King County
1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Meeting Proceedings
Metropolitan King County Council
Councilmembers: Pete von Reichbauer, Chair; Carolyn Edmonds, Cynthia
Sullivan, Kathy Lambert, Larry Phillips, Dwight Pelz, Rob McKenna, Kent
Pullen, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague, David W. Irons,
Julia Patterson

 
Room 1001 January 7, 2002 9:30 AM

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:57 a.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms.
Sullivan, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Ms. Hague
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Irons led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of December 10, 2001
1.
Mr. Pullen moved to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2001 meeting without reading. Seeing
no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Mr. Pullen moved to reconsider his motion to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2001
meeting, and to hold approval of the minutes until the January 14, 2002 Council meeting. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds,
Ms. Lambert and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. von Reichbauer recognized the following individuals who were in attendance: former Governor
Albert D. Rosellini, former Secretary of State Ralph Munro, former State Senator George Fleming,
State Representative Luke Esser and State Senator Dow Constantine.

Ms. Sullivan recognized Greg Nickels, Mayor, City of Seattle, and former Metropolitan King County
Councilmember Louise Miller.

Ms. Patterson recognized City of Sea-Tac Councilmembers Frank Hansen and Kathy Gehring, and
Burien Mayor Sally Nelson.

Mr. Pelz recognized City of Tukwila Mayor, Steve Mullet and Councilmembers Pam Carter and
Richard Simpson.

 
Plat Tracings
3.
Woodside Heights - District 1
Sweetbriar - District 3
Crystal Haven - District 7
Ms. Sullivan moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plats of
Woodside Heights, Sweetbriar and Crystal Haven comply 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 plats at the end of the meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Certification of Election Results
4.
King County Executive, 4 yr term
Ron Sims (DEM) 263,516 ELECTED
Santos Contreras (REP) 151,606
David Fries (LBT) 18,340
King County Sheriff, 4 yr term
David Reichert (NP) 310,498 ELECTED

Council District No. 1, 4 yr term
Carolyn Edmonds (DEM) 20,344 ELECTED
Ed Sterner (REP) 13,316
Council District No. 3, 4 yr term
Kristy Sulllivan (DEM) 10,846
Kathy Lambert (REP) 19,373 ELECTED

Council District No. 5, 4 yr term
Dwight Pelz (DEM) 17,361 ELECTED
Council District No. 7, 4 yr term
Pete von Reichbauer (REP) 18,310 ELECTED

Council District No. 9, 4 yr term
Kent Pullen (REP) 23,530 ELECTED
Council District No. 11, 4 yr term
Jane Hague (REP) 19,154 ELECTED
Council District No. 13, short and full term
Julia Patterson (DEM) 16,066 ELECTED
Pam Roach (REP) 11,423
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 1
Approved 241,575 57.41% CARRIED
Rejected 179,194 42.59%

King County Proposition No. 1
Medic One Emergency Medical Services
Renewal of Existing Regular Tax Levy
Approved 356,079 80.65% CARRIED
Rejected 85,416 42.59%
Ms. Sullivan moved to accept the certification of election returns of November 6, 2001. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 10 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips,
Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and
Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Pelz
 
Swearing In
5.
Ron Sims, County Executive
Carolyn Edmonds, District 1
Kathy Lambert, District 3
Dwight Pelz, District 5
King County Executive, Ron Sims was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge Mary Yu. He
acknowledged his sons Douglas, Aaron and Daniel.

Councilmember Carolyn Edmonds was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge Richard
Eadie. She acknowledged her husband Jim Parsons and children Eleanor and Marc.

Councilmember Kathy Lambert was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge Deborah Fleck.
She acknowledged her parents Andy and Jacqueline Kristensen, husband Daryl, son Craig, daughter
Charlyn Harris, granddaughter Erin and brother, Dr. Ron Kristensen.

Councilmember Dwight Pelz was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge James Cayce.
Pete von Reichbauer, District 7
Kent Pullen, District 9
Jane Hague, District 11
Julia Patterson, District 13
Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge James
Cayce.

