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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

 
Room 1001 April 7, 2003 1:30 P.M.


 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:36 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Constantine led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of March 31, 2003
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Irons reported on the first outreach meeting of the Regional Transportation Investment District.
The group reviewed the process of RTID for the future. Mr. Irons indicated the meeting was well
attended by staff from King County and the state as well as citizens.

Ms. Patterson reported on the progress of the Regional Policy Committee. At the last meeting, a
letter was signed unanimously by the committee expressing a strong opposition to cuts being
proposed in Olympia to many critical human services, i.e., mental health, public health, basic health
plan, public assistance, children's block grant program and housing trust fund. The members also
signed a letter supporting the proposed utility tax in unincorporated King County.
 
Plat Tracings
3.
Lake of the Woods Div. 7 Alteration No. 1 - Council District 3
Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Lake of the Woods Division
7 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.
Bifrost Gate - Council District 9
Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Bifrost Gate 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 Item - Item 4
 
4.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0076 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE establishing a new fund, the risk abatement fund, for the purpose of
processing administrative and related costs associated with fund activity; making technical
corrections; amending Ordinance 12076, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.015 and
adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 4.08.
On 4/7/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14596.
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, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
 
Regional Policy
 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0158.2
Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE establishing the 2003 work plan for the regional policy committee of the
King County council.
On 4/7/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14597.
A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen

 
Transportation
 
6.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0112.3
Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute an interlocal agreement for the
design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the regional fare coordination
system.
On 3/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14598.

Mr. McKenna moved Striking Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips,
Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague,
Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen

Arthur Thornbury, council staff, answered questions of the Council.
Dave Regnier, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, answered
questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
Motions for Council Action
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
7.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0550.2
Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
A MOTION approving the reports, Law, Safety and Justice Strategic Integration Plan and
the LSJ Program Alternatives Strategy and Approach.
The enacted number is 11683.
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, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen

 
8.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0141.2
Mr. Phillips
A MOTION adopting the program, budget and schedule for the Harborview bond project
and authorizing the release of $4.2 million appropriated in the 2003 budget for schematic
design.
The enacted number is 11684.
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, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pullen
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0144 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE disappropriating and reappropriating various capital projects within the
major maintenance reserve fund to allocate funding to a Courthouse Seismic and a general
facility major maintenance emergent need contingency project; and amending the 2003
Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment B, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0146 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE relating to implementing 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 29, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.250 and adding a
new section to K.C.C. chapter 4.04.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0147 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.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0148 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE relating to the code of ethics; revising provisions related to former
employees and members of county boards and commissions; amending Ordinance 6144,
Section 2, as amended, K.C.C. 3.04.035 and Ordinance 12014, Section 2, as amended, and
K.C.C. 3.04.017.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0167 Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Hague,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Edmonds, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Irons, Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms.
Patterson
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county to enter into an agreement with Fremont Public
Association, allowing the county to participate in the Working Wheels program and to
provide up to fifty surplus vehicles to the Working Wheels program each year.
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
14.
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.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
15.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0156 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION approving the office of management and budget's plan for monitoring
expenditures associated with the Green River homicide investigation and State v. Ridgway
case.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
16.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0157 Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague
A MOTION approving a report on work crews from the department of adult and juvenile
detention as requested in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Other Business
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.

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