Seattle Seattle City Council 7/12/21
July 12, 2021 — Regular meeting, 1h 12m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
ng was called to order at 2:02 p.m., with Council President González presiding. B. ROLL CALL The following Councilmembers were present and participating electronically: Present: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss C. PRESENTATIONS There were none. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 340 July 6, 2021 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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JOURNAL Min 340 July 6, 2021 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 E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 311 July 12, 2021 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the introduction and referral calendar 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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t Sarah Champernowne Jonah Silverstein Raghav Kaushik Jason Sykes Murry Edwards Kody Zalewski Silvie Reynolds Page 2 Meeting Minutes City Council July 12, 2021 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 120122 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of June 28, 2021 through July 2, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120122.
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the agenda 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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rales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE: 1. Res 32009 A RESOLUTION providing an honorary designation of S Hill Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues S as “Clarence Acox Jr. Way.” The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the public comment period is extended to 30 minutes again at one minute for each speaker. (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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ion in the areas of science, technology, education, arts, math, and related events, and also to provide continual general upkeep and stewardship of the Georgetown Steam Plant, including the addition of amenities enabling more and better community access. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
None in favor, none opposed (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Council President Gonzalez, Mosquita, Scrauss, Verbal
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Adoption of Resolution 32009
How they voted — Adoption of Resolution 32009
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Agenda item 2 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzales, Juan, Lascetta, Scrauss
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How they voted — authorizing the chief executive officer and general manager to execute a long-term lease and operating agreement with a Georgetown steam plant community development authority for the use and occupancy of the city's Georgetown steam plant property
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 3. Res 32007 A RESOLUTION related to the City Light Department, adopting a 2022-2026 Strategic Plan for the City Light Department and endorsing the associated five-year rate path. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res). 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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nding Ordinance 126161, which authorized an interfund loan; amending Ordinance 126237, which adopted the 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 ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120117.
How they voted
None in favor, none opposed. The bill passes (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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(CB): In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 5. Appt 01964 Appointment of Georgio Brown as member, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to November 30, 2024. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 1964. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
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
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irmed by the following vote: In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 6. Appt 01965 Appointment of Elizabeth Baskerville as member, International Special Review District Board, for a term to December 31, 2022. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 1965. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
How they voted
The motion carries Verified · official minutes
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g; authorizing the acquisition of two parcels in South Park for the purpose of development of affordable housing and community ground floor space; placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Office of Housing; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Mosqueda, Herbold, González , Lewis Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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