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Council
 
Councilmembers: Larry Phillips, Chair; Pete von Reichbauer, Vice Chair;
Carolyn Edmonds, Bob Ferguson, Kathy Lambert, Dwight Pelz,
Rob McKenna, Dow Constantine, Steve Hammond, Larry Gossett,
Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson

Room 1001 September 13, 2004 1:30 P.M.


 
Call to Order
 
Roll Call
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
 
Councilmember Ferguson will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
1. Approval of Minutes of September 7, 2004
 
Councilmember von Reichbauer
 
2. Special Item
 
Presentation of a Recognition to honor Metro Transit driver Porter Mathis III as Metro's 2003
"Operator of the Year"
 
Councilmember McKenna and Councilmember Pelz
 
3. Reports on Special and Outside Committees
 

Eastside Transportation Partnership
Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board
Sound Transit
 
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
Councilmember Gossett
 
4. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0356 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE establishing an employee charitable campaign contributions fund providing
for the receipt and disbursement of employee charitable campaign contributions; amending
Ordinance 12076, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.015 and adding a new section to
K.C.C. chapter 4.08.
 
On 7/19/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/8/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
5. Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0384.2
Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of two parcels of surplus county-owned real property
located in council districts 6 and 7.
 
On 8/16/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/8/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 9/8/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
Public Hearing Required
 
Committee of the Whole
 
Councilmember von Reichbauer

 
6. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0322 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Ferguson and Mr.
Gossett
AN ORDINANCE relating to civil rights; adding a new private right of action, making the civil
rights ordinances applicable to employers of one or more employees, granting the office of
civil rights subpoena power for employment and public accommodations investigations,
increasing civil penalties and making technical corrections; amending Ordinance 13981,
Section 1, Ordinance 13981, Section 2, and K.C.C. 12.17.010, Ordinance 13981, Section 4,
and K.C.C. 12.17.030, Ordinance 13981, Section 5, and K.C.C. 12.17.040, Ordinance 13981,
Section 6, and K.C.C. 12.17.050, Ordinance 13981, Section 7, and K.C.C. 12.17.060,
Ordinance 13981, Section 8, and K.C.C. 12.17.070, Ordinance 13981, Section 9, and K.C.C.
12.17.080, Ordinance 13981, Section 10, and K.C.C. 12.17.090,Ordinance 7430, Section 1,
and K.C.C. 12.18.010, Ordinance 7430, Section 2, and K.C.C. 12.18.020, Ordinance 7430,
Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.18.030, Ordinance 7430, Section 4, and K.C.C.
12.18.040, Ordinance 7430, Section 5, and K.C.C. 12.18.050, Ordinance 7430, Section 6, and
K.C.C. 12.18.060, Ordinance 7430, Section 7, and K.C.C. 12.18.070, Ordinance 7430, Section
8, and K.C.C. 12.18.080, Ordinance 7430, Section 9, and K.C.C. 12.18.090, Ordinance 13263,
Section 52, and K.C.C. 12.18.097, Ordinance 7430, Section 10, and K.C.C. 12.18.100,
Ordinance 5280, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.010, Ordinance 5280, Section 2, as
amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.020, Ordinance 5280, Section 3(A), as amended, and K.C.C.
12.20.040, Ordinance 5280, Section 3(B), as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.050, Ordinance 5280,
Section 3(C), as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.060, Ordinance 5280, Section 4, as amended, and
K.C.C. 12.20.070, Ordinance 5280, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.080, Ordinance
5280, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.090, Ordinance 10469, Section 11, and K.C.C.
12.20.095, Ordinance 5280, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.100, Ordinance 5280,
Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.120, Ordinance10469, Section 13, and K.C.C.
12.20.122, Ordinance 10469, Section 14, and K.C.C. 12.20.124, Ordinance 5280, Section 10,
as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.130, Ordinance 10469, Section 16, and K.C.C. 12.20.133,
Ordinance 5280, Section 11, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.140, Ordinance 13263, Section 53,
as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.150, Ordinance 5280, Section 11, as amended, and K.C.C.
12.20.140, Ordinance 8625, Section 1, and K.C.C.12.22.010, Ordinance 8625, Section 2, as
amended, and K.C.C. 12.22.020, Ordinance 8625, Section 3, and K.C.C. 12.22.030, Ordinance
8625, Section 4, and K.C.C. 12.22.040, Ordinance 8625, Section 5, and K.C.C. 12.22.050,
Ordinance 8625, Section 6, and K.C.C. 12.22.060, Ordinance 8625, Section 7, and
K.C.C.12.22.070, Ordinance 8625, Section 8, and K.C.C. 12.22.080, Ordinance 8625, Section
9, and K.C.C. 12.22.090, Ordinance 13263, Section 54, and K.C.C. 12.22.095 and Ordinance
8625, Section 10, and K.C.C. 12.22.100, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.17, adding
new sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.18, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.20, adding
new sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.22, decodifying K.C.C. 12.20.145, repealing Ordinance
7816, Section 4, and K.C.C. 12.20.135 and prescribing penalties.
 
