The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
1. Council Bill 117773 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Accepting for general street purposes 18 deeds, four correction deeds, and a re-recording of quit claim deed, conveyed to the City of Seattle by the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (“Sound Transit”) in connection with t he Central Link Light Rail Transit Project as agreed to in a Property Acquisition and Transfer Procedures Agreement between the City of Seattle and Sound Transit, dated August 12, 2003 (“Property Transfer Agreement”); laying off, opening, widening, ex tending, and establishing portions of the rights-of-way located on Martin Luther King Jr. Way South between South Alaska Street and South Angeline Street, South Brandon Street and South Lucile Street, South Juneau Street and South Warsaw Street, and Beacon Avenue South and the Seattle City Limits; and placing the real property conveyed by the deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
2. Council Bill 117778 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute an amendment to a lease agreement between the City of Seattle and MUSREF Spokane Street, L.P. a Washington corporation; combining two leases for warehouse space the City leases at the southeast corner of 2nd Avenue South and South Spokane Street in Seattle, Washington; extending the term to 2024 with an option to extend; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE:
3. Council Bill 117756 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Relating to the City Light Department; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 21.49.081 to include BPA transmission costs in the automatic BPA cost adjustment rate pass-through.

4. Council Bill 117762 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Relating to the City Light Department; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 21.49.040 to simplify the eligibility verification process for residential rate assistance.

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
5. Resolution 31450 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Authorizing commencement of cable franchise contract renewal proceedings in accordance with the provisions of 47 U.S.C. section 546, and written request from Comcast.

PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
6. Council Bill 117777 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Relating to the City of Seattle’s Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Seattle Audubon Society to operate and manage the Administrative Building located in Carkeek Park.

7. Resolution 31454 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; creating the Parks and Recreation Legacy Citizens’ Advisory Committee to ensure citizen participation in the development of a potential ballot measure for funding operations, maintenance, development and acquisition of parks and recreation facilities and programs.  

8. Clerk File 312996 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Michael Shiosaki as member, Arboretum and Botanical Garden Committee, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2016.

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting

FULL COUNCIL:
1. Resolution 31446 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Enlisting City departments to educate and inform the public about new healthcare coverage programs made available through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and to encourage them to enroll and plan for healthcare coverage .

LIBRARIES, UTILITIES, AND CENTER COMMITTEE:
2. Council Bill 117757 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to execute a Second Amended and Restated Declining Block Water Supply Agreement between the City of Seattle and Cascade Water Alliance.

3. Council Bill 117766 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to Seattle Public Utilities; declaring certain reserved real property rights relating to sewer facilities within the vacated portion of 7th Avenue South, and easement rights related to storm water runoff at 701 South Orchard Street as being surplus to City utility needs; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to relinquish such easement rights; authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to accept an easement from Seattle Iron & Metals Company for conveyance of storm water runoff through private property from city-owned drainage facilities in portions of South Garden Street; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
4. Council Bill 117697 (PDF Version) PASSED AS AMENDED (9 – 0)
Amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes proposed as part of the 2012-2013 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process. 

 5. Resolution 31451 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Calling for a revised schedule for the mandated periodic review and update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and a mending Resolution 31370.

6. Clerk File 313003 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Maria Batayola as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Public Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to May 31, 2017.

 

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting

FULL COUNCIL:
1. Council Bill 117762 (PDF Version) REFERRED TO THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE.
Relating to the City Light Department; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 21.49.040 to simplify the eligibility verification process for residential rate assistance.

2. Clerk File 311812 (PDF Version) GRANTED AS CONDITIONED (9 – 0)
Application of Trenton Associates-McClellan LLC for approval of a contract rezone of approximately 67,948 sq. ft. of land at both 2615 25th Avenue South and 2715 — 25th Avenue South, from Single Family 5000 (SF 5000) to Seattle Mixed with a 65 foot limit (SM – 65′), to allow two- seven story structures containing a total of 307 residential units with parking for 222 vehicles, and including 13, 230 cu. yds. of grading in an environmentally critical area. (Related Project No. 3012417; Project No. 3012217, Type IV)

3. Council Bill 117772 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to land use and zoning; amending the Official Land Use Map to rezone properties located at 2615 25th Aven ue South and 2715 — 25th Avenue South, from Single Family 5000 (SF 5000) to Seattle Mixed/Residential with a 65 foot height limit (SM/R-65).

