Seattle Seattle City Council 9/21/2020
September 21, 2020 — Regular meeting, 2h 7m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
ouncilmember Herbold presented a Proclamation recognizing Diaper Need Awareness Week. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Herbold to present the Proclamation, and to allow Toni Sarge, Public Affairs Manager of WestSide Baby, to address the Council. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 297 September 8, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the minutes are being signed. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Tammy Morales, Kshama Sawant, Alex Pedersen, Debora Juarez, Dan Strauss, Andrew Lewis, Teresa Mosqueda, Sara Nelson
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address the Council. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 297 September 8, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None Min 298 September 14, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the council rule is suspended. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Tammy Morales, Kshama Sawant, Alex Pedersen, Debora Juarez, Dan Strauss, Andrew Lewis, Teresa Mosqueda, Sara Nelson
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September 14, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council September 21, 2020 Opposed: None Min 299 September 15, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
the motion carries (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Tammy Morales, Kshama Sawant, Alex Pedersen, Debora Juarez, Dan Strauss, Andrew Lewis, Teresa Mosqueda, Sara Nelson
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Purple
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amend the introduction and referral calendar
How they voted
the motion carries Unverified
Yes: None, None, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez
Agenda item introduction and referral calendar · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Ederson, Muscatta, Perbald, President Gonzalez, The want
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adopt the introduction and referral calendar as amended
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, None, None, None, Dan Strauss, None, Debora Juarez
Agenda item consent · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Musketa, President Gonzalez
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Motion was made by Councilmember Pedersen, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar item 12, Council Bill 119894, by changing the file type from a Council Bill to a Resolution and assigning it Resolution Number 31971. Resolution 31971, A RESOLUTION relating to the City Light Department; adopting a Transportation Electrification Strategic Investment Plan f
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Albulm Helmetless Cyclist Polyamorous Compassing 4 Brotherhusbands Stephanie Johnson-Toliver Eric Salingerr Daniel Heppner Jac Gentile Aisling Cooney H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119892 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of September 7, 2020 through September 11, 2020 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119892.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Motion by Dan Strauss
Mover: Strauss (per official minutes).
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e Arena Company, LLC, to establish roles and responsibilities for coordinating the design and constructing the transit-only lanes on Queen Anne Avenue North and 1st Avenue North, a transit queue jump at 1st Avenue North and Republican Street, design upgrades for the Protected Bicycle Lanes, and additional improvements to Thomas Street. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119881.
How they voted
The motion carries and the agenda as amended is adopted (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Tammy Morales, Kshama Sawant, Alex Pedersen, Debora Juarez, Dan Strauss, Andrew Lewis, Teresa Mosqueda, Sara Nelson
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r: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 2. CF 314457 Office of City Auditor’s request for a one-year suspension of a citywide financial condition report pursuant to Seattle Municipal Code section 3.40.060. Motion was made and duly seconded to approve and file Clerk File 314457. The Motion carried, and the Clerk File (CF) was approved and
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None, None, None, Debora Juarez
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Curbel, Drouse, Gonzalez
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approve and file clerk file 314457
How they voted — approve and file clerk file 314457
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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How they voted — approve and file clerk file 314457
The motion carries and the clerk file is approved and filed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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Pass Council Bill 119-889
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
Motion by Dan Strauss
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l CB 119889 September 21, 2020 AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Villa Camini, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119889.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The resolution is adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None, None, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Kerbold, Mosquetta, Zawant
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Pass the bill related to community involvement in the oversight of the equitable development initiative
How they voted — Pass the bill related to community involvement in the oversight of the equitable development initiative
Eight in favor. none opposed. Unverified
Agenda item 5 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Mosqueta
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How they voted — Council Bill 119887 to establish a permanent equitable development initiative advisory board
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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Appointment of Deonté Damper as Member State of LGBTQ Commission
How they voted
The motion carries, and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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Appointment of Katzen-Lis-Gilton to the Federal Commission for People with Disabilities
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 7 · background & details
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edersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None GOVERNANCE AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 3. Res 31933 A RESOLUTION expanding the requirements for the Summary and Fiscal Note that accompanies new legislation so that it also considers impacts of climate change. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 5 - González , Juarez, Mosqueda, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Lisa Herbold, Tammy Morales, Kshama Sawant, Alex Pedersen, Debora Juarez, Dan Strauss, Andrew Lewis, Teresa Mosqueda, Sara Nelson
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Appointment of Holly and Morris Jacobson to the Seattle Arts Commission
How they voted — Appointment of Holly and Morris Jacobson to the Seattle Arts Commission
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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How they voted — Confirmation of appointments of Paula Olivia Navarraigal, Marinas, and Tara D. Morgan to the Seattle Music Commission
Nine in favor, none opposed. The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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Confirmation of appointments of Ryan Baldwin and Starz Farnas Dormaneh as members of Seattle Human Rights Commission
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 12 and 13 · background & details
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volvement in the oversight of the Equitable Development Initiative; establishing a permanent Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board; and adding new Sections 3.14.994, 3.14.995, 3.14.996, 3.14.997, and 3.14.998 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Morales, Lewis, Juarez, Pedersen, Sawant Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. Verified · official minutes
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Council Bill 119879, the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Interlocal Agreement
How they voted
Line in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 20 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-857 relating to the city light department clarifying that residents living and the city light department own housing in the Diablo and New Halim communities are subject to the city light department's rates
How they voted
favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-870, the Ponderay River Hydro Project
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 23 · background & details
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119871 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; establishing updated eligibility requirements for net metering and customer-requested net metering aggregation billing arrangements; and amending Section 21.49.082 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
I'm in favor, none opposed Conflict — see note
Agenda item 24 · background & details
CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=10-0 official=yes:9 no:0
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Council Bill 119885 passed the Transportation and Utilities Committee unanimously
How they voted
nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 25 · background & details
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Adopt resolution 31968
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 26 · background & details
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27. Res 31969 A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for a hearing on the appeal of Lou Bond from the findings and recommendation report of the Hearing Examiner on the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 6751, and directing that the City Clerk provide any required notice of the hearing in the manner required by law. Motion was made and duly seconded to adopt Resolution 31969.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 27 · background & details
Motion by Debora Juarez
Mover: Juarez (per official minutes).
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