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Action Summary of the Seattle City Council

Full Council Meeting

Monday, June 23, 2014

(No absences)

FULL COUNCIL:

1. C.F. 313661 FILED (9–0)
Initiative Measure No. 107, relating to Early Learning and Childcare.

2. C.F. 313855 FILED (9–0)
Report of the City Clerk on the Certificate of Sufficiency for Initiative No. 107, relating to Early Learning and Childcare.

3. C.F. 313856 APPROVED & FILED (7-2; Opposed: O’Brien, Sawant)
City Council motion and declaration of City Council intent to reject Initiative No. 107, relating to Early Learning and Childcare, and placing Initiative No. 107 on the November 4, 2014 ballot in conjunction with the Seattle Preschool Program (Council Bill 118114), a proposed alternative measure on the same matter.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL FOR ALL:

4. C.B. 118114 PASSED AS AMENDED (9–0)
Relating to funding and providing preschool services for Seattle children; requesting that a special election be held concurrent with the November 4, 2014 general election for submission to the qualified electors of the City of a proposition to lift the limit on regular property taxes under Chapter 84.55 RCW and authorize the City to levy additional taxes for up to four years for the purpose of providing accessible high-quality preschool services for Seattle children designed to improve their readiness for school and to support their subsequent academic achievement; adopting the Seattle Preschool Program Action Plan; requiring the adoption of an Implementation Plan by the City Council; authorizing creation of a new subfund; directing the application of levy proceeds; establishing eligibility requirements for providers; creating an oversight committee; authorizing implementing agreements for this levy lid lift commonly known as the Seattle Preschool Program Levy; providing for the facilitation of communication between the City and affected groups; providing for a partnership agreement with Seattle School District No. 1; requiring annual progress reports; proposing a ballot title; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

5. Res. 31527 ADOPTED AS AMENDED (9–0)

Relating to the Seattle Preschool Program; outlining the elements to be addressed in a subsequent Seattle Preschool Program Implementation Plan, which shall be adopted by ordinance prior to the implementation of a Seattle Preschool Program.

FULL COUNCIL:

6. Res. 31530 ADOPTED AS AMENDED (8–1; Opposed: Sawant)

Regarding Initiative 107 concerning early learning and child care (rejected by the City Council on June 23, 2014) and authorizing the City Clerk and the Executive Director of the Ethics and Elections Commission to take those actions necessary to enable proposed Initiative 107 to appear on the November 4, 2014 ballot and in the local voters’ pamphlet in conjunction with the Seattle Preschool Program (City Council Bill 118114), which is a proposed alternative measure on the same subject matter in accordance with Charter Article IV; and requesting the King County Elections’ Director to place the proposed Initiative 107 on the November 4, 2014 election ballot in accordance with applicable law.

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:

7. C.F. 313824 CONFIRMED (8–1; Opposed: Sawant)

Appointment and Oath of Office of Kathleen O’Toole as Seattle Police Chief.

EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:

8. C.B. 118116 PASSED (8–1; Opposed: Sawant)
Relating to City employment; establishing a compensation program for the Seattle Police Chief; specifying provisions for the administration of said compensation program; providing for reimbursement of relocation expenses for the 2014 Seattle Police Chief appointee; authorizing a severance agreement with the 2014 Seattle Police Chief appointee; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:

9. C.B. 118111 PASSED (8–1; Opposed: Harrell)
Relating to land use and zoning, amending the Official Land Use Map at pages 133 and 145 to rezone land in the North Rainier Hub Urban Village and expand the boundaries of the Mount Baker Station Area Overlay District; and amending Sections 23.48.004, 23.48.009, 23.48.011, 23.48.012, 23.48.014, 23.48.024, 23.48.032, 23.48.034, 23.58A.040, and 23.84A.048 and adding a new section 23.61.018 to describe bonus provisions for additional floor area within the Mount Baker Station Area Overlay District, implement standards for a Mount Baker Overlay District Special Standards Area, modify maximum parking limit requirements, change the definition of “Zone, residential” to include SM\R, and modify and add maps for Chapter 23.48.

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, HUMAN SERVICES, AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY:

10.C.B. 118122 PASSED (9–0)
Relating to the City’s purchase of an interest in real property at 901 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, Washington owned by Compass Housing Alliance; authorizing the purchase and acceptance of an easement with restrictive covenants from Compass Housing Alliance to provide for the provision of social and community services on the property for a period of fifteen years; authorizing related agreements and actions; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

11. C.F. 313853 CONFIRMED (9–0)
Appointment of Shaiza Damji as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to June 30, 2015.

