Seattle Seattle City Council 3/8/2021
March 8, 2021 — Regular meeting, 1h 0m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
ed, to adopt the proposed Agenda. G. PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals addressed the Council: Howard Gale LeJayah Washington Charlotte Amoureux H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 120010 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of February 22, 2021 through February 26, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120010.
How they voted
Seven in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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min Shabazz, and declaring March 8, 2021, Imam Benjamin Shabazz Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Sawant to present the Proclamation to Jameel Shabazz and Emijah Smith, children of Imam Benjamin Shabazz, and to allow them to address the Council. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 322 March 1, 2021 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
None opposed Verified · official minutes
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ade, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council March 8, 2021 In Favor: 8 - González , Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 293 March 8, 2021 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. Verified · official minutes
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None, None, None, Dan Strauss
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Mosquetta
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Confirmation of Appointment 1789 for Annabelle Backman as member of Seattle LGBTQ Commission
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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Confirmation of appointments 1800 and 1801
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 3.3 · background & details
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reappointment of Tana Yasu as member of Seattle Women's Commission
How they voted
The motion carries, and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None, None, None, Dan Strauss
Agenda item 6 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzales, Sawat
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Confirmation of appointments 1803 through 1805
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 7 through 9 · background & details
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g Minutes City Council March 8, 2021 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: 1. Appt 01797 Reappointment of Kristina M. Sawyckyj as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Morales, Juarez, Pedersen, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Lewis
How they voted
The motion carries Verified · official minutes
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In Favor: 8 - González , Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 2. Appt 01798 Reappointment of Jessica Williams-Hall as member, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, for a term to April 30, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Morales, Juarez, Pedersen, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Lewis
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed. The bill passes Verified · official minutes
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Amendment 3 to resolution 31991
How they voted
The motion carries Unverified
Agenda item 19 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzales, Sowan
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, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None Page 3 Meeting Minutes City Council 3. Appt 01799 March 8, 2021 Reappointment of Annabelle Backman as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Morales, Juarez, Pedersen, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Lewis
How they voted
Aten favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Council Bill 120009 allocating one-time reserve funding for transit-related projects
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 20 · background & details
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granting conceptual approval to construct, maintain, and operate a private parking area on East Howe Street
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 21 · background & details
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e following vote: In Favor: 8 - González , Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 4. Appt 01800 Reappointment of Elizabeth W. Pachaud as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2022. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Morales, Juarez, Pedersen, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Lewis
How they voted
The motion carries and the appointments are confirmed. Verified · official minutes
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