City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · November 13, 2018
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Tuesday, November 13, 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 November 13, 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 November 13, 2018 pursuant to the
provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:05
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
Resolution for adoption by 5:00 p.m. on the preceding business day, was
suspended to allow consideration of a Resolution for introduction and
adoption.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and
carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by
introducing Resolution 31855, and by referring it to the City Council for
adoption at today’s meeting after Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119368.
Resolution 31855, A RESOLUTION recognizing the service and dedication
of the Seattle Police Department’s police officers, detectives, and
sergeants; and requesting the United States District Court for the Western
District of Washington conduct a judicial review of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement reached between The City of Seattle and the
Seattle Police Officers’ Guild.
Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 2:09 p.m.
ACTION 4:
Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold and duly seconded, to
amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing
Clerk File 314409, and by referring it to the City Council to be considered
at today’s meeting after new Agenda item 2, Resolution 31855.
Clerk File 314409, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Memoranda
of Agreement (MOAs) incorporated into the Collective Bargaining
Agreement referenced in Council Bill 119368, Appendix F of Attachment 1.
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ACTION 5:
Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold and duly seconded, to
amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing
Resolution 31856, and by referring it to the Select Budget Committee.
Resolution 31856, A RESOLUTION committing to collaborate with the
Executive to ensure the transfer of properties that have a mutual and
offsetting benefit lease to the organizations currently residing in those
facilities no later than March 2019 in circumstances where those
organizations have expressed interest in taking ownership of those
properties and demonstrated the financial capability of maintaining the
facility.
Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:11 p.m.
ACTION 6:
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.
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
There were no Minutes presented for approval.
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F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Herbold presented a Proclamation honoring Filipino and
American World War II Veterans. By unanimous consent, the Council
Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Herbold to present the
Proclamation, and to allow Rey Pascua and Thelma Sevilla from the
Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project Region 8 to address
the Council.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Pauly G. addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Tim Lee addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Mary T. Andrews addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Katrina Johnson addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Nikkita Oliver addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Reverend Walden addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Council Bill 119368.
Isaac Ruiz addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Naomi Finklestein addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1,
Council Bill 119368.
André Taylor addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Eric Sullivan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Nicole Grant addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Linda Soriano addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Randy Peters addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Kirstin Wagner addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Dustin Lambro addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
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Bill 119368.
Jason Chan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Danny LeClaire addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Jamie Fleming addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Elizabeth James addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to extend the
Public Comment period for an additional 20 minutes.
Matthew Perkins addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 2:58 p.m.
Aden Pardone addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Diane Narasaki addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Steven Pray addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 3:01 p.m.
Councilmember Harrell left the Council Chamber at 3:02 p.m.
Joseph Lachman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Councilmember Harrell entered the Council Chamber at 3:03 p.m.
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Kirk Rodriguez addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Peng Qia Feng addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Michael Itti addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Michele Storms addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
David Leong addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Andy Yip addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Erin Goodman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Mike Stewart addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Marla Murdock addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council
Bill 119368.
Fé Lopez addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Ian Burns addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Councilmember Juarez left the Council Chamber at 3:21 p.m.
Councilmember Bagshaw left the Council Chamber at 3:21 pm.
Ty Moore addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 3:24 p.m.
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Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 3:24 p.m.
James Bible addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119368.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119404 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119404.
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:
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1. CB 119368 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the
execution of a collective bargaining agreement between the City
of Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild to be effective
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2020; amending Ordinance
125493, which amended the 2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475), by
increasing appropriations to the Seattle Police Department and
the Police Relief and Pension Fund; and ratifying and confirming
certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119368.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember González, duly seconded and
carried, to amend Council Bill 119368, by adding a paragraph at the end of
Section 2, as shown in the underlined language below:
Any portion of the above appropriations shall not lapse at the end of the
2018 fiscal year but shall automatically carry over into the 2019 fiscal year
until fully expended, abandoned, or reappropriated.
Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 4:05 p.m.
Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 4:08 p.m.
Councilmember Juarez left the Council Chamber at 4:21 p.m.
Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 4:23 p.m.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119368 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
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From the amended Agenda
2. Res 31855 A RESOLUTION recognizing the service and dedication of the
Seattle Police Department’s police officers, detectives, and
sergeants; and requesting the United States District Court for
the Western District of Washington conduct a judicial review of
the Collective Bargaining Agreement reached between The City of
Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild.
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31855.
The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted 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
3. CF 314409 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Memoranda of
Agreement (MOAs) incorporated into the Collective Bargaining
Agreement referenced in Council Bill 119368, Appendix F of
Attachment 1.
Motion was made and duly seconded to file Clerk File 314409.
The Motion carried, and the Clerk File (CF) was filed by the
following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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4. Res 31852 A RESOLUTION setting forth The City of Seattle’s 2019 State
Legislative Agenda.
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31852.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried,
to amend Resolution 31852, Exhibit 1, by substituting version 5 for version
2.
ACTION 3:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31852 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
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
Consideration of an Administrative Appeal of Exclusion issued to Avrum "Alex"
Tsimerman on November 5, 2018, pursuant to Council Rule XI.D.5.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to sustain the decision and
to maintain the Exclusion issued to Avrum "Alex" Tsimerman on November
5, 2018, pursuant to Council Rule XI.D.5.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
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_____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on November 26, 2018.
_____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
_____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
Tuesday, November 13, 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
November 13, 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.
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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 119404 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. CB 119368 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing the
execution of a collective bargaining agreement between the City of
Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild to be effective January
1, 2015 to December 31, 2020; amending Ordinance 125493, which
amended the 2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475), by increasing
appropriations to the Seattle Police Department and the Police Relief
and Pension Fund; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts;
all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
Attachments: Att 1 – SPOG Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 – Bill Draft of SPOG Agreement
2. Res 31852 A RESOLUTION setting forth The City of Seattle’s 2019 State
Legislative Agenda.
Attachments: Ex 1 - City of Seattle 2019 State Legislative Agenda
Supporting
Documents: Proposed Substitute
Summary and Fiscal Note
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
Consideration of an Administrative Appeal of Exclusion issued to Avrum
"Alex" Tsimerman on November 5, 2018, pursuant to Council Rule
XI.D.5.
L. ADJOURNMENT
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