Seattle City Council
2004 Significant Vote Log
Introduction The Significant Vote Log includes a brief summary and the final vote on selected legislation
before the Seattle City Council. Items selected include those which have generated
significant media and/or public interest, those for which the full Council vote was not
unanimous, and all votes on confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of City department heads
and Municipal Court judges. The log does not include all the details contained within any
piece of legislation, nor does it include votes on amendments that may have been proposed to
the legislation. The minutes of each meeting contain a record of votes on amendments. To
view the minutes of the meeting at which the issue was voted upon, use the link to
the minutes. To view the entire text of legislation identified in the Log, use the link to
the identifying number of the legislation (Council Bill or Resolution).
For questions regarding the Significant Vote Log, please contact Theresa Dunbar, City Clerk's Office, (206) 684-8142 or at Theresa.dunbar@seattle.gov
Abbreviations Y: Affirmative vote
N: Negative vote
A: Abstained from vote
--: Absent from meeting
Council Bill 114788
Date of vote: 1/12/04
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Issue/Summary:
Allowed Seattle Transportation to reduce public use of shoreline street ends that have significant, document public safety problems, to daylight hours.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE related to vehicles and traffic, amending Section 11.16.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code to authorize the Director of Transportation to close or authorize closure of shoreline street ends from dusk to dawn.
Vote:
Compton: --
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30650
Date of vote: 1/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted the committee structure, membership and meeting times of the standing committees of the City Council for 2004 and 2005.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION relating to committee structure, membership and meeting times of the standing committees of the Seattle City Council for 2004 and 2005 and superceding Resolutions 30437, 30563 and 30564.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306442
Date of vote: 2/02/04
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Issue/Summary:
Confirmed the appointment of Jorge Carrasco as Superintendent of City Light.
Title of Legislation:
Appointment and Oath of Office of Jorge Carrasco as the Superintendent of City Light.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30621
Date of vote: 2/09/04
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Issue/Summary:
Defined goals for citizen oversight of law enforcement, clarified the role of the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Review Board in relation to these goals, and endorsed the OPA Review Board's proposed strategic plan.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION defining goals for citizen oversight of law enforcement, clarifying the role of the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Review Board in relation to these goals, and endorsing the OPA Review Board's proposed strategic plan.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114800
Date of vote: 2/09/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the amendment of an agreement between the City and the Historical Society of Seattle and King County, doing business as the Museum of History and Industry ("MOHAI"), to extend the date by which MOHAI is to open an historical museum in downtown Seattle, or make a payment to the City, from January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2017, and to reduce that payment in exchange for reduced rent payable to MOHAI on the lease for the Temporary Central Library, one free admission day monthly, and other conditions.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to a future historical museum in downtown Seattle; authorizing the amendment of a restrictive covenant, easement and contract with the Historical Society of Seattle and King County, doing business as the Museum of History and
Industry (MOHAI), in order to reduce a termination payment and to extend the time for opening such a museum.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114246
Date of vote: 3/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Municipal Code (SMC) to bring the Code into compliance with state law, by removing language granting tenants a right of first refusal to purchase when rental units are converted to cooperatives.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE deleting a tenant's right of first refusal to purchase when rental units are converted to cooperatives by amending SMC Sections 22.902.080 and 22.902.210 and repealing SMC Sections 22.902.070, 22.902.090, 22.902.100, and 22.902.220.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114247
Date of vote: 3/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Municipal Code (SMC) to bring the Code into compliance with state law, by removing language granting tenants relocated due to substantial rehabilitation of their dwelling unit a right of first refusal to rerent their unit.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to a tenant's right of first refusal, amending SMC Section 22.206.160 C to delete a tenant's right of first refusal to rerent when an owner rehabilitates the tenant's unit.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114248
Date of vote: 3/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Municipal Code (SMC) to bring the Code into compliance with state law, removing language granting tenants of floating home moorages a right of first refusal to purchase their moorage.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to rights of first refusal for tenants of floating home moorages; repealing SMC Section 7.20.115 that provides a right of first refusal to such tenants, amending SMC Section 7.20.125 to delete subsection B thereof, and amending
SMC Section 7.20.150 to delete the penalty for violation of Section 7.20.115.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30658
Date of vote: 3/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Stated the City's opposition to a Department of Defense proposal to lease the Capehart Housing site at Discovery Park, to a private developer; and requested that the Department of Defense return the property to the City for open space purposes, as outlined in the Discovery Park Long Range Plan.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION concerning the long-term use of a 25-acre parcel of land within Discovery Park known as "the Capehart housing site".
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114825
Date of vote: 3/08/04
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Issue/Summary:
Renamed a portion of Southwest Eddy Street between 31st Avenue Southwest and High Point Drive Southwest, to Southwest Bataan Street, in memory and honor of the 10,000 American and Filipino soldiers who lost their lives in the Bataan death march during World War II.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to City streets, changing the name of a portion of Southwest Eddy Street between 31st Avenue Southwest and High Point Drive Southwest to Southwest Bataan Street, and superseding prior ordinances to the extent inconsistent.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: --
Della: YES
Drago: --
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: --
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30660
Date of vote: 3/08/04
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Issue/Summary:
Called on the Washington State Senate to adopt House Bill 1809 during the 2004 legislative session to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by amending the state's discrimination law.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION urging the Washington State Senate to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by adopting House Bill 1809 for the benefit of all people of the State of Washington.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: --
Della: YES
Drago: --
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: --
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114775
Date of vote: 3/15/04
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Issue/Summary:
Provided for exemption from ad valorem property taxation for qualifying multi-family housing in designated residential target areas within the City.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the development of multi-family housing; creating a new Chapter 5.73 of the Seattle Municipal Code to implement RCW Chapter 84.14 to provide for exemption from ad valorem property taxation for qualifying multi-family housing
in designated residential target areas within the City, designating certain areas as residential targeted area, and providing for annual program reporting.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: NO
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: NO
McIver: NO
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114799
Date of vote: 3/15/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized two new contracts providing interruptible electric service to Nucor Steel, including provisions for Nucor to immediately pay City Light $9 million to relieve Nucor of the obligation to pay a surcharge of $7+ per MWh for energy consumed over the next four to five years, and for Nucor to pay between $42 and $51 per MWh for the energy it consumes until a new High Demand rate is set through a formal rate process.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into two Replacement Interruptibility Contracts with Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc. ("Nucor"), for the provision of interruptible power to Nucor's 26KV Plant
Service and to its Arc Furnace Service.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: NO
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: NO
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: NO
Resolution 30661
Date of vote: 3/15/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted the 2004 Work Program of the Seattle City Council.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION adopting the Seattle City Council 2004 Work Program.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114835
Date of vote: 3/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the expenditure of funds appropriated for 2004 for certain opinion-gathering activities if certain procedural requirements were met; and set forth a procedure on a going-basis for Council oversight and approval, of poll and survey-related activity.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to opinion-gathering activities undertaken by certain departments and offices in the City of Seattle; authorizing the use of funds appropriated for 2004 for certain kinds of opinion- gathering activities; establishing a process
for City Council approval of opinion-gathering activities and related expenditures; and adding a new chapter to Title 5 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: --
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114844
Date of vote: 3/29/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the 2004 Adopted Budget, including the capital improvement program and position list.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2004 Adopted Budget, including the 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and 2004 City position list; changing appropriations to various departments and funds in the Budget; making cash transfers between various City
funds and subfunds; and abrogating positions.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: NO
Council Bill 114848
Date of vote: 3/29/04
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Issue/Summary:
