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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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:07 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 IRC 160 May 14, 2018 ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 2: 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 3: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar, by introducing Council Bill 119256, and by referring it to the Sustainability and Transportation Committee. Council Bill 119256, AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Transportation Benefit District; authorizing material scope changes to Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposition 1; authorizing the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools to provide transit passes to Seattle Public Schools students; changing appropriations to the Seattle Department of Transportation to fund the ORCA Opportunity Program; and amending Ordinance 125493, which amended the 2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475); all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. ACTION 4: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to relieve the Finance and Neighborhoods Committee of its obligation to consider Resolution 31810, and by referring it to the City Council for consideration at today's meeting. ACTION 5: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 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 1 through 4, Council Bills 119234 and 119237, and Resolutions 31809 and 31811, until May 21, 2018. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. 1. 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 21, 2018. Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 2. 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 21, 2018. 3. 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 21, 2018. 4. 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 21, 2018. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 Min 179 April 30, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. G. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119251 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119251. 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 H. COMMITTEE REPORTS From the amended Agenda. CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 5. Appt 00987 Appointment of Matt Kanter as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2020. 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 6. Appt 01009 Appointment of Angela Rae as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 01010 Appointment of Christopher M. Brown 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, 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 Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 Opposed: None 8. Appt 01011 Appointment of Melissa Darby as member, Seattle Music Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 HUMAN SERVICES, EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND RENTER RIGHTS COMMITTEE: 9. CB 119245 AN ORDINANCE related to appropriations for the Human Services Department; amending Ordinance 125475, which adopted the 2018 budget; lifting a proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed. In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 10. Appt 00996 Reappointment of Beverly Aarons as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez 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 11. Appt 00997 Reappointment of David W. Mooney as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez 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 12. Appt 01016 Reappointment of Jessie Jacobs as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez 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 8 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 Opposed: None 14. Appt 01018 Reappointment of Jessica Westgren as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez 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 13. Appt 01017 Reappointment of Laurie Rocello Torres as member, Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez 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 FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE: Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 15. CB 119249 AN ORDINANCE relating to a lease agreement for warehouse space; authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to enter into a lease agreement with MB Warehouse, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, for warehouse space in the building located at 2021 22nd Avenue South; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson 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, Mosqueda, O'Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant 16. Appt 01012 Reappointment of Natalie Curtis as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to May 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson 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 17. Appt 01013 Reappointment of Carol Redfield as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to May 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 18. Appt 01014 Reappointment of Maria-Jose Soerens as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to May 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson 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 19. Appt 01015 Reappointment of Patricia Akiyama as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to May 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson 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 Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 I. PUBLIC COMMENT John Wisdom addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Alex Hudson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Speak Out Seattle Group addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Kathy Bodor addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Elisabeth James addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Erika Nary addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Ari Hoffman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Ava Norris Carter addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Gretchen Taylor addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 2:27 p.m. and returned at 2:28 p.m. Tracy Reimers addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Joe Kanzler addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 2:37 p.m. Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 Matt Dubin addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Pauline Van Senus addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Councilmember González returned to the Council Chamber at 2:42 p.m. Jennifer A addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Emily McArthur addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Jan Gee addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Ami Huntley addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Freeman Ryan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 2:49 p.m. By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended for an additional 15 minutes. Keaton Slansky addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Councilmember Mosqueda returned to the Council Chamber at 2:52 p.m. Ray Zurige addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Julia Weimer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 Queen B King-Rios and Women in Black addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Kailyn Nicholson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Keely Mullen addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Sara M. addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Diane M. Earl addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. Dan Kavanaugh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 20, Council Bill 119250. J. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE: Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 20. CB 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. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - González , O'Brien, Herbold, Mosqueda, Sawant Opposed: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Juarez ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 119250, as presented in Attachment 1 to the Minutes. The Motion carried by the following vote: In favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O’Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 119250, Section 1, Seattle Municipal Code 5.37.050.A, by adding new subsections 4 and 5, as shown in the underlined language below: Seattle Municipal Code 5.37.050.A 4. Hospitals as defined in RCW 70.41.020. 5. Businesses engaged primarily in the provision of comprehensive healthcare services, including primary and specialty care, that provide at least 25% of their services to patients covered by Medicaid or Medicare and to patients who have no third-party payor. The Motion carried by the following vote: In favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O’Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant Councilmember Harell left the Council Chamber at 4:01 p.m. and returned at 4:02 p.m. Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119250 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) passed as amended 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 16 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 21. Res 31810 A RESOLUTION establishing a spending plan for the proceeds generated from a new Progressive Tax on Business to address homelessness and housing affordability authorized by the ordinance introduced as Council Bill 119250. ACTION 1: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31810. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember González and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31810, by substituting version 9 for version 4 of the Resolution, and substituting version 6 for version 1b of Attachment 1. The Motion carried by the following vote: In favor: 5 - González, Herbold, Mosqueda, O’Brien, Sawant Opposed: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Juarez ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant and duly seconded, to amend Resolution 31810, Section 1, as shown in the underlined language below: Section 1. Proceeds from the new business tax imposed by the ordinance introduced as Council Bill 119244 are intended to be used to expand housing, shelter, public health, hygiene, sanitation, and other support services for those who are homeless or at significant risk of homelessness, with priority for assisting those homeless people living unsheltered and/or with very low incomes (at or below 30 percent of area median income (AMI). It is intended that 75 percent of the proceeds from the new business tax will be used to increase the production of long-term affordable housing, and fund operations and services support for housing serving the homeless who are most vulnerable. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the new business tax will be used to increase the provision and effectiveness of shelter, public health, hygiene, sanitation, and support services to assist homeless people living unsheltered to move off the streets. It is intended that none of the revenue generated by the tax will be used to support unauthorized encampment removals. Attachment 1 to this resolution establishes the spending plan for the first five years of the new business tax. Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 4:43 p.m. and returned at 4:45 p.m. The Motion failed by the following vote: In favor: 1 - Sawant Opposed: 8 - Bagshaw, González, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O’Brien ACTION 4: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31810 as amended. The Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 5 - González , Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Juarez K. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. L. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:54 p.m. Page 18 City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 ________________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 29, 2018. _______________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Attachment: ACTION 1 of CB 119250 Page 19