King County

1200 King County
Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Meeting Agenda

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

February 3, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

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

1.

Approval of Minutes of January 27, 2003

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Critical Areas and Stormwater Public Hearings
Corps of Engineers 205 Flood Reduction Project
Cedar River Council
Disabilities Retirement Board

3.

Plat Tracings

Councilmember Hague

Ellis Park - Council District 12

Brookshire Ridge - Council District 12

Highland Estates - Council District 12

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Items - 4 and 5

Councilmember von Reichbauer

4.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0560.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE abolishing various operating and capital funds and sub-funds in fiscal year
2002; transferring any remaining net assets and fund balances; amending Ordinance 12076,
Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.015 and repealing Ordinance 13285, Section 2, and
K.C.C. 4.08.310.

On 11/18/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 1/13/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and
Fiscal Management Committee .
On 1/29/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 1/29/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute
Consent.

5.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0606.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2002 levy of property taxes in King County for collection in
the year 2003; and amending Ordinance 14543, Section 1 and 3.

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 1/13/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and
Fiscal Management Committee .
On 1/29/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 1/29/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute
Consent.

Public Hearing Required on Consent Items 4 and 5

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0605

Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips, Ms.
Hague, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna and Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE relating to the organization of the executive branch; designating as key
subordinate units the elections section and the records, election and licensing division of the
department of executive services; and amending Ordinance 11955, Section 12, as amended,
and K.C.C. 2.16.100.

On 12/9/2002, 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

Public Hearing Required

Labor, Operations and Technology

Councilmember Constantine

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0576.2

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Gossett

AN ORDINANCE adopting the January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004 King County EEO-
Affirmative Action Plan; and repealing Ordinance 14118, Section 2.

On 12/2/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 1/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor,
Operations and Technology Committee.
On 1/28/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Amended.
On 1/28/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

Motions for Council Action

Consent Item - Item 8

Councilmember von Reichbauer

8.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0036

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION related to King County council adoption of the 2003 work program for the King
County auditor's office.

On 1/27/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 1/28/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 9-12

Councilmember von Reichbauer

9.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0185

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Charles de Montigny, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County building code advisory and appeals board.

10.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0381

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Freda Monroe, who resides in
council district one, to the King County mental health advisory board.

11.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0525

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Dr. Jane Guiltinan, who was
nominated by King County councilmember Carolyn Edmonds, and who resides in council
district one, to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees.

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0529

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Roger Loschen, who resides in
council district one, to the Washington State Boundary Review Board for King County.

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0022

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system
submitted by Ronald P. and Judith H. Baum for property located at 15844 NE 145th Street,
Woodinville, WA 98072, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT023.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0023

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by Scott
Crosson for property located at 344xx NE 104th Street, Carnation, WA, 98014, designated
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.
E02CT024.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0024

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system
submitted by Richard L. Thomson for property located at 20037 NE 116th Street, Redmond,
WA, 98052, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources
division file no. E02CT025.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0025

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system
submitted by David and Karen Jacobs for property located at 17303 314th Avenue NE, Duvall,
WA, 98019, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources
division file no. E02CT026.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0026

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by
Dennis L. Estrin for property located at 5728 Tolt Highlands Road, Carnation, WA, 98014,
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file
no. E02CT031.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

18.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0027

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by
Kevin Ord and Ida Wan for property located at 18507 244th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA,
98072, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division
file no. E02CT036.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0028

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system
submitted by Stephen and Charlene Johncox for property located at 11202 Kelly Road NE,
Carnation, WA, 98014, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT037.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

20.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0029

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system
submitted by Lawrence and Jolene Fagan for property located at 13050 Moss Creek Lane NE,
Carnation, WA 98014, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT040.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0030

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system
submitted by Rodney Yamamoto for property located at 13306 314th Avenue NE, Duvall, WA
98019, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division
file no. E02CT044.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0031

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at south of SE 136th
Street and between 156th Ave SE and 160th Ave SE, at the request of Howard Stansbury, US
Land Development Associates, department of development and environmental services file no.
L01P0016.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0032

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a rezone on 13 acres from R-4 to R-6 on certain property
located south of SE 136th Street and between 156th Ave SE and 160th Ave SE, at the request
of Howard Stansbury, US Land Development Associates, department of development and
environmental services file no. L01TY401.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

24.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0034

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the Orchard Grove Community Water
Association to construct, operate and maintain a water system in council district 12, and
authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.

Refer to Utilities Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0537

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Charlotte Spitzer, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County library system board of trustees.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

26.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0575

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jacqueline V. MacLean as director,
King County department of community and human services.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

27.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0018

Mr. Irons

A MOTION authorizing an interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Maple
Valley to address flooding in the Jacqueline Meadows area.

