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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 January 10, 2005 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
Excused: Mr. McKenna
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Ferguson led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of December 13, 2004
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2004 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Special Item
2.
Proclaiming January as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Month in King County
Executive Ron Sims and Councilmember Gossett joined the Chair in proclaiming January as Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Month in King County.
Mr. Gossett and Executive Sims paid tribute to Dr. King and began reading the proclamation.
Executive Sims asked the remainder of the Council to each read a portion of it.
Presentation of a Recognition to the Seattle University Men's Soccer Team for Becoming the
NCAA Division II Champions
Mr. von Reichbauer thanked President Sundborg, faculty and staff of Seattle University for being in
attendance for the presentation. He indicated that some of the students on the team are from the
Federal Way and Kent areas. He particularly acknowledged team member Jeff Stock, who
previously was an intern in Mr. von Reichbauer's office. Mr. von Reichbauer read the recognition.
Father Sundborg thanked the Council and commented on Seattle University's accomplishments.
Coach Peter Fewing thanked the Council. He also acknowledged the presence of University Vice
President Tim Leary. One of the students spoke about what it felt like to win the championship. He
also thanked the Council.

 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
3.
Ms. Patterson reported on the Regional Transportation Investment District Executive Board. The
members approved to have a joint meeting with the Puget Sound Regional Council next month to
discuss what the two boards have in common so that they don't duplicate their efforts. Ms. Patterson
referred to other transportation entities that are adopting legislative agendas. The Executive Board
discussed adopting a similar legislative agenda.
Mr. Irons added that the members discussed its 2005 work plan and budget. The members will have
a Planning Committee meeting in the future to fill Mr. McKenna's seat on the Executive Board.

Ms. Edmonds reported on the Board of Health and its discussion regarding code mergers. The
members had briefings on the methadone clinic in King County, the upcoming legislative session and
priorities for the Department of Health, and the implementation of the bike helmet law.
 
Plat Tracings
4.
Brookland Glen - Council District 7
Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Brookland Glen
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.
Aldarra Division No. 4 - Council District 3
Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Aldarra Division No.
4 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.
Hamilton Place - Council District 12
Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Hamilton Place
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
 
Regional Policy
 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0549.2		 Mr. Ferguson
AN ORDINANCE establishing the 2005 work program for the regional policy committee
of the King County council.
On 1/10/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15110.
A motion was made by Mr. Ferguson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna

Introduction of and Action on Emergency Ordinance
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0021 Mr. Phillips, Mr. Constantine, Ms.
Patterson, Ms. Lambert, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Irons,
Ms. Hague, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Pelz
and Mr. Hammond
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a process providing a one-time opportunity to allow eligible
employees to convert accrued vacation or accumulated compensatory time, or both, to cash
to benefit the relief efforts in countries impacted by the southern Asia earthquake and
tsunami on December 26, 2004; and declaring an emergency.
On 1/10/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15111.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Ordinance
2005-0021 without referral to committee and to hold a public hearing without waiting the required
period. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna
Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 7-9
 
7.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0003 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Michael Copass, who resides in
council district five, to the King County emergency management advisory committee,
representing the EMS and Trauma Care Council.
The enacted number is 12062.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
8.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0007 Ms. Hague
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Barb Graff, who works in council
district eleven, to the King County emergency management advisory committee,
representing cities with population over one hundred thousand.
The enacted number is 12063.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
9.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0011 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Gennie Thompson, who resides in
council district four, to the King County emergency management advisory committee,
representing the financial community.
The enacted number is 12064.
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: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna
Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda - Item 10
 
10.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0468.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, reclassification of certain property located west of 468th
Avenue Southeast between Southeast 140th Street and Southeast North Bend Way as
described in department of development and environmental services file no. L03TY402
from Urban Reserve (UR) with Potential Industrial (I) and Special District Overlay
(SO-170) to Industrial (I) with P-suffix conditions and a pre-effective condition, at the
request of Puget Western; and amending K.C.C. Title 21A, as amended, by modifying the
zoning map to reflect this reclassification.
The enacted number is 15112.
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: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0466 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE relating to taxicab and for-hire vehicle rates; and amending Ordinance
10498, Section 95, and K.C.C. 6.64.760.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0001 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located between 111th
Ave SE and 112th Ave SE at SE 216th St., at the request of Bob Wenzl, Vineyard
Construction, department of development and environmental services file no. L04P0004.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0017 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a preliminary plat alteration on certain property located
immediately east of the Redmond Ridge UPD/FCC, and south of the Trilogy at Redmond
Ridge UPD (the property is bounded on the north by the PSE powerline right-of-way, on
the east by approx. 244th/248th Ave NE, if extended, and on the south by approx. NE 90th
St., if extended), at the request of Quadrant Corporation Attn: Bonnie Geers, department of
development and environmental services file no. L02UPD01.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0018 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a preliminary plat alteration on certain property located
immediately east of the Redmond Ridge UPD/FCC, and south of the Trilogy at Redmond
Ridge UPD (the property is bounded on the north by the PSE powerline right-of-way, on
the east by approx. 244th/248th Ave NE, if extended, and on the south by approx. NE 90th
St., if extended), at the request of Quadrant Corporation Attn: Bonnie Geers, department of
development and environmental services file no. L03FCC01.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0019 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a preliminary plat alteration on certain property located
immediately east of the Redmond Ridge UPD/FCC, and south of the Trilogy at Redmond
Ridge UPD (the property is bounded on the north by the PSE powerline right-of-way, on
the east by approx. 244th/248th Ave NE, if extended, and on the south by approx. NE 90th
St., if extended), at the request of Quadrant Corporation Attn: Bonnie Geers, department of
development and environmental services file no. L03P0003.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
16.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0002 Ms. Hague
A MOTION requesting the King County council approve a request for proposals that will
offer the real property known as the North Lake Union upper lot to the marketplace.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
17.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0006 Mr. McKenna and Ms. Hague
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of David Elliott, who resides in
council district six, to the King County transit advisory committee.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

 
18.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0014 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Denise Turner, who resides in
council district one, to the King County emergency management advisory committee,
representing the King County Police Chiefs Association.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0020 Mr. Phillips, Ms. Lambert and Ms.
Edmonds
A MOTION appointing Susan Rahr as King County Sheriff, in accordance with Section
680.10 of the King County Charter and RCW 36.16.110.
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
Other Business
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

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