Seattle Seattle City Council 9/23/19
September 23, 2019 — Regular meeting, 3h 49m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
, on September 23, 2019 pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 223 September 23, 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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accept the mayor's budget address
How they voted
In favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
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Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Agenda by moving the Report of the Governance, Equity, and Technology Committee, Agenda items 5 through 7, and Agenda item 21, Council Bill 119607, after Agenda item 1, Clerk File 314433. ACTION 3: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. Page 1 Meeting Minutes Cit
How they voted
The motion carries the clerk file has been accepted and filed (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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r at 3:05 p.m. Julia Buck addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 21, Council Bill 119607. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS Page 4 Meeting Minutes City Council CB 119657 September 23, 2019 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of September 9, 2019 through September 13, 2019 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119657.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Harold, Herbal, Musketa, Pacheco
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Council Bill 119-636
How they voted
Ate in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-637 relating to crimes and offenses concerning animals
How they voted
Aight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None, None, None, None
Agenda item 7 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Muscatta, Pacheco
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lowing vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 9 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS CITY COUNCIL: 1. CF 314433 Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s Budget Address on the 2020 Budget. Motion was made and duly seconded to accept and file Clerk File 314433. The Motion carried, and the Clerk File was accepted and filed by
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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Motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 119519, by amending Attachment 4, as shown in Attachment 1 to the Minutes.
How they voted
The ayes have it. Yes, unanimous. Conflict — see note
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Rob Johnson, Debora Juarez, Mike O'Brien, Sally Bagshaw, Teresa Mosqueda, M. Lorena González
CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=unanimous official=yes:4 no:5
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ANCE relating to the sale and use of tobacco and marijuana products to and by minors; amending Sections 6.240.010 and 6.240.100 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 12A.20.110 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Harrell, Herbold Opposed: None Councilmember Sawant left the Council Chamber at 4:25 p.m.
How they voted
The ayes have it (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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resident signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, Mosqueda, O'Brien, Pacheco Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Sawant 7. CB 119637 AN ORDINANCE relating to crimes and offenses concerning animals; amending Section 9.25.100 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Harrell, Herbold Opposed: None
How they voted
Ait in favor, none opposed. The bill passed and share will sign it. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119607, Section 14, by adding a new third sentence, as shown in the underlined language below: Additionally, the plan should consider: an exemption for residents over the age of 65 who use heating oil systems from the requirement to replace or decommission their heating oil tanks; and strategies for fully fu
How they voted
The motion carries the appointment is confirmed. (7-1 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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passage of Council Bill 11-9654
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez, None
Agenda item 3 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Mosquetta, Pacheco, Seward
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ide brief remarks to the Council. 3. CB 119654 AN ORDINANCE relating to hotel employees’ health and safety; repealing Chapter 14.25 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Section 3.15.000 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Mosqueda, Bagshaw Opposed: None Councilmember Herbold left the Council Chamber at 5:25 p.m.
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Granting the contract rezone application for 4730 15th Avenue Northeast
How they voted
The motion carries Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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operty located at 4730 15th Avenue NE from Lowrise 3 (M) (LR3 (M)) to Neighborhood Commercial 2-65 (M1) (NC2-65 (M1)), and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement as a condition of rezone approval. (Petition by Matt Driscoll, C.F. 314359, SDCI Project 3025193-LU) Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119651. Councilmember Bagshaw entered the Council Chamber at 5:34 p.m.
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bigshaw, Pacheco, President Harrell
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Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119607, Section 16, by amending the effective date as shown in the strike through and underlined language below: Section 16. Sections 1 through 13 of this ordinance shall take effect on July Page 10 Meeting Minutes City Council September 23, 2019 1, 2020 on September 1, 2020.
How they voted
The motion carries in the clerk file has been accepted and filed (6-2 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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confirm appointments to Seattle Housing Authority Board
How they voted
The motion carries, and appointments are confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 12 through 16 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-65-5 as amended
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 18 · background & details
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to execute a memorandum of agreement between the city of Seattle and the Muckleshoot Indian tribe
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed. The bill passed Unverified
Agenda item 19 · background & details
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Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 119607, Section 15, as shown in Attachment 5 to the Minutes. ACTION 7: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119607 as amended. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended
How they voted
Motion carries, and appointment is confirmed. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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relaying to the city's traffic code
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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relating to pedestrian and business interactions in the public place
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 24 · background & details
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Appointment of Charlie Simpson as member of Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee
How they voted
The motion carries, appointment is confirmed Unverified
Agenda item 26 · background & details
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confirm reappointments of Inga, Mascoff and Nick Paraghi to Seattle Oversight Committee
How they voted
the motion carries, and appointments are confirmed Unverified
Agenda item 28 · background & details
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confirming the appointment of Christina J. Wong as a member of Sweeten, beverage tax community advisory board
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 29 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-650 relating to violations of and compliance with the Seattle Fire Code
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez, None
Agenda item 30 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Harold, Mosquetta, Pachaco, Sawat
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Transcript
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