Refer to Utilities Committee

28.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0039

Mr. Pelz, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds,
Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Gossett

A MOTION declaring the council's support for legislation that would modify existing state law
to allow King County the authority to refer a local option sales tax of one-tenth of one percent
to a vote of the people to fund health and human services that have historically been funded
and provided at the local level.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

29.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0040

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION approving the transit division response to the 2003 budget proviso requiring
submission of a report on the results of a thirty-vehicle test of mobile data terminals proposed
for installation in all transit accessible service vehicles.

Refer to Transportation Committee

30.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0041

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION approving the Parks Division's January 31, 2003 report on the comprehensive
costs and revenues associated with operating and maintaining grass and sand ballfields and
approving a fee structure as required by Ordinance 14509.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

Reintroductions of Ordinances

31.

Proposed Ordinance No. 1998-0293

Mr. Pullen

AN ORDINANCE relating to the letting of public contracts, requiring council approval of any
public contract in the amount of one million dollars or more, with certain exceptions, and
adding a new section to K.C.C. 4.16.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 1/24/2000, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Management,
Labor and Customer Services Committee.
On 1/29/2001, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Management,
Labor and Customer Services Committee.
On 1/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor,
Technology and Government Operations.

32.

Proposed Ordinance No. 1998-0333

Mr. Pullen

AN ORDINANCE establishing policies and creating a Natural Medicine Administrative
Board.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

On 1/24/2000, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 1/29/2001, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 1/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.

33.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2001-0453

Mr. Pullen

AN ORDINANCE related to customer service and requesting the director of department of
development and environmental services to promulgate regulations to promote improved
customer services during the pre-application phase in the administration of building codes; and
amending Ordinance 3647, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 16.04.040.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 9/10/2001, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Management,
Labor and Customer Services Committee.
On 9/11/2001, the Management, Labor and Customer Services Committee Deferred.
On 1/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor,
Technology and Government Operations.

34.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0166

Mr. Pullen, Mr. McKenna and Ms.
Lambert

AN ORDINANCE adding to the protest and appeal process for procurement of goods and
services; amending Ordinance 12138, Section 17, and K.C.C. 4.16.142 and adding a new
section to K.C.C chapter 4.16.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 4/15/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 6/11/2002, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Deferred.

35.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0201

Mr. Irons and Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the Bonneville Power Administration to
construct, operate and maintain a power transmission system in council district 3 and
authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.

Refer to Utilities Committee

On 8/26/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.

36.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0578

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located on the north side of
the intersection of SE Wax Rd and SE 240th St., at the request of Tom Reichert, department of
development and environmental services file no. L02P0002.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

37.

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.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

On 12/2/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 12/11/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

38.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0605

Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips, Ms.
Hague, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna and Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE relating to the organization of the executive branch; designating as key
subordinate units the elections section and the records, election and licensing division of the
department of executive services; and amending Ordinance 11955, Section 12, as amended,
and K.C.C. 2.16.100.

On 12/9/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

Reintroductions of Motions

39.

Proposed Motion No. 2000-0662

Mr. Pullen

A MOTION requesting the secretary of state to take steps to minimize the likelihood of
registering voters such as noncitizens or convicted felons who have lost their civil rights.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 12/11/2000, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Management,
Labor and Customer Services Committee.
On 1/29/2001, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Management,
Labor and Customer Services Committee.
On 1/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor,
Technology and Government Operations.

40.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0145

Mr. Pullen

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dr. Michael Konecny, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County agriculture commission.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 8/19/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.

41.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0224

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION of the county council [accepting a bid/approving a purchase contract] for the
county's Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 2002 Series __, in the aggregate principal
amount of $_________, and establishing certain terms of such bonds and a plan of refunding;
all in accordance with Ordinance ______.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

On 5/28/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 6/26/2002, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Passed Out of Committee Without a
Recommendation.

42.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0229

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Walter Kirk, who resides in council
district three, to the King County board of appeals and equalization.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 6/24/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.

43.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0484

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kris Meilahn, who was nominated by
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert and who resides in council district three, to the
King County civil rights commission.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

On 10/7/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.

44.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0485

Mr. Pullen

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Sue Beckwith, who was nominated by
King County councilmember Kent Pullen, to the King County fair board, representing King
County council district nine.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

On 10/14/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural
Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee.

45.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0520

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Holly Barker, who was nominated by
King County Councilmember Cynthia Sullivan, and who resides in council district two, to the
King County women's advisory board.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

On 11/18/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.

46.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0538

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Marie Malyevac, who resides in
council district thirteen, to the King County board for developmental disabilities.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

On 11/4/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.

47.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0608

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________ to the King County
commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

48.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0609

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________ to the King County
commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

49.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0610

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________ to the King County
commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

50.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0611

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________ to the King County
commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

51.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0612

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________ to the King County
commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

52.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0613

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________ to the King County
commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

53.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0614

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________, representing academia
and higher education, to the King County commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

54.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0615

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________, representing organized
labor, to the King County commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

55.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0616

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ____________, representing business
and industry, to the King County commission on governance.

Refer to Committee-of-the-Whole

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to
Committee-of-the-Whole.

Other Business

Adjournment