12. C.F. 313854 CONFIRMED (9–0)
Appointment of Julie Pham as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to June 30, 2015.

13. C.F. 313838 CONFIRMED (9–0)
Reappointment of Tanya Jimale as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to May 31, 2015.

14. C.F. 313836 CONFIRMED (9–0)
Reappointment of Chris DeVore as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to May 31, 2016.

15. C.F. 313837 CONFIRMED (9–0)
Reappointment of David Freiboth as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to May 31, 2016.

16. C.F. 313839 CONFIRMED (9–0)
Reappointment of Alan Nay as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to May 31, 2016.

17. C.F. 313840 CONFIRMED (9–0)
Reappointment of Jill A. Wakefield as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to May 31, 2016.

Action Summary of the Seattle City Council

Full Council Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2014

 (Councilmember Harrell was excused.)

 

FULL COUNCIL: 

1.  C.F. 313661 (Held until June 23, 2014)

Initiative Measure No. 107, relating to Early Learning and Childcare.

 

2. C.F. 313855 (Held until June 23, 2014)

Report of the City Clerk on the Certificate of Sufficiency for Initiative No. 107, relating to Early Learning and Childcare.

 

3.  C.F. 313856 (Held until June 23, 2014)

City Council motion and declaration of City Council intent to reject Initiative No. 107, relating to Early Learning and Childcare, and placing Initiative No. 107 on the November 4, 2014 ballot in conjunction with the Seattle Preschool Program (Council Bill 118114), a proposed alternative measure on the same matter.
 

 

SELECT COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL FOR ALL:

4. C.B. 118114 (Held until June 23, 2014)

Relating to funding and providing preschool services for Seattle children; requesting that a special election be held concurrent with the November 4, 2014 general election for submission to the qualified electors of the City of a proposition to lift the limit on regular property taxes under Chapter 84.55 RCW and authorize the City to levy additional taxes for up to four years for the purpose of providing accessible high-quality preschool services for Seattle children designed to improve their readiness for school and to support their subsequent academic achievement; adopting the Seattle Preschool Program Action Plan; requiring the adoption of an Implementation Plan by the City Council; authorizing creation of a new subfund; directing the application of levy proceeds; establishing eligibility requirements for providers; creating an oversight committee; authorizing implementing agreements for this levy lid lift commonly known as the Seattle Preschool Program Levy; providing f or the facilitation of communication between the City and affected groups; providing for a partnership agreement with Seattle School District No. 1; requiring annual progress reports; proposing a ballot title; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

5. Res. 31527 (Held until June 23, 2014)

Relating to the Seattle Preschool Program; outlining the elements to be addressed in a subsequent Seattle Preschool Program Implementation Plan, which shall be adopted by ordinance prior to the implementation of a Seattle Preschool Program.
 

 

EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:  

6. C.B. 118115 PASSED AS AMENDED (6-2; Opposed: Councilmembers Licata and Sawant)

Relating to City employment, to be known as the 2014 Seattle City Light General Manager/Chief Executive Officer Pa y Zone Ordinance; adjusting the pay zone structure for the City’s SCL GM/CEO Compensation Program for the year 2014.
 

FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE:

7. C.B. 118110 PASSED (8-0)

Relating to a lease agreement for office space; authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to enter into a lease agreement with 720 3rd Avenue Partners, L.L.C. for office space in the Pacific Building, for use by the Office of Professional Accountability; amending Ordinance 124349 that adopted the 2014 Budget to increase appropriations to provide for necessary costs and expenses related to preparing the leased premises for City use and occupancy; and ratifying an d confirming certain prior acts; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.
 

PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE: 

8. C.F. 313665 GRANTED (8-0)

Council Concept Approval and waiver or modification of certain development standards to allow replacement of a Seattle Department of Information Technology radio transmitter building, located at 8526 Roosevelt Way NE (Project No. 3016 073, Type V).
 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 

9. C.B. 118068 PASSED (8-0)

Relating to a skybridge over and across Marion Street, east of Minor Avenue; amending Ordinance 121490, as amended by Ordinance 121855; updating the insurance and bond requirements; amending the annual fee and other terms and conditions of the permit; renewing the term of the permit to Swedish Health Services; providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
10. C.B. 118083 PASSED (8-0)

Vacating a portion of Terry Avenue North, on the petition of the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation (Clerk File 310009); designating the vacated portion of Terry Avenue North and Westlake Avenue North as an addition to Lake Un ion Park, and placing it under jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
11. C.B. 118096 PASSED (8-0)

Relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.41.012, 23.47A.005, 23.73.002, 23.73.005, 23.73.006, 23.73.0 08, 23.73.009, 23.73.010, 23.73.012, 23.73.014, 23.73.024, 23.84A.006, 23.86.026 and 23.86.028, and adding a new Section 23.73.015 to the Seattle Municipal Code to strengthen measures for maintaining and enhancing the character of the Pike/Pine neighborhood by addressing the bulk and scale of new development and the use of incentives for retaining character structures, clarifying and strengthening provisions for retaining character structures, removing restrictions on non-residential uses under certain conditions, and making corrections.

