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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, Kent Pullen, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson |
Room 1001 | March 17, 2003 | 1:30 P.M. | ||||
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Call to Order | ||||
The meeting was called to order at 1:39 p.m. | ||||
Roll Call | ||||
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson |
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Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance | ||||
Mr. Pelz led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance. | ||||
Approval of Minutes of March 10, 2003 | ||||
1. | ||||
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. |
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Reports on Special and Outside Committees | ||||
2. | ||||
Ms. Patterson reported on the recent RTID meeting, which considered two project lists from King
County; the difference between the two is that one includes light rail and the south Lake Union trolley and the other approves putting money into the 520 bridge and Alaska Way viaduct. Ms. Patterson also indicated that the RTID agreed to hold a stakeholder meeting, inviting business, labor and environmental groups. Mr. Pelz briefed the Council on WRIA 9, indicating he resigned as Chair. WRIA 9 is the task force that is examining the Green Duwamish Watershed, and has accomplished a great deal in the past four and a half years. Ms. Patterson briefed the Council on her attendance at the Sound Transit Board meeting. She indicated the Board had a milestone update on how Sound Transit is doing and what it expects to accomplish in 2003. Items of interest: Sounder commuter rail expects to serve two million riders this year; special service will be offered to Mariners fans; next year special service to Seahawks fans. Ms. Patterson also indicated that an agreement has been signed to extend central link light rail to the airport and a central link ground breaking will happen between late June and August. She also stated that the decision has been made to enter into the Smart Card agreement. |
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Plat Tracing | ||||
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Kingsgate 18 - Council District 11 | ||||
Mr. Phillips moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Kingsgate 18 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 | ||||||
Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space | ||||||
The Chair recessed the meeting at 1:47 p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:15 p.m. |
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4. | ||||||
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0071.3 |
Ms. Edmonds | |||||
AN ORDINANCE providing for the submission to the qualified electors of King County at
a special election to be held in King County on May 20, 2003, of a proposition to protect the public's investment in parks by authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the levy limitation contained in chapter 84.55 RCW, for a four-consecutive-year period, at a rate of not more than $0.049 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation, for the purpose of providing funding to enable the continued and increased operation and maintenance of King County's regional and rural parks, recreation facilities and community-based recreation programs and establishing a county parks citizens' oversight board to review and report on expenditures of levy proceeds, contingent on voter approval of the levy. |
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On 3/10/2003, a public hearing was held and closed. | ||||||
Ms. Edmonds moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Constantine and Mr. von Reichbauer Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 2. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 6 - Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen and Mr. von Reichbauer No: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson Excused: 0 Ms. Hague moved Amendment 3. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 4 - Ms. Lambert, Ms. Hague, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Pullen No: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson Excused: 0 Ms. Edmonds moved Amendment 3.5 Monica Clarke, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Ms. Edmonds withdrew Amendment 3.5 in favor of Amendment 3.6 Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 4. Steve Call, Budget Director, Management and Budget answered questions of the Council. Mr. McKenna and Mr. Irons, as co-sponsors, withdrew Amendment 4. Mr. Irons moved Amendment 4.5. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 4 - Ms. Lambert, Mr. Irons, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Pullen No: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson Excused: 0 Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 5. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 6 - Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen |
and Mr. von Reichbauer
No: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson Excused: 0 Ms. Edmonds moved Amendment 3.6. 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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0 Ms. Edmonds moved Title Amendment T3, reflecting technical changes. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. The enacted number is 14586. |
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A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote: |
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Votes: | ||||||
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 2 - Mr. McKenna and Mr. Pullen Excused: 0 |
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Transportation | ||||||
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Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0112.2 |
Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna | |||||
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute an interlocal agreement for the
design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the regional fare coordination system. |
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On 3/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed. | ||||||
The Chair deferred Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2003-0112 until the March 24, 2003 Council
meeting. |
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Deferred |
Motions for Council Action | ||||||
Consent Items - Items 6-9 | ||||||
6. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0037 | Mr. Pelz | |||||
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jerry Saltzman, who resides in
council district five, to the King County board of ethics. |
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The enacted number is 11661. | ||||||
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda. | ||||||
7. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0038 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James Nobles, who resides in
council district two, to the King County mental health advisory board. |
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The enacted number is 11662. | ||||||
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda. | ||||||
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Proposed Motion No. 2003-0045 | Ms. Lambert | |||||
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jon Spangler, who works in council
district three, to the Redmond bear creek groundwater protection committee, representing the city of Redmond. |
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The enacted number is 11663. | ||||||
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda. | ||||||
Committee of the Whole | ||||||
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Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0610.2 |
Ms. Sullivan | |||||
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Arun Jhaveri to the King County
commission on governance. |
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Proposed Substitute Motion 2002-0610 was added to the consent agenda.