Removed the restriction on sending pre-trial defendants to the Yakima Count Jail, provided that other options have been considered; and only in 2004, if the City reaches 90% of the budgeted capacity at the King County Jail of 204 inmates, and in 2005, 90% of the estimated contract capacity at the King County Jail of 150 inmates; and directed the Executive to identify ways to allow the expeditious sharing of documents between defense attorneys and their clients who are housed in Yakima.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE concerning the long-term agreement with the Yakima County Board of Commissioners for the provision of jail services for prisoners charged with or convicted of committing non-felony crimes in the Seattle Municipal Court, and amending
Ordinance 120956 in connection therewith.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: NO
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: NO
Resolution 30662
Date of vote: 3/29/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established the criteria that will be used for selecting proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for review, and identified proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to be considered in 2004.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION establishing criteria for selecting proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for review, and identifying proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to be considered in 2004.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30666
Date of vote: 4/05/04
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Issue/Summary:
Stated the Council's position to defer consideration of designating North Highline and West Hill as potential annexation areas in the 2004 or 2005 Comprehensive Plan reviews unless and until the Council is satisfied that certain steps and conditions have been met:
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION stating that the Seattle City Council will not consider the appropriateness of designating the North Highline and West Hill areas as potential annexation areas until 2005 and will only consider designating these areas in 2005 if certain
conditions are satisfied and certain information is provided.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: --
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: --
Council Bill 114845
Date of vote: 4/12/04
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Issue/Summary:
Provided that the City of Seattle will provide the same defense of volunteers to married persons of the same gender on the same basis that the City provides defense to married persons of the opposite gender.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the defense of claims against volunteers as provided in SMC 4.64.100.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago:YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114846
Date of vote: 4/12/04
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Issue/Summary:
Confirmed that providing employee benefits to same-sex married couples is consistent with current Seattle Municipal Code provisions for sick leave, Family and Medical Leave, and funeral leave.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to benefits for City of Seattle employees, confirming that the provision of certain employee benefits to City employees who are married to a person of the same gender is consistent with SMC Chapter 4.24 (Sick Leave), SMC
Chapter 4.26 (Family and Medical Leave); and SMC Chapter 4.28 (Funeral Leave).
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114847
Date of vote: 4/12/04
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Issue/Summary:
Provided that a business or amusement device license can be assigned or transferred to married persons of the same gender on the same basis that the City authorizes the assignment or transfer of such licenses to married persons of the opposite gender.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the assignment or transfer of business licenses and amusement device licenses as provided in Seattle Municipal Code Subsection 5.55.030G.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30654
Date of vote: 4/12/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted a strategic plan to guide the City's investments in human services.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION adopting a Human Services Strategic Investment Plan for the City of Seattle.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114859
Date of vote: 4/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved monorail transit system-specific design guidelines, to be used by the City's Department of Planning and Development and Seattle Department Of Transit during the permitting process for the monorail project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; approving monorail transit system design guidelines for the review of monorail transit facilities.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114861
Date of vote: 4/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Released funds appropriated in the 2004 Budget to enable Seattle Public Utilities to pursue planning, design, and construction work on the program to bury the Maple Leaf, West Seattle, Beacon South, Myrtle, and Roosevelt Reservoirs; and sets out a schedule for the projects.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities' reservoir burying program; removing restrictions that limit spending of appropriations made in the 2004 Adopted Budget for burying the Maple Leaf, West Seattle, Beacon South, Myrtle and Roosevelt
reservoirs; establishing a new schedule for implementation of individual reservoir burying projects; and amending Seattle Public Utilities' 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program to reflect this new schedule.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114863
Date of vote: 4/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the sale of transferable development rights to a joint venture between the Seattle Art Museum and Washington Mutual Bank.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to transferable development rights; authorizing the sale by the City of transferable development rights acquired from low-income housing projects and other development rights available for transfer from the Benaroya Hall Music
Center to a developer of a project at 1301 Second Avenue; authorizing related agreements and deeds; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30647
Date of vote: 4/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Identified the Council's priorities to determining specific investments to be included in a regional transportation package.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION on priorities for specific projects to be included in a regional transportation package.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30657
Date of vote: 4/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Stated the Council's recommended alignment and station locations for Sound Transit's North Link, the extension of Link light rail from downtown Seattle to the University District and Northgate.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION relating to Sound Transit's Link light rail line, providing recommendations to the Sound Transit Board on the preliminary preferred alignment for North Link, the extension of Link light rail from downtown Seattle to the University
District and Northgate.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30672
Date of vote: 4/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Stated the City's opposition to federal legislation that would require state and local police officers to enforce civil Federal immigration laws or lose Federal funding.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT ENCOURAGES LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL IMMIGRATION LAWS.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306391
Date of vote: 4/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Granted the application for construction of the Northgate neighborhood library, community center and par.
Title of Legislation:
Public Project Application for future construction of a library, community center and park with accessory parking, at the location of 10548 5th Avenue Northeast. (Project No. 2305265)
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114868
Date of vote: 4/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Seattle Municipal Code to allow employees to use paid sick leave, with approval, for the non-medical care of their newborn children and the non-medical care of children placed with them for adoption.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 4.24.035, Paid sick leave-Use, to permit employees to use paid sick leave, with approval, for the non-medical care of their newborn children and the non-medical care of children placed with them
for adoption.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114875
Date of vote: 4/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized a Section 108 Loan to Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority, for site acquisition of the Cadillac Hotel Building at 319 Second Avenue South in the Pioneer Square neighborhood.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to redevelopment in the Pioneer Square neighborhood; authorizing a loan of federal Section 108 loan proceeds to finance acquisition of the Cadillac Hotel Building at 319 Second Avenue South; appropriating and authorizing the disbursement of Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant ("BEDI Grant") funds to reduce or subsidize interest on the loan; authorizing and ratifying loan documents, amendments, replacements and related documents and actions; amending
Ordinance 120873; and authorizing amendments to the City's 2001-2004 Consolidated Plan to reflect the transactions contemplated by this ordinance.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30659
Date of vote: 4/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the work program for the Office of Housing in 2004.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION establishing a work program for the Office of Housing in 2004.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30664
Date of vote: 4/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted Framework Principles for Development of a Central Waterfront Plan
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION adopting Principles for Development of a Central Waterfront Plan.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30668
Date of vote: 4/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved a public participation program for reconsideration of an ordinance relating to lease lid regulations for the University of Washington
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION approving a public participation program for reconsideration of an ordinance relating to lease lid regulations for the University of Washington.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30673
Date of vote: 4/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Asked the City's Labor Management Health Care Committee to investigate options for developing a voluntary Canadian prescription drug benefit for City employees.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION regarding Canadian prescription drugs, proclaiming the Seattle City Council's support for studying the efficacy of developing a voluntary health care benefit program covering City employee purchases of certain prescription drugs
imported from a Canadian-licensed pharmacy.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306585
Date of vote: 4/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Confirmed the reappointment of David Bley as a Seattle Housing Authority Commissioner.
