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Metropolitan King County
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 October 4, 2004 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
 
Roll Call
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
 
Councilmember Pelz will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
1. Approval of Minutes of September 20, 2004 and September 27, 2004
 
Councilmember Gossett
 
2. Special Item
 
Presentation of Council Service Awards
 
Councilmember von Reichbauer
 
3. Reports on Special and Outside Committees
 

South County Area Transportation Advisory Board
Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board
Strategic Advisory Council
Sound Transit Board
 
4. Plat Tracing
 
Trilogy at Redmond Ridge Div. 8 - Council District 3
 
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
Councilmember Gossett
 
5. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0358 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of the county's limited tax general obligation
bonds (payable from sewer revenues) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
$220,000,000 to provide funds for acquiring and constructing improvements to the sewer
system of the County; providing for the form, terms, covenants and other provisions of such
bonds; providing for the sale of the bonds; establishing funds for the receipt and expenditure of
bond proceeds and for the payment of the bonds; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay
the principal thereof and interest thereon; and pledging sewer revenues as additional security
for the bonds.
 
On 7/19/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required

 
6. Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0376.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $5,082,500 to the building repair
and replacement fund to fund amendments to the existing development contract for design
development and production of construction drawings for a building not to exceed three
hundred thousand rentable square feet, acquisition of an alternate site for the county's auto
maintenance function; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Section
122 and Attachment B, as amended.
 
On 8/16/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 8/18/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 9/15/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
Public Hearing Required
 
7. Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0377.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE approving ground leases of two sites from the county to Goat Hill
Properties and a lease by Goat Hill Properties back to the county of a new parking garage and
office building to be constructed on such sites; authorizing the county executive to execute
final forms of the ground leases and project lease; approving certain provisions of the
development and financing plan of Goat Hill Properties; agreeing to take unencumbered title to
the parking garage and office building when bonds issued by Goat Hill Properties are
discharged; and approving certain other provisions of the lease-lease back transaction.
 
On 8/16/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 8/18/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 9/15/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
Public Hearing Required
 
8. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0388 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the settlement agreement negotiated among King
County, the city of Bellevue and the plaintiffs in Newport Shores Yacht Club et al. v. city of
Bellevue et al., authorizing the executive to implement the terms of the agreement through an
interlocal agreement with the city of Bellevue and other appropriate measures.
 
On 8/16/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 8/25/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 9/15/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Passed Out of Committee Without a
Recommendation.
On 9/20/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 9/27/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 9/27/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

 
9. Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0393.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the surplus and sale of one improved parcel of county-owned
property, known as the Johnson Hardware Building, located in council district 10.
 
On 8/23/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/23/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
Public Hearing Required
 
10. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0460 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $1,155,011 to the water quality
fund; to implement the Service Employees International Union, Local 925 Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004; and amending the 2004
Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Section 99, as amended.
 
On 9/27/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/29/2004, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
Committee of the Whole
 
Councilmember Gossett
 
11. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0241 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE revising the procedures for amending the rules governing the conduct of
hearings and mediations by the hearing examiner; and amending Ordinance 263, Article 5
Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.24.170.
 
Contingent on Committee Action
 
On 5/10/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.
On 8/16/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Re-referred to Committee of the Whole.
Public Hearing Required
 
Labor, Operations and Technology
 
Councilmember Patterson
 
12. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0457 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by
and between King County and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 representing employees
in the departments of transportation and executive services; and establishing the effective date
of said agreement.
 
