King County

 

1200 King County
Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, Steve Hammond, Larry Gossett,
Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson

 

 

 

 

Room 1001

 

September 29, 2003

 

1:30 P.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call to Order

 

 

 

Roll Call

 

 

 

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

Councilmember Edmonds will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

 

1.

 

Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of September 18, 2003 and Minutes of
September 22, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

Councilmember von Reichbauer

 

 

 

2.

 

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

 

 

 

 

 


Disability Retirement Board
Cedar River Council
WRIA 8 Steering Committee

 

 

 

3.

 

Plat Tracings

 

 

 

 

 

Councilmember Hague

 

 

 

The Portico on Finn Hill - Council District 11

 

 

 

The Reserve at Star Lake - Council District 7

 

 

 

Meadow Glen Estates - Council District 7

 

 

 

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

 

 

 

Consent Items - Items 4-7

 

 

 

Councilmember von Reichbauer

 

 

 

4.

 

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0336.2

 

Mr. Irons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the Evergreen Water and Improvement
Association to construct, operate and maintain a water system in council district 9 and council
district 12 and authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.

 

 

 

On 7/28/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 8/20/2003, the Utilities Committee Amended.
On 8/20/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent.

 

 

 

5.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0337

 

Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE related to natural resources; revising the transfer of development rights
(TDR) program; amending Ordinance 13733, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.100,
Ordinance 13733, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.110, Ordinance 13733, Section
11, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.120, Ordinance 13733, Section 15, as amended, and
K.C.C. 21A.37.160.

 

 

 

On 7/28/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.
On 8/19/2003, the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee Recommended Do
Pass Consent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0368

 

Ms. Lambert

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of surplus county-owned property, known as the
"Redmond Shop Site," located in council district 3, to the city of Redmond.

 

 

 

On 8/25/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 9/10/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

 

 

 

7.

 

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0388.2

 

Mr. Phillips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE relating to the administrative fee retained from the one-dollar recording
surcharge authorized by 2003 Wash. Laws 289 (Substitute House Bill 1081); and amending
Ordinance 1660, Sections 1-2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.12.120.

 

 

 

On 9/2/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/3/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 9/3/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute
Consent.

 

 

 

Public Hearing Required on Consent Items 4-7

 

 

 

Budget and Fiscal Management

 

 

 

Councilmember Phillips

 

 

 

8.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0398

 

Mr. Phillips

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE providing for the issuance of one or more series of limited tax general
obligation bonds of the county in an outstanding aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$89,000,000 to finance or reimburse the county for the Treemont Conservation Easement
Acquisition Project and to refund, on a current basis, all or a portion of the county's Limited
Tax General Obligation Bonds (Various Purpose), 1993 Series A, and Limited Tax General
Obligation and Refunding Bonds (Various Purpose), 1993 Series B; providing for the public
sale of the bonds and the disposition of the proceeds of sale; establishing funds for the receipt
and expenditure of bond proceeds and for the payment of the bonds; and providing for the
annual levy of taxes to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon.

 

 

 

On 9/2/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 9/10/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 9/24/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass.

 

 

Public Hearing Required

 

 

 

Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas

 

 

 

Councilmember Hague

 

 

 

9.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0383

 

Ms. Hague

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE relating to comprehensive planning and zoning; adopting the King County
Comprehensive Plan 2003 amendments to the King County Comprehensive Plan 2000 and area
zoning, in accordance with the Washington State Growth Management Act; and amending
Ordinance 263, Art. 2 Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.010.

 

 

 

On 8/18/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.
On 8/19/2003, the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee Passed Out of
Committee Without a Recommendation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Hearing Required

 

 

 

Motions for Council Action

 

 

 

Consent Items - Items 10-12

 

 

 

Councilmember von Reichbauer

 

 

 

10.

 

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0243

 

Ms. Edmonds

 

 

 

 

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Larry Hill, who resides in council
district one, to the King County alcoholism and substance abuse administrative board.

