City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · March 25, 2019
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, March 25, 2019
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 March 25, 2019
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in City
Hall in Seattle, Washington, on March 25, 2019, 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
IRC 199 March 25, 2019
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) 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
Min 221 March 18, 2019
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed
the Minutes:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
F. PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Toni Mills addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Debolina Banerjee addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Giulia Pasciuto addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Patrick Burke addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Maiko Winkler Chin addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
Kirsten Harris Talley addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119486 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119486.
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. Appt 01268 Appointment of Sylvia Gonzalez as member, Domestic Workers
Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2021.
The Appointment (Appt) was discussed.
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01268.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Sylvia
Gonzalez to address the Council.
2. Appt 01270 Appointment of Elizabeth Hunter-Keller as member, Domestic
Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2021.
The Appointment (Appt) was discussed.
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01270.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
3. Appt 01269 Appointment of Teresa B. Hillis as member, Domestic Workers
Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2022.
The Appointment (Appt) was discussed.
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01269.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
by the following vote:
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In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
4. Appt 01271 Appointment of Lani K. Todd as member, Domestic Workers
Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2022.
The Appointment (Appt) was discussed.
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01271.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
5. Appt 01272 Appointment of Mikel Hansen as member, City Light Review
Panel, for a term to April 12, 2021.
The Appointment (Appt) was discussed.
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01272.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
by the following vote:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
6. Appt 01273 Appointment of Chris Mefford as member, City Light Review
Panel, for a term to April 11, 2020.
The Appointment (Appt) was discussed.
Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01273.
The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
by the following vote:
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In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE:
7. Res 31872 A RESOLUTION approving the proposed budget framework of the
Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission for its fiscal years
2019 through 2023.
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Resolution (Res) was adopted 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
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE:
8. CB 119475 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Department of Parks and
Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities; transferring partial
jurisdiction of a portion of the West Ewing Mini Park from the
Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation to Seattle Public
Utilities for installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a
combined sewer underground microtunnel and associated
internal underground pipes, ducts, and electrical lines; and
finding that transfer of partial jurisdiction meets the requirements
of Ordinance 118477, which adopted Initiative 42.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
9. CB 119477 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation to execute and accept from the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of The City of
Seattle, a waterway permit for Waterway 1 in Laurelhurst.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
10. CB 119482 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation to execute and accept from the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources on behalf of The City of Seattle
a waterway permit for Waterway 3A in the Washington Park
Arboretum.
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: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
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11. CF 314403 Council Land Use Action to modify development standards for a
city facility to allow the installation of seven athletic field light
poles at the Soundview playfield (Project No. 3029885, Type V).
The Committee recommends that City Council grant as
conditioned the Clerk File (CF).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
The Clerk File (CF) was granted as conditioned by the following
vote, and the President signed the Findings, Conclusions, and
Decision of the City Council:
In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez,
Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant
Opposed: None
12. Appt 01239 Appointment of Colleen Echohawk-Hayashi as member, Seattle
Indian Services Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
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
13. Res 31874 A RESOLUTION providing an honorary designation of University
Way NE, from NE 50th Street to NE 52nd Street, as “Chris Curtis
Way.”
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31874.
The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted 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
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on April 1, 2019.
____________________________________________
Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council
____________________________________________
Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
Monday, March 25, 2019
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
March 25, 2019 - 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 199 March 25, 2019
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 221 March 18, 2019
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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H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
These are the only Bills which the City Charter allows to be
introduced and passed at the same meeting.
CB 119486 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. Appt 01268 Appointment of Sylvia Gonzalez as member, Domestic Workers
Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2021.
Attachments: Appointment Packet
2. Appt 01270 Appointment of Elizabeth Hunter-Keller as member, Domestic
Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2021.
Attachments: Appointment Packet
3. Appt 01269 Appointment of Teresa B. Hillis as member, Domestic Workers
Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2022.
Attachments: Appointment Packet
4. Appt 01271 Appointment of Lani K. Todd as member, Domestic Workers
Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2022.
Attachments: Appointment Packet
5. Appt 01272 Appointment of Mikel Hansen as member, City Light Review Panel,
for a term to April 12, 2021.
Attachments: Appointment Packet
6. Appt 01273 Appointment of Chris Mefford as member, City Light Review Panel,
for a term to April 11, 2020.
Attachments: Appointment Packet
HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE:
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7. Res 31872 A RESOLUTION approving the proposed budget framework of the
Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission for its fiscal years
2019 through 2023.
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the
Resolution (Res).
In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - 2019-2023 Skagit Environmental Endowment
Commission (SEEC) Budget
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE:
8. CB 119475 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Department of Parks and
Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities; transferring partial jurisdiction
of a portion of the West Ewing Mini Park from the Seattle
Department of Parks and Recreation to Seattle Public Utilities for
installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a combined sewer
underground microtunnel and associated internal underground
pipes, ducts, and electrical lines; and finding that transfer of partial
jurisdiction meets the requirements of Ordinance 118477, which
adopted Initiative 42.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Use Area
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Ex A - Vicinity Map
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9. CB 119477 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation to execute and accept from the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of The City of Seattle, a
waterway permit for Waterway 1 in Laurelhurst.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Waterway 1 DNR Permit
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - Map of Permit Area
10. CB 119482 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation to execute and accept from the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources on behalf of The City of Seattle a
waterway permit for Waterway 3A in the Washington Park
Arboretum.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 - Waterway 3A DNR Permit
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att A - Map of Permit Area
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11. CF 314403 Council Land Use Action to modify development standards for a city
facility to allow the installation of seven athletic field light poles at the
Soundview playfield (Project No. 3029885, Type V).
The Committee recommends that City Council grant as
conditioned the Clerk File (CF).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Findings, Conclusion, and Decision
Clerk File Material
GIS Map
Soundview Playfield Light and Data Calculations
Soundview Playfield Lighting Analysis and Narrative
Soundview Playfield Schematic plan and site sections
SDCI Soundview Playfield LU recommendation
Soundview Playfield DNS
12. Appt 01239 Appointment of Colleen Echohawk-Hayashi as member, Seattle
Indian Services Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Juarez, Bagshaw
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
13. Res 31874 A RESOLUTION providing an honorary designation of University
Way NE, from NE 50th Street to NE 52nd Street, as “Chris Curtis
Way.”
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
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