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

February 2, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m.

Roll Call

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

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Ms. Patterson led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes of January 26, 2004

1.

Mr. Gossett moved to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2004 meeting as presented. Seeing no
objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Ms. Edmonds briefed the Council on the Board of Health meeting. She indicated the Board elected
the following new officers: Ms. Edmonds, Chair; Mr. Gossett, Vice Chair, representing King County;
Councilmember Richard Conlin, representing the City of Seattle; Mayor Hutchinson, Vice Chair,
Lake Forest Park, representing suburban cities and Dr. Bud Nicola, Vice Chair, representing health
professionals. The Board also heard a briefing regarding the tobacco control prevention program,
had an update on the King County injury prevention program and gave a special recognition and
farewell to Maggie Moran, Board of Health Administrator, Public Health - Seattle and King County.

Ms. Edmonds reported on SeaShore (Seattle-North King County Transportation Board). The Board
set in place a process for electing co-chairs, and also accepted nominations for the position. The
following individuals are nominees: Councilmember Richard Conlin, City of Seattle, Councilmember
Mary Jane Goss, Lake Forest Park, a councilmember from Mountlake Terrace and Ms. Edmonds.
Ms. Edmonds indicated that Karen Richter, Program Manager, Puget Sound Regional Council, gave
a report on the transportation improvement program. SeaShore also approved their 2004 work plan.

Ms. Edmonds reported on the Northshore Park and Recreation Service Area, reminding members it
was established to build the Northshore Senior Center and a senior wellness center. The Board's
purpose is to oversee the capital project and an aquatic study.

Ms. Edmonds briefed the Council on the Washington Association of Counties (WSAC) Legislative
Steering Committee and its discussion on sales tax streamlining. The Committee also discussed Tim
Eyman's initiative and its impacts on other counties. She indicated that the WSAC Legislative
Steering Committee has taken a position to support a statewide ban on smoking in public places.

Mr. Phillips briefed the Council on the Cedar River Council, which is dedicated to the health of the
Cedar River and focusing on implementation of an adopted basin plan. The Council had an update
on how the flood pocket is working for providing drinking water and also the ability to allow salmon
above landesburg.

Mr. Phillips commented on the Federal Legislative Agenda and indicated a delegation will be going
to Washington, DC to help implement the recently adopted legislative agenda, which includes such
topics as transportation funding, salmon recovery, growth management, homeland security and
medicaid.
Ms. Edmonds added that it is important for the public to understand that the congressional
delegation values these trips as members come back well prepared and organized, ready to focus on
the needs of King County.

The following reports were deferred until the February 9, 2004 Council meeting: Sound Transit
Board and I-405 Executive Committee.

Mr. Gossett presiding.

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Budget and Fiscal Management

3.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0414.2

Mr. Phillips and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE relating to fiscal note procedure; and amending Ordinance 12076,
Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.075.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14835.

A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:

Votes:

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

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0017

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 to the safety and
workers compensation fund from undesignated fund balance to meet unanticipated needs
associated with industrial insurance claims costs and labor and industry charges; and
amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 102, as amended.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14836.

William Nogle, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.
Tim Drangsholt, Manager, Safety and Claims, Human Resources Division; Department of Executive
Services, answered questions of the Council.

A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 10 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Pelz

Natural Resources and Utilities

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0007

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of approximately 11.4 acres of land into the
Midway Sewer District for the purpose of providing sanitary sewer service.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Ms. Edmonds moved to suspend the rules in order to hold an advertised public hearing on Proposed
Ordinance 2004-0007. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0008

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 24.13 acres to Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future
development.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Ms. Edmonds moved to suspend the rules in order to hold an advertised public hearing on Proposed
Ordinance 2004-0008. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

7.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0009

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 83.85 acres to Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future
development.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Ms. Edmonds moved to suspend the rules in order to hold an advertised public hearing on Proposed
Ordinance 2004-0009. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0010

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 13.59 acres to Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future
development.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Ms. Edmonds moved to suspend the rules in order to hold an advertised public hearing on Proposed
Ordinance 2004-0010. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

Motions for Council Action

Consent Item 9

9.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0014

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION concerning untimely filed petition for tax refund and authorizing treasury
operations to make refund.

The enacted number is 11866.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion
carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 10 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Pelz

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 10 - 14

10.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0495

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Patricia Anderson, who resides in
council district three, to the King County Patterson Creek flood control zone district
advisory board.

The enacted number is 11867.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

11.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0498

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Dwight Miller, who resides in

council district three, to the King County Patterson Creek flood control zone district
advisory board.

The enacted number is 11868.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0050

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of James Garrison, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County Vashon-Maury island groundwater protection
committee.

The enacted number is 11869.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

13.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0051

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of James English, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County Vashon-Maury island groundwater protection
committee.

The enacted number is 11870.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

14.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0052

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of John Gerstle, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County Vashon-Maury island groundwater protection
committee.

