City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · May 29, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Tuesday, May 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of
the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m., with
Council President Harrell presiding.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant
Excused: 1 - Juarez
Late Arrival: 1 - Mosqueda
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 162 May 29, 2018
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following
vote:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, 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 181 May 14, 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 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m.
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rev. Walden addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Jacquie Jones-Walsh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4,
Council Bill 119261.
Winona Hollins Hauge addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda
item.
Anita Khandelwal addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Council Bill 119260.
Rev. Phyllis Beaumont addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4,
Council Bill 119261.
Dominique Davis addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Linh Thai addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Christopher King addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Jean Darcie addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Dorli Rainey addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Louise Chernin addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Howard Gale addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Lisa Daugaard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Enrique Gonzalez addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Nikkita Oliver addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Jacki Helfgott addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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CB 119262 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119262.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119260 AN ORDINANCE related to civil legal aid services; authorizing an
amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Public Defense
Services with King County, previously authorized under
Ordinance 125411, to carry out a program for civil legal services
for indigent clients according to the terms of Resolution 31802.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
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, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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2. CB 119253 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing
the General Manager/CEO of Seattle Public Utilities to acquire,
accept, and record on behalf of The City of Seattle both
temporary and permanent property rights from owners of
property located along the alignment of a planned, combined
sewage conveyance pipe and a sewage storage facility near the
east side of I-5 between South Dawson Street and South Lucile
Street, which are necessary or convenient to construct, operate,
and maintain structures related to the Pearl Street Drainage &
Wastewater (DWW) Improvement Project, through negotiation or
eminent domain (condemnation); placing the real property rights
acquired under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities and
designating the property rights acquired for utility and general
municipal purposes; authorizing payment of all other costs
associated with acquisition; and authorizing construction within
the City right-of-way.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
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, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
3. Appt 00989 Appointment of Mari Horita 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: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
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Opposed: None
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
4. CB 119261 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing
controls upon the Mount Zion Baptist Church, a landmark
designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter
25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of
Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle
Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
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, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. CB 119259 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Finance and
Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to execute a
lease with the Department of the Army for the City’s continued
use of an approximately 13,000-square-foot warehouse facility at
1561 Alaskan Way South for the operation of the St. Martin de
Porres Shelter for homeless men over the age of 50; and ratifying
and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
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, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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6. Appt 01021 Reappointment of Wayne H. Lau as member, Seattle
Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development
Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 01022 Reappointment of Nelson Yong as member, Seattle
Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development
Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
8. Appt 01023 Appointment of Felicia M. Salcedo as member, Pioneer Square
Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
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Opposed: None
CITY COUNCIL:
9. Appt 01025 Appointment of Ava Allard as member, Seattle Youth Commission,
for a term to August 31, 2019.
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01025.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
by the following vote:
In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda,
O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There was none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Sawant from the June 4 and 11, 2018 City Council meetings.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Herbold from the June 25 and July 2, 2018 City Council meetings.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
O'Brien from the July 2, 2018 City Council meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Bagshaw from the July 2, 2018 City Council meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Mosqueda from the July 2, 2018 City Council meeting.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:52 p.m.
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_____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 4, 2018.
_____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
_____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
Tuesday, May 29, 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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CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
May 29, 2018 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Committee 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 162 May 29, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 181 May 14, 2018
Attachments: Minutes
F. PRESENTATIONS
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.
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H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
CB 119262 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 119260 AN ORDINANCE related to civil legal aid services; authorizing an
amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Public Defense Services
with King County, previously authorized under Ordinance 125411, to
carry out a program for civil legal services for indigent clients
according to the terms of Resolution 31802.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 – First Amendment to ILA for Public Defense
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
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2. CB 119253 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the
General Manager/CEO of Seattle Public Utilities to acquire, accept,
and record on behalf of The City of Seattle both temporary and
permanent property rights from owners of property located along the
alignment of a planned, combined sewage conveyance pipe and a
sewage storage facility near the east side of I-5 between South
Dawson Street and South Lucile Street, which are necessary or
convenient to construct, operate, and maintain structures related to
the Pearl Street Drainage & Wastewater (DWW) Improvement
Project, through negotiation or eminent domain (condemnation);
placing the real property rights acquired under the jurisdiction of
Seattle Public Utilities and designating the property rights acquired
for utility and general municipal purposes; authorizing payment of all
other costs associated with acquisition; and authorizing construction
within the City right-of-way.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 – List of Affected Properties
Att 2 – Map of Affected Properties
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
3. Appt 00989 Appointment of Mari Horita 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
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
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4. CB 119261 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls
upon the Mount Zion Baptist Church, a landmark designated by the
Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle
Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks
contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Ex A – Vicinity Map of Mount Zion Baptist
Church
Landmarks Preservation Board Report
Photos
5. CB 119259 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Finance and
Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to execute a lease
with the Department of the Army for the City’s continued use of an
approximately 13,000-square-foot warehouse facility at 1561
Alaskan Way South for the operation of the St. Martin de Porres
Shelter for homeless men over the age of 50; and ratifying and
confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Att A – St. Martin de Porres Shelter - Lease Agreement
Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A – Location of St. Martin de Porres
Shelter
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6. Appt 01021 Reappointment of Wayne H. Lau as member, Seattle
Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development
Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
7. Appt 01022 Reappointment of Nelson Yong as member, Seattle
Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development
Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
8. Appt 01023 Appointment of Felicia M. Salcedo as member, Pioneer Square
Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2019.
The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
CITY COUNCIL:
9. Appt 01025 Appointment of Ava Allard as member, Seattle Youth Commission,
for a term to August 31, 2019.
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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