King County

1200 King County
Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Meeting Agenda

Metropolitan King County
Council

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

Room 1001

July 28, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Councilmember Constantine will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

1.

Approval of Minutes of July 21, 2003

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Cedar River Council Legacy Subcommittee
Cedar River Council
WRIA 8 Steering Committee
Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council
Economic Development Council
Puget Sound Regional Council Operations Committee
Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board
Cultural Development Authority

3.

Plat Tracing

Councilmember Hague

4.

Redmond Ridge Division 11 - Council District 3

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Items - Items 5-10

Councilmember von Reichbauer

5.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0568.2

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of SeaTac for transfer to the city of Des Moines Creek park.

On 11/25/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural
Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 12/5/2002, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Re-referred to Natural Resources, Parks and
Open Space Committee.
On 1/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Natural
Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 7/17/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass
Substitute Consent.

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0303

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of understanding negotiated by
and between King County and the Animal Control Officers Guild, representing employees in
the department of executive services; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.

On 7/14/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0318.2

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by
and between King County and Joint Crafts Council, Construction Crafts representing
employees in the departments of transportation, natural resources and parks, executive
services, adult and juvenile detention, public health and community and human services; and
establishing the effective date of said agreement.

On 7/7/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Amended.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute
Consent.

8.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0319.2

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE determining that unique circumstances exist that make a negotiated direct
sale of the landfill gas generated at the Cedar Hills regional landfill in the best interests of the
public and authorizing the county executive to enter into contracts with respect to the sale of
the landfill gas.

On 7/7/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Utilities Committee Amended.
On 7/22/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent.

9.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0340

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE relating to the reorganization of the executive branch; amending Ordinance
14199, Section 5, and repealing Ordinance 14199, Section 6.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

10.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0342.2

Ms. Hague and Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE adding new members to the King County citizens' elections oversight
committee; and amending Ordinance 14711, Section 2.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Amended.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute
Consent.

Public Hearing Required on Consent Items 5-10

Budget and Fiscal Management

Councilmember Phillips

11.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0267.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $2,362,216 from various current expense fund
agencies; making an appropriation of $40,025,204 from various non-current expense agencies
for a total appropriation of $42,387,420 for unanticipated needs, reappropriation, and
correction of errors; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Sections 6,
10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 26, 31, 40, 41, 53, 56, 60, 63, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 82,
84, 85, 88, 90, 98, 102, 104, 107, 108 and 110 as amended, and adding two new sections to the
2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517.

On 6/16/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 7/2/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

12.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0272.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $573,441 from the public
transportation construction fund for the transit control center project design phase; and
amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment B, as
amended.

On 6/16/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

13.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0274.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $765,057 to various operating and
capital funds to provide the appropriate level of appropriation authority and provide for the
correction of errors; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Sections 74,
118 and 120 and Attachments B and D, as amended.

On 6/16/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 7/2/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

14.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0285.2

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $1,267,237 from the current expense fund; and
amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 26, as amended.

On 6/23/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

Law, Justice and Human Services

Councilmember Gossett

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0290

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE renaming the Shoreline district court building the Judge Robert A. Wacker
Memorial Building in honor of Judge Robert A. Wacker, past district court judge, King County
Shoreline district court.

On 6/23/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 7/17/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Public Hearing Required

Labor, Operations and Technology

Councilmember Constantine

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0304

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Hammond

AN ORDINANCE renaming the regional communications and emergency coordination center
the Kent Pullen Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center as a memorial
to the Honorable Kent Pullen, past metropolitan King County councilmember representing
district 9.

On 7/14/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Public Hearing Required

Transportation

Councilmember Pelz

17.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0299.2

Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna and Ms.
Lambert

AN ORDINANCE revising transportation concurrency exemptions for specific nonresidential
development; and amending Ordinance 14050, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.70.280.