Contingent on Committee Action
 
On 7/12/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
Public Hearing Required
 
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING - LEGISLATION REMAINS IN COMMITTEE

 
7. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0360 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE appointing a committee to write the voters pamphlet statement relating to
Ordinance 14767 for the November 2, 2004, special election.
 
Contingent on Committee Action
 
On 7/19/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
On 9/7/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
Public Hearing Required
 
8. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0365 Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE related to contracts; defining legally domiciled member of household;
adding alternate requirement related to the provision of benefits by contractors; and amending
Ordinance 14823, Section 3, and K.C.C. 12.19.020 and Ordinance 14823, Section 4, and
K.C.C 12.19.030.
 
Contingent on Committee Action
 
On 7/26/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
Public Hearing Required
 
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING - LEGISLATION REMAINS IN COMMITTEE
 
Natural Resources and Utilities
 
Councilmember Edmonds
 
9. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0303 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement with the state Public
Works Board regarding loan financing of the Hidden Lake pump station.
 
On 6/28/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
10. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0325 Mr. Constantine and Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an amendment to the sewage
disposal agreement with Vashon Sewer District.
 
On 7/19/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
11. Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0395.2
Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to extend the interlocal agreement with
the city of Sammamish relating to the processing of building permits and land use applications
by King County's department of development and environmental services; and process the
shoreline substantial development permit required to construct the portion of the East Lake
Sammamish Interim Trail located within Sammamish city limits.
 
On 8/30/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
Public Hearing Required
 
12. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0410 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Covington for transfer to the city of Tahoma pool.
 
Contingent on Committee Action
 
On 8/30/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Deferred.
Public Hearing Required
 
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING - LEGISLATION REMAINS IN COMMITTEE
 
13. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0411 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Covington for transfer to the city of a portion of the Soos Creek
park.
 
Contingent on Committee Action
 
On 8/30/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Deferred.
Public Hearing Required
 
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING - LEGISLATION REMAINS IN COMMITTEE
 
Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 14-17
 
Councilmember von Reichbauer
 
14. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0252 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robin Franklin, who resides in council
district one, to the King County conservation futures citizen oversight committee.
 
On 6/7/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

 
15. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0253 Mr. Irons
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Ken Konigsmark, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County conservation futures citizen oversight committee,
serving in an "at-large" position.
 
On 6/14/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.
 
16. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0254 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Julie Burman, who resides in council
district eight, to the King County conservation futures citizen oversight committee.
 
On 6/7/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/2/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.
 
17. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0405 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION authorizing the manager of treasury operations of King County to cancel the
attached list of uncollectible personal property taxes in the amount of $375,189.34 for the
years 1980, 1992 through 1995 and 1997 through 2003.
 
On 9/7/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/8/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
Councilmember Gossett
 
18. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0392 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION approving the report for assessing operational practices related to the integrated
security project implementation as requested in Ordinance 14962.
 
On 8/16/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/8/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Passed Out of Committee Without a
Recommendation.
 
Committee of the Whole
 
Councilmember von Reichbauer
 
19. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0318 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION approving the final report of the King County health advisory task force.
 
Contingent on Committee Action
 
On 7/6/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
On 7/19/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 7/19/2004, the Committee of the Whole Deferred.
 
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

 
20. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0317 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of property interests needed for the
Brightwater regional wastewater treatment plant; specifying relocation assistance to be
provided to affected landowners, tenants and businesses.
Refer to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
21. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0419 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by James Suzuki for property located at
315xx 312th Way SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and
parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT004.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
22. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0420 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Jack McCann Company for property
located at 334xx Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT005.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
23. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0421 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Jerry and Margaret Schwack for
property located at 334xx Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E04CT006.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
24. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0422 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Jack McCann Company for property
located at 334xx Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT007.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
25. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0423 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Jack McCann Company for property
located at 334xx Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT008.
Refer to Hearing Examiner

 
26. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0424 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Lake Washington Youth Soccer
Association for property located at 12210 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052,
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file
no. E04CT009.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
27. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0425 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by McKinley, LLC, for property
located at 334xx Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT010.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
28. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0426 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Baker, LLC, and McKinley, LLC,
for property located at 334xx Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E04CT011.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
29. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0427 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by McKinley, LLC, for property
located at 334xx Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT012.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
30. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0428 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Gary Palmer for property located at
33628 SE 348th, Enumclaw, WA 98022, designated department of natural resources and parks,
water and land resources division file no. E04CT013.
Refer to Hearing Examiner
 
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
31. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0451 Mr. Constantine and Ms. Patterson
A MOTION directing the county auditor to add a performance measurement program to the
auditor's 2005 work plan and requesting the county executive, assessor, sheriff, prosecuting
attorney and presiding judges of the superior and district courts to participate in an advisory
performance measurement work group.
Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

 
Other Business
 
Adjournment
 

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