Seattle Seattle City Council 9/19/23
September 19, 2023 — Regular meeting, 3h 43m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Motion was made by Councilmember Pedersen and duly seconded to amend the proposed Introduction and Referral Calendar by introducing Council Bill 120670, and by referring it to the City Council. Council Bill 120670, AN ORDINANCE relating to tree protections; adding new provisions related to trees that are part of an archaeological site; and amending Sections 25.11.060 and 25.11.130 of the Seattle M
How they voted
the motion carries Verified · official minutes
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introduction and referral counter
How they voted
the motion carries Unverified
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da, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 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. Page 4 Meeting Minutes City Council September 19, 2023 Journal: 1. Min 443 September 12, 2023 The item was adopted on the Consent Calendar by
How they voted — da, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 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. Page 4 Meeting Minutes City Council September 19, 2023 Journal: 1. Min 443 September 12, 2023 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 — Adoption of Amendment D
the motion fails Unverified
Yes: None, None, None
No: Dan Strauss, None, None, None
Agenda item consent · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Huarez, Muskela Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Herbald, Huarez, Muskela
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Adopt Amendment A as presented on the agenda
How they voted
The motion carries. Amendment A is adopted and the bill is amended. Unverified
Yes: Dan Strauss, None, None, None, Debora Juarez, None
No: None, None, None
Agenda item Amendment A · background & details
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Amendment B to the legislation
How they voted
Two in favor, seven opposed Unverified
Yes: None
No: None, Dan Strauss, None, None, None, None, None
Agenda item Amendment B · background & details
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Adoption of Amendment C
How they voted
The motion fails in the amendment. Amendment C is not adopted. Unverified
Yes: Dan Strauss
No: None, None, None
Agenda item Amendment C · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Haudis, Morellis, Muscatta, Muskella
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Adopt Amendment D as proposed by Council Member Mosqueda
How they voted
the motion fails and the amendment is not adopted Unverified
Yes: None, None
No: Dan Strauss, None, None, None
Agenda item Amendment D · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Herbald, Huarez, Muskela Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Huarez, Muskela
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Pass Council Bill 112654 relating to city employment
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 2 · background & details
Motion by Debora Juarez
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Motion was made by and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 120655.
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 3 · background & details
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Council Bill 120641, an ordinance relating to Seattle Tourism Improvement Areas
How they voted
Nine in favor and none opposed. Great. The bill passes. Unverified
Yes: None, Dan Strauss, None, None, None, None, None
Agenda item 5 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Huatus, Muskeva
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Mosqueda, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, Strauss Opposed: None 6. Res 32108 A RESOLUTION relating to the City Light Department; documenting compliance with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res). In Favor: 4 - Nelson, Juarez, Herbold, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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Transcript
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