King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

August 30, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

August 30, 2004

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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



	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 2:38 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
		Ms. Patterson led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of August 23, 2004
1.

		Mr. Gossett moved to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2004 meeting as presented. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Special Item
2.

	Presentation of a Recognition to the members of the Citizens' Election Oversight Committee for their contributions to help restore voter confidence in King County
		Ms. Hague commended the dedication and hard work of the Citizens' Election Oversight Committee. She read the recognition and introduced the following committee members: Brad Henry, Tyler Page, Sheryl Moss, Ellen Hansen and Michael Snyder. Ms. Hague presented each with a recognition. Mr. Page spoke on behalf of the group.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
3.

		Mr. Pelz briefed the Council on the Sound Transit Board. The Board had a report on the Tacoma link which is now one year in existence. It has carried 750,000 passengers, four months earlier than projected. The Board also discussed the agreement regarding private security, which will be under further review. Mr. von Reichbauer added that dedication ceremonies will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Federal Way on Wednesday, September 1 and invited members to attend.


Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Items - Items 4-9

4.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0327	Mr. Pelz

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the granting of a guide way easement to Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority in council district 5.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14977.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

5.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0357	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement (wage and wage related items only) negotiated by and between King County and Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Local 1652Z (The Family Court Social Worker) representing employees in the king county superior court; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14978. Melanie English, Social Worker, Family Court Services, spoke. Connor Lenz, Social Worker, Family Court Services, spoke.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

6.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0386	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and the Technical Employees Association (Wastewater Treatment Division - Staff and Supervisors) representing employees in the department of natural resources and parks; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14979. Ken Madden, President, Technical Employees Association, spoke. Eric Mandel, Treasurer, Technical Employees Association, spoke.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



7.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0387	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and the Animal Control Officers Guild, representing employees in the department of executive services; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14980. Mike Cronin, President, Animal Control Officers Guild, spoke. John Diel, Animal Control Officer, Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, spoke.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

8.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0398	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 (Transit Supervisors - Department of Transportation, Metro Transit Division) representing employees in the department of transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14981. Matt Hansen, Transit Supervisor, Department of Transportation, spoke.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

9.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0399	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 (Transit Chiefs - Department of Transportation, Metro Transit Division) representing employees in the department of transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14982. Tom Randall, Chief, Customer Services, Department of Transportation, spoke.
	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



Budget and Fiscal Management

10.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0269.2	Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $1,055,099 from various current expense agencies; making an appropriation of $11,321,324 from various non-current expense agencies for a total appropriation of $12,376,423 for correction of errors, and to meet the appropriate level of appropriation authority; amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Sections 13, 16, 25, 28, 29, 31, 35, 38, 42, 43, 46, 47, 62, 65, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, 86, 87, 90, 94, 95, 96, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111 and 117, as amended, and the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, Section 42, as amended, and adding new sections to Ordinance 14797.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
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	The enacted number is 14983.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett 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


11.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0314.2	Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $41,424,724 to various capital funds to provide the appropriate level of appropriation authority and provide for the correction of errors; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Section 122 and Attachment B, as amended, and Ordinance 14812, Section 2.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14984.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett 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



12.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0316.2	Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual reconciliation of capital funds and projects, and making some technical corrections to operating funds; appropriating $2,472,761 to the current expense fund and a net appropriation of $52,019,223 capital improvement programs; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Sections 41, 122, 123, 124, 125 and 126, as amended, and Attachments B, C, D, E and F, as amended.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14985.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett 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


Committee of the Whole

13.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0382	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE regarding the handling, recycling and disposal of construction, demolition and land clearing debris; making technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 10916, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.30.020, Ordinance 10916, Section 6, and K.C.C. 10.30.040 and Ordinance 10916, Section 7, and K.C.C. 10.30.050.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14986.
	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


14.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0383.2	Ms. Edmonds


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into extended and amended contracts for the handling, recycling and disposal of construction, demolition and land clearing debris.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14987.
	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



Transportation

15.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0302	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE declaring the intent of King County to approve the agreement for the SeaShore Transportation Forum and: commit to staffing support for its continuation through 2005; clarify its membership and representation; and institute annual dues; and authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement to further the purposes of this board.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14988.
	A motion was made by Mr. Pelz 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