12. C.B. 118104 PASSED (8-0)

Granting Port of Seattle permission to construct, maintain, and operate a private roadway and electrical utilities ; on a portion of South Dakota Street and East Marginal Way South, as part of the Argo Yard Truck Roadway Project; for a ten-year term renewable for two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions.

13. C.B. 118113 PASSED (8-0)

Granting Puget Sound Bike Share, d.b.a. Pronto! Emerald City Cycle Share, permission to install, maintain, and operate a bike-share program in public places located within: Major Institution Overlay Districts, designated Urban Centers, Urban Villages, and all commercially- or industrially-zoned areas in the City of Seattle; for a ten- year term, renewable for two successive ten-year terms; specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions.

14. C.F. 313842 CONFIRMED (8-0)

Appointment of Ninona Boujrada as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to June 10, 2016.
 

SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS: 

15. C.B. 118087 PASSED (8-0)

Relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon 777 Thomas Street, a landmark designated by the Landmark s Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

16. C.B. 118089 PASSED (8-0)

Relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Judge Ronald House, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

17. C.F. 313834 CONFIRMED (8-0)

Reappointment of Alison Walker Brems as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to August 15, 2016.

18.  C.F.. 313835 CONFIRMED (8-0)

Reappointment of Jeffrey S. Murdock as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to August 15, 2016.

Action Summary of the Seattle City Council

Full Council Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2014

 

(Councilmembers Clark and O’Brien were excused.)

 

 

SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:

1. C.B. 118088   PASSED (7-0)

Relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Boren Investment Company Warehouse, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

2. C.B. 118090 PASSED (7-0)

Relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon Union Stables, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

3. C.F. 313702 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Reappointment of Sharon Coleman as member, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to November 30, 2017.

4. C.F. 313703 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Reappointment of Pete Mills as member, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to November 30, 2017.

5. C.F. 313704 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Wayne H. Lau as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017.

6. C.F. 313706 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Nelson Yong as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017.

7. C.F. 313708 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Reappointment of Michael S. Omura as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017.

8. C.F. 313802 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Kristi L. Beattie as member, Pike Place Market Public Development Authority Asset Management Committee, for a term of confirmation to May 1, 2016.
 

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:

 

9.  C.F. 313744 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Steven S. Potokar as member, Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to May 27, 2017.

10.C.F. 313826   CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Jason Johanson as member, Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to May 27, 2 017.

11.C.F. 313827 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Scott Peterson as member, Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to May 27, 2 017.
 

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, HUMAN SERVICES, AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY:

 12.  C.B. 118091 PASSED (7-0)

Relating to funding for housing and community development programs; adopting the City of Seattle 2014 — 2017 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and authorizing its submission to the United States Department of Ho using and Urban Development; authorizing acceptance of grant funds from that department for programs and activities included in that plan; amending Ordinance 124349, which adopted the 2014 Budget; amending the 2012 Annual Allocation Plan component of the 2012 Update to the prior Consolidated Plan, as previously amended by Ordinance 123886, to reallocate federal HOME funds between activities; increasing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming prior acts, all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.

13.C.B. 118107 PASSED (6-1; Councilmember Sawant opposed)

Relating to the Pontedera condominium project, amending provisions of Ordinance 122099, which authorized the sale by the City for multifamily development of property known as Dearborn-Hiawatha Parcels 2a & 2b, at Hiawatha Place South and South Charles Street in the I-90 Redevelopment Project area, to HomeSight or its designee; authorizing the Director of Housing to cancel without payment or further performance the remaining balances of certain loans to the purchaser and HomeSight and to accept from the purchaser certain subordinate notes from home buyers; authorizing the Director of Housing to release remaining unsold units from income restrictions and long- term affordability covenants; authorizing the Director of Housing to make down-payment assistance loans to any low- income buyers of units in that property, and modifying Housing Funding Policies adopted in Ordinance 124298 for any such loans; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

Action Summary of the Seattle City Council

Full Council Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2014

 

(Councilmembers Clark and O’Brien were excused.)

