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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 29, 2019 2:00 PM Revised 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 Abel Pacheco Kshama Sawant Chair Info: 206-684-8804; Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 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 29, 2019, 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, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Excused: 1 - Juarez Late Arrival: 1 - Herbold Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Juarez from the April 29, 2019 City Council meeting. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 204 April 29, 2019 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, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, 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 226 April 15, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. G. PUBLIC COMMENT David Haines addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Councilmember Herbold entered the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119503 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119503. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 1. Appt 01274 Appointment of Mariko Lockhart as Director, Office for Civil Rights, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01274, by adding the City Council's Letter of Expectations for Mariko Lockhart. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01274 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None 2. CB 119502 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Cedar River Municipal Watershed; amending the Secondary Use Policies, adopted by Ordinance 114632, to provide for the limited application of the herbicide imazapyr to treat invasive knotweed species. 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: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE: 3. CB 119493 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the First Quarter 2019 Employment Ordinance; designating positions as exempt from the civil service system; authorizing payment of the employee’s 2019 premium share into the Washington State paid family and medical leave insurance program; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None 4. Appt 01307 Appointment of Alise Kuwahara Day as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 5. Appt 01308 Appointment of Audrey Morton Hoyt as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term to March 1, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, González Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 6. Appt 01309 Appointment of Asha Mohamed as member, Community Police Commission, for a term December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, Pacheco Opposed: None Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 2:33 p.m. The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 7. Appt 01296 Appointment of Natasha Moore as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 8. Appt 01298 Appointment of Mark Mullens as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 9. Appt 01299 Appointment of Alina Santillan as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 10. Appt 01310 Appointment of Erin B. Goodman as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, Pacheco Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 11. Appt 01294 Appointment of Brandy Grant as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 12. Appt 01295 Appointment of Esther Lucero as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 13. Appt 01297 Appointment of Karisa Morikawa as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 14. Appt 01300 Reappointment of Joseph Seia as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 15. Appt 01311 Reappointment of Harriett Walden as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - González , Mosqueda, Pacheco Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 16. CB 119472 AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.49.019, 23.54.030, and 23.84A.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding new requirements related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Sawant 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, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:40 p.m. 17. Res 31883 A RESOLUTION relating to committee structure, membership, meeting times, and duties of the standing committees of the Seattle City Council for 2018 and 2019; and superseding Resolution 31859. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31883. 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, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 Opposed: None 18. Res 31884 A RESOLUTION designating the monthly President Pro Tem of the City Council of The City of Seattle for 2018-2019 and superseding Resolution 31790. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31884. 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, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None 19. Res 31885 A RESOLUTION relating to Seattle City Councilmember participation, for 2018 and 2019, on King County Committees, Regional Committees, State Committees, and City of Seattle Committees; and superseding Resolution 31792. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31885. 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, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 2:44 p.m. K. OTHER BUSINESS Consideration of an Administrative Appeal of Exclusion issued to Avrum "Alex" Tsimerman on April 18, 2019, 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 April 18, 2019, pursuant to Council Rule XI.D.5. Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes April 29, 2019 L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m. ____________________________________________ Emilia M. Sanchez, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 13, 2019. ____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk [Prepared by: J. Schwinn] Page 11