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SOUTH LAKE UNION: 4. Council Bill 117603 (PDF Version) PASSED AS AMENDED (9 – 0)
Related to land use and zoning, modifying function and locational criteria for the Seattle Mixed zone; modifying use provisions and development standards; enacting and amending affordable housing incentive programs; enacting and amending provisions for height and density bonuses and transfer of development rights; amending Sections 23.34.128, 23.41.012, 23 .45.510, 23.45.516, 23.45.574, 23.47A.035, 23.48.002, 23.48.004, 23.48.010, 23.48.011, 23.48.012, 23.48.014, 23.48.017, 23.48.020, 23.48.024, 23.48.026, 23.48.028, 23.48.030, 23.48.032, 23.48.034, 23.48.035, 23.48.036, 23.48.038, 23.49.008, 23.49.010, 23.49.011, 23.49.023, 23.50.026, 23.50.027, 23.50.028, 23.50.053, 23.57.005, 23.57.008, 23.57.012, 23.58A.002, 23.58A.0 04, 23.58A.012, 23.58A.014, 23.58A.022, 23.58A.024, 23.58A.026, 23.66.032, 23.84A.030, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.038, 23.86.006; repealing Sections 23.48.006, 23.48.008, 23.48.016, 23.48.018, 23.48.019, 23.50.051, 23.50.052, 23.58A.013, 23.58A.016, 23 .58A.018, 23.58A.023; adding new sections 23.48.008, 23.48.009, 23.48.013, 23.48.022, 23.48.025, 23.58A.003, 23.58A.040, 23.58A.04 2, and 23.58A.044; and amending the Official Land Use Map, Chapter 23.32, at pages 101 and 102 to rezone areas within the South Lake Union Urban Center.

5. Resolution 31449 (PDF Version) ADOPTED AS AMENDED (9 – 0)
Declaring the City Council’s intent to support the growth and livability of the South Lake Union Urban Center by working with other City departments to implement initiatives that complement changes to land use regulations.

6. Resolution 31444 (PDF Version) ADOPTED AS AMENDED (9 – 0)
Calling for a thorough review and update of Seattle’s incentive zoning and other affordable housing programs and policies focused on creating affordable Workforce Housing by establishing an Expert Advisory Team that will advise and make recommendations to the City Council.

 7. Resolution 31445 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Responding to the Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) review of the South Lake Union rezone by the Legislative Department’s RSJI Change Team, and creating a work plan for advancing RSJI goals in response to that review.

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
8. Council Bill 117736 (PDF Version) PASSED (8 – 0, COUNCILMEMBER BAGSHAW PRESENT BUT DISQUALIFIED FROM VOTING)
Establishing a ten-year Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area to be known as the Metropolitan Improvement District; levying special assessments upon operators of the business property, multi-family residential property (buildings containing four or more residential units), and mixed-use property (multi-family residential and commercial) within the area; providing for the deposit of revenues in a special account and expenditures therefrom; providing for collection of and penalties for delinquencies; providing for the establishment of a Ratepayers Advisory Board; providing for an implementation agreement with a Program Manager; disestablishing the current Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area that was established by Ordinance 121482 (“2004 DBIA”); suspending the issuance of assessments and providing for the winding up of activities under the 2004 DBIA; and providing for the distribution of remaining funds from and closing of the 2004 DBIA Account.

