City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · July 16, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, July 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of
the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:03 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 168 July 16, 2018
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction
and Referral Calendar.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and
carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by
introducing Resolution 31829, and by referring it to the Housing, Health,
Energy, and Workers' Rights Committee.
Resolution 31829, A RESOLUTION related to the City Light Department
("City Light"); adopting revised procedures for the disposition of surplus
properties under the jurisdiction of City Light.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Introduction
and Referral Calendar as amended.
The Motion carried, and the proposed Introduction and 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
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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 Mosqueda, duly seconded and
carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by adding Resolution 31828,
under Business of Order item J., Adoption of Other Resolutions.
Resolution 31828, A RESOLUTION in support of the Seventy-first World
Health Assembly resolution on infant and young child feeding, affirming The
City of Seattle's recognition of breastfeeding as critical to infant and
maternal health.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed
Agenda as amended.
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 189 July 9, 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.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Patty Hayes addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral
Calendar item 2, Resolution 31828.
Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding Agenda items 8
through 11, Appointments 1043, 1048, 1049, and 1050.
Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding Agenda items 8
through 11, Appointments 1043, 1048, 1049, and 1050.
Patricia Alva addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral
Calendar item 2, Resolution 31828.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119300 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119300.
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
CITY COUNCIL:
1. RES 31823 A RESOLUTION to initiate a SODO Parking and Business
Improvement Area.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31823.
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
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2. RES 31824 A RESOLUTION of intention to establish a SODO Parking and
Business Improvement Area and fix a date and place for a hearing
thereon.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31824.
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
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
3. Res 31825 A RESOLUTION relating to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU);
amending Resolution 31800; updating the ongoing Customer
Review Panel to maintain continuous stakeholder engagement as
SPU implements the six-year Strategic Business Plan (Plan) and
conducts future Plan updates.
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
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
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
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4. CB 119282 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing
controls upon the Shannon & Wilson Office Building, 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 City 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. CB 119283 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing
controls upon the Eldridge Tire Company Building, 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 City 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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6. CB 119284 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and
Administrative Services; authorizing the Director or the
Director’s designee to execute a non-exclusive sub-surface
sewer utility easement and a non-exclusive sub-surface water
utility easement under, across, and upon a portion of the
property known as Fire Station 28 located at 5968 Rainier Avenue
South, Seattle, Washington, to Anne Michelson, an unmarried
person, and to the successor owners of the property located at
5970 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, WA.
The Committee recommends that City 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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
7. Appt 01047 Reappointment of Felix Chang as member, Community
Involvement Commission, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
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
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
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8. Appt 01043 Appointment of Benjamin L. Goldsmith as member, Community
Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, 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 01048 Appointment of Joseph Seia as member, Community Police
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2018.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, 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 01049 Appointment of Helen Gebreamlak as member, Community Police
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, 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
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Opposed: None
11. Appt 01050 Reappointment of Lisa Daugaard as member, Community Police
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, 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 31828 A RESOLUTION in support of the Seventy-first World Health
Assembly resolution on infant and young child feeding, affirming
The City of Seattle’s recognition of breastfeeding as critical to
infant and maternal health.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31828.
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
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
O'Brien from the July 23, 2018 City Council meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Herbold from the July 23, 2018 City Council meeting.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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________________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 30, 2018.
_______________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
Monday, July 16, 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
July 16, 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 168 July 16, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 189 July 9, 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 119300 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).
CITY COUNCIL:
1. RES 31823 A RESOLUTION to initiate a SODO Parking and Business
Improvement Area.
Attachments: Ex A - SODO Business Improvement Area
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
2. RES 31824 A RESOLUTION of intention to establish a SODO Parking and
Business Improvement Area and fix a date and place for a hearing
thereon.
Attachments: Ex A - SODO Business Improvement Area
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE:
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3. Res 31825 A RESOLUTION relating to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU); amending
Resolution 31800; updating the ongoing Customer Review Panel to
maintain continuous stakeholder engagement as SPU implements
the six-year Strategic Business Plan (Plan) and conducts future Plan
updates.
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
4. CB 119282 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls
upon the Shannon & Wilson Office Building, 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 City 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 Shannon & Wilson
Office Building
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5. CB 119283 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls
upon the Eldridge Tire Company Building, 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 City 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 the Eldridge Tire
Company Building
6. CB 119284 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and
Administrative Services; authorizing the Director or the Director’s
designee to execute a non-exclusive sub-surface sewer utility
easement and a non-exclusive sub-surface water utility easement
under, across, and upon a portion of the property known as Fire
Station 28 located at 5968 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle,
Washington, to Anne Michelson, an unmarried person, and to the
successor owners of the property located at 5970 Rainier Ave
South, Seattle, WA.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 – Proposed Sewer Utility Easement
Att 2 – Proposed Water Utility Easement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 – Map of Fire Station and Proposed
Easements
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7. Appt 01047 Reappointment of Felix Chang as member, Community Involvement
Commission, for a term to May 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
8. Appt 01043 Appointment of Benjamin L. Goldsmith as member, Community
Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet v2
9. Appt 01048 Appointment of Joseph Seia as member, Community Police
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2018.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
10. Appt 01049 Appointment of Helen Gebreamlak as member, Community Police
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet v2
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11. Appt 01050 Reappointment of Lisa Daugaard as member, Community Police
Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, Johnson
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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