On 6/23/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/9/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

18.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0334.2

Mr. Pelz

AN ORDINANCE revising the process for considering citizen-initiated road closure requests,
establishing the procedures for determining road reopening requests, establishing the
procedures for public outreach and notification; making technical corrections; amending
Ordinance 10962, Sections 1 and 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.38.010 and Ordinance 10962,
Sections 3 and 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.38.030 and adding new sections to K.C.C.
chapter 14.38.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/23/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

Utilities

Councilmember Patterson

19.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0257.2

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Dewar Annexation to King
County Water District No. 119 for the purpose of providing water service.

On 6/16/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 6/30/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 6/30/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 7/22/2003, the Utilities Committee Amended.
On 7/22/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 6/30/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 20-27

Councilmember von Reichbauer

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0160

Ms. Patterson

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

On 5/5/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 7/17/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass
Consent.

21.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0161

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Richard Chouinard, who resides in
council district three, to the King County landmarks commission.

On 4/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 7/17/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass
Consent.

22.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0335

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with the
city of Kent regarding the improvements to South 277th Street and conveyance of road-related
property.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/23/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

23.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0356

Mr. von Reichbauer

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Sandy Paul-Lyle, who resides in
council district seven, to the King County transit advisory committee.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/23/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

24.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0357

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Michael Taylor, who resides in council
district one, to the King County transit advisory committee.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/23/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0358

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of John Jensen, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County transit advisory committee.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/23/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

26.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0359

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Hans Brandal, who resides in council
district thirteen, to the King County transit advisory committee.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/23/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

27.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0360

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Donald Coney, who resides in council
district four, to the King County transit advisory committee.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 7/23/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

Budget and Fiscal Management

Councilmember Phillips

28.

Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0205.2

Mr. Gossett and Mr. Phillips

A MOTION approving the executive's strategies to address declining current expense fund
revenues by reducing internal service fund charges to all county agencies and requesting
information as part of the executive's 2004 proposed budget.

On 5/12/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 7/23/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

29.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0316

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of _____________ to the King County
commission on governance as a representative of unincorporated King County.

Contingent on Committee Action

On 7/7/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
On 7/14/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 7/14/2003, the Committee of the Whole Deferred.

Law, Justice and Human Services

Councilmember Gossett

30.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0310

Mr. Phillips and Mr. Gossett

A MOTION approving a report on provision of jail health services from the department of
adult and juvenile detention in cooperation with the department of public health, as requested
in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517.

On 7/7/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 7/17/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Labor, Operations and Technology

Councilmember Constantine

31.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0343

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the Municipal League.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

32.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0344

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the League of Women
Voters.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

33.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0345

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the King County
Democratic Party.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

34.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0346

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the Washington state
Democratic Party.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

35.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0347

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the King County
Republican Party.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

36.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0348

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the Washington state
Republican Party.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

37.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0349

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the Libertarian Party.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

38.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0350

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the Office of the
Secretary of State.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

39.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0351

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of a King County school
district.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

40.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0352

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________________ to the King
County citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the Asian community.

On 7/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

Introduction of and Action on Motions

41.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0367

Mr. von Reichbauer

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an agreement with United Way of
King County to provide administrative services for the 2003 King County employee charitable
campaign.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT
REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085

Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 42 and 43

Councilmember von Reichbauer

42.

A. Hire a Temporary Deputy Hearing Examiner

43.

B. Hire a Temporary Deputy Hearing Examiner

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

44.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0336

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the Evergreen Water and Improvement
Association to construct, operate and maintain a water system in council district 9 and
authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.

Refer to Utilities Committee

45.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0337

Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE related to natural resources; revising the transfer of development rights
(TDR) program; amending Ordinance 13733, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.100,
Ordinance 13733, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.110, Ordinance 13733, Section
11, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.120, Ordinance 13733, Section 15, as amended, and
K.C.C. 21A.37.160.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

46.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0364

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE naming the new building at 401 Broadway Street the Patricia Bracelin Steel
Memorial Building in honor of Patricia Bracelin Steel, longtime King County employee and
holder of numerous executive branch management positions over a period of nearly thirty
years.

Refer to Committee of the Whole

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

47.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0330

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION approving the recommendations for criteria and process by which the executive
may access the $2,000,000 reserve account for adult detention populations, as requested in the
2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

Other Business

Adjournment