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Meeting Proceedings
Metropolitan King County Council
Councilmembers: Cynthia Sullivan, Chair; Pete von Reichbauer, Vice Chair;
Carolyn Edmonds, Kathy Lambert, Larry Phillips, Dwight Pelz,
Rob McKenna, Dow Constantine, Kent Pullen, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague,
David W. Irons, Julia Patterson

 
Room 1001 June 17, 2002 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. von Reichbauer led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of June 10, 2002
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2002 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Ms. Hague reported on her attendance at the PSRC Growth Management Policy Board meeting on
June 13, 2002. The Board continued its review of urban centers as part of the Vision 2020 reviewing
process. She indicated a number of presentations were made on design guidelines that better define
community values as they meet the demands of being employment and housing centers. The Board
reviewed the work program for the 2002 fiscal year. The Board will meet again in July.

Mr. Phillips briefed the Council on the West Point Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Although
there had been previous discussion concerning removal of two digesters at West Point, it has been
determined that the technology is not available for their removal. Mr. Phillips indicated that the
West Point Citizens Advisory Committee was formed to begin discussions on how funds would be
spent within the process, should they become available. The committee meets again July 9, 2002.

 
Special Items
3.
Recognizing the Decatur High School soccer team for being the 2002 state champions.
Mr. von Reichbauer read the recognition and introduced the soccer team members: Taylor
McCluskey, Kyle Bressler, William Craig, Christian Scholze, Zach Norwood, Kyle Colbath, Frank
Walton, Alex Chursky and James Craig. He introduced Coaches Jimmy McAlister and Gary Arnts.
Mr. von Reichbauer spoke of Coach McAlister's background and accomplishments and read and
presented a recognition to him. Coach McAlister thanked the Council. A team member also gave
thanks.
Presentation of County Service Awards
Service Awards were presented by County Executive Ron Sims.

DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND JUVENILE DETENTION/Kent Division
Carmelita Batayola, 20 years
Michael Woodbury, 20 years - Seattle Division
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES/Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and
Dependency Services
Michael Elsner, 25 years
DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES/Facilities Management Division
Christopher Bemis, 30 years
Vesta Jane Martinez-Santiago, 20 years
INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DIVISION
Sydney Cheung, 25 years
Donna J. Lane, 25 years
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/Fleet Administration Division
Theodore Murray, 20 years
Hiran Kongkarat, 25 years - Road Services Division
Robert Richardson, Jr., 30 years
Ronald J. Smith, 30 years - Transit Division
Elizabeth Hughes, 25 years
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas
 
4.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0131 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies amending
the urban growth area of King County to reflect site specific land use map amendments
adopted during the 2000 comprehensive plan update; ratifying the amended Countywide
Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450,
Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended,
and K.C.C. 20.10.040.
On 6/17/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14390.
A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pelz
 
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0132 Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies in support of
the Snoqualmie Preservation Initiative; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning

Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.10.040.
On 6/17/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14391.
A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Pelz
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0133 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies, adding
maps of existing urban separators; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for
unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and
K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040.
On 6/17/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14392.
A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
Labor, Operations & Technology
 
7.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0220 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
Pullen
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of agreement negotiated by
and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117 and King
County and the King County Police Officers Guild representing employees in the King
County sheriff's office; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
On 6/17/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14393.
A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

 
Transportation
 
8.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0242.2		 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an agreement with the Central Puget Sound
Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) and the state of Washington, by and through its
Department of Transportation to provide the real property, real property interests, and
associated operating agreements to allow Sound Transit to construct and operate a LINK
light rail alignment on and adjacent to the E-3 Busway between the southern boundary of
the Downtown Transit Tunnel and South Forest Street.
On 6/17/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 6/17/2002 :
John F. Dodd, 2724 Walnut Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Michael Richmond, 1754 S. Horton St. Seattle, WA 98144
Maggi Fimia, 729 N. 148th St., Shoreline, WA 98133
John Niles, 4005 20th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98199
David Ward, 6815 Ravenna Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Shelley Hawkins, 211 Pine St. #701, Seattle, WA 98101
Don Padelford, 610 36th E., Seattle, WA 98112
Tom Galbraith, 17002 158th Pl. S., Renton, WA 98058
The enacted number is 14394.
A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms.
Patterson
No: 6 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
Excused: 0
 
