King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

October 4, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

October 4, 2004

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	Meeting Proceedings

	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



	Call to Order
		The meeting was called to order at 1:43 p.m.

	Roll Call
		Present: Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine Excused: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson

	Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
		Mr. Pelz led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of September 20, 2004 and September 27, 2004
1.

		Mr. Gossett moved to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2004 and September 27, 2004 meeting as presented. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Special Item
2.

	Presentation of Council Service Awards
		Vice Chair von Reichbauer presented Council Service Awards: 5 Years of Service: Brooke Caddock, Mail Clerk Lisa Hofferber, Public Relations Specialist 10 Years of Service: Frank Abe, Director of Communications Joanne Rasmussen, Committee Assistant Cindy Domingo, Legislative Aide to Councilmember Gossett Councilmember Larry Gossett Vice Chair von Reichbauer 15 Years of Service: Janice Mansfield, Committee Assistant

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
3.

		Ms. Patterson reported on the South County Area Transportation Advisory Board's recent meeting. The Board was joined by Joni Earl, CEO of Sound Transit, and the Board Chair, John Ladenburg of Pierce County. They presented the Board with an update on transit projects and services that Sound Transit is providing to South King County. Ms. Patterson indicated that South King County is benefiting from all three methods of service, the Sounder train, light rail and regional buses. Ms. Patterson also reported on the September 30, 2004 Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board meeting. The Board received a briefing on the regional economic strategy, a new initiative of the PSRC. It will set an agenda of what needs to be done to make sure the Puget Sound region's economy continues to grow. King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties have agreed to collaborate on this vision. Ms. Hague reported on the Strategic Advisory Council, a group of independent elected officials in King County, key people in the technology arena in the Puget Sound area. At the meeting the members discussed its quantifiable business plan and getting advice from the private sector on how best to standardize its operations, a first step toward putting together a financial system and strategic technology plan.


		Mr. Pelz reported on the Sound Transit Board. He indicated the members celebrated Sound Transit's fifth year of service. This anniversary marks 30 million riders on commuter rail, regional express bus and Tacoma light rail.

	Plat Tracing
4.

	Trilogy at Redmond Ridge Div. 8 - Council District 3
		Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Trilogy at Redmond Ridge Div. 8 complies with the conditions of preliminary plat approval and other applicable laws, and that the Chair is authorized to signify Council approval by signing the final plat at the end of the meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

	Budget and Fiscal Management

	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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
		The enacted number is 15033. Marilyn Cope and William Nogle, council staff, were available to answer questions.
		A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Votes:
		Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson



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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 10/4/2004 :
		Martin Durkan, 22401 Sweeney Road, Maple Valley, WA 98038
	The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:23 p.m. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:35 p.m. David Layton, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Molly Black, Kinzer Real Estate Services, answered questions of the Council. Mr. Gossett moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0376 until the October 11, 2004 council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred

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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 10/4/2004 :
		Julie Davidson, 15621 175th Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
	David Layton, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Rebecha Cusack, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Mr. Gossett moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0377 until the October 11, 2004 council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred



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 9/27/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15034. Mr. Gossett moved Striking Amendment S1. Carrie Cihak, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Mr. Gossett's motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 8 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 5 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Hague and Mr. Hammond Ms. Lambert moved to amend Striking Amendment S1, as amended, on line 67, after 'Executive', to insert "with Council approval", and on line 111, after 'Court.', to insert "and the Council". Mr. Gossett did not accept Ms. Lambert's amendments. The Clerk clarified for the Vice Chair the Striking Amendment was adopted and could not be further amended.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson


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 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The Chair indicated that Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0393 is deferred until the October 11, 2004 council meeting.
	Deferred



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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15035.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson


Committee of the Whole

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.
	The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2004-0241 remains in Committee-of-the-Whole.
	Deferred

Labor, Operations and Technology

12.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0457		Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 10/4/2004 :
		Lance Norton, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121 Paul Bachtel, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121 Paul Neil, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121 Rick Sepolen, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121 Chris Daniels, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121 Alan Huston, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121 Jeff Stambaugh, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121 Mike Whitehead, 2815 2nd Ave, #230, Seattle, WA 98121
	The enacted number is 15036.
	A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson


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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 10/4/2004 :
		Tara Jo Heinecke, 2035 S. 223rd St., Des Moines, WA 98198 Allen Alston, 19812 Dayton Ave. N., Shoreline, WA 98133
	The enacted number is 15037.
	A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson


14.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0469		Mr. McKenna, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Hammond and Ms. Hague


	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.
	Ms. Patterson moved to rerefer Proposed Ordinance 2004-0469 to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Re-referred 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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15038.
	A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson


Natural Resources and Utilities

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 6/1/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 6/7/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Ms. Hague moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0231 until the October 11, 2004 council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred

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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15039.
	A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Ferguson


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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15040.
	A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 9 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 4 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Patterson



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 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 10/4/2004 :
		Maxine Keesling, 15241 NE 153rd, Woodinville, WA 98072 Julie Davidson, 15621 175th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
	The enacted number is 15041. Pete Ramels, Prosecuting Attorney, Civil Division, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, answered questions of the Council. Bob Thompson, Project Program Manager III, Facilities Management Division, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council. Bob Burns, Deputy Director, Natural Resources and Parks, answered questions of the Council.
	A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 8 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 5 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Patterson

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items 20 and 21

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.
	The enacted number is 12021.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

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.
	The enacted number is 12022.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 8 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 5 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Patterson


Committee of the Whole



22.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2004-0318.2	Mr. Phillips


	A MOTION approving the final report of the King County health advisory task force.
	The enacted number is 12023.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 8 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 5 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Patterson


Labor, Operations and Technology

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.
	The enacted number is 12024.
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 8 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 5 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Patterson

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

24.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0472	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, 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.
	Introduced and Referred 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.
	Introduced and Referred 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.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Other Business
	Brooke Caddock, council staff, reminded the Council of the American Heart Walk on October 9, 2004. She thanked all those participating. Ms. Lambert reported on the recent third Annual SIDS Walk in Kirkland. This year was the first time for the annual Kids for Kids Run. The events raised over $13,000. The fourth annual walk will take place on the last Sunday of September, 2005 for those interested.
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m.

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