King County

1200 King County
Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Meeting Agenda

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

January 20, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

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

1.

Approval of Minutes of January 12, 2004

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council
Regional Transportation Investment District Planning Committee
Sound Transit Board
State Board of Health

3.

Plat Tracing

Councilmember Hague

Northlake Ridge - Council District 7

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0556

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE extending the term of cable television franchise 12132 and cable television
franchise 11680 to February 16, 2008, and approving proposed amendments to franchise
agreements for cable television franchise 12132 and cable television franchise 11680.

On 11/12/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 12/11/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 1/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor,
Operations and Technology Committee.
On 7/8/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.
On 10/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Re-referred to Committee of the Whole.
On 12/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 12/8/2003, the Committee of the Whole Recommended Do Pass.
On 12/15/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.

On 12/9/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 12/8/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Motions for Council Action

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

5.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0012

Mr. Irons

A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the 5th legislative district of the
Washington state house of representatives.

On 1/5/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

Councilmember Edmonds

6.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0224

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Doug McClelland, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County rural forest commission.

On 6/30/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

Introduction of and Action on Motions

Councilmember von Reichbauer

7.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0018

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION relating to the organization of the council; and amending Motion 10651, Section
III, as amended, and OR 1-020, Motion 10651, Section IV, and OR 1-030, Motion 11105
(part), as amended, and OR 1-040, Motion 11122, Section B, as amended, and OR 2-010,
Motion 11122, Section D, as amended, and OR 2-020, Motion 11122, Section G, 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 and Motion 11122, Section I, as amended, and OR 2-060.

On 1/12/2004, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT
REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 8 and 9

Councilmember von Reichbauer

8.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0499

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of James Hodge, who resides in council
district eight, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

9.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0516

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Judy Stenberg, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

10.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0007

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of approximately 11.4 acres of land into the
Midway Sewer District for the purpose of providing sanitary sewer service.

Refer to Utilities Committee

11.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0008

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 24.13 acres to Soos Creek Water
and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future development.

Refer to Utilities Committee

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0009

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 83.85 acres to Soos Creek Water
and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future development.

Refer to Utilities Committee

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0010

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the addition of approximately 13.59 acres to Soos Creek Water
and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service for future development.

Refer to Utilities Committee

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0033

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies by designating
downtown Auburn, which is the Auburn central business district, as an urban center; adding
downtown Auburn to the list of urban centers following Countywide Planning Policy LU-39.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

15.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0497

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Roberta Sherwood, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County women's advisory board.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

16.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0021

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Bill Huennekens as superintendent of
elections in the records, elections and licensing services division of the King County
department of executive services.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

17.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0022

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Justin Walsh, who resides in council
district five, to the King County civil rights commission.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

18.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0023

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Brooke McCurdy, who resides in
council district one, to the King County children and family commission.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

19.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0024

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joshua McCall, who resides in council
district four, to the King County children and family commission.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0028

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Lee Floyd, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County children and family commission.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

21.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0032

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Michael Laurie, who resides in council
district eight, to the King County Vashon-Maury Island groundwater protection committee, to
fill the vacant commercial agriculturist position.

Refer to Utilities Committee

Reintroductions of Ordinances

22.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
1999-0574.4

Ms. Miller, Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE concurring with the decision of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to
conditions, the preliminary plat of Treemont, department of development and environmental
services file no. S128903.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

On 1/10/2000, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.
On 4/24/2000, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 6/5/2000, the Metropolitan King County Council Remanded.
On 1/29/2001, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Hearing
Examiner.
On 1/22/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Hearing
Examiner.
On 9/30/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 10/14/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 1/21/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Hearing
Examiner.
On 10/6/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Remanded.

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0556

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE extending the term of cable television franchise 12132 and cable television
franchise 11680 to February 16, 2008, and approving proposed amendments to franchise
agreements for cable television franchise 12132 and cable television franchise 11680.

On 11/12/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 11/14/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 12/11/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 1/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor,
Operations and Technology Committee.
On 7/8/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.
On 10/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Re-referred to Committee of the Whole.
On 12/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 12/8/2003, the Committee of the Whole Recommended Do Pass.
On 12/15/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.

On 12/9/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 12/8/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

24.

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.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 12/2/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 12/12/2002, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 1/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Natural
Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee.

25.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0100

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to adoption of the 2003 King County space plan; and amending
Ordinance 10810, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.100.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 10/1/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 11/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 11/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

26.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0145.2

Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Irons, Ms. Hague, Ms.
Edmonds, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
McKenna

AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, establishing land use, siting and performance standards
for oil and gas well extraction facilities; adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 21A.06 and
adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 21A.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
On 4/14/2003, the Committee of the Whole Deferred.
On 4/21/2003, the Committee of the Whole Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
On 6/2/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 6/2/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

27.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0180

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of SE 403rd Street File V 2444.
Petitioners: Eugene and Karen Vezzetti and Walter and Sheri Anderson.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

On 4/28/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

28.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0297

Mr. Constantine, Ms. Patterson and Ms.
Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE relating to the county's negotiated procurement provisions; making
technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 12138, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.16.155.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 6/30/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.
On 10/14/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

29.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0490

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at south of SE 136th
Street and between 156th Avenue SE and 160th Avenue SE, at the request of Howard
Stansbury, US Land Development Associates, department of development and environmental
services file no. L03RE038.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

On 11/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing
Examiner.

30.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0521

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at the southwest
corner of the intersection of SE 224th St. and 132nd Ave SE, Segale Business Park agent for
LaPianta LLC, department of development and environmental services file no. L02P0020.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

On 11/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing
Examiner.

31.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0527

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at 18925 148th
Avenue SE, Gary Racca agent for Harold Biller, department of development and
environmental services file no. L03P0007.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

On 12/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

32.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0532

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located north of SE 304th
Street, approximately 350ft. east of 118th Ave SE, Fremantle Development, Dennis Johnson,
department of development and environmental services file no. L03P0019.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

On 12/8/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

Reintroductions of Motions

33.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0284

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mona Pickering, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County landmarks and heritage commission.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 7/8/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 1/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Natural
Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee.

34.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0164

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Peter Anderson, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County museum of flight authority board.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 9/18/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.

35.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0210

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION adopting the King County district court's report regarding its 2004 through 2006
budget projections in response to a proviso outlined in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance
14517, referring to Motion 11491.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

On 5/19/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.

36.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0224

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Doug McClelland, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County rural forest commission.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

On 6/30/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.

37.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0298

Mr. Constantine, Ms. Patterson, Ms.
Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

A MOTION endorsing the extension of the pilot productivity initiative to the wastewater
capital improvement and asset management programs for the purpose of saving ratepayers
money while ensuring continuing high-quality operation of the county's wastewater utility.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 6/30/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 7/22/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.
On 10/14/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

38.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0325

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Edward Gutkowski, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County mental health advisory board.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

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

39.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0369

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

A MOTION requesting the King County executive to explore the viability of using leveraged
leasing to monetize county assets as a means of realizing financial value and thereby assisting
with the county's fiscal shortfall.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

This motion is being rereferred from the Committee of the Whole to the Budget and Fiscal Management
Committee.

On 8/18/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.

40.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0501

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Ulla Blichfeldt Fox, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County board for developmental disabilities.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

On 12/15/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.

41.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0515

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Brian Rich, who resides in council
district eight, to the King County landmarks commission.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 12/15/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural
Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee.

Other Business

Adjournment