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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 January 21, 2003 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:49 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
Ms. Patterson led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of January 13, 2003
1.
Mr. Phillips moved to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2003 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, indicating the
members continued to discuss the legislative agenda regarding revisions to the ESSB 6140
legislation. The RTID Planning Committee participated in the swearing in of new members to the
Executive Board. Mr. Pelz stated the meeting was very positive.

Mr. Irons briefed the Council on the Critical Areas and Stormwater ordinance update hearing at
Issaquah High School, indicating it was well attended. He was pleased to see a broad understanding
as to what was in the document, as well as a broad opinion of problems and solutions. Mr. Irons
indicated that very good questions came up which will be addressed and resolved.
Ms. Lambert also briefed the Council on the same subject, indicating two well attended public
hearings were held in Carnation. Three areas of main concern were buffers being enlarged from
100 feet to 300 feet, the presumptions of salmonids in any body of water and regulations regarding
replacement of impervious surfaces. These concerns were brought to the Executive's attention.
Mr. Pullen informed the Council that constituents in his district were unhappy and felt they were
uninformed regarding the critical areas and stormwater update. He urged them to attend one of two
meetings scheduled; one on January 22nd at Enumclaw High School, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and the other
on January 28th at Tahoma High School, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

As a personal privilege, Mr. Pelz spoke of a dear friend presently in the hospital recovering from
surgery, and wished to extend his special thoughts.

Mr. von Reichbauer thanked the members who will join him on January 22nd for the recognition of
former State Representative Maryann Mitchell by her community for her work on affordable housing.
In Federal Way, the multi service center is building a new senior residence named Mitchell Place in
her honor.
 
Plat Tracing
3.
Stone Creek - Council District 7
Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Stone Creek 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 4-7
 

 
4.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0439.2		 Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE approving the City of Tacoma Comprehensive Water Plan Update.
On 1/21/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14562.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0539.2		 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.
On 12/2/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
On 1/21/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14563.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
6.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0540.2		 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.
On 12/2/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
On 1/21/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14564.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
7.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0545.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as South 272nd Way/South
Star Lake Road to Lakehaven Utility District for the purpose of providing sewer service.
On 12/9/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
On 1/21/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14565.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Passed The Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that the Consent Agenda 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 and Action on Motions
 
8.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0020 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION declaring the council's support for the Local Government Joint Legislative
Proposal of the Association of Washington Cities, Washington Association of County
Officials and Washington State Association of Counties.
No action was taken on Proposed Motion 2003-0020.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0007 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Celcelia M. Hynes for property located at 28006 SE 204th Street,
Hobart, WA 98025, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT003.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0008 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by
Linda Evetts-Ramsey for property located at 26629 NE 40th Street, Redmond, WA 98053,
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file
no. E02CT004.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

 
11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0009 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by V. Wayne and Ardis F. Ingalls for property located at 24645 SE 192nd
Avenue, Maple Valley, WA 98038, designated department of natural resources and parks,
water and land resources division file no. E02CT007.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0010 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Edward and Rita Sitko for property located at 5374 347th Place SE,
Fall City, WA 98024, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT009.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0011 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Richard and Joan Bonewits for property located at 272xx SE 150th
Street, Issaquah, WA 98027, designated department of natural resources and parks, water
and land resources division file no. E02CT010.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0012 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Denise Sparrow for property located at 26303 SE Old Black Nugget
Road, Issaquah, WA 98029, designated department of natural resources and parks, water
and land resources division file no. E02CT014.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0013 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Peter M. Anker for property located at 15333 Uplands Way SE, North
Bend, WA 98045, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT016.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0014 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by John and Linda Seebeth and Anita Brennan for property located at
26103 and 26119 SE Old Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA 98029, designated department
of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E02CT021.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0015 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating
system submitted by Patricia J. Scott for property located at 28215 SE 216th Street, Maple
Valley WA 98038, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT027.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
18.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0016 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located on the west side of
the Enumclaw-Franklin Road and east of the Green river, at the request of Palmer Coking
Coal Company, department of development and environmental services file no. L01P0001.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0234 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Susan Sherman, who resides in
council district three, to the King County landmarks and heritage commission.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
20.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0455 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Clinton Bostwick, who resides in
King County council district nine, to the King County noxious weed control board,
representing weed district five.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
21.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0005 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION approving a reporting format for adult and juvenile secure/non-secure
custodial populations as requested in ordinance.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Reintroductions of Ordinances
 
22.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
1999-0574.4		 Ms. Miller and Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the decision of the hearing examiner to approve, subject
to conditions, the preliminary plat of Treemont, department of development and
environmental services file no. S128903.
Reintroduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
23.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2001-0564.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the decision of the hearing examiner to approve, subject
to conditions, the preliminary plat of Fir Ridge Estates, department of development and
environmental services file no. L00P0010.
Reintroduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

Other Business
Extra Items
Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 24 and 25
24. Approve Excess Leave Carryover
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, 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
25. Reassignment of Legislative Secretary
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, 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
 
26.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2001-0374 Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE vacating of a portion of Southwest 152nd Street. File V-2398;
Petitioner Mark Gralia; and amending Ordinance 13986, Section 1.
Mr. Pelz moved to rerefer Proposed Ordinance 2001-0374 from the Hearing Examiner to the
Transportation Committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Re-referred to Transportation Committee
Adjournment
Mr. von Reichbauer relayed to Mr. Pullen his discussions with a group of constituents regarding the
county's successful role in supporting the Bastyr University and other great programs, and
complimented his great work and leadership over the years on such programs.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

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