King County

1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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

Room 1001

January 5, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m.

Roll Call

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

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Hammond led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2003

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2003 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Swearing In

2.

Chair Larry Phillips, District 4
Councilmember Bob Ferguson, District 2
Councilmember Rob McKenna, District 6
Councilmember Steve Hammond, District 9
Councilmember Larry Gossett, District 10
Councilmember David Irons, District 12

Councilmember Larry Phillips was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge Richard Eadie.
Mr. Phillips thanked Judge Eadie for the honor of performing his swearing in and gave special
thanks to his sister Sarah and her husband John for their presence.

Councilmember Bob Ferguson was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge Richard Eadie.
Mr. Ferguson introduced his mother and father, Betty and Murray Ferguson, and acknowledged the
presence of other family members.

Councilmember Rob McKenna was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge Richard Eadie.
Mr. McKenna introduced his wife, Marilyn and four children, gave special thanks to his staff, and
acknowledged and thanked King County Sheriff David Reichert and King County Prosecuting
Attorney, Norm Maleng, for their presence.

Councilmember Steve Hammond was sworn in by King County District Court, Chief Presiding Judge
Wesley Saint Clair. He thanked all councilmembers, his family and staff for their support and
introduced Fay Pullen, widow of Councilmember Kent Pullen.

Councilmember Larry Gossett was sworn in by King County District Court Chief Presiding Judge
Wesley Saint Clair. He introduced his wife Rhonda and gave special thanks to his staff.

Councilmember David Irons was sworn in by King County District Court Chief Presiding Judge
Wesley Saint Clair. He thanked Judge Eadie and Judge Saint Clair, acknowledged and thanked
Sheriff David Reichert and King County Prosecuting Attorney, Norm Maleng for their presence, and
introduced his wife Debbie, his three daughters, and his sister Janet and her son, Bill.

The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:08 p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:35 p.m.

Motion for Council Action

Committee of the Whole

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0547.2

Mr. Irons and Ms. Lambert

A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 5th legislative district of the
Washington state senate.

The enacted number is 11855.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration in order to
take action on Proposed Motion 2003-0547. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Scott White, Council staff, answered questions of the Council and introduced the three candidates.

State Representative Cheryl Pflug answered questions of the Council.
Jay Rodne, Snoqualmie City Councilmember, answered questions of the Council.
Kathryn J. Kaluzny requested to withdraw her name as a candidate, in favor and support of
Representative Cheryl Pflug.

Mr. Irons moved to amend Proposed Motion 2003-0547, on page 2, line 12, to insert the name
"Cheryl Pflug". The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ferguson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine

State Representative Cheryl Pflug was sworn in by King County District Court Chief Presiding Judge
Wesley Saint Clair. Senator Cheryl Pflug thanked the Council.

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 11 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine

Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda -- Items 4 - 11

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0300

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to deny
the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted
by Murray Franklyn Company for property located at 2173x Northeast 201st Court,
Woodinville, Washington 98072, designated Department of Natural Resources, Water and
Land Resources Division file No. E02CT047, and repealing Ordinance 14670.

The enacted number is 14825.

Anne Noris, Clerk, answered questions of the Council.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0301

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
deny the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space
submitted by Murray Franklyn Company for property located at 21712 Northeast 203rd
Street, Woodinville, Washington 98072, designated Department of Natural Resources,
Water and Land Resources Division file No. E02CT048, and repealing Ordinance no.
14671.

The enacted number is 14826.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

6.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0475.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Jeff Schnelz for property located at 12037 Southwest
208th Street, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources and parks,
water and land resources division file no. E03CT001.

The enacted number is 14827.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0476.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Roni Luplow for property located at 22630
Southeast 392nd Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022, designated department of natural resources
and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT002.

The enacted number is 14828.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

8.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0477.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for current use assessment for timberland
submitted by Don and Peggy Woolman for property located at tract 7, 312th Way
Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks,
water and land resources division, file no. E03CT003.

The enacted number is 14829.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

9.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0478.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Glen Howard for property located at 35500
Northeast 98th Street, Carnation, WA 98014, designated department of natural resources
and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT004.

The enacted number is 14830.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

10.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0479.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for current use assessment for timberland
submitted by Brad Landis for property located at 26408 Northeast 70th Street, Redmond,
WA 98053, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources
division, file no. E03CT005.

The enacted number is 14831.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

11.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0480.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Valerie Canzler, Trustee Ruby B. Eddy Revocable
Living Trust for property located at 1532 Redmond-Fall City Road Southeast, Fall City,
WA 98024, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources
division file no. E03CT006.

The enacted number is 14832.

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 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0001

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE establishing the designation of antiprostitution emphasis areas within
King County; and establishing the violation of court-ordered conditions related to the
antiprostitution areas as a new offense; and prescribing penalties.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0002

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE establishing the designation of stay-out-of-drug-area emphasis areas
within King County; and establishing the violation of court ordered conditions related to
the stay-out-of-drug-area emphasis areas as a new offense.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

14.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0529

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Stephen Wehner, who resides in
council district three, to the King County board of appeals and equalization.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

15.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0012

Mr. Irons

A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 5th legislative district of the
Washington state house of representatives.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Other Business

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to accept the certification of election returns of the election on November
4, 2003. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ferguson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine

PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT NO.1

YES 171,310 55.63% CARRIED

NO 136,610 44.37%

METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL

Council District No. 2, 4-Year Term
Bob Ferguson (D) 23,606 ELECTED
Write-In 508

Council District No. 4, 4-Year Term
Larry Phillips (D) 24,182 ELECTED
Write-In 563

Council District No. 6, 4-Year Term
Rob McKenna (R) 23,953 ELECTED
Write-In 494

Council District No. 8, 4-Year Term
Dow Constantine (D) 22,612 ELECTED
Michael Nelson (L) 4,315
Write-In 80

Council District No. 9, Unexpired 2- Year Term
Barbara Heavey (D) 11,153
Steve Hammond (R) 11,706 ELECTED
Write-In 39

Council District No. 10, 4 Year Term
Larry Gossett (D) 18,871 ELECTED
Write-In 368

Council District No. 12, 4-Year Term
Brian Derdowski (D) 13,145
David W. Irons (R) 17,737 ELECTED
Write-In 78

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m.