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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, October 1, 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 October 1, 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 October 1, 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, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Late Arrival: 2 - Juarez, Mosqueda C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 177 October 1, 2018 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, 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 197 September 17, 2018 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:04 p.m. Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. David Haines addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Linda Soriano addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 2:07 p.m. Randy Peters addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Miriam Castro addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119329. Alice Lockhart addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Patience Malaba addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Cary Moon addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Bill Sampson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Asukaa Vaxx addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Laura Loe Bernstein addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Thomas O’Keefe addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 Joseph Bogaard addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Giulia Pasciuto addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Eugene Wasserman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Pete Stoltz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Megan Altendorf addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Charlie Cunniff addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Randy Hardy addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Ana Borilla addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Katie Wilson addressed the Council regarding Agenda items 3 and 4, Resolution 31837 and Council Bill 119329. Matthew Lang addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119329. Ollie Garret addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 2:33 p.m. Alexander Froehlich addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:33 p.m. Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 Andrea Jackson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Nancy Hirsh addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Amy Bowles addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Appointment 01129. Noah Fay addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 2:37 p.m. Roxanne White addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 2:40 P.M. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119363 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119363. 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 HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE: Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 1. Appt 01129 Appointment of Debra Smith as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle City Light, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01129, by adding the City Council's Letter of Expectations for Debra Smith. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01129 as amended. The Motion carred, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Council President Harrell invited Ms. Smith to provide brief remarks to the Council. CITY COUNCIL: Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 2. CB 119361 AN ORDINANCE relating to Hing Hay Park and property agreements with the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) and the City of Seattle; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute a Settlement Agreement and associated documents extinguishing an easement on City-owned real property and modifying a covenant encumbering SCIDpda-owned real property; amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget; lifting a proviso; and authorizing use of certain City funds to design and construct a public restroom within the Bush Hotel building to serve users of Hing Hay Park and other members of the public. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119361. 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 FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE: Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 3. Res 31837 A RESOLUTION amending and adopting the Policies and Procedures that govern the Reuse and Disposal of real property owned by The City of Seattle not subject to the City Light Department jurisdiction; updating certain portions of the procedures related to property reuse and disposal for affordable housing; and adding provisions regarding the use of proceeds from surplus property disposal. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Mosqueda Opposed: None Councilmember Harrell left the Council Chamber at 3:04 p.m. Councilmember Harrell entered the Council Chamber at 3:05 p.m. ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31837, by substituting version 5 for version 4. ACTION 2: Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31837, Attachment A, by substituting version 5 for version 4a. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31837 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 Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 4. CB 119329 AN ORDINANCE relating to employment in Seattle; requiring certain employers to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax earnings to purchase commuter benefits, other than parking, in accordance with federal law; adding a new Chapter 14.30 to the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); and amending Sections 3.15.000 and 6.208.020 of the SMC. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Sawant 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 CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 3:27 p.m. 5. CB 119356 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending Sections 21.28.040, 21.28.080, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust wastewater rates. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant 6. CB 119355 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending Sections 21.33.030 and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust drainage rates. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant 7. CB 119347 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; adopting the 2019 Water System Plan. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 Councilmember Sawant entered the Council Chamber at 3:30 p.m. Councilmember Juarez left the Council Chamber at 3:32 p.m. 8. Appt 01108 Appointment of Aaron G. Oravillo as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 3:35 p.m. 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 01109 Appointment of Jessica C. Bhuiyan as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 10 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 10. Appt 01133 Appointment of Suzanne Burke as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 11. Appt 01134 Appointment of Kyle M. Stetler as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 01142 Appointment of David F. Layton as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 13. Appt 01143 Appointment of Maria L. McDaniel as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 14. Appt 01144 Appointment of Jessa Timmer as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 12 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 15. Appt 01135 Appointment of Laura C. Lippman as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 16. Appt 01136 Appointment of Noel F. Miller as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 01137 Appointment of Thy Q. Pham as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 18. Appt 01139 Appointment of Robert E. Coleman as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 19. Appt 01140 Appointment of Rodney A. Schauf as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 14 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 20. Appt 01141 Appointment of Puja Shaw as member, Seattle Public Utilities 2018-2023 Strategic Business Plan Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 21. Appt 01145 Appointment of Kristina M. Sawyckyj as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 22. Appt 01147 Reappointment of Sharon N. Williams as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 23. Appt 01148 Appointment of Vivian Lee as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, Sawant, O'Brien 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 There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Mosqueda from the October 15, 2018 City Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:39 p.m. Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 ____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on October 8, 2018. ____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 17