Legislation approved on December 16, 2013, and filed with the City Clerk

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Ord. 124374
C.B. 117900

AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Transportation’s Hazard Mitigation Program; authorizing the Director to acquire, accept, and record on behalf of the City of Seattle, a permanent easement from Dan J. Del Duca and Mary Frances Del Duca, husband and wife, located in a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 35, Rainier Beach, for the purpose of slope stabilization along a portion of Rainier Avenue South; placing the real property rights under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

Ord. 124375
C.B. 117902

AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon Old Norway Hall, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Ord. 124376
C.B. 117903

AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Palladian Apartments, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Ord. 124377
C.B. 117926

AN ORDINANCE relating to a utility tunnel under and across Broadway between East Olive Street and East Howell Street; amending Ordinance 116634, as amended by Ordinance 121855; updating the insurance and bond requirements; amending the annual fee and other terms and conditions of the permit; renewing the term of the permit to the Seattle Central Community College; providing for the acceptance of the permit and conditions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Ord. 124378
C.B. 117952

AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.22.062, 23.22.066, 23.22.074, 23.22.100, 23.24.020, 23.24.040, 23.24.045, 23.28.030, 23.40.020, 23.41.004, 23.41.012, 23.42.124, 23.43.008, 23.43.010, 23.43.012, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.018, 23.44.026, 23.44.028, 23.44.030, 23.44.036, 23.44.041, 23.44.044, 23.45.502, 23.45.508, 23.45.510, 23.45.514, 23.45.518, 23.45.520, 23.45.522, 23.45.526, 23.45.529, 23.45.532, 23.45.536, 23.45.545, 23.45.570, 23.47A.004, 23.47A.005, 23.47A.008, 23.47A.009, 23.47A.013, 23.47A.014, 23.47A.032, 23.49.013, 23.49.014, 23.49.015, 23.49.025, 23.49.181, 23.50.038, 23.50.044, 23.52.002, 23.52.008, 23.53.005, 23.53.006, 23.53.035, 23.54.015, 23.54.025, 23.54.030, 23.55.034, 23.55.040, 23.58A.024, 23.66.030, 23.66.032, 23.66.115, 23.66.318, 23.69.032, 23.71.014, 23.71.018, 23.72.008, 23.72.010, 23.75.015, 23.75.020, 23.75.140, 23.75.170, 23.76.004, 23.76.012, 23.76.020, 23.76.022, 23.76.024, 23.76.026, 23.76.032, 23.76.046, 23.76.050, 23.76.056, 23.79.010, 23.84A.002, 23.84A.006, 23.84A.018, 23.84A.028, 23.84A.030, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.036, 23.84A.038, 23.84A.040, 23.84A.048, 23.86.007, 23.86.016, 23.88.020, 23.90.018, 23.90.019, 23.91.002, 25.05.350, and 25.05.675 of the Seattle Municipal Code, to correct typographical errors, correct section references, clarify regulations, and make minor amendments.

Ord. 124379
C.B. 117959

AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; declaring surplus a certain portion of real property in Pend Oreille County owned by The City of Seattle that is no longer required for providing public utility service; and authorizing the sale and conveyance of the surplus property to the Bonneville Power Administration (“BPA”) by quit claim deed.

Ord. 124380
C.B. 117964

AN ORDINANCE regarding the Seattle Indian Services Commission, a City-chartered public corporation (the “Commission”); approving the Commission’s transfer of the Leschi Center to the Seattle Indian Health Board subject to certain terms and conditions; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Leschi Center Cooperation Agreement authorized by Ordinance 117014, most recently amended by Ordinance 120730; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to review, approve, and execute any additional documents necessary for the Commission to effect the transfer in compliance with all legal requirements.

Ord. 124381
C.B. 117972

AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to execute an agreement with Union Square LLC, one of three participants in the Department’s Pay for Performance pilot program.

Ord. 124382
C.B. 117973

AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to execute an agreement with Talon Portfolio Services, LLC, one of three participants in the Department’s Pay for Performance pilot program.

Ord. 124383
C.B. 117974

AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to execute an agreement with Lake Union Building LLC, one of three participants in the Department’s Pay for Performance pilot program.

Ord. 124384
C.B. 117975

AN ORDINANCE relating to taxation; repealing Seattle Municipal Code Section 5.45.085 relating to the taxation of related, controlled, or affiliated persons; and directing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to adopt rules to determine the proper amount of business license taxes due from persons engaged in business activities or transactions with related, controlled, or affiliated persons.

Ord. 124385
C.B. 117982

AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy; transferring jurisdiction of the Morningside Substation Property from Seattle City Light to the Department of Parks and Recreation for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and increasing appropriations to the Department of Parks and Recreation in the 2013 Budget; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.

Ord. 124386
C.B. 117983

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute and accept from the State of Washington, Department of Natural Resources, (DNR) on behalf of the City of Seattle an Aquatic Lands Lease for the Seattle Aquarium; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Ord. 124387
C.B. 117984

AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition by negotiation or by condemnation of land and other property rights at the location identified in the records of the King County Assessor’s Parcel Number 192604-9173 and commonly referred to as 12800 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle Washington 98133, for general municipal purposes including, but not limited to, the construction of a new North Precinct Police Station; identifying funding sources thereto; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Ord. 124388
C.B. 117908

AN ORDINANCE related to land use and zoning; amending Section 23.49.012 and 23.49.015 to change the contribution amounts for downtown affordable housing and childcare incentive programs and to establish automatic inflationary adjustments.

