Seattle Seattle City Council 12/16/19
December 16, 2019 — Regular meeting, 1h 34m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Juarez, O'Brien, Pedersen Excused: 2 - Herbold, Mosqueda Absent: 1 - Sawant C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 234 December 16, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
The ayes have it. (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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vising project allocations for certain projects in the 2019-2024 CIP; abrogating positions; modifying positions, and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell Opposed: None The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) 119720 was held
How they voted
the ayes have it (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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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 Gender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans, and Education Committee, Agenda items 46 through 51, after Agenda item 4, Resolution 31918. ACTION 5: Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda as amended. Page 2 Meeting Minutes City Council Dec
How they voted
the ayes have it (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Meeting Minutes City Council December 16, 2019 E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 257 November 25, 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: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Juarez, O'Brien, Pedersen Opposed: None Min 258 December 2, 2019 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Ayes have it (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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ade, duly seconded and carried, to amend the adopted Agenda by moving Agenda item 29, Council Bill 119716, after new Agenda item 2, Council Bill 119712. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119727 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of December 2, 2019 through December 6, 2019 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119727.
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Debora Juarez, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Peterson, President Harrell
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Council Bill 119-716 relating to city employment
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item 29 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Begshaw, Peterson, President Harrell
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Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31918, Exhibit 1, by substituting version 2 for version 1. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31918 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as
How they voted — Motion was made by Councilmember Harrell, duly seconded and carried, to amend Resolution 31918, Exhibit 1, by substituting version 2 for version 1. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31918 as amended. The Motion carried, the Resolution (Res) was adopted as
The ayes have it (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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How they voted — adopting the resolution
the motion carries in the resolution is adopted as amended Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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confirm appointments to the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission
How they voted
the motion carries, the appointments are confirmed Unverified
Agenda item 46 through 51 · background & details
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c meter vaults, fire service meters, and appurtenances necessary for water utility purposes at various locations in Seattle; placing the property rights and interests conveyed by the easements under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item 6 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Beghaugh, Harold, Peterson
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tment, Seattle Public Library, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Seattle Public Utilities to accept specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries an appointment is confirmed. (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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confirm appointments of Jacelle Major, Sarah Wilkie, Mikhail Mai Williams, James Miles, Cassie Chen, Don M. Chirwa, Chico Phillips, Kayla Demonte, and Yeagie Michaels as members of Seattle Arts Commission
How they voted
Motion carries in the appointments are confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 8-16 · background & details
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confirm appointments of Juan C. Rodriguez, Victor Liu, Deipa Saravanya, and Kari Luram
How they voted
motion carries, and appointments are confirmed Unverified
Agenda item 20 · background & details
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Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 6 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell, Juarez, O'Brien, Pedersen Opposed: None 21. Appt 01516 Appointment of Whitney Nakamura as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2020. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 1 - Herbold Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carried and the appointment is confirmed. (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 21 · background & details
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appointment of Gillian Marie-Liswak as member of Yale Human Rights Commission
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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appointment of Liz Harding as a member of the Human Rights Commission
How they voted
The motion carries, and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 24 · background & details
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reappointment of Jason Morris as a member of Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities
How they voted
The motion carries an appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 25 · background & details
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Appointment of Daniel, Damien Pack as member of Seattle Music Commission for term to August 31st, 2021
How they voted
The motion carries, the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 26 · background & details
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s; authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services, on behalf of Seattle Public Utilities, to negotiate and execute a real property lease amendment with Georgetown LLC, for yard space at 5821 First Ave South; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell Opposed: None
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed. The bill passes and the chair will sign it. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 27 · background & details
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n Opposed: None 30. CB 119725 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment; creating a compensation program for the position of Chief Technology Officer; specifying provisions for the administration of said compensation program; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell Opposed: None
How they voted
Six in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 30 · background & details
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confirm appointments to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission
How they voted
The motion carries, appointments are confirmed Unverified
Agenda item 37 · background & details
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and Administrative Services to the Seattle Department of Transportation; designating the properties for street purposes; and laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of North Midvale Place, 8th Avenue South, York Road South, and 51st Place South. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion passes and the appointment is confirmed. (5-1 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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appointing William H. Southern Jr. as member Community Involvement Commission
How they voted
The motion carries, appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 45 · background & details
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oyment, commonly referred to as the Fourth Quarter 2019 Employment Ordinance; designating positions as exempt from the civil service system and returning a position to the civil service system; and establishing a new title and salary; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 3 - Bagshaw, González , Harrell Opposed: None
How they voted
the motion carries in resolution as amended is adopted (6-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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experiencing homelessness; authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with King County for the establishment of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Bagshaw, Harrell, Juarez, O'Brien, Pedersen Opposed: None Abstain: 1 - González
How they voted
The ayes have it. So that schedule is amended (5-1 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Transcript
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