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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, May 7, 2018 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 City 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 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 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 May 7, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Late Arrival: 2 - Herbold, Mosqueda C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 IRC 159 May 7, 2018 Councilmember Herbold entered the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m. ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31814, and by referring it to the Sustainability and Transportation Committee. Resolution 31814, A RESOLUTION requesting that the Seattle Department of Transportation provide quarterly reporting to the City Council on implementation of the One Center City program. Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m. ACTION 3: By unanimous consent, Council Rule III.A.6., relating to circulation of a Council Bill for introduction by 5:00 p.m. on the preceding business day, was suspended to allow consideration of an amendment to the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 4: Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill 119250, and by referring it to the Finance and Neighborhoods Committee. Council Bill 119250, AN ORDINANCE relating to taxation; adding a new Chapter 5.37 and a new Chapter 5.38 to Title 5 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 5.30.010, 5.30.060, 5.55.010, 5.55.040, 5.55.060, 5.55.150, 5.55.165, 5.55.220, and 5.55.230 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 ACTION 5: 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by holding Agenda items 3 through 6, Council Bills 119234 and 119237, and Resolutions 31809 and 31811, until May 14, 2018. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. 3. CB 119234 AN ORDINANCE related to the Seattle Design Commission; amending Sections 3.58.010, 3.58.030, 3.58.050, 3.58.080, 3.58.090, and 22.900G.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); and adding a new Section 3.58.100 to the SMC; to clarify the role of the Seattle Design Commission in reviewing petitions for long-term or permanent use of the public right-of-way and to set fees for Design Commission review of such projects. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Sawant Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was held until May 14, 2018. Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 4. CB 119237 AN ORDINANCE related to land use and zoning; adding a new Section 23.41.022 to the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) and amending Section 23.76.005 of the SMC, to clarify the relationship between design review and review of street vacation petitions. 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 held until May 14, 2018. 5. Res 31809 A RESOLUTION adopting revised Street Vacation Policies for the City of Seattle and repealing previous versions of the policies adopted by Resolutions 27527, 28605, 30297, 30702, and 31142. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Sawant Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was held until May 14, 2018. 6. Res 31811 A RESOLUTION recognizing the value of Equitable Development Agreements and outlining how the agreements may be considered when evaluating the required community engagement processes and public benefit packages associated with street vacations and large development projects that are subject to review by the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Sawant Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was held until May 14, 2018. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL There were no Minutes presented for approval. Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Johnson presented a Proclamation recognizing May 14 through 18, 2018 as Affordable Housing Week in Seattle. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Johnson to present the Proclamation, and to allow Marty Kooistra, Executive Director, and Sara Wamsley, Housing Development Consortium, to address the Council. Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Paul G. addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Alex Hudson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. McCaela Daffern addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Scott Borjukan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Vicky Clarke addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Dan McKisson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Resolution 31809. Peter Schrappen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Resolution 31809. David Blandford addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Shannon Sheron addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Richard Hill addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Kathleen Merrigan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119240. Denise Kownsell addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119240. Stefan Moritz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Angela Compton addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Patrick Burke addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 Jim Castanes addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Patience Malaba addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. Andrew Kashyap addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119240. Dale Bright addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 7, Clerk File 314338. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119247 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119247. 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 From the amended Agenda. FULL COUNCIL: 1. CB 119240 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Human Rights code; extending the amount of time available to a person to file a charge with the Office for Civil Rights regarding unfair employment, public accommodations, and contracting processes; specifying that discrimination includes harassment; and amending Sections 14.04.030, 14.04.090, 14.06.020, 14.06.050, 14.08.020, 14.10.020, and 14.10.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119240. 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 Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE: 2. Appt 01005 Reappointment of Vaughnetta J. Barton as member, Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees, for a term to April 1, 2023. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw 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 SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 7. CF 314338 Petition of the Washington State Convention Center for the vacation of the alley in Block 33, Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition; the alley in Block 43, Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition; the alley in Block 44, Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition; Terry Avenue between Howell Street and Olive Way; and a subterranean portion of Olive Way between 9th Avenue and Boren Avenue. The Committee recommends that Full Council grant as conditioned the Clerk File (CF). In Favor: 6 - O'Brien, Johnson, Sawant, Bagshaw, González , Mosqueda Opposed: None Abstain: 1 - Herbold ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember O’Brien and duly seconded, to amend Clerk File 314338, the Conditions of the City Council, by substituting version 2 for version 1. The Motion failed by the following vote: In Favor: 3 - Herbold, O'Brien, Sawant, Opposed: 6 - Bagshaw, González, Harrell, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to grant the Petition as conditioned. The Motion carried, the Petition was granted as conditioned by the following vote, and the President signed the Conditions of the City Council: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m. _____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 21, 2018. _____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 10