Seattle Seattle City Council 9/16/19
September 16, 2019 — Regular meeting, 3h 13m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Motion was made by Councilmember Juarez, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill 119648, and by referring it to the Civic Development, Public Assets, and Native Communities Committee. Council Bill 119648, AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to amend the existing ten-year lease
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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e Agenda was amended to consider Agenda item 33, Council Bill 119604, after Agenda item 4, Council Bill 119555, and consider Agenda item 21, Resolution 31905, and after Agenda item 19, Council Bill 119643. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried to adopt the Agenda as amended. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 245 September 3, 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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da item 33, Council Bill 119604. Councilmember Harrell entered the Council Chamber at 3:08 p.m. Page 7 Meeting Minutes City Council September 16, 2019 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119646 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of September 2, 2019 through September 6, 2019 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119646.
How they voted
hearing no objection, the agenda is amended as stated (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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employees; adding a new Chapter 14.27 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: 4 - Mosqueda, González , Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Councilmember Juarez left the Council Chamber at 3:44 p.m. Councilmember Juarez entered the Council Chamber at 3:45 p.m.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The new agenda 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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nt Opposed: None Page 8 Meeting Minutes City Council 2. CB 119556 September 16, 2019 AN ORDINANCE relating to employment in Seattle; adding a new Chapter 14.29 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: 4 - Mosqueda, González , Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passed Verified · official minutes
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passage of Council Bill 119-556
How they voted
None in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-557
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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Amended Council Bill 119-557
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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Amendment number one to establish a Green New Deal Oversight Board
How they voted
the ayes have it Unverified
Agenda item 33 · background & details
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nt in Seattle; requiring certain employers to take certain actions to prevent, protect, and respond to violent or harassing conduct by guests; adding a new Chapter 14.26 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 - Mosqueda, Sawant, González Opposed: None
How they voted
Aye. Aye. Opposed? 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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Motion was made by Councilmember Mosqueda, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119555, Seattle Municipal Code Sections 14.28.030 and 14.28.060, as shown on Attachment 1 to the Minutes. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119555 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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ted. CITY COUNCIL: 5. Res 31907 A RESOLUTION in support of the youth-led September 20, 2019 Global Climate Strike; urging Seattle Public Schools to support its students’ right to assemble and participate in the Global Climate Strike; and affirming that City employees may request unpaid leave for a day of conscience on September 20, 2019. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31907.
How they voted
The motion carries that resolution is adopted and 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
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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to pass council bill 119-623
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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pass Council Bill 119-624
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 7 · background & details
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Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119604, Sections 2 and 3, as shown in Attachment 3 to the Minutes. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bil 119604 as amended. The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) was passed as
How they voted
The motion carries and appointments are 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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ien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None 6. CB 119623 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 77 Information Technology Professionals Unit; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119623.
How they voted
The motion carries appointments are 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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Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Page 12 Meeting Minutes City Council 7. CB 119624 September 16, 2019 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; adjusting the pay zone structures for the City’s Information Technology Professional discretionary pay program; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119624.
How they voted
The motion carries appointments are 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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Council Bill 119642 relating to city emergency purchases of goods and services
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 17 · background & details
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Council Bill 119641 lifting the proviso on the sweetened beverage tax public awareness campaign
How they voted
Ait in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Agenda item 19 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bacheco, Begshaw, Herbald, Musketa
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adopting a resolution amending the physical development management plan for Santa Point
How they voted
the motion carries the resolution is adopted and the chair will sign it Unverified
Agenda item 21 · background & details
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relating to real property located at Mercer Street and 2nd Avenue North
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item 20 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Jaco, Musketa, President Harrell, So-Wan
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Resolution 31902 declaring the city council and the mayor's intent to consider strategies to project trees and increase sales tree canopy covered
How they voted
the motion carries, the resolution is adopted as amended and the chair will sign it Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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pposed: None CIVIL RIGHTS, UTILITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS COMMITTEE: 8. Appt 01390 Reappointment of Dorothy Holland Mann as member, Museum Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to July 31, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None Councilmember Mosqueda left the Council Chamber at 4:34 p.m.
How they voted
the motion carries appointments are confirmed (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Confirm the appointment of Susan Yui Lee to the Family's Education Preschool and Promise Levy Oversight Committee
How they voted
The motion carries on the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 27 · background & details
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amend regulatory incentives for open space in the South Lake Union neighborhood to facilitate the preservation of Seattle Times Park
How they voted
Aight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item 28 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Harold, Pacheco, Suant
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to indefinitely hold Council Bill 119608
How they voted
The ayes have it Unverified
Agenda item 29 · background & details
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arrell, Herbold, Juarez, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda Page 13 Meeting Minutes City Council 9. Appt 01392 September 16, 2019 Reappointment of Rosita I. Romero as member, Museum Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to July 31, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None
How they voted
Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Ait in favor, none opposed. The bill passes in the chair of Senate. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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vacation the alley in Block 1, Witt's edition on the petition of 2026 Madison Corner, LLC, and LMC, 2026, Madison Holdings
How they voted
Aten favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item 3.1 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Harold, Mosquetta, Pachaco, Saw
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vacating portion of the Armory Way as condemned by ordinance 6-7-1-2-5
How they voted
In favor, none opposed. Bill passed. Unverified
Agenda item 32 · background & details
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adopting Resolution 31903 relating to the procurement and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
How they voted
The motion carries the resolution is adopted Unverified
Agenda item 34 · background & details
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rell announced that Council Bill 119604 as amended was available for presentation to the City Counicl and ready to be signed. The President signed Council Bill 119604. 10. Appt 01393 Reappointment of Darya Farivar as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None
How they voted
the motion carries the resolution is adopted (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda Page 14 Meeting Minutes City Council 11. Appt 01394 September 16, 2019 Reappointment of Rokea Jones as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None
How they voted
The ayes have it (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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(Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Mosqueda 12. Appt 01395 Reappointment of K. Min Pease as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Herbold, O'Brien Opposed: None
How they voted
The ayes have it (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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