Seattle Seattle City Council 9/20/21
September 20, 2021 — Regular meeting, 3h 57m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
in to address the Council. Councilmember Pedersen introduced Lenny Wilkens, who is being recognized with an honorary street designation "Lenny Wilkens Way," as provided in Resolution 32019. By unanimous consent, the Council Rules were suspended to allow Mr. Wilkins to address the Council. D. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 347 September 13, 2021 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
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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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 Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council September 20, 2021 E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 318 September 20, 2021 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the
How they voted
I'm in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Dan Strauss, None, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Flood, Gonzalez, Mesquetta
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pted in Ordinance 126384; and amending Section 23.42.055 of the Seattle Municipal Code and Section 10 of Ordinance 126384. A Public Hearing was held. I. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 120179 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims for the week of September 6, 2021 through September 10, 2021 and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120179.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
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reappointment of David G. Jones as city auditor for term to December 13th 2025
How they voted — reappointment of David G. Jones as city auditor for term to December 13th 2025
The motion carries and the appointment is confirmed. Unverified
Agenda item 2.1 · background & details
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How they voted — Council Bill 120-170 authorizing General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of City Light to establish and fund an early action scadgett habitat enhancement program
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2.1 · background & details
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bold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None J. COMMITTEE REPORTS CITY COUNCIL: 1. Appt 02034 Appointment of Marques J. Gittens as member, Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, for a term to December 31, 2022. Motion was made and duly seconded to confirm Appointment 02034. The Motion carried, and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The motion carries. Verified · official minutes
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r. Jones provided brief remarks to the Council. 3. CB 120172 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the Third Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance; returning positions to the civil service system; and amending classification titles. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - González , Juarez, Mosqueda, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes Verified · official minutes
Yes: Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, None, None, None
Agenda item 3 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Gonzalez, Muscetta, Purboldt
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Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 120142, Section 1, Seattle Municipal Code Section 3.28.141.B, as shown in the underlined and strike through language below: 3.28.141 Training with certain countries prohibited The Seattle Police Department (SPD) shall not participate in any training programs, exchanges, or partnerships with the military forces of any
How they voted
the motion carries and the amendment is adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None
No: Debora Juarez, None, None
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Mosquetta
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ber 20, 2021 In Favor: 9 - González , Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None GOVERNANCE AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 2. Appt 02033 Reappointment of David G. Jones as City Auditor, for a term to December 13, 2025. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - González , Juarez, Mosqueda, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the rule are 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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City Light Department to execute, implement, and administer contracts for the acquisition of eligible renewable energy resources, together with any necessary or convenient transmission, integration, or ancillary services related to such renewable energy. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and the amendment is adopted. Verified · official minutes
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Mosquetta, President Gonzales, Why
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d for Endangered Species Act listed species; authorizing the execution of necessary and convenient agreements to implement the early action habitat and watershed improvements in the Skagit River watershed; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and the amendment is adopted. Verified · official minutes
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Motion was made by Councilmember Sawant and duly seconded, to amend Council Bill 120142, Section 1, Seattle Municipal Code Section 3.28.141.A, as shown in the underlined language below: 3.28.141 Training with certain countries prohibited The Seattle Police Department (SPD) shall not participate in any training programs, exchanges, or partnerships with the military forces of any Page 9 Meeting Minu
How they voted
Three in favor, six opposed. The motion fails. The amendment is not adopted. Verified · official minutes
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resolution 32019 providing an honorary designation of Thomas Street between 1st Avenue North and 2nd Avenue North as Lenny Wilkins Way
How they voted
Not in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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renew the University of Washington's permit for a pedestrian tunnel
How they voted
Nine for favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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edersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 9. CB 120161 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; updating water regulations to conform to current standards; making technical corrections; and amending Section 21.04.480 of the Seattle Municipal Code. 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 9 · background & details
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10. CB 120175 September 20, 2021 AN ORDINANCE authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to execute agreements under RCW 70A.140.040 for projects and programs that prevent water pollution using green stormwater infrastructure and other nature-based approaches. 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. The bill passes and the chair will sign it. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 10 · background & details
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Council Bill 120156 relating to the multi-family housing property tax exemption program
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 12 · background & details
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Strauss Opposed: None 13. Res 32017 A RESOLUTION calling for research, engagement and presentation of information to the Mayor and City Council on the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program prior to considering renewal of the program in 2023. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt as amended the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 5 - Mosqueda, Herbold, González , Lewis, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 13 · background & details
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to pass a bill authorizing the transfer of jurisdiction over designated portions of Alaskan Way, Elliott Way, Relevade Way, and Union Street from the Seattle Department of Transportation to the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 14 · background & details
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ashington to continue to operate and maintain an existing underground pedestrian concourse tunnel under and across 6th Avenue, north of University Street; repealing Section 8 of Ordinance 123793; and providing for acceptance of the permit and conditions. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Pedersen, Strauss, González , Herbold, Morales Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries Verified · official minutes
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