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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 |
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| Room 1001 | July 26, 2004 | 1:30 P.M. | ||||
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| Call to Order | ||||
| The meeting was called to order 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was recessed at 1:30 p.m The meeting was reconvened at 2:00 p.m.. The meeting was recessed at 2:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 2:42 p.m. |
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| 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 |
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| Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance | ||||
| Mr. Gossett led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance. | ||||
| Approval of Minutes of July 19, 2004 | ||||
| 1. | ||||
| Mr. Gossett moved to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2004 meeting as presented. Seeing no
objection, the Chair so ordered. |
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| Special Items | ||||
| 2. | ||||
| Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the
International Association of Fire Fighters to Honor Them for Their Joint Efforts in the Fill the Boot Campaign to Fight Muscular Dystrophy |
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| Mr. von Reichbauer introduced Jean Allenbach, District Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association,
and John Stockman, Redmond Fire Department. He read the recognition and presented it to Ms. Allenbach and Mr. Stockman. They both thanked the Council. |
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| Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to honor the No Place for Hate Initiative Which
Calls Upon Citizens to Fight Intolerance and Hatred in Our Community and to Celebrate and Embrace Diversity. |
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| Mr. McKenna introduced Robert Jacobs, Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Region,
Anti-Defamation League, a 90 year old organization and one of the leading civil rights groups in the U.S. that initiated the No Place for Hate Program. Mr. McKenna read the recognition and presented it to Mr. Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs thanked the Council. |
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| Reports on Special and Outside Committees | ||||
| 3. | ||||
| Mr. Pelz reported on the July 22, 2004 meeting of the Sound Transit Board. The Board authorized a
contract for work on the Beacon Hill tunnel and re-authorized the contracts for regional express bus service with Community Transit, Pierce Transit and King County Metro Transit. These contracts maintain the buses and provide the drivers for all routes originating in each county. Ms. Patterson briefed the Council on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board. The Board recommended 119 priority transportation projects during the years 2005-2007. The PSRC is the planning organization for the region and one of its main functions is to distribute federal transportation funds to projects across the region. These funds go to very important projects in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Some of the projects include King County Metro bus replacement, King County Metro vehicle maintenance overhaul program, extension of light rail to Sea-Tac Airport, Pacific Highway South International Boulevard redevelopment and King County Smart Growth Initiative. Ms. Hague added the Board had a presentation from Discovery Institute on transportation issues. The Institute was awarded a $10 million grant by the Gates Foundation for 10 years. Ms. Hague reported on the Puget Sound Regional Council Operations Committee. The committee announced the hiring of Bill McSherry, Regional Economic Strategy Advisor for the economic development district of the Puget Sound Regional Council. The committee had a presentation on its land use model. Ms. Patterson added that the Transportation Policy Committee of PSRC decided to study three issues related to transportation in this region in order to make recommendations to the Legislature, i.e., funding, transportation governance and how to most effectively prioritize transportation projects. Ms. Edmonds reported on the Seattle-North King County Transportation Board. The Board had an update from Deanna Kline on the status of Phase II planning of the Seattle monorail. The Board also had an update on Sound Transit Phase II planning. The Board will make recommendations to Sound Transit regarding Phase II planning in September or October, and also discussed local transportation funding. |
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| Plat Tracings | ||||
| 4. | ||||
| Redmond Ridge Division 13 - Council District 3 | ||||
| Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Redmond Ridge
Division 13 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. |
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| Uplands Reserve Phase 2 - Council District 12 | ||||
| Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Uplands Reserve
Phase 2 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. |
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| Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances | ||||||
| Natural Resources and Utilities | ||||||
| 5. | ||||||
| Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0125.2 |
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Edmonds, Ms.
Lambert, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Irons |
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| AN ORDINANCE relating to the timing for planning for waste export and annually
reporting the solid waste division's progress toward objectives identified in the comprehensive solid waste management plan; amending Ordinance 7737, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.10.24.020 and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 10.25. |
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| On 7/26/2004, a public hearing was held and closed. | ||||||
| The enacted number is 14971. | ||||||
| A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote: |
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| 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 |
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| Motions for Council Action | ||||||
| Consent Items - Items 6-8 | ||||||
| 6. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0025 | Ms. Edmonds | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Laura Humrich, who resides in
council district one, to the King County children and family commission. |
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| The enacted number is 11970. | ||||||
| This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda. | ||||||
| 7. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0211 | Mr. Gossett, Ms. Edmonds and Mr.
Phillips |
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| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Stephanie Toothman, who resides
in council district ten, to the King County cultural development authority. |
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| The enacted number is 11971. | ||||||
| This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda. | ||||||
| 8. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0262 | Mr. Gossett | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mary Alice Knotts, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County alcoholism and substance abuse administrative board. |
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| The enacted number is 11972. | ||||||
| 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: |
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| 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 |
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| Law, Justice and Human Services | ||||||
| 9. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0326 | Ms. Lambert | |||||
| A MOTION directing the executive and the county's criminal justice agencies to develop
priorities, state legislative agendas, financial plans and budgets that sustain the positive results of Juvenile Justice Operational Master Plan implementation. |
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| The enacted number is 11973. | ||||||
| A motion was made by Ms. Lambert that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote: |
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| 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 |
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| Introduction of and Action on Motion | ||||||
| 10. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0362 | Ms. Patterson | |||||
| A MOTION authorizing the publication and distribution of a local voters' pamphlet in
conjunction with the primary and special elections on September 16, 2004. |
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| The enacted number is 11974.
