Seattle Seattle City Council 10/1/18
October 1, 2018 — Regular meeting, 1h 37m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
1, 2018, 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 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, O'Brien, Sawant Late Arrival: 2 - Juarez, Mosqueda C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 177 October 1, 2018 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the introduction referral calendar is adopted. (7-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, 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 197 September 17, 2018 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
the motion carries, the appointment is confirmed (7-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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pass Council Bill regarding Hing Hay Park and property agreements
How they voted
Nine. Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passed Unverified
Yes: None, None, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Agenda item 2 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Harold, Mosquetta
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31837. Councilmember González left the Council Chamber at 2:37 p.m. Roxanne White addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Resolution 31837. Councilmember González entered the Council Chamber at 2:40 P.M. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119363 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119363.
How they voted
Aye. Opposed. The ayes have it. And Amendment 1 has passed. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Rob Johnson, Debora Juarez, Mike O'Brien, Sally Bagshaw, Teresa Mosqueda, M. Lorena González
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Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01129, by adding the City Council's Letter of Expectations for Debra Smith. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01129 as amended. The Motion carred, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed as
How they voted
the ayes have it. And those two amendments are passed. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Rob Johnson, Debora Juarez, Mike O'Brien, Sally Bagshaw, Teresa Mosqueda, M. Lorena González
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real property and modifying a covenant encumbering SCIDpda-owned real property; amending Ordinance 124927, which adopted the 2016 Budget; lifting a proviso; and authorizing use of certain City funds to design and construct a public restroom within the Bush Hotel building to serve users of Hing Hay Park and other members of the public. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119361.
How they voted
the motion carries. The resolution is adopted (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Rob Johnson, Debora Juarez, Mike O'Brien, Sally Bagshaw, Teresa Mosqueda, M. Lorena González
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Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31837, Attachment A, by substituting version 5 for version 4a. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31837 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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passage of the bill
How they voted
Aten favor, none opposed Unverified
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rs to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax earnings to purchase commuter benefits, other than parking, in accordance with federal law; adding a new Chapter 14.30 to the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); and amending Sections 3.15.000 and 6.208.020 of the SMC. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - O'Brien, Johnson, Sawant Opposed: None
How they voted
Motion carries (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Rob Johnson, Debora Juarez, Mike O'Brien, Sally Bagshaw, Teresa Mosqueda, M. Lorena González
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LITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 3:27 p.m. 5. CB 119356 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending Sections 21.28.040, 21.28.080, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust wastewater rates. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and appointments are confirmed. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Appointment of Christina M. Salk Kidge to the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities
How they voted
The motion carries the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 21 · background & details
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reappointment of Sharon and Williams as member of Seattle Arts Commission
How they voted
The motion carries the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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Appointment of Vivian Lee to the Seattle Women's Commission
How they voted
The motion carries the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 23 · background & details
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ohnson, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien Opposed: None Page 8 Meeting Minutes City Council October 1, 2018 Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant 6. CB 119355 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; amending Sections 21.33.030 and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust drainage rates. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None
How they voted
the ayes have it (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Rob Johnson, Mike O'Brien, Sally Bagshaw, Teresa Mosqueda, M. Lorena González
No: Debora Juarez
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