City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · June 18, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, June 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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
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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 119292, and by referring it to the Sustainability and
Transportation Committee.
CB 119292, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125471, which
conditioned the Seattle Department of Transportation’s 2018 grant
applications.
ACTION 4:
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
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed
Agenda.
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E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
There were no Minutes presented for approval.
F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Bagshaw presented a Proclamation recognizing June 15,
2018, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Seattle. By unanimous consent,
the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to
present the Proclamation to Page Ulrey, King County Senior Deputy
Prosecutor.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sharon Lee addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119275.
Rebecca Almo addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119275.
MacKenzie Chase addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4,
Council Bill 119258.
John Bancroft addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council
Bill 119258.
Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Michael Bell addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Phyllis Campano addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council
Bill 119258.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119281 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119281.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed Bill:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119275 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125493, which amended the
2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475); changing appropriations to
various departments and budget control levels; and creating
positions in the Human Services Department.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Mosqueda
Opposed: None
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw, duly seconded and
carried, to amend Council Bill 119275, by substituting version 3 for
version 2.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119275 as
amended.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was 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
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
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2. CB 119277 AN ORDINANCE relating to noise control; establishing an
alternative enforcement 75-foot standard for determining
excessive vehicle noise; and amending Section 25.08.430 of the
Seattle Municipal Code.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - González , Mosqueda, Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and
carried, to amend Council Bill 119277, by adding a new Section 2, and
renumbering the remaining sections accordingly, as shown in the
underlined language below:
Section 2. The Seattle Police Department shall report to the City Council
on the locations of citations, demographic information regarding citations,
and disposition of citations. Reporting shall occur on at least a quarterly
basis to the Chair and membership of the committee with oversight of
public safety, beginning no later than January 31, 2019.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119277 as
amended.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended
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
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
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3. CB 119269 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; correcting
typographical errors, correcting section references, clarifying
regulations, and making minor amendments; amending Sections
22.206.130, 23.24.040, 23.28.020, 23.28.030, 23.30.020, 23.41.004,
23.41.012, 23.42.040, 23.42.048, 23.44.006, 23.44.008, 23.44.010,
23.44.012, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.022, 23.44.041, 23.45.510,
23.45.514, 23.45.518, 23.45.536, 23.45.545, 23.45.570, 23.46.002,
23.47A.008, 23.47A.009, 23.47A.013, 23.47A.014, 23.47A.016,
23.48.005, 23.48.020, 23.48.220, 23.48.225, 23.48.231, 23.48.240,
23.48.245, 23.48.250, 23.48.620, 23.48.640, 23.48.645, 23.48.722,
23.48.735, 23.49.008, 23.49.011, 23.49.015, 23.49.023, 23.49.032,
23.49.106, 23.49.108, 23.49.164, 23.50.014, 23.50.016, 23.50.030,
23.50.032, 23.51A.002, 23.53.015, 23.53.030, 23.54.015, 23.54.030,
23.61.014, 23.66.030, 23.66.332, 23.72.004, 23.73.024, 23.75.085,
23.75.160, 23.76.004, 23.76.006, 23.76.012, 23.76.022, 23.76.028,
23.76.034, 23.84A.002, 23.84A.004, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.046,
23.86.002, 23.86.006, 23.86.007, 23.86.032, 25.05.030, 25.05.610,
25.05.800, 25.08.940, 25.09.090, 25.11.070, and 25.11.080 of the
Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 23.22.059 to the
Seattle Municipal Code; repealing Section 23.50.029 of the Seattle
Municipal Code; and amending Section 510 of the 2015 Seattle
Building Code.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
ACTION 1:
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Council Bill 119269, by deleting Section 91, amending Section
92, and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly, as shown in
Attachment 1 to the Minutes.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Council Bill 119269, by amending Section 44, Seattle Municipal
Code Section 23.49.008, as shown in Attachment 2 to the Minutes.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119269 as
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amended.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was 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
SELECT COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, EDUCATION, PRE-SCHOOL, AND PROMISE
LEVY:
4. CB 119258 AN ORDINANCE relating to regular property taxes; providing for
the submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election
to be held on November 6, 2018, a proposition to lift the limit on
regular property taxes under chapter 84.55 RCW and authorize
the City to levy additional taxes for up to seven years for the
purpose of providing education services designed to improve
access to early learning and high-quality preschool, K-12 school
and community-based investments, K-12 school health, and
post-secondary and job readiness opportunities for Seattle
students; implementing exemptions for low income seniors,
disabled veterans, and other people who are disabled as defined
in RCW 84.36.381; authorizing a creation of a designated fund;
directing the application of levy proceeds; establishing eligibility
requirements for partners; establishing accountability and
reporting structures; providing for the facilitation of
communication between the City and stakeholders; providing for
partnership agreements with Seattle School District and Seattle
Colleges District; requiring a forthcoming Implementation and
Evaluation Plan; proposing a ballot title; and authorizing the
implementation of agreements for this levy lid lift which will be
commonly known as the Families, Education, Preschool, and
Promise Levy.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 5 - González , Johnson, Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez
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
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Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
5. Res 31821 A RESOLUTION relating to education services; accompanying an
ordinance requesting the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool
and Promise Levy to replace two expiring levies to fund early
learning and preschool, college and K-12 education support, and
job readiness, and providing further direction regarding
implementation of the programs funded by such levy.
