King County

1200 King County
Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Meeting Agenda

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

January 27, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Councilmember Edmonds will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

1.

Approval of Minutes of January 21, 2003

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Board of Health
"We the People" High School Civics Competition

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Item - Item 3

Councilmember von Reichbauer

3.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2001-0374

Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE vacating of a portion of Southwest 152nd Street. File V-2398; Petitioner
Mark Gralia; and amending Ordinance 13986, Section 1.

On 7/16/2001, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.
On 1/22/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Hearing
Examiner.
On 1/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Re-referred to Transportation Committee.
On 1/22/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

Public Hearing Required on Consent Item 3

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0006

Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to grant a conservation easement over Taylor
Mountain forest to the state of Washington Department of Natural Resources, in exchange for
a $2,800,000 federal forest legacy grant administered by the state Department of Natural
Resources.

Contingent on Committee Action

On 1/13/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING - LEGISLATION REMAINS IN COMMITTEE

Public Hearing Required

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 5-11

Councilmember von Reichbauer

5.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0232

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Larry Brown, who resides in council
district thirteen, to the King County international airport roundtable as a labor representative.

6.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0527

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Mark Hooper, who resides in council
district three, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

7.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0530

Mr. von Reichbauer

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Pamela Martin, who resides in
council district seven, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

8.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0532

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Patricia McInturff, who was
nominated by King County councilmember Dow Constantine, and who resides in council
district eight, to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees.

K.C.C. 1.24.135D provides for a consent agenda for motions confirming reappointments to boards and
commissions. This motion was inadvertently referred to the Law, Justice and Human Services
Committee on January 6, 2003. Because the motion should have been considered directly on a
reappointment consent agenda, it is on today's agenda for action.

On 1/6/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.

9.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0535

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Max Pope, who resides in council
district three, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

10.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0536

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Shirley Shimada, who resides in
council district one, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

11.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0001

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Roland Carlson, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County board of ethics.

K.C.C. 1.24.135D provides that reappointment motions may be considered on a consent agenda at the
direction of the Chair. This motion was inadvertently referred to the Law, Justice and Human Services
Committee on January 6, 2003. Because the motion should have been considered on a reappointment
consent agenda, it is on today's agenda for action.

On 1/6/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0017

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the conveyance of certain drainage-related properties to the city
of Kenmore.

Refer to Utilities Committee

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0019

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement with the city of
Carnation for disposal of sewage.

Refer to Utilities Committee

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0021

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE related to code enforcement; providing for the commencement of civil
action in superior court by a citizen for alleged violations of county code; authorizing the
recovery of litigation costs; outlining the range of relief, remedies or civil penalties that may
result from the civil action; and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 23.36.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0033

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE approving the Ames Lake Water Association 2001 Comprehensive Water
System Plan.

Refer to Utilities Committee

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0035

Mr. Pelz

AN ORDINANCE adopting revised concurrency methodology and the new transportation
concurrency map, the new monitored zones table, and the new list of monitored corridors;
amending Ordinance 14050, Section 8, and K.C.C. 14.70.210, Ordinance 14050, Section 9, as
amended, and K.C.C. 14.70.220, Ordinance 14050, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C.
14.70.230, Ordinance 14050, Section 12, and K.C.C. 14.70.250, Ordinance 14050, Section 13,
as amended, and K.C.C. 14.70.260 and Ordinance 14050, Section 14, as amended, and
K.C.C.14.70.270, adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 14.70 and repealing Ordinance
14375, Attachment A, Ordinance 14375, Attachment B, and Ordinance 14050, Attachment B.

Refer to Transportation Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

17.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0351

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Marie Malyevac, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County board for developmental disabilities.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

18.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0036

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION related to King County council adoption of the 2003 work program for the King
County auditor's office.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

Reintroductions of Ordinances

19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0306

Mr. Pullen and Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE proposing an amendment to the King County Charter reducing in size the
King County council from thirteen to nine members; consequently reducing council voting
requirements related to the size of the council; phasing in the reduction of council members
with elections and terms of office; amending Section 220.10 of the King County Charter,
Section 230.10 of the King County Charter, Section 230.20 of the King County Charter,
Section 230.30 of the King County Charter, Section 270.30 of the King County Charter,
Section 460 of the King County Charter and Section 650.10 of the King County Charter,
adding a new Section 650.40.15 to the King County Charter, adding a new Section 650.40.25
to the King County Charter, repealing Sections 650.04.010 and 650.40.020 of the King County
Charter and submitting the same to the voters of the county for their ratification or rejection at
the November 2002 general election.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 7/8/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

20.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0432

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, clarifying standards that govern a golf course facility
within the Rural zone; and amending Ordinance 10870, Section 331, as amended, and K.C.C.
21A.08.040.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

On 9/3/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0471

Mr. McKenna and Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, establishing additional provisions for wineries in rural
and agricultural zones; and amending Ordinance 10870, Section 335, as amended, and KCC
21A.08.080.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

On 9/30/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.
On 10/1/2002, the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee Deferred.

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0556

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE extending the term of cable television franchise 12132 and cable television
franchise 11680 to February 16, 2008, and approving proposed amendments to franchise
agreements for cable television franchise 12132 and cable television franchise 11680.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 11/12/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 12/11/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0568

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of SeaTac for transfer to the city of Sunset and Des Moines Creek
parks.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 11/25/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural
Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 12/5/2002, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Re-referred to Natural Resources, Parks and
Open Space Committee.

24.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0576

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Gossett

AN ORDINANCE extending the 1999-2001 affirmative action plan and workforce
availabilities through 2004; and repealing Ordinance 13572, Section 2.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 12/2/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.

25.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0591

Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Black Diamond for transfer to the city of Lake Sawyer park.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 12/2/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 12/12/2002, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

26.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0593

Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pullen

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.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 12/2/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 12/12/2002, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

27.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0595

Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pullen

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and Auburn School District No. 408 for transfer of the Auburn Pool to the school
district; and declaring an emergency.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 12/2/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 12/12/2002, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

28.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0603

Mr. Irons, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Patterson,
Ms. Lambert and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE proposing an amendment to Article 4 of the King County Charter;
authorizing the council to adopt ordinances providing for biennial budgeting, and submitting
the same to the voters of the county for their ratification or rejection at the November 2003
general election.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

Reintroductions of Motions

29.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0281

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Thomas Lovejoy, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County museum of flight authority board of directors.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 8/26/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.

30.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0284

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mona Pickering, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County landmarks and heritage commission.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 7/8/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.

31.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0502

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION approving the report, King County Strategic Technology Plan 2003-2005
(Revised).

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 11/18/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.

Other Business

Adjournment