16.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0394.2	Mr. Pelz


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an amendment to the 1976 Memorandum Agreement regarding the Interstate 90 corridor; and repealing Ordinance 14960, Attachment A.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mr. Irons moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2004-0394 until the Tuesday, September 7, 2004 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred
Motions for Council Action

Budget and Fiscal Management

17.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2004-0162.2	Mr. Gossett


	A MOTION of the county council accepting a bid for the purchase of the county's Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2004, Series A in the aggregate principal amount of $57,045,000, and establishing certain terms of such bonds and a plan of refunding, all in accordance with Ordinance 14890.
	The enacted number is 11986. Bob Cowan, Director of Finance and Business Operations Division, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council. Jim Hattori, Hattori and Associates, Financial Advisor, answered questions of the Council. Nigel Lewis, Treasury Division, Department of Executive Services, 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: 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


18.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2004-0368.2	Ms. Patterson


	A MOTION adopting a work plan to implement recommendations of the King County citizens' election oversight committee.
	The enacted number is 11987.
	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


Transportation

19.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2004-0400.2	Mr. Pelz


	A MOTION related to the transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofit organizations and local governments to meet the needs of low-income, elderly, disabled and young county citizens.
	The enacted number is 11988. Mr. Pelz moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert
	A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed as Amended. 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


Introduction of and Action on Emergency Ordinance

20.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0409	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE relating to the continuation of the board of health; adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 2.35 and repealing Ordinance 13872, Section 2, Ordinance 13872, Section 3, Ordinance 13872, Section 4, and Ordinance 13257, Section 19, and declaring an emergency.
	On 8/30/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14989. Ms. Edmonds moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0409 without referral to committee and to suspend the rules to hold the public hearing without waiting the required period. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	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

Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda

21.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0261.2	Mr. Phillips


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of NE 85th Street, File V-2477. Petitioners: Brian A. and Margie D. Mueller.
	The enacted number is 14990.
	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: 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

Introduction of Ordinance for First Reading and Referral

22.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0395	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to extend the interlocal agreement with the city of Sammamish relating to the processing of building permits and land use applications by King County's department of development and environmental services; and process the shoreline substantial development permit required to construct the portion of the East Lake Sammamish Interim Trail located within Sammamish city limits.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee



23.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0397	Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE creating King County Road Improvement District No. 133 and ordering the improvement of a portion of Northeast 52nd Street from Ames Lake - Carnation Road Northeast to 298th Avenue Northeast, authorizing interim financing, confirming the final assessment roll and levying assessments against the property within the district.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

24.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0401	Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing approval of an amendment to the Charter for the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

25.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0402	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement for open space acquisition projects with the city of Seattle, for the Salmon Bay acquisition project authorized by Ordinance 14517.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

26.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0403	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 136th Avenue SE File V-2471. Petitioners: Ioan and Dorina Morar.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

27.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0404	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 64th Avenue NE File V-2491. Petitioner: Jerold Ullery.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

28.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0410	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Covington for transfer to the city of Tahoma pool.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

29.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0411	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Covington for transfer to the city of a portion of the Soos Creek park.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee


Introduction of Motions and Referrals

30.
	Proposed Motion No. 2004-0396	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION declaring the intention of the King County council to create Road Improvement District No. 133 to improve Northeast 52nd Street from Ames Lake-Carnation Road Northeast to 298th Avenue Northeast, to confirm the final assessment roll for Road Improvement District No. 133, and set the date for a public hearing.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

31.
	Proposed Motion No. 2004-0406	Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into agreements with United Way of King County to provide administrative services for the 2004 King County employee charitable campaign and extending the agreement for the 2003 campaign.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
Other Business
	Mr. Phillips commented on the passing of former King County Councilmember Bob Dunn and asked for a moment of silence. Mr. McKenna informed the councilmembers of the passing of Nadine Shannon who was the founder of the Congregations for the Homeless program on the eastside. He indicated she touched many lives in a positive way.
Extra Item
Introduction of Ordinance for First Reading and Referral

32.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0414	Mr. Phillips and Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 2, 2004, as the date for an advisory election on the question of which tax voters would prefer to be included in a voter-approved plan to invest in transportation improvements in King County.
	Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

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