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, Kent Pullen, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague,
David W. Irons, Julia Patterson

Room 1001

November 25, 2002

10:30 AM

Special Meeting 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 1:30 p.m.

Consideration of the items on this agenda will begin at the Special
Meeting at 10:30 a.m. and will continue during the Regular Meeting
that begins at 1:30 p.m.

Additional items may be considered or acted upon during the
regular meeting consistent with Council rules.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

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

1.

Approval of Minutes of November 18, 2002

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Budget and Fiscal Management

Councilmember Phillips

THERE WILL BE ONE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEMS 3 THROUGH 13 AND 16

3.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2001-0407.2

Mr. Phillips and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE relating to comprehensive planning; adopting the 2002 King County space
plan update; and amending Ordinance 10810, Section 1, and K.C.C. 20.12.100.

On 8/20/2001, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 1/14/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and
Fiscal Management Committee .
On 2/6/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 3/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 6/12/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 7/3/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 7/3/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

4.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0507.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to Section 530 of the King County Charter and adopting
classification titles and pay ranges for appointed, career service and civil service positions in
the executive branch; temporarily suspending the provisions of K.C.C. 3.15.030; and amending
Ordinance 11955, Section 12, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.100.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0510

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE adopting the 2003 Annual Budget and making appropriations for the
operation of county agencies and departments and capital improvements for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2003.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

6.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0511.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE establishing a fee for radius batch searches conducted by the department of
assessments; and adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 4.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0512.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE revising roads maintenance utility inspection fees for right-of-way
construction permits; making technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 7025, Section 3,
as amended, and K.C.C. 14.44.045.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

8.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0513.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the records, elections and licensing services division to sell
copies of the King County code, and establishing fees; making technical corrections; and
amending Ordinance 5962, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.12.080.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

9.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0514.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to animal and pet fees; making technical corrections; and amending
Ordinance 7416, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.035 and prescribing penalties.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

10.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0515.2

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE relating to service and permit fees assessed by the department of
development and environmental services; providing for a temporary fee increase; setting a
deadline for executive transmittal of recommendation from and audit and task force review of
the department of development and environmental services; amending Ordinance 13996,
Section 12, and K.C.C. 27.02.066 and setting an effective date.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

11.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0516.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the King County plumbing code; authorizing fees under the King
County plumbing code; making technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 6746, Section
10, as amended, and K.C.C. 16.32.080 and Ordinance 8330, Section 34, as amended, and
K.C.C. 16.32.085.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

12.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0517.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the regional stormwater decant plan, revising fees to be charged
by the road service division; and amending Ordinance 13019, Section 1 (part), and K.C.C.
14.85.020.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

13.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0542.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the county regular property tax levy for collection in 2003, and
implementing RCW 84.55.120.

On 10/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0363

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE relating to the organization of the executive branch; making technical
corrections; and amending Ordinance 12075, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.025,
Ordinance 14199, Section 11, and K.C.C. 2.16.035, Ordinance 11955, Section 5, as amended,
and K.C.C. 2.16.055, Ordinance 14005, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.0755,
Ordinance 14155, Section 5, and K.C.C. 2.16.07585, Ordinance 12529, Section 2, as amended,
and K.C.C. 2.16.080, Ordinance 11955, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.110,
Ordinance 12432, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.120, Ordinance 12075, Section 13,
as amended, and K.C.C. 2.50.045, Ordinance 13983, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.19.030, Ordinance 12045, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.56.070 and Ordinance 12394,
Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.56.085.

On 9/3/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.
On 10/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 10/28/2002, the Committee-of-the-Whole Deferred.

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

Public Hearing Required

15.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0436.2

Ms. Patterson, Ms. Sullivan, Ms.
Lambert, Mr. Constantine, Ms.
Edmonds, Mr. Irons, Mr. Gossett, Mr.
McKenna and Mr. Pelz

AN ORDINANCE establishing the King County commission on governance.