Ms. Patterson moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Motion 2004-0362 without referral to committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Pelz Dean Logan, Director of Records, Elections and and Licensing Services Division, answered questions of the Council. Ms. Patterson offered a friendly amendment; on lines 3, 6 and 16, change the date September 16, 2004 to September 14, 2004. The chair directed the clerk to make the technical correction. |
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| A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote: |
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| 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 |
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| Reappointment Consent Agenda - Item 11 | ||||||
| 11. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0331 | Mr. McKenna | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Helen Kay, who resides in
council district six, to the King County board of appeals and equalization. |
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| The enacted number is 11975. | ||||||
| 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: |
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| 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 |
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| Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral | ||||||
| 12. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0363 | Mr. Phillips | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located north of SE 218th
Place, at the west terminus of SE 217th Pl, on the eastside of 116th Ave SE, at the request of Bob Wenzel, Vineyard Construction agent for Robert Flores, department of development and environmental services file no. L04P0003. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 13. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0365 | Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Irons | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE related to contracts; defining legally domiciled member of household;
adding alternate requirement related to the provision of benefits by contractors; and amending Ordinance 14823, Section 3, and K.C.C. 12.19.020 and Ordinance 14823, Section 4, and K.C.C 12.19.030. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole | ||||||
| 14. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0366 | Ms. Patterson, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
McKenna and Mr. Irons |
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| AN ORDINANCE establishing November 2, 2004, as the date for an advisory election on
the question of whether a publicly funded plan of transportation investments should be developed and placed on the ballot in 2005. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole | ||||||
| 15. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0367 | Ms. Patterson | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE establishing November 2, 2004, as the date of a special election on the
question of annexation of the town of Yarrow Point into the King County rural library district and appointing a committee to write the voters' pamphlet statement for the November 2, 2004, special election. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee | ||||||
| 16. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0369 | Mr. Constantine and Mr. von Reichbauer | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE relating to electrical personal assistive mobility devices and motorized
foot scooters; regulating the use and operation of such vehicles; adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 46 and prescribing penalties. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee | ||||||
| 17. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0370 | Ms. Edmonds | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of one parcel of surplus county-owned real property
located in King County council district 1. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee | ||||||
| 18. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0375 | Mr. Gossett and Mr. Phillips | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE making a total of $5,090,243 supplemental appropriation from capital
fund 3380, Airport Construction Fund; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Section 122, as amended, and Attachment B, as amended. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee | ||||||
| Introduction of Motions and Referrals | ||||||
| 19. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0340 | Mr. Hammond | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Bill DuBray, who resides in council
district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee | ||||||
| 20. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0345 | Mr. Hammond | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Alicia Alexander, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee | ||||||
| 21. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0347 | Mr. Hammond | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Deanna Burnett-Keaner, who
resides in council district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee | ||||||
| 22. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0349 | Mr. Hammond | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jeff Benchley, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee | ||||||
| 23. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0350 | Mr. Hammond | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Perry Dahlquist, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee | ||||||
| 24. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0352 | Mr. Hammond | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Chuck Todd, who resides in council
district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee | ||||||
| 25. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0364 | Mr. Gossett | |||||
| A MOTION concerning untimely filed petitions for tax refunds and authorizing treasury
operations to make refunds. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee | ||||||
| 26. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0368 | Ms. Patterson | |||||
| A MOTION adopting a work plan to improve the conduct of King County elections. | ||||||
| Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee | ||||||
| 27. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0371 | Mr. Phillips | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Enrique Cerna, who resides in
council district four, to the King County civic television citizens advisory committee, representing broadcast media. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee | ||||||
| 28. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0372 | Mr. Phillips | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Vivian Phillips, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County civic television citizens advisory committee, representing the public relations industry. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee | ||||||
| 29. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0373 | Mr. Phillips | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of John Arthur Wilson, who resides in
council district two, to the King County civic television citizens advisory committee, representing print media. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee | ||||||
| 30. | ||||||
| Proposed Motion No. 2004-0374 | Mr. Phillips | |||||
| A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Tim Treanor, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County civic television citizens advisory committee, representing the internet industry. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee | ||||||
| Other Business | ||||||
| Mr. von Reichbauer introduced Claude Mattox, Phoenix City Council and Michael Johnson, Phoenix
City Council, David Cavazos, Acting Director of Aviation, City of Phoenix, Paul Katsenes, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development Department, City of Phoenix, visiting Seattle and hosted by the Trade Development Alliance. Mr. von Reichbauer indicated they were visiting Seattle to look at how other counties relate to economic development. Mr. Mattox and Mr. Johnson thanked the Council. Mr. von Reichbauer also acknowledged Bill Stafford from the Trade Development Alliance. Mr. von Reichbauer commented on the 2003 American Heart Walk and reminded councilmembers of the upcoming October 9, 2004 walk. He informed the members of the efforts of staff member Brooke Caddock who, on her own, raised $1,200 for the American Heart Association. He indicated she was an inspiration to all of us and asked everyone to donate their time and energy to this worthy cause. Mr. von Reichbauer asked the Council to join him in recognizing Brooke who was present. Brooke thanked the Council. |
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| Adjournment | ||||||
| The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m. | ||||||
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