Councilmembers Kent Pullen and Julia Patterson were sworn in by King County Superior Court
Presiding Judge Brian Gain.

Councilmember Kent Pullen acknowledged his staff members.
Councilmember Julia Patterson acknowledged her husband Pat and daughter Caitlin.

 
Committee of the Whole
 
9.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2001-0576.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION appointing a replacement to fill the vacancy in the 8th county council district.
The enacted number is 11347.

Ms. Sullivan moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take action on
Proposed Motion 2001-0576. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

John Chelminiak, Chief of Staff, answered questions of the Council.
Nominee Senator Dow Constantine answered questions of the Council.

Ms. Sullivan moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips,
Mr. Pelz, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett,
Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer,
Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
 
Swearing in
10.
District 8 Councilmember
Councilmember Dow Constantine was sworn in by King County Superior Court Presiding Judge
Brian Gain.
Greg Nickels, Mayor, City of Seattle, congratulated Councilmember Constantine.
Mr. Constantine thanked the Council.
 
Roll Call
11.
Present: Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms.
Sullivan, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Ms. Hague

Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items -- Items 6 - 8
 
6.
Proposed Motion No. 2001-0492 Mr. Irons
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Reid Brown, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County transit advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11355.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
7.
Proposed Motion No. 2001-0493 Ms. Hague
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Hank Myers, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County transit advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11356.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
8.
Proposed Motion No. 2001-0494 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Ruth Korkowski, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County transit advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11357.
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: 10 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Sullivan,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 3 - Ms. Lambert, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
 

 
 
12.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2001-0590.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION relating to the organization of the council, electing the chair and vice-chair of
the council and designating the chairs, vice-chairs, members, meeting times and duties of
committees for the year 2002; and amending Motion 11105 (part) and OR 1-040, Motion
10651, Section III, and OR 1-020, Motion 10651, Section IV, and OR 1-030, Motion
11122, Section B, and OR 2-010, Motion 11122, Section D, and OR 2-020, Motion 10651,
Section V, as amended, and OR 2-030, Motion 11122, Section G, as amended, and OR
2-040, Motion 11122, Section H, as amended, and OR 2-050, Motion 11122, Section F, and
OR 2-120 and Motion 11122, Section I, and OR 2-060.
The enacted number is 11348.

Ms. Sullivan moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take action on
Proposed Motion 2001-0590. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Ms. Sullivan moved the Striking Amendment.
Kurt Triplett, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.
Jeff Slayton, Associate Legal Counsel, answered questions of the Council.
Mr. Pelz, on the suggestion of legal counsel, suggested an amendment, on page 8, line 161, after
"filed" and before "by", to insert "pursuant to K.C.C. 3.16". Ms. Sullivan accepted the amendment
as friendly.
Shelley Sutton, Policy Staff Director, answered questions of the Council.
As suggested by Mr. Gossett, Ms. Sullivan offered to amend page 7, line 141, after "services" and
before ";" to insert "families and children".
Ms. Sullivan's motion to adopt the Striking Amendment carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

Ms. Sullivan moved the title amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

Ms. Sullivan directed the Clerk to alphabetize and make numerical corrections to Proposed
Substitute Motion 2001-0590.

After the vote, Chair Sullivan acknowledged her husband and other immediate family members.
Chair Sullivan then gave special thanks to Mr. von Reichbauer for his work as Chair and presented
him with a gift. Mr. von Reichbauer thanked the Council.

Councilmembers thanked Mr. von Reichbauer.

Mr. Phillips also welcomed Ms. Sullivan as Chair and presented her with flowers. Chair Sullivan
gave remarks regarding her upcoming year as Chair.
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer,
Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

Chair von Reichbauer recessed the meeting at 11:04 a.m.
Chair Sullivan reconvened the meeting at 12:14 p.m.
 
 
13.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2001-0600.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 34th legislative district of the
Washington state senate.
The enacted number is 11350.

