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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, December 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 December 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 December 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: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 3 - González , Herbold, Juarez C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 IRC 187 December 10, 2018 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 Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Resolution 31858, and by referring it to the City Council for adoption at today’s meeting. Resolution 31858, A RESOLUTION affirming and commending the validity and application of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to peace and human dignity everywhere. ACTION 4: 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: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 208 December 3, 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: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Charles Davis addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral Calendar item, Resolution 31858. Rev. Dick Gillett addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral Calendar item, Resolution 31858. Michael Ramos addressed the Council regarding Introduction and Referral Calendar item, Resolution 31858. Amy Bowles addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 15, Council Bill 119374. Jeff Van Duzer addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119424. Steve Gillespie addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119424. Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Council President Harrell requested a moment of silence in remembrance of SeaTac Councilmember Amina Ahmed. Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119428 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119428. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS PLANNING, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMMITTEE: 1. CB 119424 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes proposed as part of the 2017-2018 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 2. CB 119426 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; granting conditional approval of the University of Washington 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan; and amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) at pages 61, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79, 80, and 81 of the Official Land Use Map. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 3. CF 314346 Application of the University of Washington to prepare a new Major Institution Master Plan for the University of Washington Seattle Campus at 4000 15th Avenue NE (SDCI Project No. 3023261, Type IV). The Committee recommends that City Council grant the Application as conditioned. In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Application was granted as conditioned by the following vote, and the President signed the Findings, Conclusions, and Decision of the City Council: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 4. Appt 01194 Reappointment of David A. Goldberg as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 5. Appt 01195 Reappointment of Richard E. Mohler as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 6. Appt 01196 Reappointment of Julio A. Sánchez as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Johnson, O'Brien, Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 7. CB 119413 AN ORDINANCE vacating portions of 11th Avenue Southwest, 13th Avenue Southwest, Southwest Hanford Street, and Southwest Florida Street, on the petition of the Port of Seattle (Clerk File 301929) and accepting Seattle City Light easements. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Herbold Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 8. CF 314387 Petition of Seattle City Light, for the vacation of portion of Broad Street, between Harrison Street and Taylor Avenue North. The Committee recommends that City Council grant the Petition as conditioned. In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Petition was granted as conditioned by the following vote, and the President signed the Conditions of the City Council: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 9. Appt 01197 Appointment of Andrew L. Dannenberg as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 10. Appt 01198 Appointment of Kashina Groves as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board for a term to, August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 11. Appt 01213 Appointment of Charles Y. Hall as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 12. Appt 01199 Appointment of Meredith Hall as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 Opposed: None 13. Appt 01200 Appointment of Patrick W. Taylor as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 14. Appt 01212 Reappointment of Amanda Barnett as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS' RIGHTS COMMITTEE: Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 15. CB 119374 AN ORDINANCE relating to the organization of City government; creating an Office of the Employee Ombud; and adding Sections 3.15.020, 3.15.022, and 3.15.024 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 16. CB 119359 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of City Light to execute an agreement with the City of Bothell for relocation of approximately 0.87 mile of existing Fiber Cable 157 along SR 522 from aerial to underground as part of the City of Bothell’s SR 522 Stage 3 Improvement Project, including the execution of other agreements or amendments necessary or convenient for the completion of the joint utility trench. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 17. Appt 01152 Appointment of Elizabeth Ford as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 18. Appt 01149 Appointment of Andrew Beane as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 19. Appt 01153 Reappointment of Anthony Burnett as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 20. Appt 01187 Appointment of Mona Smith as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 21. Appt 01188 Appointment of Samantha Grad as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 22. Appt 01151 Reappointment of Nicole Grant as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 23. Appt 01124 Reappointment of Frank F. Alvarado III as member, Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Council, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 24. Appt 01185 Reappointment of Eric Snow as member, Capitol Hill Housing Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Res 31858 A RESOLUTION affirming and commending the validity and application of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to peace and human dignity everywhere. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31858. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Sawant from the December 17, 2018 and January 7, 2019 City Council meetings. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. _____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 14, 2019. _____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 14