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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 November 18, 2002 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Ms. Sullivan
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Constantine led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of November 12, 2002
1.
Mr. Gossett moved to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2002 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Pelz reported on the Regional Transportation Investment District meeting. The members
discussed the direction of the group in the wake of the recent election results, and a decision was
made to hold off on the May election. Mr. Pelz indicated that the three county councils will meet
with state legislators on December 12th.
Mr. McKenna added that the counties plan to have their project list put together by December.
 
Plat Tracing
3.
Rosewood Pl. - Council District 9
Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Rosewood Pl. 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
 
Committee of the Whole
 
4.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0436 Ms. Patterson, Ms. Sullivan, Ms.
Lambert, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Irons, Mr. Gossett, Mr. McKenna
and Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE establishing the King County commission on governance.
On 11/18/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 11/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2002-0436 is deferred until the November 25, 2002
Council meeting.
Deferred
 
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0551 Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and five
memoranda of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Washington State
Council of County and City Employees, Council 2, Local 2084SC-S (Superior Court
Supervisors - Wages Only) representing employees in the superior court and establishing
the effective date of said agreement.
On 11/18/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14510.
A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Pullen
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0552 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE appropriating $81,331 from the current expense fund salary and wage
contingency, to the superior court implementing the collective bargaining agreement
negotiated between King County and Local 2084SC-S (Superior Court Supervisors - Wages
Only); and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, Sections 30 and 37, as
amended.
On 11/18/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14511.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Pullen

 
Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas
 
7.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0262 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, allowing lot clustering in agricultural zones, amending
Ordinance 10870 Section 341 as amended and KCC 21A.12.040.
On 11/18/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.
The following people appeared to speak on 11/18/2002 :
Tom Quigley, 14516 156th Place NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Tim Trohimovich, 1617 Boylston Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Don Stuart, 301 Second Ave NE, Puyallup, WA 98372
Rita Bailie, 20607 101st Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031
Laurel Davis, 1617 Boylston Ave, #201, Seattle, WA 98122
Earl J. Bell, 1808 NE Ravenna Blvd., Seattle, WA 98105
Robert Tidball, 28810 57th Place S, Auburn, WA 98001
Robert Stagman, 7401 92nd Place SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Judy Taylor, PO Box 2003, Auburn, WA 98071
Tim McGruder, PO Box 182, Kirkland, WA 98083
Marguerite Sutherland, 5425 96th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, WA 98040
Anne Mack, 9428 S.E. 54th, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Mr. Phillips moved to re-refer Proposed Ordinance 2002-0262 to the Growth Management and
Unincorporated Areas Committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Re-referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
 
Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space
 
8.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0548 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE relating to the transfer of King County parks to cities; permitting the
imposition of differential fees for nonresidents.
On 11/18/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14512.

Ms. Edmonds moved to relieve the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee of further
consideration and to take action on Proposed Ordinance 2002-0548. 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 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Sullivan
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0539 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as DS-70RR to Midway
Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

 
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0540 Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as WSDOT 200th Avenue
SE Vicinity to Covington Water District for the purpose of providing water service.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee
 
11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0558 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE relating to road fees; setting the effective date for the fee schedule for
residential dwelling units; and amending Ordinance 11617, Section 43 and Attachment B,
as amended, and K.C.C. 14.75.040.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0559 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $510,790 from the current
expense fund to several current expense agencies; making a supplemental appropriation of
$1,985,887 to various non-current expense agencies; making a supplemental appropriation
of $3,029,232 to various capital funds to provide for correction of errors and the
appropriate level of appropriation authority, and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14265, Sections 16, 37, 43, 61, 82, 95, 115, 119, 120 and 121, as amended, and
Attachments 2, 3 and 4, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0560 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE abolishing various operating and capital funds and sub-funds in fiscal
year 2002; transferring any remaining net assets and fund balances; amending Ordinance
12076, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.015 and repealing Ordinance 13285,
Section 2, and K.C.C. 4.08.310.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
14.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0502 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION approving the report, King County Strategic Technology Plan 2003-2005
(Revised).
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology
 
15.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0508 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION authorizing the executive to accept a bequest of $360,000 from the estate of
Lillian May Hyde to King County's ACCESS transportation program for the benefit of van
service provided to Beacon Hill and the South Seattle district.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

 
16.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0520 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Holly Barker, who was nominated
by King County Councilmember Cynthia Sullivan, and who resides in council district two,
to the King County women's advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Other Business
Extra Item
Introduction and Action on an Ordinance
 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0562 Ms. Hague, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. McKenna, Ms.
Sullivan, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds, Ms.
Patterson, Mr. Gossett and Mr. von
Reichbauer
AN ORDINANCE making an emergency appropriation of $19,500 from the DCFM internal
service fund balance to the DCFM internal service fund to pay for unbudgeted costs of
operating the King County winter shelter, and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14265, Section 108, as amended, and declaring an emergency.
On 11/18/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14513.

Ms. Hague moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Ordinance 2002-0562
without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Maura Breuger, Executive Office, answered questions of the Council.
Jim Brewer, Legal Counsel, answered questions of the Council.
Kathy Brown, Interim Manager, Facilities Management Division, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Sullivan
 

Rereferral
 
18.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0518 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE relating to enforcement of county codes; and amending Ordinance
13250, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.20.100, Ordinance 13263, Section 5, and
K.C.C. 23.02.040, Ordinance 13263, Section 7, and K.C.C. 23.02.060, Ordinance 13263,
Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 23.02.070, Ordinance 13263, Section 10, as amended,
and K.C.C. 23.02.090, Ordinance 13263, Section 12, and K.C.C. 23.02.110, Ordinance
13263, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 23.02.120, Ordinance 13263, Section 14, and
K.C.C. 23.02.130, Ordinance 12024, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 23.10.040,
Ordinance 13263, Section 15, and K.C.C. 23.20.010, Ordinance 13263, Section 16, and
K.C.C. 23.20.020, Ordinance 13263, Section 17, and K.C.C. 23.20.030, Ordinance 13263,
Section 20, and K.C.C. 23.24.010, Ordinance 13263, Section 16, and K.C.C. 23.24.020,
Ordinance 13263, Section 29, and K.C.C. 23.24.100, Ordinance 13263, Section 30, and
K.C.C. 23.24.110, Ordinance 13263, Section 33, and K.C.C. 23.24.140, Ordinance 13263,
Section 40, and K.C.C. 23.32.040, Ordinance 13263, Section 43, as amended, and K.C.C.
23.36.010, and Ordinance 13263, Section 45, and K.C.C. 23.36.030.
Ms. Hague moved to relieve the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee of further consideration
and refer Proposed Ordinance 2002-0518 to the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas
Committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Relieved and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

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