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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 December 6, 2004 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was recessed at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 2:13 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Patterson led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of November 22, 2004 Special Meeting
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the November 22, 2004 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Special Item
2.
Presentation of the Federal Transit Administration's Transit Web Site Award
Mr. Pelz commented on the special award given to King County from the Federal Transit
Administration. He indicated King County's Metro online transit information web site is one of four
web sites in the nation being honored by the Administration. He introduced Rick Krochalis,
Regional Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, who made comments and presented the
award. County Executive Ron Sims made comments. Harold Taniguchi, Director of Transportation,
made comments and thanked the Council. Kevin Desmond, General Manager, Department of
Transportation, made comments and thanked the Council. He recognized the staff who were in
attendance.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
3.
Mr. Phillips commented on the earlier Town Hall meeting of Committee of the Whole at Experience
Music Project - Sky Church. As the meeting was focused on the arts and culture programs in King
County, the Chair particularly noted the involvement of Councilmembers Hague, von Reichbauer,
Gossett, Constantine, Edmonds, Irons, Patterson and Ferguson with arts and cultural activities and
thanked them for their support.

Ms. Edmonds reported on the Snohomish Basin Salmon Recovery Forum, also known as WRIA 7.
The Forum reviewed the staff report from public comment on the Forum's plan and also discussed
policy issues. Ms. Edmonds indicated that this watershed shares responsibility with Snohomish
County, and there was discussion regarding responsibilities. The issue has not yet been resolved.
Mark Sollitto, councilmember, North Bend, was re-elected Chair and Terry Williams, representative
from the Tulalip Tribe, as Vice-Chair.

Ms. Edmonds reported on the Northshore Parks and Recreation Service Area. The members had a
report on the status of the building of the wellness center, which is on time and on budget. The
members said farewell to long time Executive Director of the Northshore Senior Center, Marianne
LoGerfo.

Ms. Edmonds reported on the Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering
Committee. The main topic was the budget and upcoming issues being faced. The members
discussed the cost of the governor race recount to the counties. She indicated the Steering
Committee made the decision to send a letter to both Christine Gregoire and Dino Rossi to retain
Mary Selecky as Secretary of Health.

Ms. Hague reported on the Eastside Transportation Partnership's joint meeting with the Seattle
North King County Transportation Board (SeaShore) and the South County Area Transportation

Board (SCAT). The members agreed on joint messages and some areas of agreement.
Mr. Irons also made comments regarding how each committee's goal was to find areas of
commonality.

Mr. Constantine reported on Watershed Resource Inventory Area 9 Steering Committee. The
committee reviewed the results of the science panel sub watershed actions analysis, and is looking at
what actions it can take in the first ten years during which it will implement its habitat conservation
plan. At it's December 8 meeting, the committee will work towards finalization of its habitat
conservation plan in 2005.
 
Plat Tracing
4.
Northlake Ridge Div 2 - Council District 7
Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Northlake Ridge 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.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Consent Items - Items 5-8
 
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0476 Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
with the city of Des Moines to provide landmark designation and protection services.
On 12/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15084.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0492 Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to enter into an interlocal
agreement with Snohomish county for medical examiner services.
On 12/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15085.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
7.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0515.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE making appropriations of $2,950,270 to the current expense fund ;
making appropriations of $31,456,099 to other various non-current expense funds; making
total appropriations of $34,406,369 to operating funds for the correction of errors; and
amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Sections 5, 24, 25, 28, 35, 37, 38,
40, 44, 46, 62, 63, 65, 72, 74, 75, 80, 81, 86, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 101, 103 and 109, as
amended.
On 12/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15086.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
8.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0516.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $426,880 to current expense for
transfer to capital funds; and making net supplemental appropriations of $129,671 to
various capital funds, providing for the correction of errors; and amending the 2004 Budget
Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Sections 41, 122 and 123, as amended, and Attachment B, as
amended.
On 12/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15087.
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 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0

 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
9.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0530.2		 Mr. Irons and Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to enter into an exchange of one
county-owned, undeveloped parcel for one privately owned, undeveloped parcel, and the
granting of eight easements by King County associated with those parcels within council
district 12.
On 12/13/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
On request of Mr. Gossett, the Chair deferred Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0530 until the
December 13, 2004 Council meeting.
Deferred
Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 10-15
 
10.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2004-0347.2		 Mr. Hammond
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Deanna Burnett-Keener, who
resides in council district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board.
The enacted number is 12048.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
11.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0350 Mr. Hammond
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Perry Dahlquist, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board.
The enacted number is 12049.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
12.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0485 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION identifying projects to be funded under Public Law 106-393, Title III, the
Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act of 2000, and allocating to those projects
the funds to be received from the federal government for federal fiscal year 2005, which
begins October 1, 2004.
The enacted number is 12050.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
13.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0527 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Manila Siufanua, who resides in
council district five, to the King County women's advisory board.
The enacted number is 12051.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
14.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0528 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of David Hadley, who resides in
council district three, to the King County Harborview Medical Center board of trustees.
The enacted number is 12052.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
15.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2004-0544.2		 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION authorizing the King County office of the fire marshal to accept the donation
of self contained breathing apparatus; the estimated value of this donation is twenty
thousand dollars.
The enacted number is 12053.
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 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
16.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0397.2		 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION of the county council approving a bond purchase agreement for the county's
Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Baseball Stadium), 2004, Series C
(Taxable) in the aggregate principal amount of $13,195,000 and Limited Tax General
Obligation Refunding Bonds (Baseball Stadium), 2004, Series D in the aggregate principal
amount of $32,075,000, and establishing certain terms of such bonds and a plan of
refunding; all in accordance with Ordinance 14813.
The enacted number is 12054.

