Seattle Seattle City Council 12/7/2020
December 7, 2020 — Regular meeting, 56m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
s, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Strauss Excused: 1 - Sawant Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Sawant from the December 7, 2020 City Council meeting. C. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Morales read a Proclamation in remembrance and honor of Yemane Gebremichael. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 311 November 30, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Eight in favor? None opposed. Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Mesqueda
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ly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 8 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Strauss Opposed: None Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council December 7, 2020 E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 282 December 7, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
None opposed (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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uly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. G. PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals addressed the Council: Howard Gale Giulia Pasciuto H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119965 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of November 23, 2020 through November 27, 2020 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119965.
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the minutes are being signed. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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UNITIES COMMITTEE: 1. CB 119964 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Center Department; authorizing the Seattle Center Director to execute the Third Amendment to the Facility Use and Occupancy Agreement between The City of Seattle and the Seattle Repertory Theater. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Juarez, Pedersen, Herbold, Mosqueda Opposed: None
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the introduction and referral calendar is adopted. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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19746 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute an amendment to the amended and restated Concession Agreement with Tennis Center at Sand Point, LLC at Warren G. Magnuson Park. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Juarez, Pedersen, Herbold, Mosqueda Opposed: None
How they voted
aye aye aye assayton favor none opposed (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Authorizing the superintendent of Parks Recreation to execute an amendment to the amended and restated concession agreement with Tennis Center at Sandpoint LLC at Warren G. Magnuson Park
How they voted — Authorizing the superintendent of Parks Recreation to execute an amendment to the amended and restated concession agreement with Tennis Center at Sandpoint LLC at Warren G. Magnuson Park
Aye. Ait in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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How they voted — authorizing the superintendent of Parks Recreation to execute an amendment to the amended and restated concession agreement with Tennis Center at Sandpoint LLC at Warren G. Magnuson Park
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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Appointment of Michael L. Reichert as member sale indian services commission governing council
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Strauss Opposed: None Page 3 Meeting Minutes City Council 3. Appt 01574 December 7, 2020 Reappointment of Michael L. Reichert as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission Governing Council, for a term to November 30, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Juarez, Pedersen, Herbold, Mosqueda Opposed: None
How they voted
Eat in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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the City Light Department; accepting various easements for overhead and underground electrical rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
Aye in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 15 · background & details
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the City Light Department; accepting various easements for overhead and underground electrical rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
Ate in favor, none opposed Conflict — see note
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, None, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item 16 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Mosquetta CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=9-0 official=yes:8 no:0
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ng the General Manager/CEO of Seattle Public Utilities to execute an agreement with King County Fire Protection District 40 for fire protection and emergency medical services for certain City of Seattle water system properties in King County, Washington. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
Ait in favor, none opposed Conflict — see note
Agenda item 17 · background & details
CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=10-0 official=yes:8 no:0
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Council Bill 119961 relating to Seattle Public Utilities
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 18 · background & details
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imposing a revenue measure of 0.15% sales tax for transportation purposes
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 20 · background & details
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Council Bill 119960 regarding the transit service funding agreement with King County
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 21 · background & details
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resolution 31981 allowing the Seattle Department of Transportation to apply for a grant for the Georgetown South Park Connection Trail project
How they voted
a in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 22 · background & details
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Adopt resolution 31980 granting conceptual approval to construct, install, maintain and operate below grade private utility lines
How they voted
Aten favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 23 · background & details
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s confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Strauss Opposed: None 4. Appt 01700 Reappointment of Gloria Connors as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term to September 28, 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Juarez, Pedersen, Herbold, Mosqueda Opposed: None
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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