King County

1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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

March 15, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:45 p.m.

Roll Call

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

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

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

Approval of Minutes of March 8, 2004

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2004 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Ms. Patterson briefed the Council on the Regional Transportation Investment District Executive
Board meeting. The Board approved a set of revenue sources that will make it possible to put a
package of transportation projects on the November ballot for voter approval. Ms. Patterson
indicated the Board recognized the need to reduce the reliance on the sales tax from the previous
draft proposals and cut the sales tax in the plan to .3% from the authorized .5%. Although the RTID
was not granted additional user-oriented revenue sources from the Legislature, the RTID feels
confident it can move forward with a balanced transportation plan in 2004. Ms. Patterson also
indicated the plan would invest $1 billion in the viaduct and $1 billion to complete light rail to the
University District and to the airport and complete the HOV system. The RTID will adopt a draft
plan in April.
Mr. Irons also commented that the RTID meeting was a good one, narrowing the options that were
before the Executive Committee.
Mr. McKenna commented on the project list in more detail and the cost estimate
review process.

Mr. Constantine briefed the Council on the WRIA 9 Steering Committee meeting and indicated the
committee is preparing to publish its request for proposals so that citizens and organizations can
submit information regarding projects they would like to have funded during the next salmon
recovery cycle. The committee did approve the staff's recommended Request for Proposals and
anticipate having proposals back in June. The committee also evaluated how WRIA 9 is progressing
in meeting goals and received a draft progress report. Mr. Constantine indicated citizens were in
attendance speaking on their individual and group efforts and indicated how gratifying it was to
have this contact.

Mr. Phillips reported on WRIA 8 and indicated the steering committee had a lengthy work session
and is moving rapidly in completing its work on a draft plan. The next meeting will deal with
adaptive management.

Mr. Pelz briefed the Council on the Sound Transit Board meeting and indicated the Board discussed
making a decision on participating in the RTID. Although this decision will be difficult, it will be
made in a timely fashion.

Special Item

3.

Presentation of County Service Awards

Service Awards were presented by County Executive Ron Sims.

DEPARTMENT OF ADULT & JUVENILE DETENTION/Community Corrections
Laurie Lane, 25 years

DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES/Information Telecommunication Services
Margaret L. Thompson, 20 years
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS/Solid Waste Division
Julia Bassett, 25 years
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS/Director's Office
Deborah Brockway, 20 years
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS/Water & Land Resources
David Galvin, 25 years
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/Road Services Division
Dennis Gorley, 35 years
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/Road Services Division
Denise V. Gross, 20 years

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Items - Items 4-8

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0007

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of approximately 11.4 acres of land into the
Midway Sewer District for the purpose of providing sanitary sewer service.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14846.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0008

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 24.13 acres to Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future
development.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14847.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0009

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 83.85 acres to Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future
development.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14848.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

7.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0010

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 13.59 acres to Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future
development.

On 2/2/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14849.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0098

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal cooperation
agreement for open space acquisition projects with the city of Kenmore, for the Swamp
Creek Floodplain acquisition project authorized by Ordinance 14409.

On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14850.

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, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas

9.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0094

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into amended interlocal
cooperation agreements with jurisdictions participating in the King County Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs.

On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14851.

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

Votes:

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

Law, Justice and Human Services

10.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0066

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE authorizing and approving the 2002 office of the public defender
contract for legal services with Northwest Defenders Association.

On 3/22/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Mr. Gossett moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2004-0066 until the March 22, 2004 Council
meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

11.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0095

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE authorizing and approving the 2003 office of the public defender
contracts for legal services.

On 3/22/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Mr. Gossett moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2004-0095 until the March 22, 2004 Council
meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

Natural Resources and Utilities

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0513

Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer and
Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an intergovernmental
land transfer agreement for the conveyance of certain open space properties to the city of
Federal Way.

On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

Ms. Edmonds moved to suspend the rules in order to hold an advertised public hearing on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0513. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0513 remains in the Natural Resources and Utilities Committee.

Deferred

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0068

Mr. Phillips and Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into amendments to interlocal
agreements with the cities of Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, North Bend
and Seattle for the disbursement of conservation futures tax levy funds allocated under
Ordinance 14797.

On 3/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14852.

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

Votes:

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

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 14-22

14.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0229

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Deanna Briese, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County children and family commission.

The enacted number is 11881.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

15.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0461

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Susan Weeks, Ph.D., who resides in
council district five, to the King County women's advisory board.

The enacted number is 11882.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

16.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0500

Mr. von Reichbauer

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robert Blumenfeld, who resides in
council district seven, to the King County section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act
advisory committee.

The enacted number is 11883.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

17.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0529

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Stephen Wehner, who resides in
council district three, to the King County board of appeals and equalization.

The enacted number is 11884.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

18.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0015

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION authorizing King County superior court to accept the donation of a conference
table to be used in a superior court conference room. The estimated value of this donation
is $1,000.

The enacted number is 11885.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

19.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0027

Mr. Ferguson

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Huda Giddens, who resides in
council district two, to the King County children and family commission.