Nominee Jo Larsen answered questions of the Council.
Nominee Nels Ekroth answered questions of the Council.
Nominee State Representative Erik Poulsen answered questions of the Council.

Chuck Williams, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.

Mr. Constantine moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take
action on Proposed Motion 2001-0600. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

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

 
14.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2001-0577.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 32nd legislative district of the
Washington state house of representatives.
The enacted number is 11351.

Nominee Patty Butler spoke.
Nominee Maralyn Chase answered questions of the Council.

Ms. Edmonds moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take action
on Proposed Motion 2001-0577. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Ms. Edmonds moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer,
Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
 
15.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2001-0588.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 45th legislative district of the
Washington state house of representatives.
The enacted number is 11352.

Nominee Cary Frates answered questions of the Council.
Nominee Dan Piecora answered questions of the Council.
Nominee Toby Nixon answered questions of the Council.

Ms. Lambert moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take action on
Proposed Motion 2001-0588. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Ms. Lambert moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

As a personal privilege, Mr. Pelz thanked Mr. Piecora for his services to the community.
A motion was made by Ms. Lambert that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer,
Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

 
16.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2001-0598.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 33rd legislative district of the
Washington state house of representatives.
The enacted number is 11349.

Nominee Dave Upthegrove, answered questions of the Council.

Ms. Patterson moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take action
on Proposed Motion 2001-0598. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Ms. Patterson moved to place Dave Upthegrove's name in the blank in the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
A motion was made by Ms. Patterson that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer,
Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
 
17.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2001-0599.2		 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 34th legislative district of the
Washington state house of representatives.
The enacted number is 11353.

Nominee Toni Lysen answered questions of the Council.

Mr. Constantine moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take
action on Proposed Motion 2001-0599. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Mr. Constantine moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips,
Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett,
Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Ms. Hague
A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Sullivan,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Ms. Hague

 
18.
Proposed Motion No. 2001-0513 Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips
A MOTION requesting the Washington state supreme court's assistance in conducting a
weighted caseload analysis of King County district court.
The enacted number is 11354.

Mr. Phillips moved to relieve Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to take action on
Proposed Motion 2001-0513. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

King County District Court Presiding Judge Wesley Saint Clair, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 10 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Sullivan,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 1 - Mr. Pullen
Excused: 2 - Ms. Lambert and Ms. Hague
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0001 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Terrence Carroll, who resides in
council district four, to the Washington state major league baseball stadium public facilities
district.
This is a dual referral first to the Committee-of-the-Whole and then to the Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
 
20.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0003 Mr. Irons
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Robert Wallace, who resides in
council district twelve, to the Washington state major league baseball stadium public
facilities district.
This is a dual referral first to the Committee-of-the-Whole and then to the Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
 
21.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0006 Mr. Irons
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James Hamilton, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County emergency management advisory committee, as
the Red Cross representative.
Introduced and Referred to Management, Labor and Customer Services Committee
 
22.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0011 Mr. Irons
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Tina Hoggatt, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County public art commission.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole

 
23.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0012 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jose Gaitan, who resides in council
district four, to the Washington State major league baseball stadium public facilities
district.
This is a dual referral first to the Committee-of-the-Whole and then to the Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
 
24.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0013 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Scott Strawn, who was nominated
by the city of Seattle, and who resides in council district four, to the King County
alcoholism and substance abuse administrative board.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
25.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0015 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of the Honorable Cynthia Sullivan to
the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
 
26.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0016 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of the Honorable Dwight Pelz to the
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
 
27.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0017 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of the Honorable Julia Patterson to the
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
 
28.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0018 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of the Honorable Chuck Mosher to the
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole

 
29.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0019 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of the Honorable Jack Crawford to
the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
 
30.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0020 Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips
A MOTION approving participation in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign;
supporting the executive's development of an action plan to reduce emissions of greenhouse
gases and targeted air pollutants from King County operations.
Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
Other Business
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:32 p.m.