Title of Legislation:
Reappointment of David Bley as member, Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; for a term of confirmation to 3/20/08.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114841
Date of vote: 5/03/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the existing franchise with Millennium Digital Media (MDM), one of the City's two cable operators, by reducing the area that MDM is required to build out; extending the franchise until March 1, 2008; and setting out certain benefits that the City and its residents will receive from MDM in lieu of liquidated damages assessed for MDM's failure to meet the cable system buildout requirements of its franchise.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to cable television; amending the cable franchise held by Millennium Digital Media Systems, L.L.C. (as successor to Summit Communications, Inc.) in settlement of disputed matters pertaining to Millennium's compliance with the
franchise agreement for the TCI-1 franchise area; extending the term of the franchise; updating outdated references and provisions; and correcting various grammatical errors in the franchise.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114851
Date of vote: 5/03/04
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Issue/Summary:
Removed restrictions that had limited Seattle Public Utilities' 2004 spending on the Pinehurst Natural Drainage System project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE related to Seattle Public Utilities' capital costs funded through the 2004 Adopted Budget; removing restrictions that limit spending of appropriations on the Pinehurst Natural Drainage System project.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114882
Date of vote: 5/03/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized an agreement with the City of Kent for the purchase and sale of multiple properties (or easements in such properties) in and near the King Highlands Landfill and for the decommissioning or relocation of landfill-related facilities on these properties
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to real property and facilities in or near the Kent Highlands Landfill in Kent, Washington; declaring certain property adjacent to the Landfill surplus to the City's needs and not required for providing continued public utility
services; authorizing the sale of such property and easements to the City of Kent; authorizing acquisition of, and acceptance of the deed for, property located within the Landfill from the City of Kent; authorizing execution of an agreement for
these conveyances and for the related decommissioning or relocation of facilities used in connection with the Landfill; authorizing amendment of a 1977 agreement with the City of Kent with respect to such facilities; adding a project for work
related to the Landfill gas monitoring and leachate conveyance systems to the Capital Improvement Program for the Solid Waste Fund; and increasing the appropriation to Seattle Public Utilities with respect to that project.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114884
Date of vote: 5/03/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized acceptance of a $3.7 million loan from the State Public Works Trust Fund to develop the Pinehurst Natural Drainage System project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Pinehurst Natural Drainage System Project of Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing acceptance of a Washington State Public Works Trust Fund loan for the project; increasing the appropriation to Seattle Public Utilities
in the 2004 Adopted Budget; and amending the total dollar amount shown for the project in 2004 in the 2004-2009 Adopted Capital Improvement Program.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114886
Date of vote: 5/03/04
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Issue/Summary:
Extended the moratorium on the issuance of use permits, and on the acceptance of applications for use permits or building permits, for adult entertainment premises, and requested the Department of Planning and Development and the Law Department, to work during the upcoming year to develop and evaluate possible Land Use Code amendments regarding adult cabarets, considering the locations in the City where these uses would have minimal negative impacts and could be sited appropriately.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning of adult cabarets, extending the moratorium on the issuance of use permits, and on the acceptance of applications for use permits or building permits, for adult entertainment premises as defined in SMC
6.270.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114889
Date of vote: 5/03/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Seattle Municipal Code to require that floating home owners be given advance notice that their floating home moorage facility is being offered for sale.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of floating homes and floating home moorages, amending SMC 7.20.080 concerning the criteria to be considered by the Hearing Examiner when reviewing rent increases, amending SMC 7.20.130 to require that
floating home tenants be informed in advance of moorage sales and amending SMC 7.20.150 to change the penalties for noncompliance.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114849
Date of vote: 5/24/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Municipal Code to cease impounding vehicles of persons arrested for Driving With License Suspended in the third degree; to add impounds for persons accused of Driving Under the Influence; and eliminated impounds for owners of loaned vehicles who had no knowledge of the driver's record.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the impoundment of vehicles, amending Sections 11.30.105 and 11.30.120 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: NO
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: NO
Godden: YES
Licata: (Excused)
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114890
Date of vote: 5/24/04
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Issue/Summary:
Establishing a Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area; levying special assessments upon the businesses, multifamily residential or mixed-use projects 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, and providing for an implementation agreement with a program manager
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE establishing a Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area; levying special assessments upon the businesses, multifamily residential or mixed-use projects 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, and providing for an implementation agreement with a program manager.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: (Excused)
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306191
Date of vote: 5/24/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved construction of the Montlake Library.
Title of Legislation:
Council Concept Approval for future construction of a Public Library with accessory parking at the location of 2234 East McGraw Street (Project No. 2303354).