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31821.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution
31821, by amending Section 3.A, as shown in the underlined language
below:
Section 3.A. Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP). Provide full funding for
PCHP with Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT) proceeds or other General
Fund resources in future proposed budgets. In determining funding
availability from SBT proceeds, Council expects the Executive to follow the
guidance of the SBT Community Advisory Board. If SBT or other General
Fund resources are insufficient to support PCHP, the Executive shall shift
funding priorities and propose amendments to the FEPP Plan to ensure
that PCHP is fully funded.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31821 as
amended.
The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as
amended 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
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 3:46 p.m.
____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 9, 2018.
____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
Attachments:
ACTION 1 of CB 119269
ACTION 2 of CB 119269
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Agenda
CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
Monday, June 18, 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
June 18, 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 165 June 18, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
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.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
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CB 119281 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).
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119275 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125493, which amended the
2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475); changing appropriations to
various departments and budget control levels; and creating
positions in the Human Services Department.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Mosqueda
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Proposed Substitute
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
2. CB 119277 AN ORDINANCE relating to noise control; establishing an alternative
enforcement 75-foot standard for determining excessive vehicle
noise; and amending Section 25.08.430 of the Seattle Municipal
Code.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - González , Mosqueda, Johnson, Herbold
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
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3. CB 119269 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; correcting
typographical errors, correcting section references, clarifying
regulations, and making minor amendments; amending Sections
22.206.130, 23.24.040, 23.28.020, 23.28.030, 23.30.020,
23.41.004, 23.41.012, 23.42.040, 23.42.048, 23.44.006, 23.44.008,
23.44.010, 23.44.012, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.022, 23.44.041,
23.45.510, 23.45.514, 23.45.518, 23.45.536, 23.45.545, 23.45.570,
23.46.002, 23.47A.008, 23.47A.009, 23.47A.013, 23.47A.014,
23.47A.016, 23.48.005, 23.48.020, 23.48.220, 23.48.225,
23.48.231, 23.48.240, 23.48.245, 23.48.250, 23.48.620, 23.48.640,
23.48.645, 23.48.722, 23.48.735, 23.49.008, 23.49.011, 23.49.015,
23.49.023, 23.49.032, 23.49.106, 23.49.108, 23.49.164, 23.50.014,
23.50.016, 23.50.030, 23.50.032, 23.51A.002, 23.53.015,
23.53.030, 23.54.015, 23.54.030, 23.61.014, 23.66.030, 23.66.332,
23.72.004, 23.73.024, 23.75.085, 23.75.160, 23.76.004, 23.76.006,
23.76.012, 23.76.022, 23.76.028, 23.76.034, 23.84A.002,
23.84A.004, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.046, 23.86.002, 23.86.006,
23.86.007, 23.86.032, 25.05.030, 25.05.610, 25.05.800, 25.08.940,
25.09.090, 25.11.070, and 25.11.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code;
adding a new Section 23.22.059 to the Seattle Municipal Code;
repealing Section 23.50.029 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and
amending Section 510 of the 2015 Seattle Building Code.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Johnson, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Full Text: CB 119269 v2
Ex A – Central Area Neighborhood Design Guidelines
Ex B - Signed Ordinance 125429
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Proposed Amendment 1 (6/18/18)
Proposed Amendment 2 (6/18/18)
SELECT COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, EDUCATION, PRE-SCHOOL, AND PROMISE LEVY:
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4. CB 119258 AN ORDINANCE relating to regular property taxes; providing for the
submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election to be
held on November 6, 2018, a proposition to lift the limit on regular
property taxes under chapter 84.55 RCW and authorize the City to
levy additional taxes for up to seven years for the purpose of
providing education services designed to improve access to early
learning and high-quality preschool, K-12 school and
community-based investments, K-12 school health, and
post-secondary and job readiness opportunities for Seattle students;
implementing exemptions for low income seniors, disabled veterans,
and other people who are disabled as defined in RCW 84.36.381;
authorizing a creation of a designated fund; directing the application
of levy proceeds; establishing eligibility requirements for partners;
establishing accountability and reporting structures; providing for the
facilitation of communication between the City and stakeholders;
providing for partnership agreements with Seattle School District and
Seattle Colleges District; requiring a forthcoming Implementation and
Evaluation Plan; proposing a ballot title; and authorizing the
implementation of agreements for this levy lid lift which will be
commonly known as the Families, Education, Preschool, and
Promise Levy.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended
the Council Bill (CB).
In Favor: 5 - González , Johnson, Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Absent(NV): 1 - Juarez
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note vD4
Summary Att 1 - FEPP Levy Projected Expenditures
and Revenues v4
Summary Att 2 - Levy Rate and Annual Cost to
Homeowner
CF 320782 - Families, Education, Preschool and
Promise Action Plan
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
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5. Res 31821 A RESOLUTION relating to education services; accompanying an
ordinance requesting the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool and
Promise Levy to replace two expiring levies to fund early learning
and preschool, college and K-12 education support, and job
readiness, and providing further direction regarding implementation
of the programs funded by such levy.
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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