Seattle Seattle City Council 3/18/19
March 18, 2019 — Regular meeting, 2h 59m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw and duly seconded, to relieve the Human Services, Equitable Development, and Renter Rights Committee of its obligation to consider Appointment 01237, and by referring it to the Select Committee on Homelessness and Housing Affordability. Appointment 01237, Appointment of Jason Johnson as Director of Human Services Department, for a term to January 1, 2023.
How they voted
the ayes have it (7-2 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bagshaw and duly seconded, to relieve the Human Services, Equitable Development, and Renter Rights Committee of its obligation to consider Appointment 01237, and by referring it to the Select Committee on Homelessness and Housing Affordability. Appointment 01237, Appointment of Jason Johnson as Director of Human Services Department, for a term to January 1, 2023. T
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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as amended by the following vote: Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council March 18, 2019 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, 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 Min 220 March 11, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
The ayes have it (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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confirm the appointment of Saad Bashir as the director and chief technology officer of the Seattle Information Technology Department
How they voted
The motion carries Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
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sed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Allison Bolgiano addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119444. Nicole Grant addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119444. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119481 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119481.
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. (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 Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend Appointment 01252, by adding the City Council’s Letter of Expectations for Saad Bashir. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 01252 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
How they voted
The ayes have it. It is amended. (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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Passage of the amended bill
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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Sawant Opposed: None Council President Harrell invited Mr. Bashir to provide brief remarks to the Council. Page 6 Meeting Minutes City Council 2. Appt 01265 March 18, 2019 Appointment of Richard F. Shordt as member, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, for a term to December 31, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Harrell Opposed: None
How they voted
The ayes have it (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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Amendment 4 to add a new section 124 finding as a fact
How they voted
The motion carries, and that amendment is approved. Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119443, Attachment 1, by substituting version 2 for version 1. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119443 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Boers, Herbald, Musketa
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Passage of Council Bill 119-445 as amended
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, None
Agenda item 5 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bankshaw, Herbal, Musketa, Wares
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at 3:50 p.m. Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 3:54 p.m. Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 4:03 p.m. Councilmember Mosqueda entered the Council Chamber at 4:05 p.m. Page 10 Meeting Minutes City Council March 18, 2019 ACTION 5: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119444 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended
How they voted
motion carries and 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 Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119445, by substituting version 2 for version 1b. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119445 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended
How they voted
The motion carries the appointment is confirmed. (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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Adopting the Hilt-Lakata Agreement for a term of 10 years
How they voted
Aye, favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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adopting Resolution 31869
How they voted
the motion carries and the resolution is adopted Unverified
Agenda item 11 · background & details
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adopt resolution 31871 endorsing the final report and recommendations of the regional affordable housing task force
How they voted
the motion carries and resolution is adopted Unverified
Agenda item 13 · background & details
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Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31870, by substituting version 6 for version 5a; and amending Attachment 1, by substituting version 2 for version 1. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31870 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as
How they voted
The ayes have it (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
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
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