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

October 13, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:34 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, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

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

Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2003

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Ms. Hague reported on the Eastside Transportation Partnership. The members discussed
recommendations of the subcommittee regarding the I-90 corridor. Ms. Hague indicated other
proposals were discussed and a vote will be taken at the November meeting.

Plat Tracing

3.

Trovitsky Park Division 2 - Council District 9

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Trovitsky Park Division 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.

Special Item

4.

County Executive Ron Sims Presents His 2004 Budget Address

County Executive Ron Sims presented his 2004 Budget Message.

The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:27p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:57 p.m.

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Item -- Item 5

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0444

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into amendments to existing
conservation futures interlocal cooperation agreements with the cities of Bothell, Shoreline
and Tukwila for the disbursement of conservation futures funds appropriated under the
2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, and Ordinance 14409.

On 10/13/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14774.

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

Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0383

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE relating to comprehensive planning and zoning; adopting the King
County Comprehensive Plan 2003 amendments to the King County Comprehensive Plan
2000 and area zoning, in accordance with the Washington State Growth Management Act;
and amending Ordinance 263, Art. 2 Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.010.

On 9/29/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 10/6/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 10/13/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Stephanie Warden, Director, Department of Development and Environmental Services, answered
questions of the Council.

Mr. Constantine moved Amendment 1.
Ms. Lambert moved to amend Amendment 1; on line 4, after 'for', delete "the red-tailed hawk".
Mr. Constantine did not accept the amendment.
The Chair directed a roll call vote. Voting on Ms. Lambert's amendment to Amendment 1, the
motion failed by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 5 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond
and Mr. Irons
No: 8 - Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague,
Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Phillps and Ms. Sullivan.
Excused: 0

Voting on Mr. Constantine's motion to adopt Amendment 1, the motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips,
Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 1 - Ms. Lambert
Excused: 0

The enacted number is 14775.

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

Votes:

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

Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0449.2

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE concerning the governance model for the King County fairgrounds and
board member compensation; and amending Ordinance 12075, Section 5, as amended, and
K.C.C. 2.32.040, Ordinance 1128 (part), as amended, and K.C.C. 2.32.050 and Ordinance
11955, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.045.

On 10/13/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

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

Mr. Hammond moved Amendment 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

The enacted number is 14776.

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

Votes:

Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Motions for Council Action

Consent Item -- Item 8

8.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0450

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION approving amendments to the 2002 public defense contracts to accommodate
for a change in caseloads.

The enacted number is 11818.

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

Budget and Fiscal Management

9.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0379.2

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.

The enacted number is 11819.

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

Votes:

Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

10.

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.

Mr. McKenna moved Amendment A1.

Ms. Hague moved to amend Amendment A1, on line 5, delete 'needed to provide rural services'. Mr.
Phillips did not accept the amendment.

Ms. Lambert moved to amend line 4, after 'subsidy', delete 'and insert' and insert "as well as".
Mr. Phillips did not accept the amendment.

Voting on Mr. McKenna's motion, the motion failed by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 6 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, and Mr. Irons
No: 7 - Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Gossett,
Mr. Pelz, Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips
Excused: 0

Ms. Patterson offered a verbal amendment; on page 7, line 150, after 'urban subsidy', insert "as well
as".

Mr. Pelz raised a Point of Order regarding voting on Ms. Pattterson's amendment to a defeated
amendment.
The Clerk clarified that Ms. Patterson's amendment was not the same as the defeated amendment.
Mr. Phillips accepted Ms. Patterson's amendment.

Ms. Patterson withdrew her verbal amendment.

The enacted number is 11820.

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

Votes:

Yes: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms.
Patterson
No: 6 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
Excused: 0

Law, Justice and Human Services

11.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0439.2

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION adopting the King County Human Services Recommendations Report for
2004-2006.

The enacted number is 11821.

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

Votes:

Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0456

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $27,115 from the current
expense fund to superior court to implement the International Federation of Professional
and Technical Engineers, Local 17 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2003; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517,
Sections 29, and 35, as amended.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0457

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Federation of Professional and Technical
Employees, Local 17 - Court Reporters representing employees in the King County
superior court; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0458

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Federation of Professional and Technical
Employees, Local 17 - Court Reporters representing employees in the King County
superior court; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0459