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: (Excused)
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114726
Date of vote: 6/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Created new alcohol impact areas in the City, generally encompassing the International District, Capitol Hill, Judkins Park, Belltown, the Market area, and the University District
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE creating two alcohol impact areas and requiring a report to Council regarding voluntary efforts to reduce chronic public inebriation in such areas.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: (Excused)
McIver: NO
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114876
Date of vote: 6/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the First Quarter 2005 Supplemental Ordinance, which made adjustments to the 2004 Adopted Budget and 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to mitigating the impacts of the West Point treatment plant; authorizing and ratifying a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and King County; accepting funds from King County for deposit into the Shoreline Park Improvement
Fund; increasing an appropriation to the Department of Parks and Recreation in the 2004 Budget; and amending the 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program by creating a new capital program and projects; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: (Excused)
McIver: NO
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114893
Date of vote: 6/07/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorizes an agreement with Millennium Digital Media Systems, LLC, and Comcast of Washington to continue the cable subscriber service at the City's Department of Neighborhoods facility at 23rd Avenue S. and S. Jackson Street.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE related to Cable Communications; authorizing an agreement to continue a cable subscriber service center at the City's Department of Neighborhoods facility at 23rd Avenue S. and S. Jackson Street; increasing an appropriation in the 2004
Department of Neighborhoods budget; and creating new positions in the department, all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114827
Date of vote: 6/14/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved a Master Plan for the development of wetlands and wildlife habitat, and an athletic field complex, including lighted sports fields, at Magnuson Park.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE approving a Master Plan for the development of wetlands and wildlife habitat and an athletic field complex at Magnuson Park; superceding Resolutions 30063 and 30293 as they pertain to the wetland and wildlife habitat and athletic field
complex; and authorizing expenditure of appropriations in the 2004 Adopted Budget for athletic field renovation and wetlands development projects at Magnuson Park.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114873
Date of vote: 6/14/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the horizontal and vertical alignment and location of the monorail guideway, monorail transit stations, and monorail operations center for the Settle Popular Monorail Authority's Green Line monorail transit system in the City of Seattle.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE approving the horizontal and vertical alignment and locations of the monorail guideway, monorail transit stations, and monorail operations center for the Seattle Popular Monorail Authority's Green Line monorail transit system in the
City of Seattle.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: NO
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114900
Date of vote: 6/14/04
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Issue/Summary:
Set standards for the City's contracting of indigent public defense services.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to indigent public defense services.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30683
Date of vote: 6/14/04
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Issue/Summary:
Urged the Governor & state Legislature to provide new and appropriate funding, and tools that may be administered at the municipal level, to pay for transportation infrastructure.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION seeking state legislative action to address funding for municipal transportation infrastructure.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Resolution 30686
Date of vote: 6/14/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established a stakeholder advisory group to advise the Council and the Executive during the phased design and implementation of the Magnuson Park Wetland / Wildlife Habitat and Athletic Fields Complex Master Plan (Master Plan).
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION establishing a Magnuson Park Wetlands/ Wildlife Habitat and Athletic Fields Complex Advisory Group to advise the Council and the Executive on implementation of the Magnuson Park Wetlands/ Wildlife Habitat and Athletic Field Complex Master Plan.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck:(Excused)
Resolution 30681
Date of vote: 6/21/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established a Command Center Community Advisory Panel to advise the City on the design and function and initial operation of the new Command Center.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION establishing a Command Center Community Advisory Panel for the purpose of advising the City on the design and function and initial operation of the new Command Center.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30685
Date of vote: 6/21/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted long-term rate setting objectives and electric rate policies for the City Light Department.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION adopting long-term rate setting objectives and electric rate policies for the City Light Department.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306616
Date of vote: 6/21/04
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Issue/Summary:
Confirmed the appointment of Gregory Dean as Seattle Fire Chief.
Title of Legislation:
Appointment and Oath of Office of Gregory Dean as Fire Chief of the City of Seattle.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114927
Date of vote: 6/28/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized execution of an amendment to the 1976 Memorandum Agreement that adopted principles regarding future development of the I-90 Corridor between I-5 and I-405.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the I-90 Corridor, authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the 1976 Memorandum Agreement that adopts principles regarding future development of the I-90 Corridor between I-5 and I-405.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30684
Date of vote: 6/28/04
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Issue/Summary:
Created the Task Force on Telecommunications Innovation to study and report on the feasibility of using municipal resources in a network that is available to the public using broadband technologies, broadband over power lines, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, and other wireless applications, end-user fiber build out, and other telecommunications technologies.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION creating the Task Force on Telecommunications Innovation to explore and report on the feasibility of using municipal resources in a network that is available to the public using broadband technologies, broadband over power lines, Wi-Fi,
Wi-Max, and other wireless applications, end-user fiber build out, and other telecommunications technologies.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30693
Date of vote: 6/28/04
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Issue/Summary:
States the Council's intent to implement an independent financial review of the Monorail Project's financial feasibility.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION relating to the Seattle Monorail Project, setting out factors the City Council intends to consider in determining whether to allow issuance of Project Construction Permits for the Green Line monorail project.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114902
Date of vote: 7/06/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the Transit Way Agreement for the non-exclusive use of certain City streets and rights-of-way for the Seattle Monorail Green Line Project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE related to monorail transit, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Seattle Popular Monorail Authority to allow the non-exclusive use of certain City of Seattle streets and rights-of-way for the Seattle Monorail Green
Line Project, authorizing the Mayor to execute further agreements pursuant to and consistent with that agreement, directing that approvals of new monorail transit facilities be consistent with that agreement, authorizing certain areas of the public
rights-of-way to be designated as a Monorail Transit Way, and authorizing the Seattle Design Commission to delegate certain of its functions.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114910
Date of vote: 7/06/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established areas of operation and rules of operation for "motorized foot scooters" (i.e., gas- and electric-powered scooters) and for "electric personal assistive mobility devices" or "EPAMDs" (the only brand of which currently available are commonly known as "Segways") within the City of Seattle.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to electric personal assistive mobility devices and motorized foot scooters; adding Sections 11.14.184 and 11.14.333 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new chapter 11.46 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114940
Date of vote: 7/12/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved placement of the Families and Education Levy on the September 14, 2004 primary election ballot.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to regular property taxes; providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election called on September 14, 2004, of a proposition authorizing the City to levy regular property taxes for up to seven years in excess of the 101% limitation and any other limitation on levies in Chapter 84.55 RCW for the purpose of providing City services, including providing Seattle School District public school students, Seattle youth, and their families with educational and developmental services; authorizing the creation of a new subfund; creating an oversight committee; and authorizing implementing agreements.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306747
Date of vote: 7/12/04
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Issue/Summary:
Confirmed the appointment of Wayne Barnett as Executive Director of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.
Title of Legislation:
Appointment of Wayne Barnett as Executive Director, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission; for a term of confirmation to July 31, 2010.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114936
Date of vote: 7/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted new Belltown Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Section 23.41.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, approving and adopting new Neighborhood Design Guidelines for the Belltown Neighborhood.
