King County

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

Room 1001

August 25, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m.

Roll Call

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

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Gossett led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes of August 18, 2003

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Mr. Irons briefed the Council on the August 18, 2003 meeting of the Eastside Transportation
Partnership at the Overlake Conference Center. The focus of the meeting was regarding mass transit.
The ETP had a briefing on risk assessment of the regional express from Sound Transit and a
presentation by Karin Blakley on the King County monorail. Mr. Irons indicated the ETP moved
forward in crafting their vision on recommending a potential funding package to the RTID.

Mr. McKenna reported on the I-405 Funding and Phasing Committee, a subcommittee of the I-405
executive board which was created by the State Department of Transportation to put together an
investment plan for the I-405 corridor from Lynnwood to Tukwila. The committee's focus is on how
to structure the funding. Mr. McKenna indicated the members are looking at four possible packages,
and will be recommending a package at the Executive Committee meeting next month.

Mr. McKenna reported on the Regional Transportation Investment District Executive Board meeting.
The Committee met with stakeholders representing the business community, local government, labor
and environmental community, and had a discussion regarding investments in transportation. The
Committee had a report on election costs for an RTID ballot measure and a report on tolling.
Ms. Patterson added that at the RTID meeting, she reported on funding an independent poll
regarding what the public wants to see in the regional transportation investment district. A draft poll
will be available for review next week.

Plat Tracings

3.

Vintage Hills VII - Council District 9

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Vintage Hills VII 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.

Woodlark Green Div. 1 - Council District 1

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Woodlark Green Div. 1
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.

Woodlark Green Div. 2 - Council District 1

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Woodlark Green Div. 2
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.

Watershed Terrace - Council District 5

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Watershed Terrace
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 4-9

4.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0147.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE transferring major maintenance reserve fund 2003 adopted budget
authority to a new capital improvement budget attachment, consistent with the flexible
budget policy; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118
and Attachment B, as amended, and adding a new section to Ordinance 14517.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14737.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0293

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $521,541 to the roads fund
from undesignated fund balance to implement the Teamsters Local 174 Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003; and amending the
2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 60, as amended.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14738.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0317

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $21,675 from the current
expense fund to parks and recreation; $60,743 from the current expense fund to adult and
juvenile detention; and $35,333 to the alcoholism and substance abuse fund from
undesignated fund balance to implement the Joint Crafts Council Collective Bargaining
Agreement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003; and amending the 2003 Budget
Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Sections 19, 35, 40 and 75, as amended.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14739.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

7.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0338

Ms. Patterson and Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE approving the Snoqualmie Pass Utility District Comprehensive Water
System Plan Update.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14740.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0339

Ms. Patterson and Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE approving the Snoqualmie Pass Utility District Wastewater Facilities
Plan Update.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14741.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

9.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0366.2

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE approving the City of Snoqualmie General Sewer Plan.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14742.

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

Budget and Fiscal Management

10.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0146.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to establishing a flexible response budgeting policy for the
major maintenance reserve fund capital improvement program that allows current year
budget authorization at the fund total rather than the capital improvement program project
level, modifying the major maintenance reserve fund terms and reporting requirements;
amending Ordinance 12076, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.020, Ordinance
12076, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.030, Ordinance 12076, Section 5, as
amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.200, Ordinance 7159, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.04.250, Ordinance 12076, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.005 and Ordinance
12076, Section 29, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.250 and adding new sections to K.C.C.
chapter 4.04.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14743.

A motion was made by Mr. Phillips 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. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

11.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0273.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $12, 785,000 from the
Harborview Medical Center/medical examiner improvement 2000 projects subfund, to
provide funding for four separate projects in continued support of the Harborview Medical
Center/medical examiner stabilization and critical care expansion project; and amending
the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118, as amended.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Mr. Phillips moved Amendment A1. 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. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

David Layton, council staff, answered questions of the Council.

The enacted number is 14744.

A motion was made by Mr. Phillips 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. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0332

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the limited tax general obligation bonds of the county
previously authorized to be issued in one or more series in an outstanding aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $125,000,000 to provide long-term financing for the
Courthouse Seismic Project, the Courthouse Earthquake Repairs, the North Rehabilitation
Facility Project and the Regional Communications and Emergency Control Center Project,
and the limited tax general obligation bond anticipation notes of the county previously
authorized to be issued in one or more series in an outstanding aggregate principal amount
not to exceed $125,000,000, pending the sale of such bonds, to provide interim financing
for such projects; changing the name of the Regional Communications and Emergency
Control Center Project to the Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination
Center Project; augmenting the projects that are authorized to be financed and increasing
the maximum outstanding aggregate principal amount of such bonds and bond anticipation
notes to $145,000,000 as a result; amending Ordinance 14167, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and
12, as previously amended by Ordinance 14463, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; and
amending Ordinance 14167, Sections 13, 14 and 18.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

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

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

The enacted number is 14745.