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE relating to solid waste division facilities, operations and finance;
making technical corrections; and 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 12764, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.08.045; Ordinance 8891, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.10.04.020; Ordinance 7708,
Section 1 (part), as amended, and K.C.C.10.08.020; Ordinance 7708, Section 1 (part), as
amended, and K.C.C.10.08.040; Ordinance 7708, Section 1 (part), and K.C.C.10.08.080;
Ordinance 8108, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.10.10.020; Ordinance 8108, Section 4,
as amended, and K.C.C.10.10.030; Ordinance 12564, Section 2, and K.C.C.10.12.021;
Ordinance 800, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.10.12.030; Ordinance 7012, Section 7,
as amended, and K.C.C.10.12.055; Ordinance 800, (part), as amended, and
K.C.C.10.12.060; Ordinance 7786 Section 2, and K.C.C.10.14.020; Ordinance 7786,
Section 5, and K.C.C.10.14.040; Ordinance 7786, Section 3, and K.C.C.10.14.050;
Ordinance 7786, Section 7, and K.C.C. 10.14.080; Ordinance 9240, Section 1, and K.C.C.
10.16.010; Ordinance 9240, Section 2, and K.C.C. 10.16.020; Ordinance 9240, Section 3,
and K.C.C. 10.16.030; Ordinance 9240, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C.10.16.060;
Ordinance 9240, Section 9, and K.C.C. 10.16.090; Ordinance 9240, Section 16, and K.C.C.
10.16.160; Ordinance 9240 Section 17 and K.C.C. 10.16.170; Ordinance 9240 Section 18
and K.C.C. 10.16.180; Ordinance 9928, Section 2 and K.C.C.10.18.010; Ordinance 9928,
Section 3 and K.C.C.10.18.020; Ordinance 9928, Section 4 and K.C.C.10.18.030;
Ordinance 9928 Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.18.040; Ordinance 9928 Section 6
and K.C.C. 10.18.050; Ordinance 9928 Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.18.060;
Ordinance 7737, Section 2 and K.C.C.10.24.020; adding new sections to K.C.C. chapters
4.04, 10.10, and 10.14; and repealing Ordinance 6177, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
10.12.020; Ordinance 9271, Section 14 and K.C.C. 10.12.022; Ordinance 6177, Section 4,
as amended, and K.C.C.10.12.025; Ordinance 7786, Section 4 and K.C.C. 10.14.060;
Ordinance 7786, Section 6 and K.C.C. 10.14.070; Ordinance 9240, Section 4 and K.C.C.

10.16.040; Ordinance 9240, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.16.050; Ordinance 9240,
Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.16.070; Ordinance 9240, Section 8 and K.C.C.
10.16.080; Ordinance 9240, Section 10 and K.C.C. 10.16.100; Ordinance 9240, Section 11
and K.C.C. 10.16.110; Ordinance 9240, Section 12 and K.C.C. 10.16.120; Ordinance 9240,
Section 13 and K.C.C. 10.16.130; Ordinance 9240, Section 14 and K.C.C. 10.16.140;
Ordinance 9240, Section 15 and K.C.C. 10.16.150; Ordinance 9928, Section 9 and K.C.C.
10.18.080; Ordinance 9928, Section 10 and K.C.C. 10.18.090; Ordinance 11949, Section 2
and K.C.C. 10.22.005; Ordinance 11949, Section 3 and K.C.C. 10.22.015; Ordinance
11949, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.22.025; Ordinance 11949, Section 5, as
amended, and K.C.C. 10.22.035; Ordinance 11949, Section 6 and K.C.C. 10.22.045;
Ordinance 11949, Section 7 and K.C.C. 10.22.055; Ordinance 11949, Section 8 and K.C.C.
10.22.065; and Ordinance 11949, Section 9 and K.C.C. 10.22.075.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0460

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of agreement negotiated by
and between King County and International Federation of Professional and Technical
Engineers, Local 17 representing employees in the department of public health; and
establishing the effective date of said agreement.

Mr. Constantine moved to refer Proposed Ordinance 2003-0460 to Committee-of-the-Whole. Seeing
no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

17.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0443

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION authorizing King County superior court to accept the donation of a piece of
artwork from Mr. Gideon Oyeleke, to be displayed at the juvenile court facility; the
estimated value of this donation is three thousand dollars.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

18.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0445

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION authorizing the executive to accept a donation of the reimbursement of all
associated attendance costs from the National Sheriffs' Association for the sheriff's office
personnel attendance at a National Sheriffs' Association conference.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

19.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0451

Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Lee Ann Prielipp, who resides in
council district seven, to the King County Harborview Medical Center board of trustees.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0455

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION adopting the minutes of the 2003 Labor Summit between local labor
leadership and King County elected officials.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Other Business

Ms. Lambert informed the Council of her participation in a Summit, co-sponsored by Sheriff David
Reichert and several suburban cities regarding criminal justice. Ms. Patterson was also in
attendance.

Extra Items

Rereferrals

21.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0059

Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Stephanie D. Warden as director,
King County department of development and environmental services.

Mr. Phillips moved to relieve the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee of
Proposed Motion 2003-0059 and rerefer to Committee-of-the-Whole. Seeing no objection, the Chair
so ordered.

Re-referred to Committee of the Whole

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0440

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the city of Snoqualmie to construct, operate
and maintain a sewer system in council district 3; authorizing the executive to execute the
franchise agreement.

Ms. Patterson moved to relieve the Utilities Committee of Proposed Ordinance 2003-0440 and
rerefer to Committee-of-the-Whole. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Re-referred to Committee of the Whole

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.