On 9/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.
On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 10/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 10/28/2002, the Committee-of-the-Whole Deferred.
On 11/18/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/18/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 11/18/2002, the Committee-of-the-Whole Amended.
On 11/18/2002, the Committee-of-the-Whole Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

On 11/18/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas

Councilmember Hague

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0362

Mr. Irons and Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE relating to school impact fees; adopting the capital facilities plans of the
Tahoma, Federal Way, Riverview, Issaquah, Snoqualmie Valley, Lake Washington, Kent,
Northshore, Enumclaw, Fife and Auburn school districts as subelements of the capital facilities
element of the King County Comprehensive Plan for purposes of implementing the school
impact fee program; establishing school impact fees to be collected by King County on behalf
of the districts; and amending Ordinance 10122, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.460,
Ordinance 10470, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.461, Ordinance 10472, Section 2,
as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.462, Ordinance 10633, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.12.463, Ordinance 10722, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.464, Ordinance 10790,
Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.466, Ordinance 10982, Section 2, as amended, and
K.C.C. 20.12.467, Ordinance 11148, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.468, Ordinance
12063, Section 11, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.469, Ordinance 12532, Section 12, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.470, Ordinance 13338, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C.
20.12.471 and Ordinance 10122, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.44.010.

On 8/19/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.
On 8/20/2002, the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee Deferred.
On 10/1/2002, the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee Recommended Do
Pass.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

On 11/4/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0518

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to enforcement of county codes; and amending Ordinance 13250,
Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.20.100, Ordinance 13263, Section 5, and K.C.C.
23.02.040, Ordinance 13263, Section 7, and K.C.C. 23.02.060, Ordinance 13263, Section 8, as
amended, and K.C.C. 23.02.070, Ordinance 13263, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C.
23.02.090, Ordinance 13263, Section 12, and K.C.C. 23.02.110, Ordinance 13263, Section 13,
as amended, and K.C.C. 23.02.120, Ordinance 13263, Section 14, and K.C.C. 23.02.130,
Ordinance 12024, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 23.10.040, Ordinance 13263, Section
15, and K.C.C. 23.20.010, Ordinance 13263, Section 16, and K.C.C. 23.20.020, Ordinance
13263, Section 17, and K.C.C. 23.20.030, Ordinance 13263, Section 20, and K.C.C. 23.24.010,
Ordinance 13263, Section 16, and K.C.C. 23.24.020, Ordinance 13263, Section 29, and K.C.C.
23.24.100, Ordinance 13263, Section 30, and K.C.C. 23.24.110, Ordinance 13263, Section 33,
and K.C.C. 23.24.140, Ordinance 13263, Section 40, and K.C.C. 23.32.040, Ordinance 13263,
Section 43, as amended, and K.C.C. 23.36.010, and Ordinance 13263, Section 45, and K.C.C.
23.36.030.

On 10/21/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/18/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Relieved and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING - LEGISLATION REMAINS IN COMMITTEE

Public Hearing Required

Motions for Council Action

Budget and Fiscal Management

Councilmember Phillips

18.

Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0547.2

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION directing the auditor of King County to collaborate with the auditor of the city of
Seattle to develop a work plan that identifies opportunities where the county and the city may
partner to provide services more efficiently and directing the executive to assist in the process.

On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/13/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Item 19

Councilmember von Reichbauer

19.

Media Relations Associate Position

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

20.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0545

Mr. von Reichbauer

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as South 272nd Way/South Star
Lake Road to Lakehaven Utility District for the purpose of providing sewer service.

Refer to Utilities Committee

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0563

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the transfer of excess funds in the road improvement guaranty
fund to the county's current expense fund; as provided for in the RCW 36.88.235.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0564

Mr. McKenna and Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Mercer Island for transfer to the city of Luther Burbank park.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0565

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Burien for transfer to the city of Lake Burien School Site park.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

24.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0566

Mr. Irons and Ms. Edmonds

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

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

25.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0567

Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pullen

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Enumclaw regarding the operation of the Enumclaw pool.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

26.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0568

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 Sunset and Des Moines Creek
parks.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

27.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0569

Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pelz

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Tukwila for transfer to the city of South Central pool.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

28.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0570

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Bellevue for transfer to the city of Eastgate park and Manor Hill
park.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

29.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0571

Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pelz

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Tukwila regarding the maintenance, operation and future
rehabilitation or replacement of the South Park bridge.

Refer to Transportation Committee

30.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0572

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and three
memoranda of agreement negotiated by and between King County and International Federation
of Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 17 (Professional & Technical - Roads Division)
representing employees in the department of transportation; and establishing the effective date
of said agreements.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

31.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0573

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION establishing 2003 federal legislative agenda for King County.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

32.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0574

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION establishing the 2003 state legislative agenda for King County.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

Other Business

Adjournment