Vote:
Compton:YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: (Excused)
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114943
Date of vote: 7/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Accepted a deed to property at 2407 - 24th Avenue East for the new Montlake Branch library.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE accepting the deed to certain property in Block 23 of Pike's 2nd Addition to Union City for general municipal purposes, to be used initially for the new Montlake Branch Library.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: (Excused)
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Resolution 30694
Date of vote: 7/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Expressed the City's opposition to proposed funding reductions in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION expressing the City of Seattle's opposition to proposed funding reductions to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and urging Congress and the President to provide full
funding for this vital housing program.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: (Excused)
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Resolution 30695
Date of vote: 7/19/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted new general rate making policies and financial policies for the Solid Waste System
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION adopting new general rate making policies and financial policies for the Solid Waste System.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: (Excused)
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114926
Date of vote: 7/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Reduced the number of words in Candidate and Ballot Issue Statements in the voters pamphlet in 2004, from 400 to 150 for candidates and from 400 to 200 for ballot issues; increased the number of words from 150 to 400 for candidates and from 200 to 400, for ballot issues; and re-inserted language allowing candidates to discuss their opponents.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the election pamphlet provided to City voters; amending Chapter 2.14 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: NO
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30696
Date of vote: 7/26/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established the City's final determination to use the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) procedure for the design and construction of the Pier 59 Project.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION expressing the City Council's final determination to use the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) alternative contracting procedure as established in RCW 39.10 for the construction of a new foundation, piling replacement, and
seismic bracing of Pier 59; and declaring the City Council's direction to the Department of Parks and Recreation to advertise for the GC/CM services.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: (Excused)
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114937
Date of vote: 8/02/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized Seattle Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Lorig Associates, LLC regarding reconfiguration of their respective parcels on the Northgate South Lot, in order to develop the Hybrid option for the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Lorig Associates, LLC regarding agreements to reconfigure their respective parcels on the Northgate South Lot and jointly plan and execute their
respective projects.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: (Excused)
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114938
Date of vote: 8/02/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased funding in the Capital Improvement Program for design and construction of the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Project of Seattle Public Utilities; increasing the 2004 allocation for that project in the 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program for the Drainage and Wastewater Fund; and increasing
the 2004 appropriation to Seattle Public Utilities with respect to that project.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: (Excused)
Drago: YES
Godden:YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114939
Date of vote: 8/02/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the City's purchase 2.7 acres of land comprising the Northgate Mall South Lot; and established the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the purchase of approximately 2.7 acres of property of the Northgate Mall South Lot; authorizing execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and acceptance of a Limited Warranty Deed for such property; placing such property
under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities; adding a project for the development of a Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Project to the 2004-2009 Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Drainage and Wastewater Fund; and
increasing the 2004 appropriation to Seattle Public Utilities with respect to the property purchase.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: (Excused)
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114951
Date of vote: 8/02/04
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Issue/Summary:
Added a new off-leash area at the Interstate 5 Open Space Project area under Interstate 5 immediately south of East Howe Street.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to off-leash areas; adding a new off-leash area at the Interstate 5 Open Space Project to the list of designated off- leash areas in Subsection 18.12.080 B of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: (Excused)
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114965
Date of vote: 8/02/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the Director of Transportation to enter into an agreement to share costs with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for a feasibility study on replacement of the Elliott Bay Seawall.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to an Elliott Bay Feasibility Phase Study; authorizing the Director of Seattle Transportation to enter into an agreement for cost-sharing with the United States Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps") to conduct an Elliott Bay,
Seattle, Feasibility Phase Study Project, including the possible rehabilitation of the Alaskan Way Seawall.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: (Excused)
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114948
Date of vote: 8/16/04
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Issue/Summary:
Granted the Washington State Department of Transportation ("WSDOT") permission to construct, maintain and operate a Remote Ferry Operations Area on the eastern portion of Alaskan Way South between South Royal Brougham Way and a point just north of South Dearborn Street.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the SR-519 project; granting the Washington State Department of Transportation permission to use, for remote ferry operations, the eastern portion of Alaskan Way South right-of-way between South Royal Brougham Way and a
point just north of South Dearborn Street, for a thirty (30) year term, specifying the conditions under which this permit is granted; and, providing for acceptance of the permit and conditions.
Vote:
Compton: (Excused)
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114971
Date of vote: 8/16/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the Hearing Examiner, using budget resources, to contract with other jurisdictions to provide hearing examiner services at cost, with revenue generated going to the General Subfund.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Office of Hearing Examiner; adding a new subsection to Chapter 3.02 of the Seattle Municipal Code authorizing the Hearing Examiner to provide hearing examiner services to other public entities and to accept compensation
for those services for deposit into the General Subfund.
Vote:
Compton: (Excused)
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114981
Date of vote: 8/16/04
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Issue/Summary:
Released funds to Seattle Department of Transportation to undertake preliminary design and engineering activities for a potential streetcar in South Lake Union (SLU) and to investigate the feasibility of extending the proposed SLU streetcar route to the University District and the feasibility of extending the existing waterfront streetcar along the South Jackson Street corridor; and outlined the conditions under which Council will approve moving forward on the SLU streetcar, beyond the preliminary design and engineering allowed under this ordinance.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to proposed streetcar lines in Seattle; stating the conditions under which the Seattle City Council will consider approving construction of a streetcar line in South Lake Union; and releasing certain funds to the Seattle
Department of Transportation to proceed with preliminary plan development, compliance with SEPA procedures, design, and engineering for a potential South Lake Union Streetcar project and to undertake a preliminary review of a potential extension of
the proposed South Lake Union alignment to the University District and a potential extension of the Waterfront Streetcar along the South Jackson Street Corridor.
Vote:
Compton: (Excused)
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114982
Date of vote: 8/16/04
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Issue/Summary:
Transferred funds from the Seattle Department of Transportation to the Legislative Department for a Special Benefits Study for a potential Local Improvement District for the proposed Lake Union Streetcar.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE related to the proposed South Lake Union Streetcar; reducing an appropriation in the Seattle Department of Transportation's 2004 Adopted Budget; reappropriating that money to the Legislative Department for a Special Benefit Study for a
potential Local Improvement District; and transferring cash to support the reappropriation.