The enacted number is 11886.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0031

Mr. Hammond

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Peggy Ann Leonard, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County women's advisory board.

The enacted number is 11887.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

21.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0055

Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna and Ms.
Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joan Enticknap, who resides in
council district four, to the Washington state major league baseball stadium public facilities
district.

The enacted number is 11888.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

22.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0097

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION authorizing the publication and distribution of a local voters' pamphlet in
conjunction with a special election.

The enacted number is 11889.

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, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

Committee of the Whole

23.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2004-0096.2

Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

A MOTION approving the initial findings of the health advisory task force that endorse the
county's direction to achieve quality of care and cost containment in King County's
employee benefit plan.

The enacted number is 11890.

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

Votes:

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

Growth Management And Unincorporated Areas

24.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0531.2

Ms. Patterson and Mr. Hammond

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Delores Brown, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County housing authority board of commissioners, as the
Resident Commissioner.

The enacted number is 11891.

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

Votes:

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

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0030

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Nancy Holland-Young, who resides
in council district one, to the King County housing authority advisory board of
commissioners.

The enacted number is 11892.

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

Votes:

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

Labor, Operations and Technology

26.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0298.2

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

A MOTION endorsing the extension of the pilot productivity initiative to the wastewater
capital improvement and asset management programs for the purpose of saving ratepayers
money while ensuring continuing high-quality operation of the county's wastewater utility.

The enacted number is 11893.

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

Votes:

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

Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 27-28 & 30-31

Item 29 was removed from the consent agenda.

27.

Renewal of Contract for Legal Counsel

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ferguson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

28.

Approval of Senior Legislative Project Lead Job Description, Classification and Salary Range

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ferguson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

29.

Approval of Town Hall Meeting Coordinator Job Description, Classification and Salary Range

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to defer Item 29 on the Employment Committee Consent Agenda until the
March 22, 2004 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

30.

A. Promotion to Senior Legislative Project Lead

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ferguson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

31.

B. Promoting to a Senior Legislative Project Lead

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ferguson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

32.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0125

Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE relating to the timing for planning for waste export and annually
reporting the solid waste division's progress toward objectives identified in the
comprehensive solid waste management plan; amending Ordinance 14326, Section 14, and
Ordinance 7737, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.10.24.020.

This is a dual referral first to the Regional Policy Committee and then to the Natural Resources and
Utilities Committee.

This is a nonmandatory referral to the Regional Policy Committee under King County Charter
270.30 and KCC 1.24.0651 as an issue that is not a countywide policy or plan but would benefit
from interjurisdictional discussion.

Introduced and Referred to Regional Policy Committee

33.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0127

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Sonja Vracko for property
located at 14050 184th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT019.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

34.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0128

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Marcia Houdek Jimenez and
Richard A.H. Jimenez for property located at 15026 152nd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA
98072, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources
division file no. E03CT033.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

35.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0129

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by David and Elizabeth Carlson for
property located at 14724 173rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E03CT035.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

36.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0130

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Leo Notenboom for property
located at 17346 NE 147th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT036.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

37.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0131

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by John and June G. Kauffman for
property located at 14733 172nd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E03CT037.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

38.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0132

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Arthur F. Gollofon for property
located at 14749 168th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated department of
natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E03CT048.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

39.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0133

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Hollywood Hills Association for
property located at approximately 169xx NE 145th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072,
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file
no. E03CT049.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

40.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0134

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Henning and Greta Buus for
property located at 15505 154th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E03CT052.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

41.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0135

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for either public
benefit rating system or timberland, or both, submitted by Judith L. Abraham and Donald
R. Toenyan, Jr. for property located at 15309 NE 160th Street, Mark and Valentina
Giovannetti for property located at 15717 154th Avenue NE, Cydney Gross for property
located at 15236 NE 156th Street, Jan and Max Hunt for property located at 15707 154th
Avenue NE, Steve and Patty Stivala for property located at 15227 NE 160th Street, JB
West and Kay B. Odegard for property located at 15215 NE 160th Street and Byron and
Pamela Dazey for property located at 15228 NE 156th Place, Woodinville, WA 98072,
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file
no. E03CT053.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

42.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0136

Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE related to productivity in the King County wastewater program;
clarifying participation of represented bargaining units in the wastewater division;
codifying the productivity initiative for the wastewater program and extending the initiative
to major capital projects and the asset management program for metropolitan water
pollution abatement facilities; making technical corrections; amending Ordinance 14084,
Section 2, and K.C.C. 3.12.363 and Ordinance 12014, Section 38, and K.C.C. 3.13.015 and
adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 28.86.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

43.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0137

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE related to stacking spaces for drive-through lanes of restaurants; making
technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 10870, Section 412, as amended, and
K.C.C. 21A.18.080.

Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

44.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0126

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION approving the existing automotive center site as the site of preference for a
new office building and Goat Hill as the site of a new replacement parking garage in
response to a proviso outlined in Ordinance 14812, Section 2.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Other Business

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:41 p.m.