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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 December 2, 2002 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, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Ms. Lambert
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Pullen led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of November 25, 2002
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2002 meeting without
reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Phillips reported on the Cedar River Council meeting. The members discussed the Elliott Bay
Replacement Project and the Cedar River Channel Replacement Project.
 
Special Item
3.
Presentation of County Service Awards
Service Awards were presented by County Executive Ron Sims.

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/Administrative Services
Division
Ruby Herron, 30 years
Elizabeth Leger, 30 years
DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES/Finance and Business Operations Division
Elaine Smith, 25 years
Human Resources Management Division
Jannie Chinn, 25 years
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/Director's Office
Pam Abbey, 20 years
Ron Posthuma, 20 years
Road Services Division
Desiree Lazaro, 25 years


Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Utilities
 
4.
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.
On 12/2/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
Ms. Patterson moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2002-0539. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2002-0539 remains in the Utilities Committee.


Deferred
 
5.
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.
On 12/2/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
Ms. Patterson moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2002-0540. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2002-0540 remains in the Utilities Committee.
Deferred
Motions for Council Action
 
Committee of the Whole
 
6.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0574 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION establishing the 2003 state legislative agenda for King County.
Ms. Patterson moved amendment 1. Mr. Pullen moved to amend the amendment on line 3, to delete
"alternatives" and insert "additional options." Ms. Patterson accepted as friendly. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

The enacted number is 11617.
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
7.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0576 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE extending the 1999-2001 affirmative action plan and workforce
availabilities through 2004; and repealing Ordinance 13572, Section 2.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
8.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0577 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
Pullen
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting two collective bargaining agreements
negotiated by and between King County and the King County Police Officers Guild
representing: commissioned employees in the King County sheriff's office; and limited
commissioned airport police/aircraft rescue firefighting officers (ARFF) at the King County
airport who work for the King County sheriff's office and establishing the effective date of
said agreements.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0579 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Auburn for transfer to the city of Lea Hill and Auburndale
Two parks; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0580 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Redmond for transfer to the city of Bridle Crest Trail.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0581 Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Maple Valley for transfer to the city of Lake Wilderness park
and conference center; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0583 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Burien for transfer to the city of Salmon Creek waterway.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0584 Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter a lease with the Boys and Girls Clubs
of King County for Gold Creek lodge; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0585 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Tukwila for transfer to the city of Fort Dent park; and
declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0586 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into agreements relating to the West

Hill community recreation center, including a lease and assignment agreement; and
declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0588 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
Pullen
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of understanding extending
for six months the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County
and International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 17
(Supervisors) representing employees in the department of transportation and the
department of natural resources and parks.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0589 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
Pullen
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Federation of Professional and Technical
Engineers, Local 17A representing employees in the departments of executive services
(facilities), development and environmental services, natural resources and parks and
transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
18.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0590 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
Pullen
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of understanding extending
for six months the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County
and International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 17 (Section
Managers) representing employees in the department of transportation and the department
of natural resources and parks.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
19.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0591 Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Black Diamond for transfer to the city of Lake Sawyer park.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
20.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0592 Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Issaquah for transfer to the city of Sammamish Cove park.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
21.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0582 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 11th legislative district of the
Washington state house of representatives.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole

Other Business
Extra Items
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
22.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0587 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE relating to service and permit fees assessed by the department of
development and environmental services; correcting fees and technical errors; amending
Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030, Ordinance 11141, Section 40, as
amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.100, Ordinance 13332, Section 10, and K.C.C. 27.02.140,
Ordinance 13332, Section 13, and K.C.C 27.02.160, Ordinance 13332, Section 9, and
K.C.C. 27.02.190, Ordinance 13332, Section 63, and K.C.C. 27.02.210, Ordinance 10662,
Section 51, and K.C.C. 27.04.005, Ordinance 8330, Section 31, as amended, and K.C.C.
27.04.010, Ordinance 13332, Section 4, and K.C.C. 27.06.010, Ordinance 13332, Section 5,
and K.C.C. 27.06.020, Ordinance 13332, Section 6, and K.C.C. 27.06.030, Ordinance
13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010, Ordinance 13332, Section 17, as amended, and
K.C.C. 27.10.020, Ordinance 13332, Section 19, and K.C.C. 27.10.040, Ordinance 13332,
Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.060, Ordinance 13332, Section 24, and K.C.C.
27.10.090, Ordinance 13332, Section 25, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.100, Ordinance
13332, Section 32, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.170, Ordinance 13332, Section 40, as
amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.320, Ordinance 13332, Section 41, and K.C.C. 27.10.330,
Ordinance 13332, Section 42, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.350, Ordinance 13332,
Section 48, and K.C.C. 27.10.420, Ordinance 13332, Section 49, and K.C.C. 27.10.430,
Ordinance 13332, Section 53, and K.C.C. 27.10.510, Ordinance 13332, Section 54, and
K.C.C. 27.10.550, and Ordinance 13174, Section 35, and K.C.C. 27.36.030; adding a new
section to K.C.C. chapter 27.10, and repealing Ordinance 13396, Section 12, and K.C.C.
27.02.066 and Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
23.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0593 Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pullen
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Kent for transfer of the Kent pool to the city; and declaring an
emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
24.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0594 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Federal Way for transfer to the city of the Kenneth Jones Pool;
and declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

 
25.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0595 Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Pullen
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and Auburn School District No. 408 for transfer of the Auburn Pool to the
school district; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
26.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0596 Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna and Mr.
Pullen
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the Northwest Center for the Retarded for transfer of the Mary Wayte
Pool, the Redmond Pool, the Northshore Costie/Ruiz Pool, the Auburn Pool, the Kenneth
Jones Pool and the Mount Rainier Pool; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
 
27.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0597 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the YMCA of Greater Seattle for transfer of the Mount Rainier Pool; and
declaring an emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
Rereferral
 
28.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0504 Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Sammamish for transfer to the city of Beaver Lake Park.
Ms. Edmonds moved to relieve the Committee of the Whole of further consideration and refer
Proposed Ordinance 2002-0504 to the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee. Seeing
no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Re-referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

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