The enacted number is 11664. |
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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: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pullen |
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Law, Justice and Human Services | ||||||
10. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0051 | Mr. Gossett | |||||
A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a contract with the state of
Washington Department of Social and Health Services to provide support enforcement services. |
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Capt. Mitzi Johanknecht, Criminal Investigation Division, answered questions of the Council.
Sgt. Sally Mendel, King County Sheriff's Office, answered questions of the Council. Clif Curry, council staff, answered questions of the Council. The enacted number is 11665. |
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A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote: |
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Votes: | ||||||
Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0 |
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Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 11 and 12 | ||||||
11. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0116 | Ms. Hague | |||||
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Eleanor Moon, to the King
County fair board, representing King County council district eleven. |
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The enacted number is 11666. | ||||||
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda. | ||||||
12. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0120 | Ms. Hague | |||||
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Thomas Lovejoy, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County museum of flight authority board of directors. |
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The enacted number is 11667. | ||||||
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: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Gossett |
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Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral | ||||||
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0101 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of M. E. Ely Road File V-2431.
Petitioners: Allen J. Watts and Muriel J. Watts. |
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Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0102 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 204th Avenue NE File V-2447.
Petitioners: David Thacher and Nancy Thacher. |
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Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0107 | Mr. Irons | |||||
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as P-359S to Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service. |
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Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee | ||||||
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0108 | Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Lambert | |||||
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the Si View metropolitan park district for transfer of Si View park, Shamrock park and Si View community center and pool to the city; and declaring an emergency. |
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Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee | ||||||
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0109 | Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pullen | |||||
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Enumclaw for transfer of the Enumclaw pool to the city; and declaring an emergency. |
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Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee | ||||||
18. | ||||||
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0110 | Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pullen | |||||
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Enumclaw for transfer of the Enumclaw golf course to the city; and declaring an emergency. |
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Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee | ||||||
19. | ||||||
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0123 | Ms. Hague | |||||
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; adding a
new policy to support ongoing water supply planning and development; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040. |
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Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee |
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0124 | Ms. Hague | |||||
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; adopting
new household and employment targets for the period 2001 through 2022; revising existing policies and adding new policies in support of the new targets; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040 |
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Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee | ||||||
21. | ||||||
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0125 | Ms. Hague | |||||
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; amending
the Urban Separator map to reflect negotiated modifications to the Renton Urban Separator; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040 |
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Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee | ||||||
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0126 | Ms. Hague | |||||
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; designating
Totem Lake as an Urban Center; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040 |
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Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee | ||||||
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0127 | Ms. Hague | |||||
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies addressing
the long-term protection of agricultural production districts; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040 |
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Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee | ||||||
Introduction of Motions and Referrals | ||||||
24. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0105 | Mr. Gossett | |||||
A MOTION authorizing the King County sentencing reform panel to submit its proposed
expenditure plan to the Washington state Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse for the use of state criminal justice treatment account funds for the treatment of King County drug diversion court participants. |
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Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee | ||||||
25. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0118 | Ms. Edmonds | |||||
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Andrew Bennett, who resides in
council district one, to the King County transit advisory committee. |
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Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee |
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Proposed Motion No. 2003-0121 | Mr. Gossett, Ms. Lambert, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Constantine and Mr. McKenna |
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A MOTION in recognition of the fortieth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision
Gideon v. Wainwright affirming the constitutional right of all to legal representation when accused of a crime, regardless of economic circumstance and recognizing the contribution of the county's public defender agencies. |
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Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee | ||||||
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Proposed Motion No. 2003-0122 | Mr. McKenna | |||||
A MOTION approving the 2003-2004 mission and goals of the transit division of the
department of transportation. |
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Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit Committee | ||||||
Other Business | ||||||
Extra Item | ||||||
Introduction and Action on a Motion | ||||||
28. | ||||||
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0138 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
A MOTION declaring that the transfer of the park and ride facility at Fifth Avenue NE and
NE 112th to the city of Seattle for active park purposes is in the best interests of the citizens of King County and requesting the executive to take necessary steps to complete the transfer. |
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Mr. Pelz moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Motion 2003-0138 without
referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. The enacted number is 11668. |
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A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote: |
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Votes: | ||||||
Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0 |
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Adjournment | ||||||
The meeting was adjourned at 3:41 p.m. |
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