Seattle Seattle City Council 3/22/2021
March 22, 2021 — Regular meeting, 59m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
, 2021 and every February 15, to be Chief Andy Day. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Councilmember Juarez to present the Proclamation and to allow Robert de los Angeles, Chairman, and Marilee Mai, Councilmember, Snoqualmie Tribal Council, to address the Council. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 324 March 15, 2021 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
hearing no objection the council rules are now 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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Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant, duly seconded and carried, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Appointment 01846, and by referring it to the Sustainability and Renters’ Rights Committee. Appointment 01846, Appointment of Rachel Heaton as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2023. ACTION 3: Motion was made and duly seconded to
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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2021 Budget, including the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and adding or modifying provisos; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Mosqueda, Herbold, González , Lewis, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and the introduction and referral calendar is adopted as amended Verified · official minutes
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ncil: Howard Gale Robin Briggs Arvia Morris Eternally 12Treehugger Mariah Carey Reincarnated Butterfly Albulm Helmetless Cyclist Compassing 4 Brotherhusbands H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 120020 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of March 8, 2021 through March 12, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120020.
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the agenda is adopted. (8-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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Payment of bills for the week of March 8th, 2021 through March 12th, 2021
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, None, None, Dan Strauss
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Hurbold, Louis, Mosquita
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Council Bill 12019
How they voted
nine in favor none opposed the bill passes Unverified
Agenda item 1.2 · background & details
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Adoption of resolution 3199
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to release a portion of an existing transmission corridor easement to the City of Kirkland; and accepting the payment of fair market value for the partial release of easement. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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accepting a grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council for the West Seattle Bridge
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes and the chair will sign it. Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 5. CB 120002 AN ORDINANCE relating to surveillance technology implementation; authorizing approval of uses and accepting surveillance impact reports for Seattle City Light’s use of Current Diversion Technologies. The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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Council Bill 120000003 as amended
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes as amended Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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Transcript
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