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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

 
Room 1001 July 6, 2004 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:47 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. von Reichbauer led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of June 28, 2004
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2004 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Irons briefed the Council on the recent meeting of the Cedar River Watershed Habitat
Conservation Plan Advisory Board, an oversight committee that was put into place by Seattle Public
Utilities to oversee the implementation of the conservation plan of the watershed and the forestry.
The Board reviewed 2003 accomplishments, watershed management, Landesburg mitigation,
problems derived from the new fish ladder and instream flows. The Board also had a very good
discussion regarding its goals.

Mr. Irons reported on the Lake Sammamish State Park Advisory Board meeting and the Board's
discussion regarding future uses for the park. The Board reviewed the competitive materials from
the subcommittee regarding an RFP. The Board had four proposals regarding the usage of the park
to generate revenue.

Mr. Phillips briefed the Council on the Watershed Resource Inventory Area 8 Management
Committee. The committee discussed funding and recommendations for the Forum to continue the
work on salmon recovery.

Mr. Phillips asked for a moment of silence to acknowledge the passing of former Metropolitan King
County Councilmember Bob Greive.

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Labor, Operations and Technology
 
3.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0257 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117
(Wastewater Treatment Division, Professional & Technical and Administrative Support)
representing employees in the department of natural resources and parks; and establishing
the effective date of said agreement.
On 7/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14957.

Betty Sorbo, Business Representative, Teamsters Local 117, spoke.
Bill Lockinger, representing the Wastewater Treatment Division, Teamsters Local 117, spoke.
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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna
 
4.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0258 Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117
(Wastewater Treatment Division, Supervisors) representing employees of the department of
natural resources and parks; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
On 7/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14958.

Betty Sorbo, Business Representative, Teamsters Local 117, spoke.
Bill Lockinger, representing the Wastewater Treatment Division, Teamsters Local 117, spoke.
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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna

 
Regional Transit
 
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0244 Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE adopting 2005 Transit Program Financial Policies.
On 7/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14959.
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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna
 
Transportation
 
6.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0250.2		 Mr. Pelz
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an amendment to the
1976 Memorandum Agreement regarding the Interstate 90 (I-90) corridor.
On 7/6/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14960.

AndreaTull, Regional Express Project Manager, Sound Transit, answered questions of the Council.
David Hopkins, Transportation Manager, Executive Office, answered questions of the Council.
Mr. McKenna withdrew Amendments 4 and 5.
Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 1. The motion failed by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 4 - Mr. McKenna, Mr. Irons, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Hammond
No: 9 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Pelz, Ms. Patterson and Ms. Hague
Excused: 0

Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 2. The motion failed by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 5 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Irons, Ms. Lambert and
Mr. Hammond
No: 8 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Pelz, Ms. Patterson and Ms. Hague
Excused: 0

Mr. McKenna withdrew Amendment 3.
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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 1 - Mr. McKenna
Excused: 0

Motions for Council Action
Reappointment Consent Agenda - Item 7
 
7.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0223 Mr. Hammond
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Clinton Bostwick, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County noxious weed control board.
The enacted number is 11963.
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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Ferguson, Mr.
Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
8.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0270 Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the Suver-Simonson Community Water
System to construct, operate and maintain a water system in council district 12 and
authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0273 Mr. Hammond
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of approximately 7.56 acres of land known as
annexation area P-362-S into the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for the purpose of
providing sewer service for future development.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0310 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement with the city of
Bothell regarding mitigation for the Brightwater project.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0311 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement with the Lake
Forest Park Water District regarding mitigation for the Brightwater project.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0312 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement with the city of
Shoreline regarding mitigation for the Brightwater project.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0313 Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Lambert
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement with the city of
Woodinville regarding mitigation for the Brightwater project.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0314 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $39,624,724 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, as amended, and Attachment B as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0315 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE abolishing various operating and capital funds and sub-funds in fiscal
year 2004; transferring any remaining net assets and fund balances; amending Ordinance
12076, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.015.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0316 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 $52,299,747 capital improvement
programs; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Sections 41 and
122, 123, 124, 125 and 126, as amended, and Attachments B, C, D, E and F, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
17.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0142 Mr. Hammond
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Judge LeRoy McCullough, who
resides in council district nine, to the King County library system board of trustees.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
18.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0255 Ms. Patterson
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Alex Kamola, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County rural forest commission.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0318 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION approving the final report of the King County health advisory task force.
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
 
20.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0320 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION to name a lake located on the west side of 9th Avenue in Federal Way, Lake
Ilene.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
21.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0321 Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms.
Hague
A MOTION approving of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority's
plan to issue non-recourse economic development revenue bonds, a portion of the proceeds
of which will be loaned to Cedar Grove Composting, Inc., for capital improvements at the
Cedar Grove Composting, Inc., facility located in unincorporated King County.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
Other Business
Mr. Hammond expressed his thanks to the Clerk for providing the ribbon to properly display the flag
to mourn the passing of former President Ronald Reagan.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

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