 

 

SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:

1. C.B. 118088   PASSED (7-0)

Relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Boren Investment Company Warehouse, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

2. C.B. 118090 PASSED (7-0)

Relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon Union Stables, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

3. C.F. 313702 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Reappointment of Sharon Coleman as member, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to November 30, 2017.

4. C.F. 313703 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Reappointment of Pete Mills as member, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to November 30, 2017.

5. C.F. 313704 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Wayne H. Lau as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017.

6. C.F. 313706 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Nelson Yong as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017.

7. C.F. 313708 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Reappointment of Michael S. Omura as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2017.

8. C.F. 313802 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Kristi L. Beattie as member, Pike Place Market Public Development Authority Asset Management Committee, for a term of confirmation to May 1, 2016.
 

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:

 

9.  C.F. 313744 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Steven S. Potokar as member, Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to May 27, 2017.

10.C.F. 313826   CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Jason Johanson as member, Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to May 27, 2 017.

11.C.F. 313827 CONFIRMED (7-0)

Appointment of Scott Peterson as member, Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to May 27, 2 017.
 

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, HUMAN SERVICES, AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY:

 12.  C.B. 118091 PASSED (7-0)

Relating to funding for housing and community development programs; adopting the City of Seattle 2014 — 2017 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and authorizing its submission to the United States Department of Ho using and Urban Development; authorizing acceptance of grant funds from that department for programs and activities included in that plan; amending Ordinance 124349, which adopted the 2014 Budget; amending the 2012 Annual Allocation Plan component of the 2012 Update to the prior Consolidated Plan, as previously amended by Ordinance 123886, to reallocate federal HOME funds between activities; increasing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming prior acts, all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.

13.C.B. 118107 PASSED (6-1; Councilmember Sawant opposed)

Relating to the Pontedera condominium project, amending provisions of Ordinance 122099, which authorized the sale by the City for multifamily development of property known as Dearborn-Hiawatha Parcels 2a & 2b, at Hiawatha Place South and South Charles Street in the I-90 Redevelopment Project area, to HomeSight or its designee; authorizing the Director of Housing to cancel without payment or further performance the remaining balances of certain loans to the purchaser and HomeSight and to accept from the purchaser certain subordinate notes from home buyers; authorizing the Director of Housing to release remaining unsold units from income restrictions and long- term affordability covenants; authorizing the Director of Housing to make down-payment assistance loans to any low- income buyers of units in that property, and modifying Housing Funding Policies adopted in Ordinance 124298 for any such loans; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

Action Summary of the Seattle City Council

Full Council Meeting

Monday, June 2, 2014

 (No absences)

 

SELECT COMMITTEE ON MINIMUM WAGE AND INCOME INEQUALITY:

1. C.B. 118098  PASSED (9-0)

Relating to employment in Seattle; adding a new Chapter 14.19 to the Seattle Municipal Code; establishing minimum wage and minimum compensation rates for employees performing work in Seattle; and prescribing remedies and enforcement procedures.

2.  Res. 31524  ADOPTED AS AMENDED (9-0)

Requesting that the Department of Finance and Administrative Services work with the City Council and other appropriate City departments and stakeholders to strengthen implementation of any local minimum wage ordinance.
FINANCE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE:

3. C.B. 118094 PASSED AS AMENDED (9-0)

Relating to the 2014 Budget; amending Ordinance 124349, which adopted the 2014 Budget, including the 2014- 2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2014-2019 CIP; creating positions; modifying positions; lifting a proviso; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

4. Res. 31522 ADOPTED (9-0)

Of intention to modify the assessment rates and modify the boundaries for the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area.

 

PARKS, SEATTLE CENTER, LIBRARIES, AND GENDER PAY EQUITY COMMITTEE:

 5. C.B. 118066  PASSED (8-1; Opposed: Harrell)

Relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities; transferring partial jurisdiction of a portion of Seward Park, located beneath and adjacent to the tennis courts and adjacent parking lot, from the Department of Parks and Recreation to Seattle Public Utilities for maintenance, repair and operation of a combined sewer underground storage tank, associated underground pipes and electrical lines, and limited surface ancillary facilities; and superseding certain requirements of Ordinance 118477, which adopted Initiative 42.

 

6. C.F. 313666  GRANTED AS CONDITIONED (7-1-1; Opposed: Harrell; Absent: Sawant)

Council Concept Approval to allow the replacement and expansion of a utility service use (Seattle Public Utilities storm water facility) located at 5895 Lake Washington Boulevard S (Project No. 3015640, Type V).