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| 1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 |
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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 |
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| Room 1001 | February 24, 2003 | 1:30 P.M. | ||||
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| Call to Order | ||||
| The meeting was called to order at 1:36 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, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson Excused: Ms. Hague |
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| Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance | ||||
| Mr. Irons led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance. | ||||
| Approval of Minutes of February 18, 2003 | ||||
| 1. | ||||
| Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2003 meeting without
reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. |
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| Reports on Special and Outside Committees | ||||
| 2. | ||||
| Mr. Phillips reported on the WRIA 8 Forum, indicating the Forum consists of elected officials
throughout the greater Lake Washington communities. Their focus is on salmon recovery and meet to make sure the work plan and conservation plan that is being developed for recovery is moving along. The Forum discussed issues related to service providers and King County will continue in that role. The Forum also set priorities for funding for the King County conservation district. Ms. Lambert briefed the Council on Update on Public Trust and Confidence. This group looks for ways to educate people on what to expect from the courts, their role and their decisions. The group discussed ways to inform the public about laws that may need to be changed. Ms. Lambert reported on COAD, Washington State Community Organizations Active In Disaster. She indicated the 14th COAD is being formed in her district and will be called the Snoqualmie/North Bend COAD. COAD's consist of citizens from all over the area who volunteer to help in an emergency or disaster. The first meeting of this newly formed COAD will be March 11. Ms. Lambert also indicated a COAD has already been formed between Carnation and Duvall and has made great progress. These COAD's were the subject at a recent meeting of FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and King County was complimented on being one of the most progressive places in the state in getting people to work together. Ms. Lambert commented on her viewing and walking through the area of the proposed sex predator site in North Bend. Ms. Edmonds introduced two new health professional members of the Seattle-King County Board of Health, Frankie Manning, Associate Director of Nursing Service for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Dr. Bud Nicola, Senior Consultant for Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, and who is currently working on a special project at the University of Washington. Both individuals made brief remarks. Ms. Edmonds also reported on the activities of the Board of Health. She indicated that smallpox vaccinations have begun. The Board heard a report on school inspection fees and also a briefing on a proposal to ban mercury fever thermometers. She also indicated that a public health bill that would provide a vote of the people on the November ballot, for a property tax increase to fund public health, was introduced in the Legislature. Mr. von Reichbauer acknowledged the passing of Edna Verzani, an attorney, who was a strong leader in South King County, and Veda Jellen, whose friendship crossed party lines and was loved by all. |
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| Special Items | ||||
| 3. | ||||
| Honoring the 2002-2003 Hubert Humphrey Fellows currently taking courses at the University
of Washington and pursuing professional development opportunities throughout the northwest. |
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| Chair Sullivan invited Mr. Steve Barham, International Program Coordinator of the Hubert H.
Humphrey Fellowship Program and those individuals participating in the 2002-2003 program to the podium. She read the Recognition and invited the individuals present to speak. They are: Ms. Mahbooba Panna, Bangladesh; Ms. Eva Vrbova, Czech Republic; Ms. Haryatiningsih "Ning" Moedjodo, Indonesia; Ms. Adji Arame Diop Thiaw, Senegal; Mr. Aivar Rahno, Estonia; Ms. Valeria Esther Nigri Musafir, Brazil; and Mr. Junha Park, Korea. Mr. Barham also made comments. |
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| Honoring Yvonne Ervin-Carr who was awarded the NABSE outstanding teacher award. | ||||||
| Mr. Gossett read and presented the Recognition to Yvonne Ervin-Carr. Ms. Ervin-Carr introduced
family members in attendance and thanked the Council. |
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| Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances | ||||||
| Natural Resources, Parks and Open Spaces | ||||||
| 4. | ||||||
| Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0593.2 |
Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Pullen and Ms.
Patterson |
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| AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Kent for transfer of the Kent pool to the city; and declaring an emergency. |
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| On 12/16/2002, a public hearing was held and closed. | ||||||
| Grover Cleveland, Government Affairs Officer, Director's Office, Department of Natural Resources
and Parks, answered questions of the Council. The enacted number is 14574. |
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| 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: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague |
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| Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 5-7 | |||||||
| 5. | Hire a Term-Limited Temporary Senior Management Auditor | ||||||
| A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote: Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague |
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| 6. | Reassignment of Pay Range for the Tax Advisor II Classification | ||||||
| A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote: Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague |
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| 7. | Hire a Senior Legislative Analyst | ||||||
| A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote: Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague |
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| Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral | |||||||
| 8. | |||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0057 | Mr. Phillips | ||||||
| AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into multiyear contracts with King
County suburban cities and fire protection districts for the disbursement of Medic One emergency medical services tax levy funds to provide basic life support services. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee | |||||||
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| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0058 | Mr. Phillips | ||||||
| AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into multiyear contracts with the
Bellevue Fire Department, the city of Redmond Fire Department, King County Fire District #13 and the Shoreline Fire Department, for the disbursement of Medic One emergency medical services tax levy funds to provide advanced life support services. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee | |||||||
| 10. | |||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0061 | Ms. Sullivan | ||||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Lora and John Gillingham, Suzanne Lewis, Anthony Gillingham, Jennifer Coates, Barbara Duke and William Nagel for property located at 15846 and 15824 SE May Valley Road, Renton, WA 98059, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT001. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | |||||||
| 11. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0062 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Palmer Coking Coal Company for property located at 26416, 26410, 26422 and 26428 Kent-Kangley Road SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT002. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 12. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0063 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by
Ty Hansen for property located at 172xx SE 352nd Street, Auburn, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT008. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 13. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0064 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Kelly Kahne for property located at 196xx SE 128th Way, Issaquah, WA 98027, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT011. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 14. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0065 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by
Rodney W. Pfeifle for property located at 33910 149th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA 98092, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT012. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 15. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0066 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Cascade Land Conservancy for property located in eastern unincorporated King County, in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT013. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 16. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0067 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by John L. and Sue C. Lester for property located at 29225 333rd Avenue SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT015. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 17. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0068 | Ms. Sullivan | |||||
| AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Douglas Donaldson for property located at 19428 SE 118th Street, Issaquah, WA 98027, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT032. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner | ||||||
| 18. | ||||||
| Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0071 | 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 six-consecutive-year period, at a rate of not more than $0.05 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation, for the purpose of providing funding to enable the continued operation and improved maintenance of King County's regional and rural parks and recreation facilities. |
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| Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee | ||||||
| Other Business | ||||||
| Mr. von Reichbauer commented on the recent story of the rescue of the mountain climbers on Mt.
Rainier and wanted to acknowledge and praise Fay Pulllen for finding them. |
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| Adjournment | ||||||
| The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m. | ||||||
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