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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, April 1, 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 Debora Juarez Teresa Mosqueda Mike O'Brien Kshama Sawant Chair Info: 206-684-8804; Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 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 April 1, 2019, 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 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 2 - Bagshaw, Juarez By unanimous consent, Councilmember Sawant’s April 1, 2019, excused absence was rescinded. Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Juarez from the April 1, 2019 City Council meeting. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 200 April 1, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, 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 Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2019 Min 222 March 25, 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: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Mosqueda presented a Proclamation recognizing April 1, 2019, as Census Awareness Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Mosqueda to present the Proclamation, and to allow Oskar Zambrano, Director of Civic Engagement and Leadership Development Programs, and Usman Naushab, of the Latino Community Fund of Washington, to address the Council. Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2019 G. PUBLIC COMMENT David Haines addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Council Bill 119451. Alex Tsimerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Lindsey Johnson addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Christopher King addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Cory Crocker addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Resolution 31873. Drew Dresman addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Resolution 31873. Ruedi Risler addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Resolution 31873. Mona Best addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Resolution 31876. Alicia Davis addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 6, Resolution 31876. Robert Smiley addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119488 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119488. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2019 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 1. Appt 01267 Appointment of Stephanie Ellis-Smith as member, Museum Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to July 11, 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: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 2. Appt 01275 Appointment of Wayne Adrian Rocque as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for 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: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE: Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2019 3. CB 119485 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute a lease agreement between the City of Seattle and Selig Holdings Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for office space in the building located at 300 Elliott Avenue West, commonly known as the Elliott Bay Office Park; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None HUMAN SERVICES, EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND RENTER RIGHTS COMMITTEE: 4. Appt 01238 Appointment of Robert D. Cook as member, Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Harrell, Juarez Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2019 5. Appt 01276 Appointment of Doris W. Koo as member, Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Sawant, Harrell, Juarez Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 6. Res 31873 A RESOLUTION recognizing the community-led visioning process and the recommendations found in the U District Station Area Mobility Plan, and supporting a pedestrian-focused rebuild of NE 43rd Street. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Johnson Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant The Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2019 7. Res 31875 A RESOLUTION retiring introduced and referred Council Bills, Resolutions, Clerk Files, and Appointments that have received no further action. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31875. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None 8. Res 31876 A RESOLUTION in support of U.S. Senate Bill 726, the Personal Care Products Safety Act. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31876. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution: In Favor: 7 - González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None K. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 2:53 p.m. There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2019 _____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on April 15, 2019. _____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 8