Vote:
Compton: (Excused)
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: (Excused)
Council Bill 114986
Date of vote: 9/07/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized an agreement to establish the terms that will govern the rights, duties and responsibilities of the cities who contract for jail services with Yakima County.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement to establish the terms that will govern the rights, duties and responsibilities of the cities in their dealings with each other relating to the interlocal agreements between
Yakima County, King County and the cities for jail services.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114992
Date of vote: 9/07/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized an agreement with King County Department of Natural Resources to funding to support the daylighting of Ravenna Creek in Ravenna Park.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Neighborhood Parks, Green Spaces, Trails, and Zoo Levy; authorizing an Agreement between the City of Seattle and King County concerning the restoration of Ravenna Creek within Ravenna Park; authorizing reimbursement of the 2000 Parks Levy Fund with funds received from King County; authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2000 Parks Levy Fund to the Municipal Arts Fund; increasing the expenditure authority in the 2004 budget of the Department of Parks and
Recreation and the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs; and accepting ownership of the Ravenna Creek Stream Flow Transfer Pipeline constructed by King County all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115010
Date of vote: 9/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized an amendment to the 1976 Memorandum Agreement regarding the I-90 Two-Way Transit and HOW Operations Project.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the I-90 Corridor, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Revised Amendment to the 1976 Memorandum Agreement, that adopts principles regarding future development of the I-90 Corridor between I-5 and I-405.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115015
Date of vote: 9/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the City's continued participation in the Duwamish Superfund remedial actions under a legal agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities to continue participating in environmental investigation and remediation of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site under the current Administrative Order on Consent; to
enter into additional orders with the regulatory agencies for clean-up of the Slip 4 and T117 Early Action Areas and to enter into interim cost-sharing agreements with other parties regarding those Early Actions; and to seek and to accept state
Remedial Action Grants for work related to the Superfund Site.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115016
Date of vote: 9/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized continued participation in remedial actions in the sediments offshore of Gas Works Park under a legal agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to continue participating in environmental investigation and remediation of the Gas Works Sediment Site; to enter into an Agreed Order with the Washington State Department of Ecology and Puget Sound
Energy, Inc.; to enter into an interim cost-sharing agreement with Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; and to seek and accept state Remedial Action Grants or other grant funds for work related to the MTCA site.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30699
Date of vote: 9/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the bid specifications for towing and storage services.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION approving specifications for the towing and storage of vehicles, pursuant to Seattle Municipal Code Section 11.30.220 A.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115040
Date of vote: 9/27/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized execution of a Program License Agreement with utilities, municipalities, educational institutions, and other interested parties for the Sustainable Building Advisory Program curriculum and training materials.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing Seattle City Light to enter into licensing agreements with utilities, municipalities, educational institutions, and other interested parties allowing these entities the right to use curriculum and training materials from the
Sustainable Building Advisory Program through a Program License Agreement; accepting funds which will be deposited into the Light Fund.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver:YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115035
Date of vote: 9/27/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Seattle Central Community College and the Sustainable Development Training Institute for the ongoing promotion and licensing of the Sustainable Building Advisor Program.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing Seattle City Light to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Seattle Central Community College and the Sustainable Development Training Institute for the promotion and licensing of the Sustainable Building Advisor
Program.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115034
Date of vote: 9/27/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the sale of a City-owned parking lot (the Creamery site) to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) for the development of new low-income housing units, a relocated and expanded senior services center, and some commercial retail space.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to disposition of City real property in the Pike Place Urban Renewal Project area; authorizing an agreement with the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority to transfer to the Authority a parcel of land at 1416
Western Avenue for development of low-income housing, a senior services center and commercial space; approving forms of documents; authorizing delivery of a deed and other actions relating to the agreement; and amending Ordinance 121141.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114975
Date of vote: 10/04/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized new rates and charges for commercial compostable waste services.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to rates and charges of the solid waste system of Seattle Public Utilities; implementing new rates and charges for commercial compostable waste services; and amending Section 21.40.070 of the Seattle Municipal Code in
connection therewith.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115023
Date of vote: 10/04/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized a short-term concession agreement with Seattle Omnidome, Incorporated to operate the IMAX Dome Theater at the Seattle Aquarium on Pier 59.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the execution of a concession agreement with Seattle Omnidome, Inc. to operate an IMAX Theater at the Seattle Aquarium at Pier 59.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115024
Date of vote: 10/04/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized a short-term Concession Agreement with the Seattle Aquarium Society (the Society) to operate a gift shop at the Seattle Aquarium, and to enter into a sublease agreement with Event Network, Inc. for the day-to-day management of the gift shop
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the execution of a concession agreement with the Seattle Aquarium Society to operate a gift store at the Seattle Aquarium at Pier 59.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115025
Date of vote: 10/04/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized a short-term Concession Agreement with Consolidated Restaurants to continue to operate Steamers Restaurant at the Seattle Aquarium on Pier 59.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the execution of a two-year concession agreement with Consolidated Restaurants, Inc. to operate a restaurant at the Seattle Aquarium on Pier 59.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115044
Date of vote: 10/04/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the City's solid waste service contracts to deliver new services including business recycling, public place recycling, food waste recycling, and enhanced yard waste service.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing amendments to the City's residential and commercial waste collection contracts and the City's yard waste processing agreement in order to implement new recycling and collection services desired by the City.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306911
Date of vote: 10/04/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the nomination of Richard Stevenson to the Seattle Popular Monorail Authority Board.
Title of Legislation:
Nomination of Richard Stevenson as member, Seattle Popular Monorail Authority Board; for a term of confirmation to December 31, 2007.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: (Excused)
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115011
Date of vote: 10/11/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved amendments to the Operations and Management Agreement between the City and Woodland Park Zoological Society.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Woodland Park Zoo; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to amend the Operations and Management Agreement between the City of Seattle and the Woodland Park Zoological Society.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30701
Date of vote: 10/11/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted an updated Long-Range Physical Development Plan for the development of Woodland Park Zoo, including plans for a parking garage.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION relating to the Woodland Park Zoo; adopting a Long-Range Physical Development Plan for the development of Woodland Park Zoo; and superceding Resolution 27452.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30709
Date of vote: 10/11/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved installation of netting and poles at the Jefferson Park Golf Course Driving Range.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION relating to Seattle Public Utilities' establishment of the Thornton Creek Watershed Oversight Council.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306872
Date of vote: 10/11/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved installation of netting and poles at the Jefferson Park Golf Course Driving Range.
Title of Legislation:
Council Concept Approval and waiver or modification of development standards for future installation of poles, netting and range surfacing for Jefferson Park Golf Course Driving Range, located at 4101 Beacon Avenue South (Project No. 2401708).
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115018
Date of vote: 10/18/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized application for 2005 grant funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for four Consolidated Plan programs, and authorized the planned expenditure allowances for the programs.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the City of Seattle 2005-2008 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development; adopting the Consolidated Plan, including certain policies governing the use of funds for housing, and authorizing its submission to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: --
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30702
Date of vote: 10/18/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the City's Street Vacation Policies.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION amending the City's Street Vacation Policies previously adopted by Resolution 27527 in 1986, amended by Resolution 28605 in 1992, and further amended by Resolution 30297 in 2001.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: --
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115088
Date of vote: 11/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Lifted a 2004 Budget Provision to allow the Seattle Department of Transportation to proceed with the environmental review associated with a two-way Mercer and narrow Valley Street alternative for the Mercer Corridor; and directed SDOT to develop options for the alternative to meet certain performance improvements, develop a Travel Demand Management Program for South Lake Union, and evaluate other measures that may help traffic flow and circulation in the South Lake Union area.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Mercer Corridor; modifying restrictions in the 2004 Adopted Budget that limit the Seattle Department of Transportation's spending on the Mercer Corridor Project; recommending the Two-Way Mercer Boulevard and narrowed Valley Street alternative for evaluation in the NEPA and SEPA environmental review process; directing the Department of Transportation to develop options for the proposed Two-way Mercer alternative to meet certain performance improvements; and directing the Department to evaluate other measures that may help traffic flow, including an aggressive Transportation Demand Management Program for South Lake Union.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: NO
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115089
Date of vote: 11/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Reallocated funding for the Mercer Corridor project EIS to two bridge projects in the City's Capital Improvement Plan.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof.