On 9/20/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 9/28/2004, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
13. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0461 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by
and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Local 925 (Wastewater
Treatment Division) representing employees in the department of natural resources and parks;
and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
 
On 9/20/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 9/21/2004, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass.
On 9/27/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
Public Hearing Required
 
14. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0469 Mr. McKenna and Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE relating to the functions and reorganization of the King County fire
marshal, placing it in the office of emergency management, department of executive services;
making technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 14199, Section 11, as amended, and
K.C.C. 2.16.035, Ordinance 7790, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.56.020, Ordinance
12075, Section 15, and K.C.C. 2.56.030, Ordinance 12075, Section 16, as amended, and
K.C.C. 2.56.040, Ordinance 2097, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 17.04.020, Ordinance
12560, Section 154, as amended, and K.C.C. 17.04.230, Ordinance 12560, Section 151, as
amended, and K.C.C. 17.04.270, Ordinance 12560, Section 149, as amended, and K.C.C.
17.04.280, Ordinance 5828, Section 11, as amended, and K.C.C. 17.08.130, Ordinance 7980,
Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 17.04.420, Ordinance 5828, Section 7, as amended, and
K.C.C. 17.08.060, Ordinance 5828, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 17.08.070, Ordinance
5828, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 17.08.080 and Ordinance 13263, Section 3, as
amended, and K.C.C. 23.02.010.
 
On 9/27/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 9/28/2004, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Referred to Another
Committee.
 
For rereferral to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
15. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0471 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the Multi-Jurisdictional Regional Hazard
Mitigation Plan, as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
 
On 9/27/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 9/28/2004, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
Natural Resources and Utilities
 
Councilmember Hague

 
16. Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0231.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of property interests needed for the
Brightwater regional wastewater treatment system, including conveyance, safety relief point
and outfall facilities; specifying relocation assistance to be provided to affected landowners,
tenants and businesses; outlining the intended sequencing of steps to acquire property interests
needed for the Brightwater treatment plant project.
 
On 5/3/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 5/20/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
On 6/1/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 6/1/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 6/7/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Re-referred to Natural Resources and Utilities
Committee.
On 6/7/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 9/23/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Passed Out of Committee Without a
Recommendation.
On 6/1/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 6/7/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
 
17. 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.
 
On 9/13/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/23/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
18. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0417 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of property interests needed for conveyance
facilities of the Brightwater regional wastewater treatment system.
 
On 9/20/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/23/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass.
Public Hearing Required
 
19. Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0464.2		 Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the surplus and sale of three county-owned properties, known
as the Woodinville Fire District/Kaplan properties, located in council district 3.
 
On 9/20/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources
and Utilities Committee.
On 9/23/2004, the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
Public Hearing Required
 
Motions for Council Action

 
Consent Items 20 and 21
 
Councilmember Gossett
 
20. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0371 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Enrique Cerna, who resides in council
district four, to the King County civic television citizens advisory committee, representing
broadcast media.
 
On 7/26/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 9/28/2004, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.
 
21. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0373 Mr. Phillips and Mr. Ferguson
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of John Arthur Wilson, who resides in
council district two, to the King County civic television citizens advisory committee,
representing print media.
 
On 7/26/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 9/28/2004, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.
 
Committee of the Whole
 
Councilmember Gossett
 
22. 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.
On 9/13/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 9/13/2004, the Committee of the Whole Deferred.
 
Labor, Operations and Technology
 
Councilmember Patterson
 
23. Proposed Motion No. 2004-0470 Ms. Patterson
A MOTION approving accountable business transformation program policies and requesting
the executive to transmit to council a revised executive recommendation document and a
governance program charter.
 
On 9/27/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 9/28/2004, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass.
 
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

 
24. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0472 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by
and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Public Safety
Employees, Local 519 (Fire Marshal) representing employees in the department of
development and environmental services; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
Refer to Committee of the Whole
 
25. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0473 Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE relating to public transportation; amending Ordinance 14464; adopting an
update to the Six-Year Transit Development Plan for 2002 - 2007.
Refer to Regional Transit Committee
 
26. Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0474 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE relating to comprehensive planning and zoning; adopting amendments to
the 2000 King County Comprehensive Plan and area zoning, in compliance with the
Washington state Growth Management Act, as amended; amending Ordinance 263, Article 2,
Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.010 and repealing Ordinance 9153, Sections 1
through 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.430.
Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
Other Business
 
Adjournment
 

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