King County

1200 King County Courthouse
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Seattle, WA 98104

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

Room 1001

September 18, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m.

Roll Call

Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
Excused: Ms. Patterson

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Ms. Edmonds led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2003

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2003 meeting without
reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Mr. McKenna reported on the Eastside Transportation Partnership. He indicated that the RTID and
I-405 project were items of discussion at the last meeting.
Mr. Irons added that the Partnership had a briefing on the Sound Transit sub-committee.

Plat Tracing

3.

Woodside at McGarvey Park Div 6 - Council District 9

Mr. Phillips moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Woodside at McGarvey
Park Div 6 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 Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0417.2

Ms. Patterson, Ms. Edmonds and Mr.
Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to enter into an interlocal
agreement with Tacoma Public Utilities to implement restoration projects at Auburn
Narrows on the Green river.

On 9/18/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14755.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0421

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to execute an interlocal agreement
with Pierce and Snohomish counties for joint participation in homeland security and
emergency preparedness program purposes, under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.

On 9/18/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14756.

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: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Budget and Fiscal Management

6.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0385.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $4,320,371 to various capital
funds to provide the appropriate level appropriation authority and provide for the correction
of errors; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118, as
amended, and Attachment B, as amended.

On 9/18/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14757.

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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Committee of the Whole

7.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0603

Mr. Irons, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Patterson,
Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Ms. Hague,
Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan

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.

On 9/18/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to relieve the Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to
take action on Proposed Ordinance 2002-0603. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Mr. Irons moved Amendment 1. 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. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

The enacted number is 14758.

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond and Mr. Irons
No: 1 - Mr. Gossett
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Transportation

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0415

Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an amendment to an
interlocal agreement with the city of Newcastle regarding improvements to Coal Creek
Parkway.

On 9/18/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14759.

A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items and 9 and 10

9.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0253.2

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

A MOTION approving information and telecommunications system printing and graphics
arts equipment replacement plan and releasing $150,000 expenditure appropriation in the
information and telecommunications system printing and graphics 2003 budget.

The enacted number is 11792.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

10.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0266.2

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION approving the finance and business operations division revised report on
establishing an equipment replacement plan for the finance services internal service fund
and requesting the executive to develop a plan to standardize and centralize personal
computers and file servers.

The enacted number is 11793.

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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Budget and Fiscal Management

11.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0333.2

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION of the county accepting bids for the purchase of $80,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of the county's Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes,
2003, Series A, and $28,800,000 aggregate principal amount of the county's Limited Tax
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, 2003, Series B; fixing the interest rates and
other terms of such Notes, all in accordance with Ordinance 14167, as amended by
Ordinance 14463 and Ordinance 14745.

The enacted number is 11794.

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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0409

Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

A MOTION requesting the executive to research and report to the council on benefits of
participation in a cooperative software purchasing alliance with other cities and counties.

Mr. Phillips moved Amendment 1. 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. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Mr. Phillips moved Amendment 2. 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. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

The enacted number is 11795.

A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

Law, Justice and Human Services

13.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0384

Mr. Gossett and Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION approving the proposed public health priorities and funding policies in
response to a proviso outlined in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 82.

The enacted number is 11796.

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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson

14.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0413

Mr. Gossett and Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION approving a level of service agreement in the form of a memorandum of
understanding for adult jail health care services between the department of public health
and the department of adult and juvenile detention.

Clif Curry, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.

The enacted number is 11797.

A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:28 p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:45 p.m.

Labor, Operations and Technology

15.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0422.2

Mr. Constantine, Ms. Hague, Ms.
Lambert and Mr. Hammond

A MOTION opposing the inclusion of the King County International Airport on the list of
airports designated as rural airports.

Mr. Constantine moved Striking Amendment S1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

Mr. Constantine moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

The enacted number is 11798.

A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

Transportation

16.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0416.2

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION related to the transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofit organizations and
local governments to meet the needs of low-income, elderly, disabled and young county
citizens.

The enacted number is 11799.

A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

Introduction of and Action on a Motion

17.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0430

Mr. Irons and Mr. Phillips

A MOTION appointing committees to write a voters pamphlet statement for the November
4, 2003, special election regarding Ordinance ______ providing for the submission to the
electorate of King County, at a special election on November 4, 2003, of a proposed
amendment to Article 4 of the King County Charter to provide for biennial budgeting.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Motion
2003-0430 without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague
and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Gossett, Ms. Patterson and Mr. McKenna

The enacted number is 11800.

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

Reappointment Consent Agenda 18-25

18.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0225

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Kathryn Barnard, who resides in
council district two, to the King County children and family commission.

The enacted number is 11801.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

19.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0241

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Elaine Marklund, who resides in
council district two, to the King County personnel board.

The enacted number is 11802.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0323

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Brian Boye, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County water review board.

The enacted number is 11803.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

21.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0326

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Robert Howell, who resides in
council district one, to the King County water review board.

The enacted number is 11804.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

22.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0361

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Nancy Penrose, who resides in
council district three, to the King County transit advisory committee.

The enacted number is 11805.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

23.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0375

Mr. McKenna

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Howard Miller, who resides in
council district six, to the King County mental health advisory board.

The enacted number is 11806.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

24.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0376

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Melody Garcia, who resides in
council district one, to the King County women's advisory board.

The enacted number is 11807.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0378

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Helen Spencer, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the Seattle-King County advisory council on aging.

The enacted number is 11808.

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: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Patterson

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

26.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0424

Ms. Hague and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE proposing to amend Articles 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the King County Charter to
create an elected county auditor responsible for elections and other functions; amending
Section 250 of the King County Charter, Section 340.10 of the King County Charter,
Section 550 of the King County Charter, and Section 680.10 of the King County Charter;
adding a new section 350.20.50 to the King County Charter; adding a new Section 642 to
the King County Charter and submitting the same to the voters of the county for their
ratification or rejection at the November 2004 general election.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

27.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0052

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION authorizing an amendment to the interlocal agreement previously executed
between King County and the King County cities in the Snoqualmie and South Fork
Skykomish Watersheds within Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 7.

Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

28.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0164

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Peter Anderson, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County museum of flight authority board.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

29.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0247

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joan Sharp, who resides in council
district three, to the King County children and family commission.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

30.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0325

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Edward Gutkowski, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County mental health advisory board.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

31.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0425

Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

A MOTION acknowledging the work of the budget advisory task force and adopting
policies to guide development of the 2004 budget and county operations.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Other Business

As a personal privilege, Mr. von Reichbauer thanked all members and staff for their commitment and
participation in the American Heart Walk taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2003.

Mr. von Reichbauer acknowledged the departure of staff member Paul Vronsky. He spoke of Mr.
Vronsky's achievements and personally thanked him for his commitment to the Council. Mr. von
Reichbauer presented Mr. Vronsky with a proclamation signed by all councilmembers.
Mr. Vronsky thanked the Council with a special note of thanks to Mr. von Reichbauer and council
staff.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.