9. Council Bill 117759 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to the 2013 Budget; carrying forward certain unexpended appropriations and funds for non- capital purpose s from the 2012 budget of various departments; ratifying and confirming certain prior acts, all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

10. Council Bill 117760 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Amending the 2012 Adopted Budget, including the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2012-2017 CIP; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
PASS AS AMENDED (Burgess, Bagshaw, Clark, Conlin, Godden, Licata)

 PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
11. Clerk File 312916 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Rich Stolz as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term of confirmation to July 22, 2014.

12. Clerk File 312991 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)                                   
Appointment of Habtamu M. Abdi as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 31, 2015.

13. Clerk File 312992 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Dori C. Cahn as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 31, 2015.

 14. Clerk File 312993 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Simon M-S Khin as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 31, 2015. 

15. Clerk File 312994 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Mariya Kochubey as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 31, 2015.

16. Clerk File 312995 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Natasha A. Savage as member, Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, for a term of confirmation to January 31, 2015.

 

 

 

 

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting
 
FULL COUNCIL:
1. C.F. 311874 (PDF Version) GRANTED (9 – 0)
Petition of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to the Seattle City Council for a skybridge permit pursuant to Seattle Municipal Code 15.64, for a new skybridge connecting 1100 Eastlake Ave E with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center campus.
HOUSING, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, AND CULTURE COMMITTEE:
2. C.F. 312946 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment and Oath of Office of Gregory Randall Engstrom as Director of the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
3. C.B. 117767 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Concerning the Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee; affirming the purpose of the Committee; revising the membership composition and appointment process; clarifying its responsibilities; superseding Ordinance 104344; and amending Sections 3.80.010, 3.80.020, 3.80.030 and 3.80.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE:
4. C.B. 117751 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to the title of the department head of Seattle City Light; changing the title of the Seattle City Light D epartment’s top position title from Superintendent to General Manager and Chief Executive Officer and amending Sections 3.08.010, 3.08.020, 3.39.080, 3.76.010, 3.121.010, 4.13.010, 4.20.401, 5.33.020, 15.32.300, 29.49.045, 21.52.210,21.52.250, 21.52. 260, 21.56.010, 21.56.030, 22.206.200, 22.208.120, 23.22.024, 23.48.017, 23.50.051 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

5. C.B. 117762 (PDF Version) HELD FOR ONE WEEK
Relating to the City Light Department; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 21.49.040 to simplify the eligibility verification process for residential rate assistance.

PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
6. C.B. 117576 (PDF Version) DO NOT PASS (9 – 0)
Relating to tree and vegetation management in public places; adding a new Chapter 15.43 to Subtitle I of Title 15 of the Seattle Municipal Code to provide for the regulation of planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and shrubs in all public places; amending Sections 15.02.042, 15.02.044, 15.02.046, 15.04.012, 15.18.010, 15.90.018, and 15.91.002; repealing Cha pter 15.42 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending the current Seattle Department of Transportation Street Use fee schedule by adding new tree- related Street Use permit codes.

7. C.B. 117745 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to tree and vegetation management in public places; adding a new Chapter 15.43 to Subtitle I of Title 15 of the Seattle Municipal Code to provide for the regulation of planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and shrubs in all public places; amending Sections 15.02.044, 15.02.046, 15.04.012, 15.18.010, 15.90.018, and 15.91.002; and repealing Chapter 15 .42 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

8. Res. 31441 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Adopting the Seattle Food Action Plan.

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting.
 
No Absences.

FULL COUNCIL:
1. Resolution 31443 (PDF Version) ADOPTED AS AMENDED (9 – 0)
Stating the City of Seattle’s opposition to any action by the Food and Drug Administration to approve genetically engineered salmon.

LIBRARIES, UTILITIES, AND CENTER COMMITTEE:
2. Council Bill 117754 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to the Seattle Center Department; authorizing execution of an agreement with Northwest Folklife for the presentation of the annual Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center.

