King County

1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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

January 20, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:37 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

Ms. Hague led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes of January 12, 2004

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2004 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Mr. Irons reported on the Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council. Some of the items
discussed were the remodel of Tahoma Middle School and the forming of a nominating committee for
2004 elections. The Council also discussed the critical areas ordinance and formed a subcommittee.
The transfer of development rights, specifically in the Rock Creek Valley, was also discussed.

Ms. Patterson briefed the Council on her attendance as an official member of the Regional
Transportation Investment District Executive Board. She indicated the Board will direct its staff to
investigate the possibility of a joint ballot measure with Sound Transit. The RTID adopted a
legislative agenda and had an overview of all projects for King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.
Mr. McKenna also made comments.

Mr. Pelz reported on the Sound Transit Board, identifying Mr. Phillips and Mr. von Reichbauer as
new members. The Board had an overview of the year 2003 and goals for 2004. Mr. Pelz listed
2003 milestones, including the $500 million full funding grant agreement and ground breaking for
Central Link Light Rail.
Mr. von Reichbauer also made comments.

Ms. Edmonds briefed the Council on the State Board of Health. The members heard a report from
Mr. Wolfgang Opitz, Deputy Director of Office of Financial Management, Governor's Office,
regarding the Governor's budget. Ms. Edmonds commented on the recent reporting of an unlicensed
provider from Bellingham distributing flu shots and informed all that any questions concerning a
provider's credentials could be checked on the State Department of Public Health's web site. The
members discussed mad cow disease and passed new regulations regarding standards in small
public water systems. Other items of interest are that Don Sloma, Executive Director of the State
Board of Health, submitted his resignation, as well as Maggie Moran, Board of Health
Administrator, Public Health - Seattle and King County.

Mr. Irons reported on "We the People", a high school civics competition that took place on January
14 of which he and Ms. Patterson were judges. Mr. Irons praised the students for their
achievements.

Plat Tracing

3.

Northlake Ridge - Council District 7

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Northlake Ridge 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.

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Committee of the Whole

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

Mr. Constantine moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2002-0556 until a later Council meeting.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

Motions for Council Action

Committee of the Whole

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.

The enacted number is 11857.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to relieve the Committee-of-the-Whole of further consideration and to
take action on Proposed Motion 2004-0012. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Scott White, Council staff, answered questions of the Council and introduced the three candidates.

Jay Rodne, Snoqualmie City Councilmember, answered questions of the Council.
Kathryn J. Kaluzny made brief remarks.
Andrew Matthews made brief remarks.

Mr. Irons moved to amend Proposed Motion 2004-0012, on line 7, after 'of' and before 'to', to insert
the name "Jay Rodne", and on line 12, before 'is', to insert the name "Jay Rodne". The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Councilmember Rodne was sworn in by King County District Court Chief Presiding Judge Wesley
Saint Clair. State Representative Jay Rodne thanked the Council.

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 13 - 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
No: 0
Excused: 0

Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

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.

The Chair indicated that Proposed Motion 2003-0224 would be deferred until the January 26, 2004
Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Deferred

Introduction of and Action on Motions

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.

The enacted number is 11858.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Motion
2004-0018 without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved Striking Amendment S1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Mr. von Reichbauer moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine,
Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 13 - 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
No: 0
Excused: 0

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 8 and 9

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.

The enacted number is 11859.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

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.

The enacted number is 11860.

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: 13 - 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
No: 0
Excused: 0

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.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and 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.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and 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.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and 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.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and 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.

Introduced and Referred 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.

Introduced and Referred 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.

Introduced and Referred 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.

Introduced and Referred 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.

Introduced and Referred 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.

Introduced and Referred 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.

Introduced and Referred 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.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

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

Reintroduced and Referred to Metropolitan King County Council

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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

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 6/2/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Reintroduced and Referred to Metropolitan King County Council

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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities 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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

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.

Reintroduced 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.

Reintroduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee

Extra Item

Introduction of Motion and Referral

42.

Proposed Motion No. 2004-0034

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Lambert

A MOTION establishing the 2005 Federal Agenda for King County.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Other Business

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.