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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, July 9, 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 July 9, 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 July 9, 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 IRC 167 July 9, 2018 The Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted 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. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 186 June 12, 2018 The Minutes (Min) were adopted 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 Min 187 June 18, 2018 The Minutes (Min) were adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Min 188 June 25, 2018 The Minutes (Min) were adopted 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. Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 G. PUBLIC COMMENT William Schwitters addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Catherine Person addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 9, Council Bill 119266. Moms Demand Action addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 9, Council Bill 119266. Joni Bosh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 11, Resolution 31819. Rene Martinez addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 119272. George Moore addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 119272. Anne S. Paul addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 119272. Karen Eames addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 119272. Amy Waterman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 119272. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Gordon Padelford addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 119272. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119295 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119295. 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 3 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 CB 119296 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119296. 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 FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE: 1. Appt 01037 Reappointment of Glen M. Lee as Director of Finance, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Juarez Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01037, Appointment Packet, by substituting an executed Letter of Expectations for the unexecuted Letter of Expectations. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01037 as amended. The Motion carried, and 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 4 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 Council President Harrell invited Mr. Lee to provide brief remarks to the Council. 2. Appt 01024 Appointment of Mindy Au as member, Seattle Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to December 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Juarez Opposed: None The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 3. Appt 01033 Appointment of Miye Moriguchi as member, Seattle Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term to December 31, 2018. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Juarez Opposed: None The Appointment was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 4. CB 119271 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2018, acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Police Department, and Seattle Public Utilities to accept specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, González , Juarez, 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 6 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 5. CB 119272 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125493, which amended the 2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475), including the 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2018-2023 CIP; creating both exempt and non-exempt positions; modifying positions; making cash transfers between various City funds; amending a Budget Summary Level purpose statement; revising project descriptions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; 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: 4 - Bagshaw, González , O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 119272, Section 2 Table, renumbering Section 2 Table accordingly, adding new Sections 18 and 19, which includes a new Attachment D, and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly, as shown 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 and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119272 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 Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 6. CB 119273 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the First Quarter 2018 Employment Ordinance; designating positions as exempt from Civil Service status; authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding by and between The City of Seattle, Seattle Public Utilities and the United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry Local 32; creating non-exempt positions; modifying positions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Juarez 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. CB 119274 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125475, which adopted the 2018 Budget, including the 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , 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 8 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 8. CB 119276 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125207, which adopted the 2017 Budget, including the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , 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 GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 9. CB 119266 AN ORDINANCE relating to the safe storage of and access to firearms; adding a new Chapter 10.79 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - González , 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 9 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 10. CB 119267 AN ORDINANCE relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; increasing the maximum penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm; adding legal presumptions and defenses regarding compliance or failure to comply with Section 10.78.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Section 10.78.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding new Sections 10.78.020, 10.78.030, and 10.78.040 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - González , 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 SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE 2018 SEATTLE CITY LIGHT STRATEGIC PLAN Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 11. Res 31819 A RESOLUTION relating to the City Light Department; adopting a 2019-2024 Strategic Plan for the City Light Department and endorsing a six-year rate path required to support the Strategic Plan. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, González , Harrell Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31819, by substituting version 3 for version 2. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31819, by adding new Sections 7 and 8, as shown in the underlined language below: Section 7. The Council requests that City Light: 1. provide quarterly written reports in 2018 and 2019 to the Seattle City Council Committee having oversight of Seattle City Light on measures and policies that address SCL’s employee to manager ratio. 2. submit a written report to the Chair of the Seattle City Council committee having oversight of Seattle City Light at the end of each calendar quarter beginning with the fourth quarter 2018. The report should describe steps taken to address ir affect the employee-to-manager ratio. 3. conduct a thorough review of utility business practices identifying changes in operational and project delivery processes, CIP accomplishment rate, and reconsideration of the scope and scale of discretionary programs, that result in at least a 0.1 percentage point decrease to the combined average annual rate increase described in Section 2. A written report with specific savings and efficiency recommendations shall be sent to the Chair of the Seattle City Council committee having oversight of Seattle City Light for consideration by March 1, 2019. 4. report to the Council on connection charges and calculation methodology to include interest on existing assets, develop an implementation plan for connection charges, and identify potential impacts to rates related to the proposed policy changes. The purpose Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 of the amendment is to improve the uniformity of connection charges and ensure City Light can effectively recover costs related to city-wide development. Section 8. Amend Attachment A - Seattle City Light 2019-2024 Strategic Plan to substitute the following text for paragraph two on page 11 of the document: “To continue to deliver good value, we must work to provide our customers with affordable rates and stable bills. We will achieve this through a combination of controlling costs, innovating to capture new sources of revenue, and updating the way we charge for services in general and for customer connections in particular, including exploring the possibility of system development fees.” ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31819 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien Opposed: 1 - Sawant J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Johnson from the August 13, 2018 City Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m. Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018 _____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 16, 2018. _____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Att 1 - Action 1 of CB 119272 Page 13