239 AN ORDINANCE approving and confirming the plat of “Isola 15th” in portions of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 25 North, Range 3 East, W.M., in King County, Washington. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119239. 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 CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE: Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 2:17 p.m. 3. CB 119214 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR); authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a Use, Occupancy and Maintenance Agreement with Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club (WPLBC) to promote the lawn sports of bocce, croquet and lawn bowling and provide access and rental opportunities to the Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Clubhouse and Greens. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González 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, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:20 p.m. 4. CB 119223 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute for and on behalf of the City a Concession Agreement granting Miri’s Seattle LLC the right to exclusive use and occupancy of the Golden Gardens Bathhouse Concession Premises for the purpose of providing food and concessions for park patrons at Golden Gardens Park. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González 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 5. Appt 00984 Appointment of Zelda S. Foxall as member, Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Juarez, González Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Bagshaw The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 6. Appt 00982 Appointment of Marlon Dylan Herrera as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González 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 7. Appt 00985 Appointment of Jessica A. Farmer as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González 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 8. Appt 00986 Reappointment of Dennis A. Cook as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Juarez, Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 Opposed: None GOVERNANCE, EQUITY, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 9. Res 31806 A RESOLUTION adopting General Rules and Procedures of the Seattle City Council; superseding Resolutions 31639 and 31659. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31806, Attachment 1, Article II, by adding Sections A.6; B.4; C.5; D.4, and renumbering Section D. accordingly, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: II. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS A. Regular Meetings - Time; Location; Quorum; Preliminary Agenda. 6. If a CM is not able to be present at a regular City Council meeting under Rule II.D.4, the CM may participate and vote by any electronic means (e.g., multi-party telephone or video conferencing) utilized by the Council for such purpose. If the CM is unable to participate electronically, the CM shall inform the President and City Clerk as soon as practical. B. Special Meetings - Calling; Notice; Limitations; Location 4. If a CM is not able to be present at an emergency City Council meeting under Rule II.D.4, the CM may participate and vote by any electronic means (e.g., multi-party telephone or video conferencing) utilized by the Council for such purpose. If the CM is unable to participate electronically, the CM shall inform the President and City Clerk as soon as practical. C. Emergency Meetings - Calling; CMs' Electronic Attendance. 5. If a CM is not able to be present at an emergency City Council meeting under Rule II.D.4, the CM may participate and vote by any electronic means (e.g., multi-party telephone or video conferencing) utilized by the Council for such purpose. If the CM is unable to participate electronically, the CM shall inform the President and City Clerk as soon as practical. Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 D. Attendance - Requirements; Excuses. 4. A CM shall be granted a leave of absence by submitting written notice to the President as soon as practical of a personal situation that would entitle a City employee to family and medical leave or paid parental leave under Seattle Municipal Code Sections 4.26.010 or 4.27.020. The notice shall give a reasonable estimate of dates to which the leave of absence shall apply. 45. No more than four CMs may be excused from any one City Council meeting, except during November budget deliberations, when no more than two CMs may be excused from any one City Council meeting. 56. If the maximum number of CMs has been excused for any one particular meeting, the last CM so excused shall be considered on-call. An on-call CM may make arrangements with any other excused CM to switch on-call status. Any such switch must be communicated with the President and the City Clerk. 67. The City Clerk shall record the attendance and requests for excused absence(s) from City Council meetings in the Journal of the Proceedings. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31806, Attachment 1, Article XI, Section D, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: XI. PUBLIC PARTICPATION AND ACCESS D. Disruptions of City Council Meetings and Committee Meetings. 1. Disruptions of City Council and committee meetings are prohibited. Disruptions include but are not limited to the following: a. Failure of a speaker to comply with the allotted time established for the individual speaker's public comment; b. Outbursts from members of the public who have not been recognized by the presiding officer for public comment; Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 c. Comments that are not in compliance with XI.C.2.a or XI.C.3.a, or that are unrelated to the particular proposed Ordinance, Resolution, or other legislative action on which a public hearing is being held; d. Delaying the orderly conduct or progress of the public comment period, including a failure to respect the process of accommodating individuals who wish to provide public comment; e. Use of an allotted individual comment period for purposeful delay, including remaining silent or engaging in other activity without conveying a discernible message; f. Standing in the center aisle or front row of the audience unless speaking as recognized by the presiding officer, waiting to speak during the public comment period, or gathering meeting materials distributed by Legislative Department staff; g. Holding or placement of a banner or sign in the Council Chamber in a way that endangers others or obstructs the free flow of pedestrians or the view of others attending a Council or Committee meeting; hi. Behavior that intentionally disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes attendance or participation at a Council or Committee meeting; or ih. Failure to follow the direction of a Presiding Officer or security official related to disruptions described in Rule XI.D.1(a) through (h); or i. Behavior that intentionally disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes attendance or participation at a Council or Committee meeting ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31806 as amended. The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant Page 9 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 10. Appt 00988 Appointment of Nicholas W. Brown as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda 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 HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE: 11. CB 119236 AN ORDINANCE relating to low-income housing; modifying the 2016 Housing Levy Acquisition and Preservation Program as described in Ordinance 125028; amending the Administrative and Financial Plan for the 2016 Housing Levy and the Housing Funding Policies for the 2016 Housing Levy and other fund sources, each as adopted by Ordinance 125308; amending Ordinance 125493, which amended the 2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475), by revising Budget Summary Level Purpose Statements; authorizing the Director of Housing to use 2016 Housing Levy funds to acquire options; 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 10 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 12. Res 31807 A RESOLUTION relating to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan; revising the procedures and the criteria for consideration of proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as part of the annual “docket,” and repealing Resolutions 31402 and 31117. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was adopted 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 SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 13. CB 119227 AN ORDINANCE granting Acorn Development LLC permission to construct, maintain, and operate below-grade utility lines for a site-specific heat conveyance system and other related utilities under and across Blanchard Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue, Blanchard Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue, and 7th Avenue between Bell Street and Blanchard Street; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Sawant 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 Page 11 Full Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 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 2:53 p.m. _____________________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Senior 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 [Prepared by: J Schwinn; L. Barron] Page 12