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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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Excused: 2 - Mosqueda, Sawant By unanimous consent, Councilmember Juarez' December 17, 2018, excused absence was rescinded. Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to allow Councilmember Juarez to participate and vote at today’s City Council meeting by phone. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 188 December 17, 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, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL There were no Minutes presented for approval. F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Tyrone Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Yvette Kenney addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119432 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims, ordering the payment thereof and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119432. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None CB 119433 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119433. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE: 1. CB 119430 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 125493, which amended the 2018 Budget (Ordinance 125475), including the 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2018-2023 CIP; creating exempt positions; lifting a proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Mosqueda Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien Opposed: None Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Juarez from the remainder of the City Council meeting. The following Councilmembers were: Present: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Excused: 3 - Juarez, Mosqueda, Sawant Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 2. CB 119421 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the Fourth Quarter 2018 Employment Ordinance; designating positions as exempt from the civil service system; and amending Sections 4.13.010 and 4.24.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 3. CB 119425 AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2018, acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Human Services Department, Law Department, Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, Department of Construction and Inspections, Seattle City Light, and Seattle Public Utilities to accept specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119425, by substituting version 2 for version 1c. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119425 as amended. The Motion failed, and the Council Bill (CB) was not passed by the following vote: In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: 2 - González , Herbold By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Erik Sund, Council Central Staff, to address the Council. Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to reconsider Council Bill 119425, and to discuss reconsideration options under Other Business. Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 4. CB 119429 AN ORDINANCE relating to fees charged by the Seattle Animal Shelter; and amending Chapter 9.26 of the Seattle Municipal Code to make technical corrections. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 5. CB 119414 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the University of Washington Canoe House/ASUW Shell House, 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: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 6. CB 119418 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Japanese Language School, 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: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 7. CB 119422 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Edris Nurses Home, 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: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 8. Appt 01201 Appointment of Abdiweli Abdi as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 9. Appt 01202 Appointment of Wanjiku Hopps as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 10. Appt 01203 Appointment of Jordan Howard as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 11. Appt 01204 Appointment of Rosy Allen as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 12. Appt 01205 Appointment of Madison Jackson-Hite as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 13. Appt 01206 Appointment of Linda Phan as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 14. Appt 01207 Appointment of Gian-Nicholo Rosario as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 15. Appt 01208 Appointment of Chloe Rubin as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 16. Appt 01115 Appointment of Henry Irving Engel as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 17. Appt 01116 Appointment of Katherine Kang as member, Seattle Youth Commission, for a term to August 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 18. CB 119412 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; accepting easements granted to The City of Seattle for installation, operation, and maintenance of hydrants, water mains, domestic meter vaults, fire service meters, and appurtenances necessary for water utility purposes at various locations in Seattle; placing the property rights and interests conveyed by the easements under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. 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: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 19. CB 119419 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; declaring certain real property rights relating to sewer and storm drain easements within Seattle as being surplus to City utility needs; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to relinquish such easement rights and to accept new easements; placing the real property rights and interests conveyed by the easements under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. 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: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 20. Appt 01173 Appointment of Diya Khanna 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: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 21. Appt 01189 Appointment of Sarah Hillman as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to January 22, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 22. Appt 01107 Appointment of Tyrone Grandison 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: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 23. Appt 01190 Appointment of Derek Stephen Lum 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: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 24. Appt 01191 Appointment of Erika Chen 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: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 25. Appt 01193 Reappointment of Shkelqim Kelmendi as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to January 22, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 26. CB 119431 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Fire Department; authorizing the Fire Chief to execute and administer, for and on behalf of The City of Seattle, an interlocal agreement with 29 agencies that operate independent fire departments within King County to provide one another with automatic emergency response services under certain circumstances. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 27. Appt 01214 Appointment of Mackenzie Chase as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 28. Appt 01215 Appointment of Erin Okuno as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 29. Appt 01216 Appointment of Rachael L. Steward as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 30. Appt 01217 Appointment of Stephan Blanford as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 31. Appt 01218 Appointment of Nicole Grant as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, to a term ending December 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 32. Appt 01219 Appointment of Kimberly Walker as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 33. Appt 01220 Appointment of Greg Wong as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 34. Appt 01221 Appointment of Phyllis Compano as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 35. Appt 01222 Appointment of Trish M. Dziko as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None 36. Appt 01223 Appointment of Donald T. Felder as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Page 18 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 Opposed: None 37. Appt 01224 Appointment of Constance W. Rice as member, Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Johnson Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember González from the January 7 and 14, 2019 City Council meetings. Discussion of Council Bill 119425 By unanimous consent the Council Rules were suspended to allow Jeff Slayton, Seattle Attorney's Office, to address the Council. The Council determined to reconsider Council Bill 119425 at the next City Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Page 19 City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 ___________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 22, 2019. ____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 20