City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · September 10, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, September 10, 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 September 10, 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 September 10, 2018, pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:02
p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Excused: 2 - González , Mosqueda
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmembers
González and Mosqueda from the September 10, 2018 City Council
meeting.
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:
Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant, duly seconded and carried,
to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing
Appointments 01126 through 01128, and by referring them to the Human
Services, Equitable Development, and Renter Rights Committee.
Appointment 01126, Appointment of Laurie Goff as member, Seattle
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
Appointment 01127, Appointment of Devin Silvernail as member, Seattle
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2019.
Appointment 01128, Appointment of Marcedes T. Taitt-Lamar as member,
Seattle Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020.
ACTION 3:
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: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, 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
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Min 195 September 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: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Bagshaw presented a Proclamation honoring Team Sail
Like A Girl for their 2018 Race to Alaska win. By unanimous consent, the
Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to
present the Proclamation, and to allow Jeanne Goussev of Team Sail Like
A Girl to address the Council.
Councilmember Harrell presented a Proclamation designating September
10 - 16, 2018 to be "La Semana de México" (The Week of Mexico). By
unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow
Councilmember Harrell to present the Proclamation, and to allow Roberto
Dondisch, Consul of Mexico in Seattle, to address the Council.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Nita Chambers addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Council
Bill 119343.
Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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CB 119346 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119346.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119340 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Park District; authorizing
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to acquire real
property and property rights within the City’s green spaces.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
2. CB 119343 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a
management agreement with the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling
Club for the purpose of renting rooms and teaching lawn bowling
to the public at the Jefferson Park lawn bowling facility.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the
President signed the Bill:
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In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
3. Res 31834 A RESOLUTION expressing The City of Seattle’s opposition to
offshore oil and gas drilling and exploration activities, including
seismic airgun blasting.
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the
President signed the Resolution
In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
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____________________________________________
Emilia M. Sanchez, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on September 24,
2018.
____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
[Prepared by: J. Schwinn]
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Agenda
CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
Monday, September 10, 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
September 10, 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 174 September 10, 2018
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 195 September 4, 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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City Council Agenda September 10, 2018
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
CB 119346 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).
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119340 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Park District; authorizing the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to acquire real property
and property rights within the City’s green spaces.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
2. CB 119343 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and
Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a
management agreement with the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club
for the purpose of renting rooms and teaching lawn bowling to the
public at the Jefferson Park lawn bowling facility.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att A – Use, Occupancy and Maintenance Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 - Map of Premises
SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
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3. Res 31834 A RESOLUTION expressing The City of Seattle’s opposition to
offshore oil and gas drilling and exploration activities, including
seismic airgun blasting.
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson
Opposed: None
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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