Bob Cowan, Director of Finance and Business Operations Division, Department of Executive
Services, answered questions of the Council.
Nigel Lewis, Senior Debt Analyst, Treasury Division, Department of Executive Services, answered
questions of the Council.
Jim Hattori, Hattori and Associates, Financial Advisor, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0

 
Natural Resources and Utilities
 
17.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0494 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION approving the Transfer System Level of Service Evaluation Criteria and
Standards Report and establishing April 15, 2005, as the date the report on the analysis of
transfer system needs and capacity shall be submitted to the King County council.
The enacted number is 12055.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
18.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2004-0543.2		 Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Phillips
A MOTION relating to the potential Ravensdale site acquisition preliminary plan.
The enacted number is 12056.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 19 and 20
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0522 Mr. Hammond
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Dr. Jonathan Wright, to the King
County Harborview Medical Center board of trustees, representing King County council
district nine.
The enacted number is 12057.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
20.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0524 Ms. Hague
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Scott Wallace, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County Harborview Medical Center board of trustees,
representing King County council district eleven.
The enacted number is 12058.
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 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda - Items 21-25
 
21.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0180.2		 Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of SE 403rd Street, File V-2444.
Petitioners: Eugene and Karen Vezzetti and Walter and Sheri Anderson.
The enacted number is 15088.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
22.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0415.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, reclassification of certain property located on the north side
of Southwest 112th Street between 14th Avenue Southwest and 16th Avenue Southwest as
described in department of development and environmental services file no. L04TY402,
from R-6 (Potential R-24) to R-24, at the request of Henry Neubaum, and amending King
County Title 21A, as amended, by modifying the zoning map to reflect this reclassification.
The enacted number is 15089.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
23.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0422.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Brent and Rochelle Cooper for property located at
274xx 340th Avenue Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural
resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT007.
The enacted number is 15090.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
24.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0426.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Timothy and Jennifer Lindberg for property located
at 342xx Kent-Kangley Road Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT011.
The enacted number is 15091.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
25.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0427.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to
approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed
valuation for open space submitted by Stephen and Gena Lindberg, for property located at
342xx Kent-Kangley Road Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT012.
The enacted number is 15092.
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: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
26.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0467 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE adopting the federal National Incident Management System ("NIMS")
for King County government.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
27.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0549 Mr. Ferguson
AN ORDINANCE establishing the 2005 work program for the regional policy committee
of the King County council.
Introduced and Referred to Regional Policy Committee
 
28.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0550 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located south of NE 134th
Street on the west side of 72nd Avenue NE, at the request of S & S Custom Construction
Inc., department of development and environmental services file no. L01P0026.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

 
29.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0555 Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE approving the county executive to execute an interlocal agreement with
the city of Snoqualmie for the purpose of designing and constructing improvements to the
Meadowbrook bridge.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee
 
30.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0556 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an interlocal
agreement with the city of Kirkland regarding the operation of city-owned traffic signals
and related intelligent transportation system equipment by the King County road services
division.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
31.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0339 Ms. Patterson
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jeff Guite, who resides in council
district thirteen, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
32.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0351 Ms. Patterson
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Todd LaClair, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County fairgrounds advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
33.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0525 Ms. Patterson
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Amy FitzPatrick, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County women's advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
34.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0554 Ms. Lambert and Ms. Patterson
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kenneth A. Ray as director of the
King County department adult and juvenile detention.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

Other Business
As a personal privilege Ms. Patterson commented on World Aids Day and the issue of AIDS. She
gave a presentation giving statistical information. She urged everyone to contribute in some way to
eliminate AIDS.

As a personal privilege, Mr. McKenna commented on the accomplishment of Bellevue High School's
football team winning its fourth state 3A championship. He also commented that the girls' swim
team won its fourth consecutive state title.
Mr. Irons also commented and congratulated both teams.

As a personal privilege, Mr. von Reichbauer commented on the victory by Seattle University of the
National NCAA Division II soccer playoffs, and indicated three of the players are from Federal Way.

As a personal privilege, Mr. Hammond expressed his appreciation to members for their
thoughtfulness in extending condolences and gifts to the memorial fund for his father, who passed
away recently. He also thanked council staff.
Extra Items
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
35.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0551 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Public Safety
Employees, Local 519 (DAJD Management Bargaining Unit), representing employees in
the department of adult and juvenile detention; and establishing the effective date of said
agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
36.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0552 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Federation of Professional & Technical
Engineers, Local 17 (Administrative Support & Rideshare) representing employees in the
department of transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

 
37.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0553 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local
77 (Power), representing employees in the department of transportation; and establishing
the effective date of said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m.

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