The enacted number is 11871.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried
by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 10 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Pelz

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0036

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by John R. Churchill for property
located at approximately 174xx 194th Avenue SW, Vashon, WA 98070, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E03CT016.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0037

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Eugene Lipitz for property
located at 10308 SW 204th Street, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural
resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT018.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0038

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Steven D. Cline and Linda L.
Weller for property located at 20506 Old Mill Road SW, Vashon, WA 98070, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E03CT021.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

18.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0039

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Larry and Ronee Huggins for
property located at 14018 SW 220th Street, Jeffrey and Rachel Cowen for property located
at 21802 141st Street and James Mahady and Sally J. Adam for property located at 13804
SW 220th Street, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources and
parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT026.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0040

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Leone Christine Chesledon for
property located at 13101 Burma Road SW, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT038.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

20.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0041

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Leslie Grefenson and Nathan
Walker for property located at 9843 SW 148th Street, Vashon, WA 98070, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E03CT042.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0042

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Raymond and Carrie Sikorski for
property located at 18010 115th Avenue SW, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department
of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT043.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0043

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by John Cornelison and Kim Farrell
for property located at 10506 SW 132nd Place, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department
of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT051.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0044

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Carol Eggen for property located
at 10724 SW Sylvan Beach Road, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural
resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT054.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

24.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0045

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Polly J. Kranick for property
located at 10650 SW Sylvan Beach Road, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT055

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

25.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0046

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both submitted by Mark C. Schueler and Elizabeth J.
Koster for property located at 10110 SW 216th Street, Vashon, Vashon, WA 98070,
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file
no. E03CT056.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

26.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0047

Mr. Gossett and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE making a disappropriation of $422,567 from superior court, the
department of judicial administration and the office of the public defender as a result of
resolution of State v. Ridgway and placing the funds in the criminal justice out-year
mitigation fund; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Sections 27,
29 and 44 as amended.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

27.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0067

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE approving the revision of the corporate boundary of the city of
Covington to include segments of 180th Avenue SE and SE 240th Street that are county
roads, as provided for in RCW 35A.21.210

Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

28.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0492

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Rose Clark, who resides in council
district thirteen, to the King County landmarks commission.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

29.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0500

Mr. von Reichbauer

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robert Blumenfeld, who resides in
council district seven, to the King County section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act
advisory committee.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

30.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0502

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kathleen Worsley, who resides in
council district three, to the King County Patterson Creek flood control zone district
advisory board.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

31.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0504

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of W.F. (Steve) Stevlingson, who
resides in council district three, to the King County Patterson Creek flood control zone
district advisory board.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

32.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0514

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robert Rose, who resides in council
district three, to the King County Patterson Creek flood control zone district advisory
board.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

33.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0530

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joshua Freed, who resides in
council district one, to the King County mental health advisory board.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

34.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0544

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Gary Roberts, who resides in
council district three, to the King County Snoqualmie watershed forum.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

35.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0031

Mr. Hammond

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Peggy Ann Leonard, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County women's advisory board.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

36.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0054

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jeremy Pratt, who resides in council
district eight, to the King County Vashon Maury island groundwater protection committee,
to fill a vacant sewer and water utilities and associations position.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

37.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0055

Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna and Ms.
Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joan Enticknap, who resides in
council district four, to the Washington state major league baseball stadium public facilities
district.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

Reintroductions of Ordinances

38.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0414.2

Mr. Phillips and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE relating to fiscal note procedure; and amending Ordinance 12076,
Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.075.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Reintroduced and Referred to Metropolitan King County Council

39.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0511

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
with the city of Redmond to provide landmark designation and protection services.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

40.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0512

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
with the city of Maple Valley to provide landmark designation and protection services.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

41.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0513

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an intergovernmental
land transfer agreement for the conveyance of certain open space properties to the city of
Federal Way.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

Reintroductions of Motions

42.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0093

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION approving the department of executive services Information and
Telecommunications Services Division Data Entry Staffing Plan as requested in the 2003
Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517.

Reintroduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

43.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0094

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION approving the Department of Executive Services, Information and
Telecommunications Services Division Finance and Administration Staffing Plan as
requested in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517.

Reintroduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

44.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0162

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dennis Dart, who resides in council
district three, to the King County rural forest commission.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

45.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0305

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION of the county council [accepting a bid/approving a purchase contract] for the
county's Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 20____, in the aggregate principal
amount of $_________, and establishing certain terms of such bonds [and a plan of
refunding]; all in accordance with Ordinance ______.

Reintroduced and Referred to Metropolitan King County Council

46.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0306

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION of the county council [accepting a bid/approving a purchase contract] for the
county's Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 20____, in the aggregate principal
amount of $_________, and establishing certain terms of such bonds [and a plan of
refunding]; all in accordance with Ordinance ______.

Reintroduced and Referred to Metropolitan King County Council

47.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0397

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION of the county council approving a bond purchase agreement for the county's
Limited Tax General Obligation (Baseball Stadium) Refunding Bonds, 2003 Series A in the
aggregate principal amount of $_________ and Taxable Limited Tax General Obligation
(Stadium Parking Facilities) Refunding Bonds, 2003 Series B in the aggregate principal
amount of $_________, and establishing certain terms of such bonds and a plan of
refunding; all in accordance with Ordinance _____.

Reintroduced and Referred to Metropolitan King County Council

Other Business

Extra Items

Plat Tracings

48.

Fairhaven Division 3 - Council District 9

Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Fairhaven Division 3
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.

Kit Korner - Council District 7

Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Kit Korner 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.

Introduction of Ordinance for First Reading and Referral

49.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0064

Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the surplus, exchange and dedication of two parcels of
county-owned property to expand the Eastgate park and ride.

Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.