3. Clerk File 312948 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Walter L. Reese as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

4. Clerk File 312949 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Laura C. Lippman as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

5. Clerk File 312950 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Tara Luckie as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

6. Clerk File 312951 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Bruce C. Lorig as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

7. Clerk File 312952 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Suzanne M. Burke as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Re view Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

8. Clerk File 312953 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Carl Pierce as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

9. Clerk File 312954 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Noel F. Miller as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014

10. Clerk File 312955 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of David F. Layton as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

11. Clerk File 312956 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Robert K. Ho as member, Seattle Public Utilities’ Customer Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
12. Council Bill 117750 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to grant funds from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute related agreements; increasing an appropriation in the 2013 Adopted Budget for the Police Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts, all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.

13. Council Bill 117763 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to youth employment and mentoring programs; changing appropriations to the Department of Neighborhoods, Department of Parks and Recreation and Human Services Department; and removing a proviso in Ordinance 124058.

PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
14. Council Bill 117758 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to the Bell Street Park Boulevard Development Project and the 2008 Parks and Green Space Levy; reallocating funding from the Neighborhood Park Acquisition Subcategory to the Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds Development Subcategory of the 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy; increasing appropriations to the Department of Parks and Recreation in the 2013 Ad opted Budget; and amending the 2013-2018 Adopted Capital Improvement Program; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.

15. Council Bill 117761 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Related to Structured Teen Programming; lifting a budget proviso imposed on the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Recreation Facilities and Programs Budget Control Level in 2013 for structured teen programming and amending Ordinance 124058, which adopted the 2013 budget.

The Council’s Chambers and offices are physically accessible; Print and communications access provided on request. Call 206-684-8888 (TDD: 206-233-0025) for further information.    

Contact: Dana Robinson Slote
Communications Director
Seattle City Council
(206) 615-0061
or e-mail: dana.robinsonslote@seattle.gov

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting

 Councilmember Tom Rasmussen excused.

 FULL COUNCIL:

1. Clerk File 312917 (PDF Version) FILED (8 – 0)
2012 Fourth Quarter Progress Report of the Chief of Police.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:

2. Council Bill 117740 (PDF Version) PASSED (8 – 0)
Relating to street and sidewalk use; amending portions of Chapters 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, and 15.12 and Sections 15. 04.015, 15.04.074, 15.04.100, 15.16.040, 15.48.040 and 15.65.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; repealing Section 15.10.030; amending the Seattle Department of Transportation Street Use Permit Fee Schedule; to correct typographical errors, correct section references, clarify regulations, and make minor amendments; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

3. Resolution 31442 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (8 – 0)
Granting conceptual approval to King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Wastewater Treatment Division to locate, construct, maintain, and operate underground injection control wells and associated green stormwater infra structure systems on selected blocks comprising the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Drainage Area, bounded by 35th Avenue Southwes t to the west, Southwest Othello Street to the north, 30th Avenue Southwest to the east, and Southwest Barton Street to the south.

4. Clerk File 312535 (PDF Version) GRANTED AS CONDITIONED (8 – 0)
Petition of Seattle Public Utilities to vacate a portion of Carr Place North between North 34th Street and North 3 5th Street.

5. Clerk File 312876 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (8 – 0)
Appointment of Clinton L. Loper as member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to August 31, 2013. 

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE:

6. Council Bill 117739 (PDF Version) PASSED (8 – 0)
Relating to the City Light Department, declaring as surplus and authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to release a portion of a patrol road easement located in Snohomish County, Washington, within the right of way for the Bothell Substation to Creston Nelson Substation transmission corridor, accepting payment for the true and full value of the easement release from SHHC LLC dba D. R. Horton, and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

 

 

 

 

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting

 No Absences.

 LIBRARIES, UTILITIES, AND CENTER COMMITTEE:

1. Council Bill 117749 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Expanding emergency bill payment assistance to help avoid water shut-off in low income households with minor children, and amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 21.76.065.

2. Clerk File 312624 (PDF Version) GRANTED AS CONDITIONED (9 – 0)
Council Concept Approval for Seattle Public Utilities to construct a 380,000 gallon underground Combined Sewer Overflow tank, including an underground facility vault, flow diversion structure, and a force main, in an environmentally critical area, located at 3939 Lake Washington Boulevard South (Project No. 3013257,Type V).

