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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, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague,
David W. Irons, Julia Patterson

 
Room 1001 April 14, 2003 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Pelz led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of April 7, 2003
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Irons reported on the Eastside Transportation Partnership. The members continued their
broad-ranging discussion on transportation, and had an update on Sound Transit. Mr. Irons
indicated a subcommittee is working on defining project lists for further discussion on Phase I of
Sound Transit. The ETP will continue to work with Sound Transit in defining projects.

Mr. McKenna briefed the Council on the second meeting of the Regional Transportation Investment
District Outreach held in Bellevue. He reported that 40-50 people were in attendance and the
members received excellent staff presentation. Mr. McKenna expressed appreciation to the staff of
the county, State Department of Transportation and city staff for their support. The members will
meet on Thursday, April 17, in Kent and in Renton on April 29.

Mr. McKenna reported on the Regional Transportation Investment District Executive Board meeting.
He indicated the Board focused on legislative issues, had updates on pending bills in Olympia and
discussed the outreach process in more detail. The Board also discussed the convening stakeholder
meeting as proposed by Councilmember Patterson. There was discussion on having three of these
meetings, one in each county. This subject will continue to be discussed.

Ms. Hague briefed the Council on the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy
Board meeting. The Board had a presentation on Growth Management and Hearing Board activities
over the past few years. Ms. Hague indicated that the Board adopted criteria for designating new
manufacturing and industrial centers in the Puget Sound region. The Board will meet again on May
8.

Ms. Edmonds reported on the Washington State Board of Health . She indicated the Board received
a briefing on the West Nile virus and a presentation from a representative of Governor Locke's office
on his priorities for health. Ms. Edmonds indicated that public health was a high priority in the
Governor's budget.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Consent Items - Items 3-6
 
3.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0103.2		 Mr. Phillips and Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE changing the submittal date of the wastewater CIP reallocation report to
April 15 of each year; and modifying requirements for the contents of the annual
wastewater CIP reallocation report and amending Ordinance 14122, Section 6, and K.C.C.
4.04.280.

On 4/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14599.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
4.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0104.2		 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE approving the City of Bellevue 2002 Comprehensive Wastewater Plan.
On 4/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14600.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0107.2		 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.
On 3/31/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
On 4/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14601.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
6.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0152.2		 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of certain property for the widening and
improvement of South 277th Street, right-of-way No. 9-2001-001, CIP No. 500298.
On 4/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14602.
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: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
7.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0072.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $2,431,577 to various capital
funds to provide the appropriate level of appropriation authority and provide for the
corrections of errors; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517,
Sections 118 and 119, as amended, and Attachments B and C, as amended.
On 4/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14603.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
 
8.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0074.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $52,228 to various current expense fund
agencies; making a disappropriation of $719,478 from various non-current expense
agencies; for a total disappropriation of $667,250 for correction of errors, and to meet the
appropriate level of appropriation authority; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14517, Sections 6, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 31, 35, 36,
37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 51, 60, 61, 105 and 108, as amended, and adding new sections to
Ordinance 14517.
On 4/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14604.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen

 
Committee of the Whole
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0167 Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Hague,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Edmonds, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Irons, Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms.
Patterson
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county to enter into an agreement with Fremont Public
Association, allowing the county to participate in the Working Wheels program and to
provide up to fifty surplus vehicles to the Working Wheels program each year.
The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2003-0167 remains in the Committee-of-the-Whole.
Deferred
Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 10-15
 
10.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0046 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Shauna Cheney, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County mental health advisory board.
The enacted number is 11685.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
11.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0047 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Helen Nilon, who resides in council
district one, to the King County mental health advisory board.
The enacted number is 11686.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
12.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0053 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the King County executive's appointment of Norman Johnson as
substance abuse treatment provider as representative to the drug treatment advisory panel.
The enacted number is 11687.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
13.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0054 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of David Chapman as defense bar
representative to the drug treatment advisory panel.
The enacted number is 11688.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
14.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0117 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dave Whitley, who resides in
council district three, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11689.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
15.
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.
The enacted number is 11690.
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: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
 
Law, Justice and Human Services
 
16.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0140 Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a memorandum of agreement
allowing the sheriff's office to participate in the city of Seattle grant to encourage arrest
policies and enforcement of protection orders program.
The enacted number is 11691.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Item 17
 
17.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0163 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Justin Slack, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County transit advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11692.
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: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
Hearing Examiner Consent Items - Items 18-26
 
18.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0007.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Celcelia M. Hynes for property located at 28006
Southeast 204th Street, Hobart, WA 98025, designated department of natural resources,
water and land resources division file no. E02CT003.
The enacted number is 14605.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
19.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0008.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Linda Evetts-Ramsey for property located at 26629
Northeast 40th Street, Redmond, WA 98053, designated department of natural resources,
water and land resources division file no. E02CT004.
The enacted number is 14606.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
20.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0009.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by V. Wayne and Ardis F. Ingalls for property located
at 24645 Southeast 192nd Avenue, Maple Valley, WA 98038, designated department of
natural resources, water and land resources division file no. E02CT007.
The enacted number is 14607.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
21.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0010.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Edward and Rita Sitko for property located at 5374
347th Place Southeast, Fall City, WA 98024, designated department of natural resources,
water and land resources division file no. E02CT009.
The enacted number is 14608.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
22.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0011.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Richard and Joan E. Bonewits for property located at
272xx Southeast 150th Street, Issaquah, WA 98027, designated department of natural
resources, water and land resources division file no. E02CT010.
The enacted number is 14609.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
23.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0012.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Denise Sparrow for property located at 26303
Southeast Old Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA 98029, designated department of natural
resources, water and land resources division file no. E02CT014.
The enacted number is 14610.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
24.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0013.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Peter M. Anker for property located at 15333
Uplands Way Southeast, North Bend, WA 98045, designated department of natural
resources, water and land resources division file no. E02CT016.
The enacted number is 14611.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
25.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0014.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by John and Linda Seebeth and Anita Brennan for
property located at 26103 and 26119 Southeast Old Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA
98029, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources division file
no. E02CT021.
The enacted number is 14612.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
26.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0015.2		 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Patricia J. Scott for property located at 28215
Southeast 216th Street, Maple Valley, WA 98038, designated department of natural
resources, water and land resources division file no. E02CT027.
The enacted number is 14613.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Passed The Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Hague that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
27.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0169 Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, allowing small schools to be established in
commercial zones; and amending Ordinance 10870, Section 332, as amended, and K.C.C.
21A.08.050.
Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
 
28.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0172 Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE relating to three development projects; adopting provisions for approval
of three low-impact development and Built Green demonstration projects, in accordance
with K.C.C. 21A.55.010; amending Ordinance 2281, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C.

9.04.050 and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 21A.55.
Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
29.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0159 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kim Murillo, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County alcoholism and substance abuse administrative
board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
30.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0165 Ms. Hague
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Raymond Schlienz, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee
 
31.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0166 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Carol Washington Mizoguchi, who
resides in council district ten, to the King County women's advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
32.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0170 Ms. Patterson
A MOTION establishing policy direction for leveraging the energy potential of King
County's asset base and waste streams to increase revenues, reduce operating costs and
capture untapped energy resources from the county's waste streams in an environmentally
conscious manner.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee
 
33.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0173 Mr. McKenna
A MOTION approving transit security policies.
Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit Committee
Other Business
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

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