Seattle Seattle City Council 12/13/22
December 13, 2022 — Regular meeting, 1h 29m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
queda, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council December 13, 2022 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 406 December 6, 2022 The item was adopted on the Consent Calendar by
How they voted — queda, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None Page 1 Meeting Minutes City Council December 13, 2022 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 406 December 6, 2022 The item was adopted on the Consent Calendar by
nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: In Favor: 9 - Juarez, Herbold, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None Bills: 2. CB 120482 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of November 28, 2022 through December 2, 2022 and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — MMITTEE: Page 2 Meeting Minutes City Council 3. Appt 02416 December 13, 2022 Appointment of Juan C. Rodriguez as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 28, 2025. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - Strauss, Morales, Mosqueda, Nelson, Pedersen Opposed: None The item was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — pposed: None PUBLIC ASSETS AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE: 4. Appt 02418 Reappointment of Robert J. Flowers as member, Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, for a term to July 30, 2026. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - Mosqueda, Herbold, Juarez, Morales Opposed: None The item was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None, Dan Strauss, None, None, Debora Juarez
Agenda item consent · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Herpold, Mesquetta, Sawan
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adopt resolution 32076
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The motion carries, and the amended resolution is before the Council. Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
Motion by Dan Strauss
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to pass Council Bill 120469
How they voted
nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Yes: None, None, None, Dan Strauss, None, None, None, Debora Juarez
Agenda item 2 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Mesqueda
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Council Bill 120, 467, relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation, improving the execution of a settlement agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The bill passes. Unverified
Agenda item 5 · background & details
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amend Council Bill 112492 as presented on Amendment A
How they voted
The motion carries Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
Motion by Dan Strauss
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Council Bill 120471 relating to Seattle Public Utilities, accepting easements granted to the city of Seattle
How they voted — Council Bill 120471 relating to Seattle Public Utilities, accepting easements granted to the city of Seattle
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 7 · background & details
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How they voted — Council Bill 120471 relating to Seattle Public Utilities, accepting easements granted to the city of Seattle
Nine in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The bill passes. Unverified
Agenda item 7 · background & details
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Council Bill 120474 authorizes the relinquishment of an easement by Seattle Public Utilities.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes. Unverified
Agenda item 10 · background & details
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Council Bill 120477 relating to compost procurement, establishing compost procurement policy for the City of Seattle
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The bill passes. Unverified
Agenda item 11 · background & details
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to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager/CEO of Seattle Public Utilities to execute an interagency agreement with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to operate the Cedar River Hatchery; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Pedersen, Strauss, Morales, Sawant Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The bill passes. Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None, Dan Strauss, None, None, Debora Juarez
Agenda item 13 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Herpelt, Mesquetta, Stowat
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of Seattle Public Utilities or designee to execute an interlocal agreement with King County, the City of Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle to cost-share a Duwamish Basin Steward staff position that will provide Basin Stewardship Services in the Duwamish Service area. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 4 - Pedersen, Strauss, Morales, Sawant Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. Thank you. The bill passes. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 14 · background & details
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