3. Clerk File 312862 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Gloria Connors as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term of confirmation to September 28, 2015.

4. Clerk File 312863 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Erik Van Rossum as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term of confirmation to September 28, 2015.

5. Clerk File 312864 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Will Ludlam as member, Seattle Center Advisory Commission, for a term of confirmation to September 28, 2015.

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC RESILIENCY AND REGIONAL RELATIONS:

6. Clerk File 312802 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Miriam R. Hinden as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2016.

7. Clerk File 312803 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Tija Petrovich as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2016.

8. Clerk File 312804 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Amanda J. Bennett as member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, for a term of confirmation to March 1, 2016.

9. Clerk File 312805 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Miye Moriguchi as member, International Special Review District Board, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

10. Council Bill 117747 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Relating to City employment; authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Seattle and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2898 to be effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014; providing payment there for; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:

11 Council Bill 117742 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0)
Related to the amendment of Section 4.08.070 of the Seattle Municipal Code to remove the $25 fee charged by the Public Safety Civil Service Commission for police and fire entry-level exams.

12. Clerk File 312732 (PDF Version) FILED (9 – 0)
December 2012 Report of the Police Intelligence Auditor, filed pursuant to Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12).

13. Clerk File 312731 (PDF Version) FILED (9 – 0)
Response of the Police Chief to the December 2012 Report of the Police Intelligence Auditor, filed pursuant to Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12).

14. Clerk File 312822 (PDF Version) FILED (9 – 0)
Seattle Police Chief 2012 Annual Report concerning activities regulated by Ordinance 108333 (Seattle Municipal Code 14.12).

PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:

15. Clerk File 312869 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Diana S. Kincaid as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term of confirmation to March 31, 2016.

16. Clerk File 312904 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Tom Tierney as member, Board of Park Commissioners, for a term of confirmation to March 31, 2016.

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting

No Absences.

 FULL COUNCIL:  
1. Council Bill 117726 (PDF Version) PASSED AS AMENDED (9 – 0)
Authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to enter into contracts with Lenz Enterprises, Inc. and Pacif iClean, LLC to provide organics processing services for the City of Seattle; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
2. Council Bill 117743 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to the Seattle Department of Transportation; relating to the Northgate Way improvement project; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to acquire, accept, and record on behalf of the City of Seattle, a warranty deed for a portion of Block 3, Elbert Place Addition to the City of Seattle, from 10501 Aurora LLC, a Washington limited liability company; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to acquire, accept, and record on behalf of the City of Seattle, a warranty deed for a portion of Block 4, North Park Addition to the City of Seattle, from 10409 Aurora LLC, a Washington limited liability company; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to acquire, accept, and record on behalf of the City of Seattle, a warranty deed for a portion of Block 7, Oak Lake Villa Tracts, from AVU LLC, a Washington limited liability company; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to acquire, accept, and record on behalf of the City of Seattle, a warranty deed for a portion of Block 2, Oak Lake Villa Tracts, from Elsia LLC, a Washington limited liability company; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to acquire, accept, and record both temporary construction easements and permanent property rights from abutting property owners located along North 105th Street and North Northgate Way between Greenwood Avenue North and Corliss Avenue North, necessary or convenient for the Northgate improvement project in connection with the Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program through negotiation and use of eminent domain (condemnation); placing the real property conveyed by such deeds and easements under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation and designating the property for transportation, utility and other municipal purposes; authorizing payment of all other costs associated with acquisition; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

3. Clerk File 312870 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Anna Hook Spooner as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2015.

4. Clerk File 312871 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Devor M. Barton as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2015

5. Clerk File 312872 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Jacob Struiksma as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2015.

6. Clerk File 312873 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Dottie Faris as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2015.

7. Clerk File 312874 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Jennifer Olegario as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to Apri l 1, 2015.

