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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, June 11, 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 IRC 164 June 11, 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 Resolution for adoption by 5:00 p.m. on the preceding business day, was suspended to allow consideration of a Resolution for introduction and adoption. ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31820, and by referring it to the City Council for adoption at today’s meeting. Resolution 31820, A RESOLUTION relating to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games; and sponsoring the Games. ACTION 4: By unanimous consent, Council Rule III.A.6., relating to circulation of Council Bills for introduction by 5:00 p.m. on the preceding business day, was suspended to allow consideration of two amendments to the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar. ACTION 5: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill 119279, and by referring it to the Governance, Equity, and Technology Committee. Council Bill 119279, AN ORDINANCE relating to elections; raising limits of certain items on the statement of financial affairs in conformity with state law; changing deadlines and definitions related to the democracy voucher program to align better with other state and City practices; creating a crime of falsifying democracy voucher program qualification information; making technical corrections to and reorganizing and clarifying the content of the democracy voucher program; and amending Sections 2.04.165 and Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 2.04.370 and Chapter 2.04, Subchapter VIII of the Seattle Municipal Code. ACTION 6: Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell and duly seconded to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill 119280, and by referring it to the City Council. Council Bill 119280, AN ORDINANCE relating to taxation; repealing Ordinance 125578 relating to adding a new Chapter 5.37 (Employee Hours Tax) and a new Chapter 5.38 to Title 5 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Motion carried by the following vote: In favor: 8 - Bagshaw, Burgess, González, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant ACTION 7: 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 Johnson and duly seconded, to amend the proposed Agenda to hold indefinitely Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119264. Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 1. CB 119264 AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games; setting fees and charges for the Games and waiving all special event fees under Chapter 15.52 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Motion carried, and Council Bill (CB) 119264 was held indefinitely by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None ACTION 3: Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and duly seconded, to amend the proposed Agenda by holding Agenda item 6, Council Bill 119256, until June 25, 2018. 6. CB 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. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) 119256 was held to June 25, 2018 by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 ACTION 4: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 184 June 4, 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. PUBLIC COMMENT Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tim King addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Council Bill 119256. A.J. Honore addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Council Bill 119256. Briana Barrett addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Council Bill 119256. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 CB 119270 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119270. 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 CITY COUNCIL: 2. CB 119268 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125561 to rename the plat of “Madrona Glen” to “Madrona Glen Estates”. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119268. 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 SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 3. CB 119010 AN ORDINANCE relating to City-owned property under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation, located at 800 Mercer Street in Eden Addition to the City of Seattle, and a portion of 8th Avenue North vacated pursuant to Ordinance 89653; and laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing a portion of Mercer Street. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson 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 4. CB 119241 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program Phase II; accepting a deed for street purposes for certain real property in Block 2, Public Benefit Subdivision of Tract 17, Georgetown; laying off, opening, widening, extending, establishing, and designating the property for street purposes; placing the real property conveyed by such deed under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson 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 7 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 5. CB 119255 AN ORDINANCE vacating portions of Broad Street, 8th Avenue North, and Mercer Street in the area bounded by Mercer Street, Dexter Avenue North, Roy Street, and 9th Avenue North in the South Lake Union area, on the petition of the Seattle Department of Transportation (Clerk File 314309), and granting an easement for sewer lines to King County. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson 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 7. Res 31814 A RESOLUTION requesting the Seattle Department of Transportation provide quarterly reporting to City Council on implementation of the One Center City program. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, González Opposed: None The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 8. Appt 00992 Appointment of Hannah Keyes as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to March 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 9. Appt 00993 Appointment of Bunnie Lee as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to March 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 10. Appt 00994 Appointment of Chaitanya Sharma as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to March 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 Opposed: None 11. Appt 00995 Reappointment of Beau Morton as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to March 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 12. Appt 01008 Appointment of Andrea Clinkscales as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to March 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 13. Appt 01032 Appointment of Jennifer Tippins as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term to March 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 14. Appt 00981 Reappointment of Sarah Rehder as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 15. Appt 01006 Appointment of Whitman A. Bouton as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 June 11, 2018 16. Appt 01007 Appointment of Stuart Niven as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 01029 Appointment of Jessica L. Jones as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 18. Appt 01030 Appointment of Shari Selch as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 Opposed: None 19. Appt 01031 Appointment of Michael Walton as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, 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 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Res 31820 A RESOLUTION relating to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games; and sponsoring the Games. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31820. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:46 p.m. Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 ____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 25, 2018. ____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 14