Seattle Seattle City Council 9/13/21
September 13, 2021 — Regular meeting, 3h 30m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
was called to order at 2:01 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 346 August 16, 2021 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the minutes are 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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Motion was made by Councilmember Pedersen and duly seconded, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing a Council Bill and by referring it to the City Council. AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Police Department; renewing an incentive program for hiring police officers; creating an incentive program for retaining police officers; and ratifying and confirming certain
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the council rule is suspended (3-6 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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ber 13, 2021 Michael Mellini Tessa Jackson Alexander Ajeto Kwan Wah Lui Deborah Harrison Stephanie Kiracofe Equinox Equinox Sanders Lauture Silvie Reynolds H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 120166 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 9, 2021 through August 13, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120166.
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the council rule is 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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he following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB): In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None CB 120167 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 16, 2021 through August 20, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120167.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The motion carries Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Hurbold Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Herbald
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amend the introduction and referral calendar
How they voted
The motion fails and the bill is not introduced Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez, None, None
No: None, Dan Strauss, None
Agenda item 2.1 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Hurbold, Mosquetta, President Gonzales
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adopt the introduction and referral calendar as amended
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The motion carries and the introduction and referral calendar is adopted as amended. Unverified
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item consent · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Mosqueta, President Gonzales, Purple Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzales, Mosqueta, Purple
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he following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB): In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None CB 120168 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 23, 2021 through August 27, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120168.
How they voted
the motion carries and the introduction and referral calendar is adopted as amended Verified · official minutes
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ill (CB): Page 5 Meeting Minutes City Council September 13, 2021 In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None CB 120176 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of August 30, 2021 through September 3, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120176.
How they voted
The motion carries and the bill is held indefinitely Verified · official minutes
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Department of Transportation, Seattle Fire Department, and Seattle Parks and Recreation to accept specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; 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
The motion carries in the agenda is adopted as amended Verified · official minutes
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Motion was made by Councilmember Pedersen and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 120112, by amending Sections 2 and 20, and adding a new Section 21, as shown on Attachment 3 to the Minutes.
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the public comment period is extended to a total of 60 minutes. (2-7 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
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- González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 5. Appt 01936 Reappointment of Frank F. Alvarado III as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2024. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Mosqueda, Herbold, González , Lewis Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Mosqueta, Purple, Sowan
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Pass Council Bill 1-20167
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 120167 · background & details
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pass Council Bill 120168
How they voted — pass Council Bill 120168
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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How they voted — acceptance of funding from non-city sources
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
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- González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 6. Appt 01937 Reappointment of Barbara Nabors-Glass as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2024. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Mosqueda, Herbold, González , Lewis Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 7. Appt 01938 Reappointment of Drew Porter as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2024. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Mosqueda, Herbold, González , Lewis Opposed: None
How they voted
the motion carries the amendment is adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Louis, Moscetta, Mosquette, Purpled, Strouse, Warres
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Amend Council Bill 120112 as presented as Amendment 3A
How they voted — Amend Council Bill 120112 as presented as Amendment 3A
Motion carries. The amendment is adopted Unverified
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, None, Debora Juarez, None
Agenda item 3A · background & details
seconded by Debora Juarez
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: moscetta, president gonzalez, soan
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How they voted — Amendment 3A
Motion fails, and the amendment is not adopted Unverified
Yes: Debora Juarez
Agenda item 3A · background & details
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Amendment 3B
How they voted
The motion fails Unverified
Agenda item 3B · background & details
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to amend Council Bill 120112 as presented on amendment number four
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The motion carries. The amendment is adopted and the amendment bill is before the council. Unverified
Yes: Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item amendment four · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Herbolt, Mosquita, President Gonzalez
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Amend Council Bill 120112 as presented on amendment four
How they voted
The motion carries. The amendment is adopted and the amendment bill is before the council. Unverified
Yes: Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None
Agenda item 4 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Herbolt, Mosquita, President Gonzalez
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Motion was made by Councilmember Pedersen and duly seconded, to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing a Council Bill and by referring it to the City Council. AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Police Department; renewing an incentive program for hiring police officers; creating an incentive program for retaining police officers; and ratifying and confirming certain
How they voted
Motion fails in the amendment is not 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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Confirmation of appointments 1936 through 1938
How they voted
The motion carries Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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resolution 32016 relating to the University of Washington, Husky Stadium, Transportation Management Plan
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Agenda item 13 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: President Gonzalez, So what
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Confirmation of appointment 2027
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 14 · background & details
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z , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None Councilmember Mosqueda left the meeting at 5:25 p.m. 15. Appt 02028 Reappointment of Yasir Alfarag as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2023. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold Opposed: None
How they voted
Eight in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Miscata
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