Seattle Seattle City Council 8/17/2020
August 17, 2020 — Regular meeting, 2h 19m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
from MiChance Dunlap-Gittens parents, whose son is being remembered through the MiChance Dunlap-Gittens Ordinance, as proposed in Council Bill 119840 on the agenda. By unanimous consent, the Presentation was held until after consideration of Order of Business item F., Approval of the Agenda. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 294 August 10, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
The motion carries Verified · official minutes
Yes: Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Purple
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Motion was made by Councilmember Pedersen, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by amending the Committee referral of items 3 and 4, Council Bills 119870 and 119871, from the City Council to the Transportation and Utilities Committee. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended. The Motion car
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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amend the referral of council bills 119 870 and 119 871 to the transportation and utilities committee
How they voted
The motion carries and the introduction and referral calendar is adopted as amended Unverified
Yes: Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item consent · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Hurbold
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Katie Hurley Jennifer Gosar Elisa Cozad Shamir Tanna Ana Bonilla Stephanie Lowry Maddie Todd Joe Kunzler H. PAYMENT OF BILLS Page 3 Meeting Minutes City Council CB 119864 August 17, 2020 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 3, 2020 through August 7, 2020 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119864.
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the agenda will be adopted (7-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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of child care centers throughout the city; and amending Sections 23.42.050, 23.44.006, 23.44.022, 23.45.510, 23.45.570, 23.47A.004, 23.47A.013, 23.48.005, 23.48.605, 23.48.620, 23.48.720, 23.48.732, 23.49.011, 23.50.028, and 23.84A.018 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Strauss, Mosqueda, Lewis, Pedersen Opposed: None
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the agenda is adopted (7-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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r 18 years of age to conduct a search of the person or property, dwellings, or vehicles under that person’s control unless legal counsel is provided for that person; and adding a new Section 3.28.147 to the Seattle Municipal Code. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119840. Councilmember Morales announced that Councilmembers Sawant and Strauss were added co-sponsors to the Bill.
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Council Bill 119-831, relating to land use and development standards
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
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uss were added co-sponsors to the Bill. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Pedersen, Strauss Opposed: None 3. Res 31963 A RESOLUTION supporting The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 (H.R. 7120). Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31963.
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Adopt Resolution 31963
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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Pass Council Bill 119-742
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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to pass Council Bill 119-844
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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Granting Ani-D-EU LLC permission to construct, maintain, and operate a below-grade private thermal energy exchange system under and across John Street
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed. Thank you, Madam Clark. The bill passes and the chair will sign it. Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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renew permission to maintain the Skybridge over Post Alley at Union Street
How they voted
seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 7 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-850 accepting four small parcels from King County
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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pass Council Bill 119-851
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 8.2 · background & details
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pass Council Bill 119-852
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 10 · background & details
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Pass Council Bill 119-853
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 11 · background & details
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Pass Council Bill 119-854
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 12 · background & details
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Pass Council Bill 119-855
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 13 · background & details
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Pedersen, Strauss Opposed: None 4. CB 119742 AN ORDINANCE vacating portions of the alleys in Block 3, Norris Addition to West Seattle, in the West Seattle Junction and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement on the petition of The Whittaker, a Condominium Association, a Washington non-profit corporation (Clerk File 312783). Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119742.
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Motion was made by Councilmember Pedersen and duly seconded, to refer Council Bill 119857 to the Transportation and Utilities Committee for further consideration. The Motion carried, and the Council Bill (CB) was referred to the
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed. The motion carries in the bill is referred to the Transportation and Utilities Committee for further consideration. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 15 · background & details
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Sixth Avenue, north of Pine Street; amending Ordinance 118631 to update insurance and bond requirements; amending the annual fee and other terms and conditions of the permit; renewing the term of the permit to MPH Pacific Place LLC; providing for acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119844.
How they voted
The motion carries and the amendment is adopted. (7-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Amend Council Bill 119-859
How they voted
The motion carries and the amendment is adopted. Unverified
Agenda item 16 · background & details
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nd operate a below-grade private thermal energy exchange system under and across John Street, east of Boren Avenue and west of Fairview Avenue North, for a 15-year term, renewable for one successive 15-year term; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119845.
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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to pass Council Bill 119-847
How they voted
Devin in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 17 · background & details
Motion by Dan Strauss
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Council Bill 119-8-48 relating to historic preservation opposing controls upon the University of Washington Engineering Annex
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 18 · background & details
Motion by Dan Strauss
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to pass Council Bill 119-849
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 19 · background & details
Motion by Dan Strauss
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adopt Resolution 31964
How they voted
seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 20 · background & details
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Adopt resolution 31965
How they voted — Adopt resolution 31965
Seven in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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How they voted — Confirmation of appointment 1591 of Lauren Baker as member of Community Police Commission
Seven in favor, none opposed. The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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operate a pedestrian skybridge over and across Post Alley at the north margin of Union Street for a fifteen-year term, renewable for one successive fifteen-year term; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119846.
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Reappointment of Chris Nefford as member City Light Review Panel
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 25 · background & details
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Transcript
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