City Council
Regular MeetingSeattle, WA · June 17, 2019
Minutes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council
Monday, June 17, 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
Abel Pacheco
Kshama Sawant
Chair Info: 206-684-8804; Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov
City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 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 June 17, 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: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco
Excused: 3 - Juarez, Mosqueda, Sawant
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
Sawant from the June 17, 2019 City Council meeting.
C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR
IRC 211 June 17, 2019
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the
following vote:
In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco
Opposed: None
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
ACTION 1:
Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the proposed Agenda.
ACTION 2:
Motion was made by Councilmember González and duly seconded, to
amend the proposed Agenda by holding Agenda item 1, Council Bill
119539, until June 24, 2019.
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1. CB 119539 AN ORDINANCE relating to Emergency Medical Services;
authorizing execution, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, of an agreement with King County regarding the imposition
and allocation of property tax revenues generated by a six-year,
voter-approved King County-wide tax levy for emergency medical
services; approving the submittal by King County of a
proposition to the voters seeking authority to levy those
additional taxes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda
Opposed: None
The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) 119539 was held
until June 24, 2019 by the following vote:
In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco
Opposed: None
ACTION 3:
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed
Agenda as amended.
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 235 June 10, 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: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco
Opposed: None
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F. PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Bagshaw presented a Proclamation recognizing June 19,
2019, as Seattle Design Commission Day. By unanimous consent, the
Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Bagshaw to
present the Proclamation, and to allow Michael Jenkins, Executive
Director, Seattle Design Commission, to address the Council.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
H. PAYMENT OF BILLS
CB 119545 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited
claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119545.
The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the
following vote, and the President signed the Bill:
In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco
Opposed: None
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
From the amended Agenda.
HUMAN SERVICES, EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND RENTER RIGHTS
COMMITTEE:
2. Appt 01368 Appointment of Dinah Braccio as member, Seattle Renters’
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2021.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco
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Opposed: None
3. Appt 01369 Appointment of Mac Scotty Ray McGregor as member, Seattle
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez
Opposed: None
The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:
In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco
Opposed: None
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
4. CB 119541 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and
Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, on behalf of Seattle Public Utilities, to
negotiate and execute real property lease agreements and
amendments with Broadacres LLC, for office space and ancillary
uses in the Wharf Building located at 4209 21st Ave W; and
ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, 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, O'Brien, Pacheco
Opposed: None
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
González from the June 24, 2019 City Council meeting.
Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember
O'Brien from the July 15, 2019 City Council meeting.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:17 p.m.
____________________________________________
Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk
Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on June 24, 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, June 17, 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
Debora Juarez
Teresa Mosqueda
Mike O'Brien
Abel Pacheco
Kshama Sawant
Chair Info: 206-684-8804; Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov
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CITY OF SEATTLE
City Council
Agenda
June 17, 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 211 June 17, 2019
Attachments: Introduction and Referral Calendar
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Min 235 June 10, 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 119545 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).
GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, NEW AMERICANS, AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
1. CB 119539 AN ORDINANCE relating to Emergency Medical Services;
authorizing execution, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, of
an agreement with King County regarding the imposition and
allocation of property tax revenues generated by a six-year,
voter-approved King County-wide tax levy for emergency medical
services; approving the submittal by King County of a proposition to
the voters seeking authority to levy those additional taxes; and
ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 2 - González , Mosqueda
Opposed: None
Attachments: Ex A- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Ex A Ex 1 - EMS Levy Proposed Financial Plan
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
HUMAN SERVICES, EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND RENTER RIGHTS COMMITTEE:
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2. Appt 01368 Appointment of Dinah Braccio as member, Seattle Renters’
Commission, for a term to February 28, 2021.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
3. Appt 01369 Appointment of Mac Scotty Ray McGregor as member, Seattle
Renters’ Commission, for a term to February 28, 2020.
The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the
Appointment (Appt).
In Favor: 2 - Sawant, Juarez
Opposed: None
Attachments: Appointment Packet
FINANCE AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
4. CB 119541 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and
Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, on behalf of Seattle Public Utilities, to
negotiate and execute real property lease agreements and
amendments with Broadacres LLC, for office space and ancillary
uses in the Wharf Building located at 4209 21st Ave W; and ratifying
and confirming certain prior acts.
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council
Bill (CB).
In Favor: 4 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, O'Brien
Opposed: None
Attachments: Att 1 – Wharf Building Lease Agreement
Supporting
Documents: Summary and Fiscal Note
Summary Att 1 - Map of Property Location
J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
K. OTHER BUSINESS
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L. ADJOURNMENT
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