Seattle City Council Meeting 9/17/2024
September 17, 2024 — Regular meeting, 5h 9m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Motion was made by Councilmember Nelson and duly seconded to postpone consideration of Resolution 32142 to September 19, 2024. The Motion carried and the Resolution (Res) was postponed to
How they voted
Hearing no objection, the rules are suspended. (9-0 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Rob Saka, Tammy Morales, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Cathy Moore, Dan Strauss, Bob Kettle, Tanya Woo, Sara Nelson
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one I. COMMITTEE REPORTS HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: 1. CB 120817 AN ORDINANCE relating to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program; amending Section 5.73.120 of the Seattle Municipal Code to extend the program’s sunset date to March 31, 2025. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Moore, Morales, Nelson, Saka, Woo Opposed: None
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The motion carries and the resolution is postponed until September 19th, the special city council council meeting. Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, None, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Dan Strauss, None, Joy Hollingsworth, Bob Kettle, None
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o the Seattle Center Department; authorizing the Seattle Center Director to execute a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Tilden Investments LLC for certain real property adjacent to Seattle Center at 621 Second Avenue North, Seattle, Washington. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries and the resolution is postponed until September 19th, the special city council council meeting Verified · official minutes
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Motion was made by Council President Nelson, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 488 September 10, 2024 The item was adopted on the Consent Calendar by
How they voted — Motion was made by Council President Nelson, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Journal: 1. Min 488 September 10, 2024 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 — gned the Minutes (Min): In Favor: 9 - Hollingsworth, Kettle, Moore, Morales, Nelson, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Woo Page 6 Meeting Minutes City Council September 17, 2024 Opposed: None Bills: 2. CB 120863 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 2, 2024, through September 6, 2024, 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 — ales, Nelson, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Woo Opposed: None Appointments: HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: 3. Appt 03006 Reappointment of Andrew Ashiofu as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2026. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - Moore, Morales, Nelson, Saka, Woo Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the
The motion carries and amendment A is adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes: None, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, Dan Strauss, None, Joy Hollingsworth, Bob Kettle
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How they voted — les, Nelson, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Woo Opposed: None Page 7 Meeting Minutes City Council 4. Appt 03007 September 17, 2024 Appointment of Ashley E. Ford as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2026. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - Moore, Morales, Nelson, Saka, Woo Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the
The motion carries in amendment C is adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — vote: In Favor: 9 - Hollingsworth, Kettle, Moore, Morales, Nelson, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Woo Opposed: None 5. Appt 03008 Appointment of Amari L. Leach as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2026. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - Moore, Morales, Nelson, Saka, Woo Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the
The motion carries and the amendment is adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — ote: In Favor: 9 - Hollingsworth, Kettle, Moore, Morales, Nelson, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Woo Opposed: None 6. Appt 03009 Reappointment of Brett Pepowski as member, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, for a term to April 30, 2026. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - Moore, Morales, Nelson, Saka, Woo Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the
The motion carries, and Amendment E is adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — LOGY COMMITTEE: Page 8 Meeting Minutes City Council 7. Appt 03002 September 17, 2024 Appointment of Elise Chisholm Clare as member, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners, for a term to March 31, 2027. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, Strauss Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes in the chair. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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How they voted — orth, Kettle, Moore, Morales, Nelson, Rivera, Saka, Strauss, Woo Opposed: None 8. Appt 03012 Appointment of Manav Goel as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2027. The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, Strauss Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the
Nine in favor? None opposed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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Council Bill 1-202817 extending the multifamily housing property tax exemption program
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 1 · background & details
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Amendment B to Council Bill 120835
How they voted
The motion carries and Amendment B is adopted Unverified
Agenda item Amendment B · background & details
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to amend Council Bill 120835 as presented on Amendment C
How they voted
The motion carries and amendment C is adopted Unverified
Agenda item Amendment C · background & details
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necessary to these transaction on behalf of the City; placing the real properties under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing payment of all other costs associated with the acquisition; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 5 - Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, Strauss Opposed: None
How they voted
The motion carries in Amendment B is adopted Verified · official minutes
Motion by Joy Hollingsworth
Mover: Hollingsworth (per official minutes).
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Seattle Public Utilities eminent domain for two properties
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes and the chair will sign it. Unverified
Agenda item 4 · background & details
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Authorize mayor and interlocal agreement for open space acquisition projects
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 6 · background & details
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staff public utilities authorized an acquisition by negotiation of two parcels of land
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed. The bill passes and the chair will sign it. Unverified
Agenda item 7 · background & details
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adopting the 2024 Food Action Plan
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 8 · background & details
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Council Bill 120479 related to historic preservation, posing controls upon the East Pine substation
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 10 · background & details
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Council Bill 112562 related to historic preservation
How they voted
Nine in favor, none opposed Unverified
Agenda item 11 · background & details
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