A motion was made by Mr. Phillips 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. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

Committee of the Whole

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0364

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

AN ORDINANCE naming the new building at 401 Broadway Street the Patricia Bracelin
Steel Memorial Building in honor of Patricia Bracelin Steel, longtime King County
employee and holder of numerous executive branch management positions over a period of
nearly thirty years.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14746.

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer 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. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

14.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0382.2

Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE related to subdivisions, extending the effective time for preliminary
approval of subdivisions where the majority of the lots are dedicated to affordable housing;
amending Ordinance 13694, Section 56 as amended, and K.C.C. 19A.12.020 and declaring
an emergency.

On 8/25/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14747.

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer 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. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 15-17

15.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0154

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION approving the major maintenance reserve fund proviso response as outlined in
the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118.

The enacted number is 11785.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

16.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0286

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION concerning untimely filed petition for tax refund and authorizing treasury
operations to make refund.

The enacted number is 11786.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

17.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0324

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James Dam, who resides in council
district eight, to the King County Vashon-Maury Island groundwater protection committee.

The enacted number is 11787.

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

Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda - Items 18 and 19

18.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0278.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of NE 132nd Street File V-2451.
Petitioners: Anthony and Lillian Bay and Jan Norvold.

The enacted number is 14748.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

19.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0279.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of SW 240th Street File V-2442.
Petitioner: Michiko Revocable Trust.

The enacted number is 14749.

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

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

20.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0385

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $4,090,371 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.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0387

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $4,373,314 from various current expense
fund agencies; making an appropriation of $37,167,615 from various non-current expense
agencies for a total appropriation of $41,540,929 for correction of errors, and to meet the
appropriate level of appropriation authority; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14517, Sections 17, 19, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 42, 69, 75, 82, 88,
94, 95, 96 and 107, as amended.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0389

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to grant a wetland protection easement over a
21.88-acre portion of Auburn Narrows park to the city of Tacoma department of public
utilities water division in exchange for mutual benefits that include construction,
enhancement, monitoring and maintenance of improvements over the wetland protection
easement area, as specified in an interlocal agreement authorized by Ordinance
____________ (Proposed Ordinance 2003-0391).

This is a dual referral first to the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee and then to
the Utilities Committee.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0390

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Auburn Narrows mitigation acquisition project; and
amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment 2, as
amended.

This is a dual referral first to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee and then to the Utilities
Committee.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

24.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0395

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to no shooting areas, establishing a no shooting zone within the
Ramona voting precinct in the North Bend area, and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter
12.68.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0379

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION approving the final report of the facilities management division related to its
proposed reorganization and responding to council concerns over janitorial team cleaning,
major franchise unit creation and process for providing the council with timely information
on major real estate and capital project decisions, as outlined in Motion 11732 and
Ordinance 14638.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

26.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0384

Mr. Gossett

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.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

27.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0391

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION 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.

This is a dual referral first to the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee and then to
the Utilities Committee.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

28.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0402

Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds,
Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine

A MOTION endorsing the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Extra Items

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

29.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0368

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of surplus county-owned property, known as the
"Redmond Shop Site," located in council district 3, to the city of Redmond.

Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

30.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0403

Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE extending the date for transmittal of appointments of members to the
King County citizens' elections oversight committee; and amending Ordinance 14711,
Section 2, as amended.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

Other Business

Mr. von Reichbauer introduced Jenny Faubion, staff member, who has been organizing the
American Heart Walk as a special project. He expressed his gratitude to her for assisting the
councilmembers and staff on this project. He also thanked councilmembers Edmonds, Phillips,
Hague, Constantine and Gossett, as well as central staff, for their efforts.

As a personal privilege, Ms. Hague introduced her father, Don MacRae, who is visiting from
Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mr. Gossett informed the Council of the passing of postman Lee Lancaster.

Mr. Phillips reminded the Council of the free viewing of a copy of the Declaration of Independence,
on exhibit at the Museum of History and Industry August 23 through September 1.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:24 p.m.