Vote:
Compton: NO
Conlin: NO
Della: NO
Drago: NO
Godden: NO
Licata: YES
McIver: NO
Rasmussen: NO
Steinbrueck: NO
Resolution 30714
Date of vote: 11/01/04
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Issue/Summary:
Recommended development of a Two-Way Mercer Boulevard and narrowed Valley Street in the Mercer Street Corridor, subject to Full NEPA Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement process.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION relating to the Mercer Corridor in South Lake Union, recommending a Two-Way Mercer Boulevard and narrowed Valley Street be developed, subject to Full NEPA Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement process.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: NO
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115043
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased drainage rates.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to drainage services of Seattle Public Utilities; amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 21.33.030 to adjust drainage rates; and amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 21.76.040 to adjust credits to low-income drainage customers.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115051
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Seattle Municipal Code by creating the Asset Preservation Subaccount - Fleets and Facilities as a new subaccount of Cumulative Reserve Subfund's Capital Projects Account.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Cumulative Reserve Subfund's Capital Projects Account; authorizing the creation of a new subaccount within that account to be called the Asset Preservation Subaccount - Fleets and Facilities; and amending Sections
5.80.020 and 5.80.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code in connection therewith.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115061
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Raised the Municipal Spay and Neuter Clinic's spay and neuter surgery fees by $10 - 40, based upon the species, the animal's weight, and the procedure; and authorized the Director of Executive Administration to set fees on a case-by-case basis for an animal other than a cat or dog.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Animal Fee Ordinance; amending Chapter 9.26 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust and authorize certain fees.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115072
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Seattle Municipal Code to temporarily reduce the 20% set-aside of Admission Tax revenues for arts purposes to 15% for the period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE temporarily suspending a portion of the set-aside of certain Admission Tax proceeds for arts purposes in 2005, and amending Section 5.40.120 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115075
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Exempted City departments from paying the street vacation appraisal fee.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the fees for the vacation of streets and other public rights-of-way; exempting City departments from paying the street vacation fee; closing the Street Vacation Compensation Fund of the General Fund; establishing a new Street Vacation Subaccount within the Capital Projects Account of the Cumulative Reserve Subfund; authorizing the transfer of all balances and appropriation authority within the Street Vacation Compensation Fund to the Street Vacation Subaccount; amending or repealing Seattle Municipal Code Subsections 15.62.090A and C, and Seattle Municipal Code Sections 5.80.020 and 5.80.030, in connection therewith.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115077
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted a revised fee schedule for the use of park properties, facilities and services.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation, establishing the 2005 and 2006 fee schedule for the use of park properties and other park and recreation facilities and services; superseding previous park and recreation fee
schedules; and amending Section 18.28.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115079
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted new fees and charges for permits and activities of the Department of Planning and Development.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE related to fees and charges for permits and activities of the Department of Planning and Development; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 22.900A, Administration and Enforcement; Chapter 22.900B, General Provisions; Chapter 22.900C,Fees for Land Use and Zoning Review; Chapter 22.900D, Fees for New and Altered Buildings and Equipment; Chapter 22.900E, Fees for Certificates and Registrations; Chapter 22.900F, Compliance and Other Inspections; and Chapter 22.900G, Fees Collected for Other Departments.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115081
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased side sewer and drainage permit fees.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to fees and charges of Seattle Public Utilities; amending section 21.24.021 of the Seattle Municipal Code to revise fees for sewer and drainage permits and related fees and charges.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115084
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Revised fees for Fire Department permits, certification examinations, new construction inspections and plan reviews.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Building and Construction Codes, Subtitle VI Fire Code, repealing Seattle Municipal Code Section 22.602.040, adopting a new Seattle Municipal Code Section 22.602.045, and amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 22.602.050, 22.602.070 and 22.602.080 to add, delete and revise various Seattle Fire Department permit, certificate, inspection and plan review fees and related provisions.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115093
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased the tax rate on solid waste collection services.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE increasing the fee or tax on persons engaged in or carrying on the business of the collection of garbage, rubbish, trash, CDL Waste and other solid waste, amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 5.48.055B in connection therewith, and providing a special referendum opportunity as required by state law.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115094
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased the utility tax on water service to provide funding for fire hydrants.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE increasing the fee or tax on persons carrying on the business of selling or furnishing water for hire to consumers effective January 1, 2005, amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 5.48.050 in connection therewith, and providing a special referendum opportunity as required by state law.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115095
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased tax rate on retail water services.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE increasing the fee or tax on persons carrying on the business of selling or furnishing water for hire to consumers effective May 15, 2005, amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 5.48.050 in connection therewith, and providing a special referendum opportunity as required by state law. (UNSIGNED BY MAYOR)
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115096
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased the Utility Business and Occupation Tax.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to taxation, establishing a new rate for the tax levied upon total gross income from the drainage and wastewater charges provided for under City ordinances, amending section 5.48.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code in connection therewith, and providing a special referendum opportunity as required by state law.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115098
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased Solid Waste Rates.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to rates and charges of the solid waste system of Seattle Public Utilities; revising rates and charges for residential services; and amending Section 21.40.050 and Section 21.40.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code in connection therewith.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115099
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Increased wastewater rates.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to wastewater services of Seattle Public Utilities; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 21.28.040 to adjust wastewater rates; postponing Seattle Public Utilities' calculation of the treatment rate; and amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 21.76.040 to adjust credits to low-income wastewater customers.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115090
Date of vote:
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Issue/Summary:
Established new rates for fire hydrants that will be charged to both the City of Seattle and several suburban customers; implemented new wholesale rates for Seattle Public Utility's purveyor customers; and modified the franchise agreement with the City of Shoreline.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE Relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; adding a new section to the Seattle Municipal Code to establish the 2005 fee schedule for parking in off-street parking lots located at Green Lake Park/Lower Woodland Park, McCurdy Park, Lake Washington Boulevard/Seward Park, and Lincoln Park; and amending the Seattle Municipal Code Section 18.24.010 to authorize the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to establish regular and special parking fees consistent with the 2005 fee schedule.
