Seattle Seattle City Council 1/4/2021
January 4, 2021 — Regular meeting, 30m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
., with Council President González presiding. B. ROLL CALL The following Councilmembers were present and participating electronically: Present: 7 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Morales, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Excused: 1 - Mosqueda Late Arrival: 1 - Lewis C. PRESENTATIONS There were none. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 313 December 14, 2020 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
the introduction and referral calendar is adopted (7-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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ber 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: 7 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Morales, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 284 January 4, 2020 (updated meeting date; 1/4/21) Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the agenda is adopted. (7-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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da. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Councilmember Lewis joined the meeting at 2:02 p.m. The following individuals addressed the Council: Arianna Laureano Howard Gale H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 119983 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of December 7, 2020 through December 11, 2020 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119983.
How they voted
Aye in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Dan Strauss, None, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Morellis
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d by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB): In Favor: 8 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None CB 119984 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of December 14, 2020 through December 18, 2020 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119984.
How they voted
Ait in favor, none opposed (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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e Council Bill (CB): In Favor: 8 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None Page 2 Meeting Minutes City Council CB 119985 January 4, 2021 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of December 21, 2020 through December 24, 2020 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 119985.
How they voted
Aye. Wait in favor, none opposed. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Council Bill 119974, relating to civilian and community oversight of the police
How they voted
Ate in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-976, authorizing S-dot, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle City Light to accept easements from the Port of Seattle regarding a completed overpass at East Marginal Way, just south of Spokane Street
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-955 relating to Seattle Public Utilities, relating to certain properties of the city rent in at the intersection of the district
How they voted
Ate in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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Council Bill 119-958 authorizes additional time to complete the necessary ecological thinning of trees to improve forest habitat and biodiversity
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed. The bill passes Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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Updating Water Regulations to conform to current standards, making technical corrections
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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Confirmation of appointments to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board
How they voted
Aye. Eight in favor, none opposed. The motion carries. Unverified
Yes: Dan Strauss, None, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Agenda item 6-9 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Sawat
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Confirmation of appointments to the Transit Advisory Board
How they voted
The motion carries Unverified
Yes: Dan Strauss, None, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Agenda item 10-12 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Sawat
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process for the Office of Police Accountability and Office of Inspector General for Public Safety while ensuring due process for individuals who are the subject of the subpoena; and adding new Sections 3.29.126 and 3.29.245 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Herbold, González , Lewis, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. Verified · official minutes
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