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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, May 6, 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 May 6, 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 May 6, 2019, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Late Arrival: 1 - Herbold C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 205 May 6, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Juarez, 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 227 April 17, 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: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2019 Councilmember Herbold entered the Council Chamber at 2:03 p.m. F. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Mosqueda presented a Proclamation in remembrance of Beatrice Kathryn Alder and proclaiming May 13, 2019, to be Bea’s Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Mosqueda to present the Proclamation, and to allow the parents of Bea, Rachel and Erin Alder, to address the Council. Councilmember Mosqueda presented a Proclamation recognizing Affordable Housing Week. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Mosqueda to present the Proclamation, and to allow Patience Malaba, Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County, to address the Council. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 2:24 p.m. Suzan Lee addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda. Steven Pray addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 2, Appointment 01286. Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Marguerite Richard addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 2:32 p.m. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2019 CB 119508 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119508. 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, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC ASSETS, AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE: 1. Appt 01306 Appointment of Jesus S. Aguirre as Superintendent, Department of Parks and Recreation, for a term to April 1, 2023. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, González Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Juarez, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01306, by adding the City Council’s Letter of Expectations for Jesus Aguirre. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01306 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2019 Council President Harrell invited Mr. Aguirre to provide brief remarks to the Council. HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE: 2. Appt 01286 Appointment of Amarah Khan as Director, Office of the Employee Ombud. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01286, by substituting the resume in the Appointment Packet with an updated resume. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01286 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Council President Harrell invited Ms. Khan to provide brief remarks to the Council. Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2019 3. Appt 01315 Appointment of Gay Gilmore as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01315 title, by deleting the word 'Board' after 'Advisory,' and adding the word 'Commission.' ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01315 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None 4. Appt 01316 Appointment of William J. Pittz as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2019 5. Appt 01317 Appointment of Marilyn P. Watkins as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 3 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01317 title, by deleting the word 'Board' after 'Advisory,' and adding the word 'Commission.' ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01317 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed as amended by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Bagshaw from the May 20, 2019 City Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2019 _____________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on May 20, 2019. _____________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council _____________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 7