Vote:
Compton:YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115100
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established new rates for fire hydrants that will be charged to both the City of Seattle and several suburban customers; implemented new wholesale rates for Seattle Public Utility's purveyor customers; and modified the franchise agreement with the City of Shoreline.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to water services of Seattle Public Utilities; revising water rates and charges and terms and conditions for fire service; revising water charges and terms and conditions for wholesale customers; revising franchise fees charged to residents of the City of Shoreline; and amending Seattle Municipal Code subsections 21.04.430C, 21.04.440C, 21.04.440D and 21.04.440E in connection therewith.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115102
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the Seattle Department of Transportation to impose four-hour on-street parking time limit restrictions for vehicles displaying disabled parking placards.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Seattle Department of Transportation to impose four-hour on-street parking time limit restrictions for vehicles displaying disabled parking placards, and amending Chapters 11.16, 11.23, 11.72 and 11.73 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115104
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted the fourth quarterly Budget Supplemental Ordinance of 2004, making several adjustments to the 2004 Adopted Budget and 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2004 Adopted Budget, including the 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and from various funds in the Budget; making cash transfers between various City funds and subfunds; creating positions; and lifting various budget provisos, all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30715
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Approved the : 1) transfer to the Department of Parks and Recreation of undeveloped property between SW Morgan and SW Holly Streets and 9th to 13th Avenues SW (Soundway East), for protected open space; 2) sale of property at the southeast corner of Delridge Way SW and SW Orchard Street (Orchard Corner) for housing development; and 3) the sale of approximately 7 acres between SW Morgan and SW Holly Streets and 13th to 15th Avenues SW (Soundway West), with a proviso that gives community or preservation groups until September 30, 2005 to purchase Soundway West for open space subject to certain conditions.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION declaring intent for the disposition and reuse of certain surplus City-owned properties along the former Soundway project alignment in the Delridge neighborhood.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30717
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Central Waterfront Master Plan - Portal of the Pacific to reconfigure the site plan by locating the new Aquarium at the site of the existing Seattle Aquarium on Pier 59 and to preserve the area of Pier 62/63 as open space.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION relating to the Central Waterfront Master Plan; amending the Central Waterfront Master Plan - Portal to the Pacific to reconfigure the site plan; locating the new Aquarium at the site of the existing Seattle Aquarium on Pier 59 and the park and open space at the site of Pier 62/63.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30719
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Directed the Seattle Public Utilities to initiate an Aquatic Habitat Matching Grant Program, to fund community-based habitat restoration projects that leverage SPUs drainage-related habitat efforts with a dollar-for-dollar contribution of volunteer labor and donated materials and services.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION establishing an Aquatic Habitat Matching Grant program for the City of Seattle; establishing eligibility criteria and rating guidelines; establishing the Aquatic Habitat Matching Grant Review Board; setting objectives, program parameters, and recommending a budget and revenue source.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30720
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established a schedule of rate design and incentive tasks that must be completed by Seattle Public Utilities prior to submittal of any future drainage rates.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION adopting a 2005-2006 work program for Seattle Public Utilities regarding drainage rate design and incentives.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30721
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted a work program and reporting schedule for Seattle City Light in 2005.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION establishing a work program and reporting schedule for Seattle City Light in 2005.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30722
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established the Community Production Opportunity Program for creating and funding partnerships between the Seattle Channel, producers, associated staff, and community members, in order to expand production for programs that reflect the cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of the citizens of Seattle.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION establishing a Community Production Opportunity Program for the City's cablecast Seattle Channel; establishing the program's general purpose; providing for establishment of specific guidelines and goals; and naming a funding source.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 306938
Date of vote: 11/22/04
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Issue/Summary:
Confirmed the appointment of Brenda Bauer as Director of the Fleets and Facilities Department.
Title of Legislation:
Appointment of Brenda Bauer as Director of Fleets and Facilities Department.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 114941
Date of vote: 11/29/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the 1998 Agreement between the City and the University of Washington, to change the procedure for amending provisions concerning leasing by the University, to change restrictions on acquisition and leasing by the University, to change reporting requirements, to update references to agencies and documents, and authorizing execution of the amended Agreement.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE amending the 1998 Agreement Between the City of Seattle and the University of Washington, a Growth Management Act development regulation, to change the procedure for amending provisions concerning leasing by the University, to change
restrictions on acquisition and leasing by the University, to change reporting requirements, to update references to agencies and documents, and authorizing execution of the amended Agreement.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: NO
McIver: (Excused)
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30700
Date of vote: 11/29/04
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Issue/Summary:
Directed the Executive to review applicable zoning and development regulations to determine whether they adequately encourage missed-use development in the University District Northwest Urban Center.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION directing the Executive to review the zoning and development regulations in the University District Northwest Urban Center and develop a proposal to encourage a lively pedestrian- oriented environment with mixed-use developments.
(UNSIGNED BY MAYOR)
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: (Excused)
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115036
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized the sale by public bid of surplus property known as Bryn Mawr Substation at 10601 Rainier Avenue South.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department, authorizing the sale of real property commonly known as the Bryn Mawr Substation by public bid; authorizing the Superintendent of the City Light Department to offer said property for sale; accept the best offer to purchase and to execute a Quit Claim Deed; and designating the disposition of sales proceeds.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: NO
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: (Excused)
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115134
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established a merit evaluation process related to the confirmation of candidates to fill Seattle Municipal Court judicial vacancies.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE establishing a merit evaluation process related to the confirmation of candidates to fill judicial vacancies occurring in Seattle Municipal Court.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: Y
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115136
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted amendments to the Land Use Code to ensure consistency between the Code and the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning, amending Sections 5.72.020, 5.73.020, 23.34.008, 23.34.010, 23.34.020, 23.34.022, 23.71.001, 23.84.030, 23.84.036 and Section 25.05.675 of the Seattle Municipal Code to update references and adopt
implementing regulations consistent with 2004 Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115137
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted the 2004 amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes proposed as part of the 2004 Comprehensive Plan update process, directing the Director of the Department of Planning and Development to promulgate a Director's Rule
regarding the placement of minor communication utilities and repealing Resolution 28752.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Council Bill 115138
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Authorized Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to sign a contract to supply Northshore Utility District with water up to a contract ceiling of 8.55 million gallons per day (MGD) starting January 1, 2005 and ending January 1, 2062.
Title of Legislation:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the Director to enter into a Fixed Block Water Supply Agreement between the City of Seattle and the Northshore Utility District.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30723
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Adopted the City's 2005 Legislative Agenda to be considered by the State Legislature in the 2005 session.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION setting forth the 2005 State Legislative Agenda of the City of Seattle.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30727
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Amended the Vision for the City of Seattle Comprehensive Plan.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION amending Resolution 30252, the Vision for the City of Seattle Comprehensive Plan.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Resolution 30728
Date of vote: 12/13/04
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Issue/Summary:
Established new growth monitoring threshold criteria, consistent with amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Title of Legislation:
A RESOLUTION reestablishing growth monitoring threshold criteria to identify growth conditions that trigger a neighborhood review, as provided by the Comprehensive Plan, and superceding Resolution 30152.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
Clerk File 307015
Date of vote:
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Issue/Summary:
Confirmed the appointment Edsonya Charles as Seattle Municipal Court Judge.
Title of Legislation:
Appointment of Edsonya Charles as Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Position 2.
Vote:
Compton: YES
Conlin: YES
Della: YES
Drago: YES
Godden: YES
Licata: YES
McIver: YES
Rasmussen: YES
Steinbrueck: YES
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