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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 February 18, 2003 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. McKenna led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of February 10, 2003 and Special Meeting (Land Use
Appeals) of February 10, 2003
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 2003 and
Special Meeting (Land Use Appeals) of February 10, 2003 without reading. Seeing no objection, the
Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. von Reichbauer reported on the participation of several members in a delegation to Washington,
D.C. to lobby on behalf of King County. He indicated their meeting with members of the Senate and
House was very constructive.
Ms. Lambert also commented on this subject, indicating the meeting was a great opportunity and
very profitable. She also complimented the Ferguson Group on its efforts on King County's behalf.

Ms. Lambert briefed the Council on her participation in representing the State of Washington at the
President's Prayer Breakfast. She indicated 182 countries were represented.

Ms. Lambert reported on her attendance at the WSAC CJIC (Washington State Association of
Counties Criminal Justice Information Committee) in Olympia. The committee is working on the
coordination between various levels of the criminal justice system, to make sure all levels are
working together. The committee reviewed several bills before the Legislature, and will meet again
in March.

Ms. Lambert also thanked the State Patrol and Seattle Police for clearing the SR 520 bridge. She
was heartened to see law enforcement protecting all citizens.

 
Plat Tracing
3.
Murphey's Landing - Council District 5
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Murphey's
Landing 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.
Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 4-16
Scott White, council staff, answered questions of the Council.
 
4.
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.
The enacted number is 11642.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
5.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0456 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of John Browne, who resides in King
County council district eight, to the King County noxious weed control board, representing
weed district three.
The enacted number is 11643.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
6.
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.
The enacted number is 11644.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
7.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0538 Ms. Patterson
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Marie Malyevac, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County board for developmental disabilities.
The enacted number is 11645.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
8.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0549 Mr. Pullen
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Laura Blankinship, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County board for developmental disabilites.
The enacted number is 11646.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
9.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0608.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mark Endresen to the King County
commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11647.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
10.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0609.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Richard Derham to the King
County commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11648.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
11.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0611.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Bill Ptacek to the King County
commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11649.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
12.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0612.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Anne Levinson to the King County
commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11650.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
13.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0613.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Sharon Maeda to the King County
commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11651.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
14.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0614.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Steve Goldblatt, representing
academia and higher education, to the King County commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11652.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
15.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0615.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Steve Williamson, representing
organized labor, to the King County commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11653.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
16.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0616.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dave Gering, representing business
and industry, to the King County commission on governance.
The enacted number is 11654.
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: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 4 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons

 
Law, Justice and Human Services
 
17.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0005.2		 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION approving a reporting format for adult and juvenile secure/non-secure
custodial populations as requested in Ordinance 14517.
The enacted number is 11655.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 4 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
 
Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space
 
18.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0041.2		 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION approving the Parks Division's January 31, 2003 report on the comprehensive
costs and revenues associated with operating and maintaining grass and sand ballfields and
approving a fee structure as required by Ordinance 14509.
The enacted number is 11656.

Tom Koney, Parks Department, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 8 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
No: 2 - Mr. McKenna and Mr. Pullen
Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
 
Transportation
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0040 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION approving the transit division response to the 2003 budget proviso requiring
submission of a report on the results of a thirty-vehicle test of mobile data terminals
proposed for installation in all transit accessible service vehicles.
The enacted number is 11657.

Mr. Pelz showed a video covering the MDT/AVL Project.
A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
20.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0050 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of Fearnheath Road No. 925 File
V-2364. Petitioners: Nicolas Kazan and Robin Swicord.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
21.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0055 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE providing for the issuance of unlimited tax general obligation refunding
bonds of the county in an outstanding aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$120,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund, on a current basis, all or a
portion of the county's outstanding Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
1993 Series C; 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.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
22.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0038 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James Nobles, who resides in
council district two, to the King County mental health advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
23.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0045 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jon Spangler, who works in council
district three, to the Redmond bear creek groundwater protection committee, representing
the city of Redmond.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee
 
24.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0046 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Shauna Cheney, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County mental health advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
25.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0047 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Helen Nilon, who resides in council
district one, to the King County mental health advisory board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

 
26.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0048 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mark Adreon, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act
advisory committee.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
27.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0051 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a contract with the state of
Washington Department of Social and Health Services to provide support enforcement
services.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
28.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0053 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the King County executive's appointment of Norman Johnson as
substance abuse treatment provider as representative to the drug treatment advisory panel.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
29.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0054 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of David Chapman as defense bar
representative to the drug treatment advisory panel.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
30.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0056 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION of the county accepting bids for the purchase of the county's Unlimited Tax
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2003, in the aggregate principal amount of
$___________; fixing the interest rates and other terms of such Bonds, all in accordance
with Ordinance _____ of the County.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
31.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0060 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION authorizing the executive to execute an interlocal agreement for the design,
implementation, operation and maintenance of the Regional Fare Coordination System.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

Other Business
Extra Item
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
32.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0070 Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE establishing April 22, 2003, as the date of a special election on the
question of annexation to the city of Renton of an unincorporated area known as the Vuong
property.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 p.m.

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