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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 October 11, 2004 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:42 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. von Reichbauer led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of October 4, 2004
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2004 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Special Item
2.
County Executive Ron Sims Presents His 2005 Budget Address
County Executive Ron Sims presented his 2005 Budget Message.
The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:22 p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:48 p.m.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
3.
Mr. Irons reported on the Greater Maple Valley Area Council meeting of October 4, 2004. The
Council's agenda included the Maple Valley annual model train show, their fundraiser, which will
take place later this year. The Council also had an update on the critical areas ordinances.

Mr. Irons also reported on the October 8, 2004 Eastside Transportation Partnership meeting. The
group discussed recommendations on how the ETP would allocate unspent money for Sound Transit.
The group also had updates on SR520 and the Alaska Way viaduct. The ETP discussed bringing
legislators together for a meeting in December, and its membership and the City of Seattle's interest
in becoming a member. The ETP rewrote its bylaws to include another entity becoming a non voting
member. The ETP also discussed potential changes to Sound Transit routes and sent a letter of
recommendation.

Ms. Edmonds reported on her attendance at the Washington State Association of Counties
Conference. WSAC adopted its legislative agenda at the Conference. Some of the primary issues
were law and justice funding and the reform of mental health service delivery. WSAC also adopted
the third annual joint legislative proposal between the Association of Washington Cities, The
Washington Association of County Officials and Washington State Association of Counties. The
members also elected officers for WSAC. Next year's officers include Betty Sue Morris,
commissioner from Clark County, Dean Burton, commissioner from Garfield County and Glen
Huntingford, commissioner from Jefferson County.

Ms. Patterson also commented on the Washington State Association of Counties Annual Conference,
indicating the breakouts included learning ways to reduce costs in our jails, transportation and
reducing health care costs.

Mr. Phillips reported on the Watershed Resource Inventory Area 8 Steering Committee meetings of
September 22 and October 6, 2004, which were to finish up work on publishing the draft public
review version of the conservation plan which will be coming out shortly. It encompasses many
cities in King County.

Mr. Phillips also reported on the Cedar River Council. The Council discussed the expansion of
Highway 18, a subject of some controversy. The Council had a report from Washington State

Department of Transportation regarding filling of wetlands. The Council also had an update on the
Landesburg mine and its substantial threat of contamination to the Cedar River. The Council will be
hosting an open house for public review of the conservation plan on November 16.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
4.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0376.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $5,082,500 to the building
repair and replacement fund to fund amendments to the existing development contract for
design development and production of construction drawings for a building not to exceed
three hundred thousand rentable square feet, acquisition of an alternate site for the county's
auto maintenance function; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797,
Section 122 and Attachment B, as amended.
On 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15042.

David Layton, council staff, answered questions of the Council.
Kathy Brown, Director, Facilities Management Division, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0

 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0377.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE approving ground leases of two sites from the county to Goat Hill
Properties and a lease by Goat Hill Properties back to the county of a new parking garage
and office building to be constructed on such sites; authorizing the county executive to
execute final forms of the ground leases and project lease; approving certain provisions of
the development and financing plan of Goat Hill Properties; agreeing to take unencumbered
title to the parking garage and office building when bonds issued by Goat Hill Properties
are discharged; and approving certain other provisions of the lease-lease back transaction.
On 10/4/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15043.

Kathy Brown, Director, Facilities Management Division, answered questions of the Council.
Cindy Edens, Wright Runstad, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
6.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0393.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the surplus and sale of one improved parcel of
county-owned property, known as the Johnson Hardware Building, located in council
district 10.
On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15044.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved Striking Amendment S1.
Kathy Brown, Director, Facilities Management Division, answered questions of the Council.
Mr. von Reichbauer's motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Mr. von Reichbauer moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett 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 Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
 
Law, Justice and Human Services
 

7.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0444 Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE authorizing and approving the 2004 office of the public defender
contract amendments for additional capacity in the dependency case area.
On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15045.
A motion was made by Ms. Lambert that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
 
Natural Resources and Utilities
 
8.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0231.3		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of property interests needed for the
Brightwater regional wastewater treatment system, including conveyance and outfall
facilities; specifying relocation assistance to be provided to affected landowners, tenants
and businesses; outlining the intended sequencing of steps to acquire property interests
needed for the Brightwater treatment plant project.
On 6/1/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 6/7/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15046.

Ms. Edmonds moved Striking Amendment S1.
Christie True, Manager, Major CIP Section, Wastewater Treatment, Natural Resources and Parks,
answered questions of the Council.
Ms. Edmonds' motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Mr. Pelz and Ms. Patterson

Ms. Edmonds moved the Title Amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Mr. Pelz and Ms. Patterson

A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
 
Regional Transit
 
9.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0473.2		 Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE relating to public transportation; amending Ordinance 14464; adopting

an update to the Six-Year Transit Development Plan for 2002 - 2007.
On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15047.
A motion was made by Mr. McKenna that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
 
Transportation
 
10.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0369.2		 Mr. Constantine and Mr. von Reichbauer
AN ORDINANCE relating to motorized foot scooters; regulating the use and operation of
such vehicles; adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 46 and prescribing penalties.
On 10/11/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 10/11/2004 :
Tom Johnson, 11131 SE 218th Pl, Kent, WA 98031
The Chair indicated that Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0369 is deferred until the October 18,
2004 Council meeting.
Deferred
Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 11 - 13
 
11.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0024 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joshua McCall, who resides in
council district four, to the King County children and family commission.
The enacted number is 12025.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
12.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0028 Mr. Irons
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Lee Floyd, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County children and family commission.
The enacted number is 12026.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
13.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0121 Ms. Hague
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jeanette Greenfield, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County children and family commission.
The enacted number is 12027.
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: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
 
Committee of the Whole
 
14.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2004-0463.2		 Mr. Phillips, Ms. Hague and Ms. Lambert
A MOTION thanking the Washington state congressional delegation for their efforts to
pass House Resolution 4520 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and restore the
deduction of state sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes; providing a fair federal
income tax structure for the people of Washington, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming; and petitioning the President of the United States to sign
the legislation into law.
The enacted number is 12028.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to relieve the Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration in order
to take action on Proposed Motion 2004-0463. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved Amendment A1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Mr. Pelz, and Ms. Patterson

Mr. Phillips moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Mr. Pelz and Ms. Patterson
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:

Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Item 15
15. Hire a Public Relations Associate
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes: Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Mr. Pelz and Ms. Patterson
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0476 Mr. von Reichbauer
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
with the city of Des Moines to provide landmark designation and protection services.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
Other Business
Mr. von Reichbauer gave special thanks to Councilmember Constantine and the Council for helping
to achieve great success in the American Heart Walk.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

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