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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

 
Room 1001 May 17, 2004 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
Excused: Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Irons led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2004 and Special Meeting of May 10, 2004
1.
Mr. Hammond moved to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2004 meeting and Special Meeting of
May 10, 2004 as presented. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Irons reported that at its May 6, 2004 meeting, the Economic Development Council had a panel
discussion of designing economic vitality. It was a good discussion regarding what economic vitality
is, how to accomplish it and how to sustain it for the future. Items of discussion were the work force,
education, transportation and roads.

Mr. Constantine reported on the Watershed Resource Inventory Area 9 Steering Committee
(Green/Duwamish Watershed salmon recovery effort). The committee discussed moving its planning
effort forward regarding specific projects that are being previewed as nominees for funding. The
committee had a presentation on the use of pervious concrete. Mr. Constantine found the
presentation interesting and helpful to land owners and the environment in rural and agricultural
areas. He offered to share material he obtained from the presentation with anyone who might be
interested.
 
Plat Tracing
3.
R-4 - Council District 12
Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of R-4 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
 
Consent Items - Items 4 and 5
 
4.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0229 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control, prohibiting parking during the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 2:00 p.m., school days only; amending Ordinance 5292, Schedule 16, as amended.
On 5/17/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14906.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0235 Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE authorizing and approving the 2004 office of the public defender
contracts for legal services.
On 5/17/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14907.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Passed The Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
 
Committee of the Whole
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0242 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and Washington State Council of County and City
Employees, Council 2, Local 2084SC-S (Superior Court Supervisors - Wages Only),
representing employees in the superior court, and establishing the effective date of said
agreement.
On 5/17/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14909.

Mike Alvine, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague

 
Natural Resources and Utilities
 
7.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0164 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE authorizing an interlocal agreement between King County, the city of
Des Moines, the city of SeaTac, the Port of Seattle and the Washington state Department of
Transportation for construction and operation of the Des Moines creek restoration projects.
On 5/17/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14908.
A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
 
Transportation
 
8.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0200.2		 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE for the September 2004 public transportation service improvements for
King County.
On 5/17/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 5/17/2004 :
Doug Osterman, 19635 Marine View Drive SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166
The enacted number is 14910.
A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
 
9.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0233.2		 Mr. Pelz and Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE waiving requirements in chapters 36.32, 39.80 and 39.10 RCW and
K.C.C. chapters 4.04, 4.16, 4.18, 12.16, 12.18 and 20.62 relating to the Norman Bridge
122P; and declaring an emergency.
On 5/24/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
Linda Dougherty, Division Director, Road Services Division, answered questions of the Council.
Julie Koler, King County Historic Preservation Officer, Office of Business Relations & Economic
Development, answered questions of the Council.

The Chair indicated that Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0233 is deferred until the May 24,
2004 Council meeting.
Deferred

Motions for Council Action
 
Law, Justice and Human Services
 
10.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0140 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Michael Haan, who resides in
council district five, to the King County mental health advisory board.
Mr. Pelz moved to defer Proposed Motion 2004-0140 until the June 1, 2004 Council meeting. Seeing
no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Deferred
 
11.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0183 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joshua Freed, who resides in
council district one, to the King County mental health advisory board.
The Chair indicated that Proposed Motion 2004-0183 is deferred until the May 24, 2004 Council
meeting.
Deferred
 
Natural Resources and Utilities
 
12.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0205 Ms. Patterson and Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION regarding concurrence with the recommendations contained in the South King
County Ground Water Management Plan.
The enacted number is 11924.

Dave Monthie, Regional Water Policy Analyst, Department of Natural Resources and Parks,
answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda - Items 13 and 14
 
13.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
1999-0574.5		 Ms. Miller, Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the decision of the hearing examiner to approve, subject
to conditions, the preliminary plat of Patterson Creek Preserve (formerly Treemont),
department of development and environmental services file no. S128903.
The enacted number is 14911.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
14.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0120.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 104th Avenue SE, File V-2429.
Petitioner: William Goodwin.
The enacted number is 14912.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Passed The Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0244 Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE adopting 2005 Transit Program Financial Policies.
Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit Committee
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0245 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2595
(Paramedics, Emergency Medical Services - Department of Public Health) representing
employees in the department of public health; and establishing the effective date of said
agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0246 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and Washington State Council of County and City
Employees, Council 2, Local 1652M (WorkSource), representing employees in the
department of community and human services; and establishing the effective date of said
agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
18.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0227 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Deborah Harris, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County women's advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Other Business
Extra Items
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
19.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0247 Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE relating to jail services authorizing the execution of an interlocal
agreement between King County and the Washington state Department of Corrections.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
20.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0248 Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Phillips, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
Gossett and Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE establishing the King County citizens' advisory commission on
homeless encampments.
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:12 p.m.

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