Ord. 124389
C.B. 118006

AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning, amending the title of Chapter 23.41 and Sections 23.41.002, 23.41.008, and 23.41.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify the purpose and scope of Design Review; adopting updated Seattle Design Guidelines for citywide application, except for Downtown; and adopting revised neighborhood- specific design guidelines.

Ord. 124390
C.B. 117985

AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition by negotiation or by condemnation of land and other property rights at the location identified in the records of the King County Assessor’s Parcel Number 192604-9218 and commonly referred to as 1155 North 130 th Street, Seattle Washington 98133, for general municipal purposes including, but not limited to, the construction of a new North Precinct Police Station; identifying funding sources thereto; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Ord. 124391
C.B. 117986

AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition by negotiation or by condemnation of land and other property rights at the location identified in the records of the King County Assessor’s Parcel Number 192604-9181 and commonly referred to as 1132 North 128 th Street, Seattle Washington 98133, for general municipal purposes including, but not limited to, the construction of a new North Precinct Police Station; identifying funding sources thereto; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Ord. 124392
C.B. 117987

AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Retirement System; making changes to conform with the Internal Revenue Code; making technical corrections; amending Sections 4.36.040, 4.36.193 and 4.36.385, and repealing Section 4.36.285 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain acts.

Ord. 124393
C.B. 117989

AN ORDINANCE relating to consuming marijuana in public; amending Chapter 12A.20 of the Seattle Municipal Code to conform with state law

Ord. 124394
C.B. 117998

AN ORDINANCE relating to smoking in public places and places of employment; amending Chapter 10.64 of the Seattle Municipal Code to conform with state law.

Ord. 124395
C.B. 117999

AN ORDINANCE related to the sale and redevelopment of the former Public Safety Building block; authorizing the execution of amendments to the Purchase and Sale Agreement, to continue implementation of the sale and redevelopment of such property, as previously authorized by Ordinance 122612, and accepting payment therefor.

Ord. 124396
C.B. 118000

AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services; authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for a portion of the highway right of way of State Route 90 located at Airport Way South and South Royal Brougham Way; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.

Ord. 124397
C.B. 118001

AN ORDINANCE related to the 2013 Budget; amending Ordinance 124058, which adopted the 2013 Budget, including the 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; adding new projects; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2013-2018 CIP; creating positions; abrogating positions, lifting a proviso and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Ord. 124398
C.B. 118002

AN ORDINANCE authorizing, in 2013, acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of the Executive Department, Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, Human Services Department, Department of Information Technology, Department of Transportation, and Seattle Public Utilities to accept specified grants and private funding and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Ord. 124399
C.B. 118003

AN ORDINANCE relating to Conservation Futures Levy proceeds; authorizing the Mayor to amend the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Seattle and King County as authorized by City of Seattle Ordinance 114978; and authorizing the deposit of 2012 and 2013 allocations from King County Conservation Futures Levy proceeds into the City of Seattle’s 2008 Parks Levy Fund.

Ord. 124400
C.B. 118004

AN ORDINANCE relating to the SR 520, I-5 to Medina: Bridge Replacement and HOV Project; authorizing the amendment of certain agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the University of Washington.

Ord. 124401
C.B. 118005

AN ORDINANCE related to the Legislative Department; amending Ordinance 120544 to change the procedure for regularly revising the salaries of Seattle City Councilmembers; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

Ord. 124402
C.B. 118009

AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof.

Ord. 124403
C.B. 117980

AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; adopting a new Major Institution Master Plan for Virginia Mason Medical Center; and amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at Page 110 of the Official Land Use Map, to modify height limits and rezone property to and within the Major Institution Overlay, all located within the area bounded by Union Street on the north, Madison Street on the south, Boren Avenue on the east, and 8th Avenue on the west. (Project Number 3011669, Clerk File 311081).

Ord. 124404
C.B. 117994

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Seattle Public Utilities to amend contracts with Waste Management of Washington, Inc. and CleanScapes, Inc. for waste collection and transfer service changes, including an option for every-other-week garbage collection.

Res. 31487

A RESOLUTION relating to the City Light Department; acknowledging and approving City Light’s adoption of a biennial energy conservation target for 2014-2015 and a ten-year conservation potential associated with Initiative 937.

Res. 31489

A RESOLUTION revising certain City Council rules and procedures; adopting a new set of General Rules and Procedures of the Seattle City Council to supersede those adopted by Resolution 31343 and as amended by Resolution 31391.

Res. 31491

A RESOLUTION adopting a Citywide Resource Conservation Management Plan.

Res. 31492

A RESOLUTION supporting the Growing Transit Communities Strategy, the Growing Transit Communities Compact, and requesting the Department of Planning and Development to report back to City Council with an equitable transit oriented development initiative no later than May 30, 2014, for City Council review and discussion.

Res. 31493

A RESOLUTION Setting forth the City of Seattle’s 2014 State Legislative Agend a.

Res. 31495

A RESOLUTION exploring mortgage principal reduction and other foreclosure prevention programs for low-income homeowners in order to support and revitalize communities impacted by the foreclosure crisis.

Res. 31496

A RESOLUTION declaring the intent of the City of Seattle to retain social services currently being provided by the Seattle Indian Center should it lose its space in the Leschi Center.