9.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0243.2		 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE relating to an agreement for joint light rail and bus operations in the
downtown Seattle transit tunnel with the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority;
adopting an agreement between and among King County, the city of Seattle and the Central
Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.
On 6/17/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 6/17/2002 :
Mark Dublin, 3038 NW Market St. #3, Seattle, WA 98107
Ethel Boyar, 6909 56th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118
Al Rasmussen, 710 Belmont Pl. E. #204, Seattle, WA 98102
Sydney Elmer, 1617 Boylston Ave #200, Seattle, WA 98122
Kevin Shively, 1617 Boylston Ave #202, Seattle, WA 98122
Maggi Fimia, 729 N. 148th St., Shoreline, WA 98133
Richard Borkowski, 131 Bellevue Ave E., Seattle, WA 98102
Jon Layzer, 7263 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Thomas Heller, 13339 22nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Bob Markholt, 4851 S. Raymond, Seattle, WA 98118
John Little, 827 NE 115th St., Seattle, WA 98125
Daniel Mann, 505 E. Denny Way #402, Seattle, WA 98122
Virginia M. Paulsen, 16238 12th Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Phillip Grega, 1902 2nd Ave. #616, Seattle, WA 98101
John Niles, 4005 20th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98199
David Ward, 6815 Ravenna Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Mr. Pelz raised a point of order regarding testimony already given. Chair Sullivan allowed the
testimony.

Mr. Pelz moved Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0243.
Mr. Pelz moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0243 until the June 24, 2002 Council
meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Deferred
Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 10 - 11
 
10.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0177 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Donald Freas, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County solid waste advisory committee, serving as the
manufacturer representative.
The enacted number is 11450.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
11.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0208 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a contract for law enforcement
services and premises with King County housing authority at Park Lake Homes.
The enacted number is 11451.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Passed The Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pelz

Introduction and Action on a Motion - Item 12
 
12.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0271 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION authorizing the council chair to convene the regional transportation investment
district planning committee pursuant to ESSSB 6140 (chapter 56, laws of 2002).
The enacted number is 11452.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules to take action on Proposed Motion 2002-0271
without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Phillips
Reappointment Consent Agenda - Item 13
 
13.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0248 Mr. Irons
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Ronald Tegard, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County personnel board.
The enacted number is 11453.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Passed The Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0252 Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Easterly-Weiss
Annexation to King County Water District No. 119 for the purpose of providing water
service.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0266 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE reorganizing the office of public defense; creating a public defender;
amending Ordinance 383, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.60.020 and adding new
sections to K.C.C. 2.60.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0269 Mr. Phillips and Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE implementing a flexible response budgeting policy for the surface water
management capital improvement program (CIP) that allows current year budget
authorization at the fund total rather than the CIP project level and that authorizes advance
appropriation authority for anticipated grant funds, subject to conditions; amending
Ordinance 12076, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.020, Ordinance 12076, Section
3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.030, Ordinance 12076, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.04.200 and Ordinance 7159, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.250 and adding a
new section to K.C.C. chapter 4.04.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee
 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0270 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
Pullen
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and Washington State Nurses Association (Supervisors Unit)
representing employees in the department of public health; and establishing the effective
date of said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

Other Business
Extra Item
Special Item
18.
Welcome to Peace with Justice Tour delegation from South Africa
Mr. Gossett commented on the delegation from South Africa and other parts of the country who are
part of the American Friends Service Committee, a Peace With Justice Tour of the western part of
the United States. He introduced the group: Nunu Kidane, Africa Program Director for the
International Development Exchange in San Francisco, CA, and the coordinator of NGO Networking
Services for the Inter-Africa Group in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Prexy Nesbitt, Interim Coordinator of
the American Friends Service Committee's Africa Program; Wilhelmina Trout, a veteran woman
organizer of the anti-apartheid movement and the South African labor movement; and Dr. Molefe
Samuel Tsele, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches. Dr. Molefe also made
comments and thanked the Council.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

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