8. Clerk File 312875 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Joanne Donohue as member, Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2015  

9. Clerk File 312877 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Jeremy Valenta as member, Bridging the Gap Levy Oversight Committee, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2016.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE:
10. Clerk File 312788 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Eugene Wasserman as member, Seattle City Light Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to April 11, 2016.

11. Clerk File 312808 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Susan E. Selman as member, Seattle City Light Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to April 1 1, 2016.

12. Clerk File 312819 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Debbie Tarry as member, Seattle City Light Review Panel, for a term of confirmation to April 11, 2016.
PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
13. Council Bill 117723 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Related to land use and zoning; amending page 25 of the Official Land Use Map, Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 23.3 2, to rezone properties located in the Greenwood/Phinney Ridge Residential Urban Village and applying incentive provisio ns for affordable housing within the rezone area, and amending Section 23.47A.013 of the Land Use Code.

14. Clerk File 312824 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Karen L. Yoshitomi as member, Seattle Chinatown International District Public Development Authori ty Council, for a term of confirmation to Dec ember 31, 2016.

15. Clerk File 312858 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of David Neiman as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2015.

16. Clerk File 312859 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Ivana Begley as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term o f confirmation to April 3, 2015.

17. Clerk File 312860 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Todd Bronk as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2015.

18. Clerk File 312861 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Robert Boyd Pickrell as member, Seattle Design Review Board, for a term of confirmation to April 3, 2015.

HOUSING, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, AND CULTURE COMMITTEE:
19. Clerk File 312792 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Bruce McIntosh as member, Seattle-King County Aging and Disability Services Advisory Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2014.

The Council’s Chambers and offices are physically accessible; Print and communications access provided on request. Call 206-684-8888 (TDD: 206-233-0025) for further information.            

 

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting 

No Absences.

FULL COUNCIL:
1. Resolution 31439 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Adopting Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs) for the 2013 Adopted Budget, the 2013 Endorsed Budget and 2013-2018 Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

LIBRARIES, UTILITIES, AND CENTER COMMITTEE:
2. Council Bill 117726 (PDF Version) HELD FOR ONE WEEK
Authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to enter into contracts with Lenz Enterprises, Inc. and Pacif iClean, LLC to provide organics processing services for the City of Seattle; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

3. Clerk File 312610 (PDF Version) APPROVED (8 – 0)
Council Concept Approval for construction of 120,000 gallon underground Combined Sewer Overflow tank, in an environmentally critical area, at a public facility in a single family zone located at 4608 Lake Washington Boulevard South. (Project No. 3014022, Type V).

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC RESILIENCY AND REGIONAL RELATIONS:
4. Clerk File 312865 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Oliver Little as member, Special Events Committee, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2014.

5. Clerk File 312866 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Thomas C. Anderson as member, Special Events Committee, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2014.

6. Clerk File 312867 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Reappointment of Lisa M. Fraser as member, Special Events Committee, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2014.

7. Clerk File 312868 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Phillipa S. Hoshko as member, Special Events Committee, for a term of confirmation to April 1, 2014.
 
GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
8. Resolution 31436 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
To initiate a Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area.

9. Resolution 31438 (PDF Version)  ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Of intention to disestablish the 2004 Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, and fixing a date and place for a hearing thereon

10. Resolution 31437 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Of intention to establish a Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, and fixing a date and place for a hearing thereon.

11. Council Bill 117737 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Relating to contracting indebtedness; amending Ordinance 124053 to lower the amount of bonds authorized to be issued thereunder and amending Exhibit A to Ordinance 124053 to adjust the projects listed thereon.

12. Council Bill 117738 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute an Amended and Restated Lease between the City of Seattle and EF Seattle Fifth Avenue LLC, a Washington limited liability company, for a portion of the property located at 700 5th Avenue, commonly known as the Seattle Municipal Tower.

