Seattle Seattle City Council 9/3/19
September 3, 2019 — Regular meeting, 1h 46m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Gyncild addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Council Bill 119601. Clara Cantor addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 3, Council Bill 119601. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119611 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 5, 2019 through August 9, 2019 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119611.
How they voted
Nine in favor. None opposed. Bill passes Verified · official minutes
Yes: None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Gonsal, Marble, Pacheco, President Harrell
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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 CB 119612 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 12, 2019 through August 16, 2019 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119612.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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pass Council Bill 119-613
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item consent · background & details
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harmonizing city laws with new state laws regarding residential rental properties
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passed in the Chair of Senate. Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
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Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and duly seconded, to hold Council Bill 119608, until September 16, 2019. The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) was held until
How they voted
The ayes have it and that agenda item will be held (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
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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, 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, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Late Arrival: 1 - Juarez C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 220 September 3, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
the ayes have it so that amendment passes (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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vote on the amended legislation
How they voted — vote on the amended legislation
the bill passed Unverified
Yes: None, None, None
Agenda item 4 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bacheco, Begsha, Herbal, Musketa, Suwan
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How they voted — 2019 A RESOLUTION requesting that the Seattle Department of Transportation develop a budget proposal for creating on-street bike and e-scooter parking. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 2 - O'Brien, Pacheco Opposed: None Councilmember Juarez left the Council Chamber at 3:07 p.m. Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 3:10 p.m.
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
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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rried, to adopt the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, 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 243 August 5, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
The ayes have it. So that amendment passes. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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OURNAL Min 243 August 5, 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, Herbold, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council Min 244 September 3, 2019 August 12, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
The ayes have it. So amendment number two is passed. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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d the Bill: Page 4 Meeting Minutes City Council September 3, 2019 In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None CB 119613 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 19, 2019 through August 23, 2019 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119613.
How they voted
the motion carries, the resolution is adopted and the chair will sign 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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OMMITTEE: 1. CB 119584 AN ORDINANCE relating to residential rental properties; conforming the Seattle Municipal Code with changes in state law; amending Sections 7.24.020, 7.24.030, 22.202.080, 22.206.160, 22.206.180, 22.210.030, and 22.902.120 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Herbold, O'Brien, Pacheco Opposed: None
How they voted
The ayes have it. The version is substituted. (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 O'Brien, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119601, Section 1, Seattle Municipal Code Subsection 15.80.020.A, as shown in the underlined language below: Seattle Municipal Code 15.80.020.A A. Whenever the Seattle Department of Transportation constructs a major paving project along a segment of the protected bicycle lane network, a protected bicycle lan
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Consolice, Herbal, Mascata, Pacheco, President Harold, Sowant, Wares
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horizing the Department to enter and participate in the Western Energy Imbalance Market, including the ability to execute additional agreements necessary or convenient to participating in the Western Energy Imbalance Market. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 3:31 p.m.
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed. Bill passed. Verified · official minutes
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adopting a 2019 city-wide position list
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed. Bill passed Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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allow City Light to sell a small portion of property on each side of 35th Avenue southeast in Snohomish County
How they voted
Nine in favor, in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, None
Agenda item 10 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Harold, Herbal, Horace, Muscatta, Pacheco, Sowan
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Seattle City Light to accept statutory warranty deeds for two properties in Ponderay County
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 12 · background & details
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019 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting various easements for overhead and underground electrical rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Mosqueda Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 13 · background & details
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534 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting various easements for overhead and underground electrical rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Bagshaw, Mosqueda Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. Bill passed Chair with Senate Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 14 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-592 relating to the City Light Department
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 15 · background & details
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