Seattle Seattle City Council 8/12/19
August 12, 2019 — Regular meeting, 3h 41m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to allow Councilmember González to participate and vote at today’s City Council meeting by phone until the conclusion of Agenda item 1, Council Bill 119551. The following Councilmembers were present and Councilmember González was present by phone: Present: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pache
How they voted
the 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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regarding Agenda item 6, Resolution 31895. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 3:06 p.m. Page 6 Meeting Minutes City Council CB 119605 August 12, 2019 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of July 29, 2019 through August 2, 2019 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119605.
How they voted
council members were either vote aye to override the mayor's veto or no to sustain the vote (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
result not announced in this excerpt
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il Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, O'Brien, Pacheco Opposed: None The Mayor's Veto Letter is provided as Attachment 1 to the Minutes. The Motion to reconsider passage of Council Bill 119551 was called up and Councilmembers voted to reconsider passage of Council Bill 119551 as amended, with an "Aye" vote to override the Mayor's Veto and a "No" vote to sustain the Mayor's Veto.
How they voted
the motion carries and the resolutions adopted (6-3 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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ález' excused absence from today's City Council meeting was reinstated. The following Councilmembers were: Present: 8 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Excused: 1 - González 2. Res 31897 A RESOLUTION calling for an end to the U.S. government’s economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31897.
How they voted
the motion carries the resolution is adopted (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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HOUSING, HEALTH, ENERGY, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS COMMITTEE: 3. Res 31893 A RESOLUTION relating to taxation; stating an intent to adopt legislation imposing a local sales and use tax at the maximum rate authorized to fund investments in affordable and supportive housing. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 4 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw, Herbold Opposed: None
How they voted
the motion carries, the resolution is adopted (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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ing a local sales and use tax to fund investments in affordable and supportive housing; adding new Sections 5.60.025 and 5.60.027 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Section 5.60.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Mosqueda, Juarez, Bagshaw, Herbold Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries an appointment is confirmed. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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t, including the 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to the Seattle Department of Transportation; and revising project allocations and spending plans for certain projects in the 2019-2024 CIP. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Pacheco Opposed: None Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 4:04 p.m.
How they voted
The ayes have it. (6-1 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Motion was made by Councilmember Pacheco and duly seconded, to further amend the proposed amendment in Action 1, Section 10, Subsection L, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: L. Work with other statewide organizations to advocate for changes to state law regarding rent controlWork with other cities, counties, and statewide organizations to advocate for changes to state la
How they voted
the motion carries, the resolution is adopted (5-3 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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creating the position of code revisor
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None
Agenda item 9 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Herbal, Mosquetta, Pacheco, President Harold, Swan, Wares vote corrected to seven in favor, none opposed
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authorizing the dispersion of $320,000 from Seattle Information Technology (SIT) digital engagement budget summary level to 11 community-based organizations
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed. The bill passed Unverified
Agenda item 10 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-599 relating to the city of Seattle's continued use of Cascade Public Media's Capitol Hill transmission site and tower
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed. The bill passed Unverified
Yes: None, None, None, None
Agenda item 11 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Musketa, Pacheco, President Harrell, Warez
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Council Bill 119-572 amending ordinance 1-25-49-93
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed. The bill passed Unverified
Agenda item 12 · background & details
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Amend Council Bill 119-575 as presented by Council Member O'Brien
How they voted
The ayes have it. Unverified
Agenda item 14 · background & details
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