King County

1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Meeting Proceedings

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

October 20, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:48 p.m.

Roll Call

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

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

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

Approval of Minutes of October 13, 2003

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Ms. Edmonds reported on her attendance at the meetings of the state and county Boards of Health.
The state Board of Health meeting was held in Yakima in conjunction with the joint conference of the
State Department of Health and the Washington Association of Public Health Officials. The major
discussion was on childhood obesity and what school districts are doing to address this issue.
At the county Board of Health meeting, the members had a briefing on the Executive's budget for the
Department of Public Health, as well as a new title 10 regarding solid waste facilities.

Mr. Irons reported that the Eastside Transportation Partnership's subcommittee reviewed the RTID's
draft revenue projections, and revised the list of projects. This revised list will be distributed to the
RTID members.

Mr. Irons also reported on the Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council meeting. The major
agenda item was a presentation by Stephanie Warden, Director, Department of Development and
Environmental Services regarding the critical areas ordinance. Mr. Irons indicated it was a very
good overview.

Ms. Hague raised a Point of Personal Privilege and introduced Ashley Ledbetter, daughter of Tony
Ledbetter, Department of Transportation, Roads Services Division. Ms. Ledbetter was in attendance
on behalf of her American government class.

Mr. von Reichbauer raised a Point of Personal Privilege to inform the councilmembers of the
passing of Mr. Jim Webster. Mr. von Reichbauer described Mr. Webster's many achievements; he
was one of Federal Way's charter councilmembers and former Director of King County Parks and
Recreation.

Plat Tracings

3.

Redmond Ridge Division 12 - Council District 3

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Redmond Ridge Division 12
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.

Cedarwood Division VI - Council District 6

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Cedarwood Division VI
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

Consent Items - Items 4-6

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0456

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $27,115 from the current
expense fund to superior court to implement the International Federation of Professional
and Technical Engineers, Local 17 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2003; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517,
Sections 29, and 35, as amended.

On 10/20/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14777.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0457

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Federation of Professional and Technical
Employees, Local 17 - Court Reporters representing employees in the King County
superior court; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.

On 10/20/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14778.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0458

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Federation of Professional and Technical
Employees, Local 17 - Court Reporters representing employees in the King County
superior court; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.

On 10/20/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14779.

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

Committee of the Whole

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0440.2

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the city of Snoqualmie to construct, operate
and maintain a sewer system in council district 3; authorizing the executive to execute the
franchise agreement.

On 10/20/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14780.

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

Votes:

Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0471

Mr. McKenna, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Irons
and Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, establishing additional provisions for wineries in rural
and agricultural zones; and amending Ordinance 10870, Section 335, as amended, and KCC
21A.08.080.

On 4/21/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
On 10/20/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The following people appeared to speak on 10/20/2003 :

Robert W. Thorpe, 705 2nd Ave #710, Seattle, WA 98104
Michael Alberg, 800 Shale Pit Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Joe Chauncey, 1218 3rd Ave #1412, Seattle, WA 98101
Mike Janiuk, 7401 NE 122nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034
Peter Dow, 9702 NE 120th Pl NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Steve Burns, 93 Pike #315, Seattle, WA 98101
Chris Nishiwaki, 7033 82nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Katie Alberg, 17904 3rd NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

Mr. Irons moved Striking Amendment S1.
Lauren Smith, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.
Karen Wolf, Department of Development and Environmental Services, answered questions of the
Council.
Mr. Irons' motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Mr. Irons moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote:

Votes: Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

The enacted number is 14781.

A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried
by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Utilities

9.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0428

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Annexation 2003-1 to
Val Vue Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service.

On 10/20/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Ms. Patterson moved to suspend the rules in order to take public testimony on Proposed Ordinance
2003-0428. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

10.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0429

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Trilogy to Woodinville
Water District for the purpose of providing water service.

On 10/20/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Ms. Patterson moved to suspend the rules in order to take public testimony on Proposed Ordinance
2003-0429. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

Motions for Council Action

Consent Item - Item 12

Item 11 was removed from the consent agenda.

11.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0448

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dean C. Logan as director, records,
elections and licensing services division in the King County department of executive
services.

Mr. Constantine moved to defer Proposed Motion 2003-0448 from the consent agenda and to hold
its place on the calendar indefinitely. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0452

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Constantine

A MOTION giving authority to the chair of the council to enter into a contract that exceeds
twenty-five thousand dollars for oversight of the 2003 primary election.

The enacted number is 11822.

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

Budget and Fiscal Management

13.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0399.2

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION of the county council accepting a bond purchase contract for the purchase of a
combined offering consisting of the county's Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2003,
Series A in the aggregate principal amount of $27,605,000, and the county's Limited Tax
General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, 2003, Series B in the aggregate principal amount
of $40,435,000, and establishing certain terms of such bonds and a plan of refunding.

The enacted number is 11823.

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

Votes:

Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Committee of the Whole

14.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0059

Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Stephanie D. Warden as director,
King County department of development and environmental services.

The Chair indicated that Proposed Motion 2003-0059 was deferred until the October 27, 2003
Council meeting.

Deferred

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0462

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE adopting the 2004 Annual Budget and making appropriations for the
operation of county agencies and departments and capital improvements for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2004, and ending December 31, 2004.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0463

Mr. Phillips

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

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0464

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE increasing the service fee for adoption studies and marriage
reconciliation charged by the family court services division of superior court as authorized
under RCW 26.12.220; and amending Ordinance 6241, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.72.020.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

18.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0465

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE increasing existing fees and adding new fees relating to adoption related
services provided by the family court services division of superior court; and adding new
sections to K.C.C. chapter 4.72.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0466

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE related to changes to current sheriff's office civil process fees as
authorized under RCW 36.18.040(3); and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 4.77.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0467

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION identifying projects to be funded under Public Law 106-393, Title III, the
Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act of 2000, and allocating to those projects
the funds to be received from the federal government for federal fiscal year 2004, which
begins October 13, 2003.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0468

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE creating the parks and recreation fund, amending Ordinance 12076,
Section 9, and K.C.C. 4.08.015, as amended, and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter
4.08.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0469

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the county regular property tax levy for collection in 2004,
and implementing RCW 84.55.120.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0470

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2003 levy of property taxes in King County for collection
in the year 2004.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

24.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0474

Mr. Gossett

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to amend the existing interlocal
agreement with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to provide additional enhanced police
services.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0461

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Susan Weeks, Ph.D., who resides in
council district five, to the King County women's advisory board.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

Other Business

PROPOSITION NO. 1
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS THE TYDICO PROPERTY TO THE
CITY OF RENTON

FOR ANNEXATION 2 100% PASSED

AGAINST ANNEXATION 0 0%

PROPOSITION NO. 1
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS THE FALK PROPERTY TO THE
CITY OF RENTON

FOR ANNEXATION 4 100% PASSED

AGAINST ANNEXATION 0 0%

PROPOSITION NO. 1
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS THE BALES PROPERTY TO THE
CITY OF RENTON

FOR ANNEXATION 4 100% PASSED

AGAINST ANNEXATION 0 0%

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to adopt a finding accepting the certification of the Tydico, Falk and

Bales Annexation results and direct the clerk to forward a certified copy to the cities. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:52 p.m.