 

 

 

On 6/16/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 9/18/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

 

 

 

11.

 

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0394

 

Mr. Gossett

 

 

 

 

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interagency agreement with the
Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, to provide supplemental law
enforcement services.

 

 

 

On 9/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 9/18/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

 

 

 

12.

 

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0426

 

Ms. Patterson

 

 

 

 

A MOTION authorizing the King County executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with
the city of Auburn regarding the design and construction of intelligent transportation system
improvements.

 

 

 

On 9/22/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 9/24/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

 

 

 

Committee of the Whole

 

 

 

Councilmember von Reichbauer

 

 

 

13.

 

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0432

 

Mr. Phillips

 

 

 

 

A MOTION calling for the cleanup of existing toxic waste in the Duwamish river, the
prevention of future toxic waste from re-contaminating the Duwamish River and the proper
treatment or disposal of toxic waste.

 

 

 

Contingent on Committee Action

 

 

 

On 9/22/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.

 

 

 

14.

 

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0435

 

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

 

 

 

 

A MOTION supporting the dedication of the solid waste division's rent owed to King County
to regional health and human services.

 

 

 

Contingent on Committee Action

 

 

 

On 9/22/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Law, Justice and Human Services

 

 

 

Councilmember Gossett

 

 

 

15.

 

Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0423.2

 

Mr. Gossett

 

 

 

 

A MOTION approving reports from the executive and county criminal justice agencies related
to the implementation of Motion 11491 and as requested in the 2003 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14517.

 

 

 

On 9/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 9/18/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

 

 

 

Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 16-19

 

 

 

Councilmember von Reichbauer

 

 

 

16.

 

Hire a Temporary Public Relations Specialist

 

 

 

 

 

17.

 

Convert a TLT to a vacant Senior Management Auditor Position

 

 

 

 

 

18.

 

Promote an Intern to the Vacant Legislative Secretary IV Position in the Tax Advisor's Office

 

 

 

 

 

19.

 

Hire Two Temporary Video Specialists

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

 

 

 

20.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0428

 

Mr. Constantine

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Annexation 2003-1 to Val
Vue Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service.

 

 

Refer to Utilities Committee

 

 

 

21.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0429

 

Ms. Lambert

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Trilogy to Woodinville
Water District for the purpose of providing water service.

 

 

Refer to Utilities Committee

 

 

 

22.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0431

 

Ms. Sullivan

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located on the southwest
corner of the intersection of SE 224th Street and 272nd Avenue SE, Mike Miller, Miller and
Miller Construction, department of development and environmental services file no.
L03P0017.

 

 

Refer to Hearing Examiner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0441

 

Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pelz,
Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Gossett and Mr.
Phillips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by
and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Local 519, representing
King County Civic Television employees; and establishing the effective date of said
agreement.

 

 

Refer to Committee of the Whole

 

 

 

24.

 

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0447

 

Initiative

 

 

 

 

AN ORDINANCE proposing an amendment to the King County Charter reducing in size the
King County council from thirteen to nine members; consequently reducing council voting
requirements related to the size of the council; phasing in the reduction of council members
with elections and terms of office; amending Section 220.10 of the King County Charter,
Section 230.10 of the King County Charter, Section 230.20 of the King County Charter,
Section 230.30 of the King County Charter, Section 270.30 of the King County Charter,
Section 460 of the King County Charter and Section 650.10 of the King County Charter,
adding a new Section 650.40.15 to the King County Charter, adding a new Section 650.40.25
to the King County Charter, repealing Sections 650.40.10 and 650.40.20 of the King County
Charter and submitting the same to the voters of the county for their ratification or rejection at
the November 2003 general election.

 

 

Refer to Committee of the Whole

 

 

 

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

 

 

 

25.

 

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0439

 

Mr. Gossett

 

 

 

 

A MOTION adopting the King County Human Services Recommendations Report for
2004-2006.

 

 

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

 

 

 

Other Business

 

 

 

Adjournment