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
13. Council Bill 117727 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Related to the creation of the Office of the Community Police Commission within the Executive Department; amending Ordinance 124058 by establishing a budget control level, position authority and appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year; amending Section 1 of Ordinance 124021; creating new sections in Chapter 3.14 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Section 4.13.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code to exempt a position from the Civil Service system; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council.

14. Clerk File 312767 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Aaron Williams as member, Community Police Commission, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2016.

15. Clerk File 312769 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Kip Yoshio Tokuda as member, Community Police Commission, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2016.

16. Council Bill 117734 (PDF Version) PASSED (9 – 0)
Related to the 2013 Budget; amending Ordinance 124058 by increasing appropriations to the Police Department and reducing appropriations to Finance General, creating seven new positions, amending Council Green Sheet 67-1-A-1, and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

17. Clerk File 312806 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Patricia A. Eakes as member, Firearms Review Board, for a term of confirmation to January 31, 2016.

18. Clerk File 312807 (PDF Version) CONFIRMED (9 – 0)
Appointment of Bonnie J. Glenn as member, Firearms Review Board, for a term of confirmation to January 31, 2016.

ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS:
19. Resolution 31440 (PDF Version) ADOPTED (9 – 0)
Retiring introduced and referred Council Bills, Resolutions, and Clerk Files which have received no further action .
The Council’s Chambers and offices are physically accessible; Print and communications access provided on request. Call 206-684-8888 (TDD: 206-233-0025) for further information.

The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting.

Councilmembers Richard Conlin, Nick Licata, and Sally Bagshaw excused.  

FULL COUNCIL:
1. Council Bill 117731 PASSED (6 – 0)
Relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Washington State Department of Transportation, the University of Washington and the City of Seattle regarding Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act for the SR 520, I-5 to Medina Project.
 
PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
2. Clerk File 312730 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Appointment and Oath of Office of Erin Devoto as Chief Technology Officer of the Department of Information Technology, for a term of confirmation to March 11, 2017.    
 
3. Clerk File 312827 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Reappointment of Robert M. Dolin as member, Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2015.           
 
4. Clerk File 312828 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Reappointment of Brian Hsi as member, Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2015.           
 
5. Clerk File 312829 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Reappointment of Stacey A. Wedlake as member, Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2015.       
 
6. Clerk File 312830 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Reappointment of Daniel Carrillo, Jr. as member, Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2015.           
 
7. Clerk File 312831 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Reappointment of Marina Martin as member, Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2015.           
 
8. Clerk File 312832 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Appointment of Nourisha K. Wells as member, Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2015.           
 
9. Clerk File 312833 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Appointment of Daniel Hoang as member, Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board, for a term of confirmation to January 1, 2015.           
 
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC RESILIENCY AND REGIONAL RELATIONS:
10. Council Bill 117450 PASSED (6 – 0)
Relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Admiral’s 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.
 
11. Council Bill 117702 PASSED (6 – 0)
Relating to the filing of proclamations and orders in response to civil emergencies, amending Sections 10.02.010, 10.02.020, and 10.02.030 of Seattle Municipal Code.          
 
12. Clerk File 312728 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Reappointment of Marcia Wagoner as member, Historic Seattle Preservation Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2016.      
 
13. Clerk File 312729 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Appointment of Helaine Honig as member, Historic Seattle Preservation Development Authority Council, for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2016.      
 
14. Clerk File 312754 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Appointment of David Freiboth as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to February 28, 2014.   
 
15. Clerk File 312818 CONFIRMED (6 – 0)
Appointment of Tay Yoshitani as member, Economic Development Commission, for a term of confirmation to February 28, 2014.   
 
PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE:
16. Council Bill 117724 PASSED (6 – 0)
Accepting a Deed from Hire Industries, Inc., for property in Block 5 of J.H. Rengstorff’s Addition for general municipal purposes, to be used initially for the Spring Street P-Patch; assigning jurisdiction for said property to the Department of Neighborhoods; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.  
 
The Council’s Chambers and offices are physically accessible; Print and communications access provided on request. Call 206-684-8888 (TDD: 206-233-0025) for further information.