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

March 31, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Councilmember von Reichbauer will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

1.

Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2003

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Cedar River Council
Growth Management Planning Council
Sound Transit Board
Puget Sound Regional Council
I-405 Project Executive Committee
Transportation Improvement Board

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Items - Items 3 and 4

Councilmember von Reichbauer

3.

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.

On 8/26/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 2/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Utilities
Committee.
On 2/25/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

4.

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.

On 2/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 2/25/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

Public Hearing Required on Consent Items 3 and 4

Labor, Operations and Technology

Councilmember Constantine

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0106

Mr. McKenna, Ms. Lambert and Mr.
Gossett

AN ORDINANCE authorizing an additional unclassified position in the King County sheriff's
office from the state civil service system for county sheriff's employees.

On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 3/25/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Public Hearing Required

Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

Councilmember Edmonds

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0078

Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Patterson and Mr.
von Reichbauer

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement between King County
and the Northwest Center for transfer of the Mt. Rainier pool in Des Moines to the Northwest
Center.

On 3/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 3/6/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.
On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 3/20/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.

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

Public Hearing Required

Transportation

Councilmember Pelz

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0112.2

Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute an interlocal agreement for the design,
implementation, operation and maintenance of the regional fare coordination system.

On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 3/12/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.
On 3/17/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 3/17/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.
On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.

On 3/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Utilities

Councilmember Patterson

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0107

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as P-359S to Soos Creek Water
and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service.

On 3/17/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.

Public Hearing Required

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING - LEGISLATION REMAINS IN COMMITTEE

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 9 and 10

Councilmember von Reichbauer

9.

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.

On 6/24/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 2/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 3/25/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

10.

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.

On 10/7/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 2/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Labor, Operations
and Technology Committee.
On 3/25/2003, the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

Budget and Fiscal Management

Councilmember Phillips

11.

Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0056.2

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION of the county accepting a bond purchase contract for the purchase of the county's
Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2003, in the aggregate principal amount
of $___________, and establishing certain terms of such Bonds and a plan of refunding, all in
accordance with Ordinance _____ of the County.

On 2/18/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal
Management Committee .
On 3/5/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Amended.
On 3/5/2003, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Passed Out of Committee Without a
Recommendation.

Law, Justice and Human Services

Councilmember Gossett

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0575

Mr. Gossett and Mr. Pullen

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

On 2/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 3/20/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass.

13.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0080

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Anne Harper as King County public
defender.

On 3/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 3/20/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass.

14.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0121

Mr. Gossett, Ms. Lambert, Ms.
Edmonds, Mr. Constantine and Mr.
McKenna

A MOTION in recognition of the fortieth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Gideon v.
Wainwright affirming the constitutional right of all to legal representation when accused of a
crime, regardless of economic circumstance and recognizing the contribution of the county's
public defender agencies.

On 3/17/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 3/20/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

Councilmember Edmonds

15.

Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0096.2

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION approving the parks division's March 6, 2003, program policies and project
selection guidelines for distribution of funds for the association development and operating
partnerships program, as required by Ordinance 14517.

On 3/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 3/6/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.
On 3/20/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass
Substitute.

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0143

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to major maintenance reserve fund proviso language in the 2003
adopted budget ordinance, modifying the amount of budget authority available for expenditure
or encumbrance following council receipt, but prior to council approval, of the major
maintenance reserve fund report; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517,
Section 118, as amended.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0149

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 107th Place NE. File V-2437
Petitioner: Bryan Loveless.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

18.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0152

Mr. Pelz

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of certain property for the widening and
improvement of South 277th Street, right-of-way No. 9-2001-001, CIP No. 500298.

Refer to Transportation Committee

19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0158

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE establishing the 2003 work plan for the regional policy committee of the
King County council.

Refer to Regional Policy Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0141

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION adopting the program, budget and schedule for the Harborview bond project and
authorizing the release of $4.2 million appropriated in the 2003 budget for schematic design.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

21.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0150

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION concerning untimely filed petitions for tax refunds and authorizing treasury
operations to make refunds.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

22.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0151

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement to provide $34,000
in matching funds for a study of transportation improvements in the State Route 167 corridor,
generally extending between Interstate 405 in King County on the north and Interstate 5 in
Pierce county on the south.

Refer to Transportation Committee

23.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0155

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION approving a report evaluating the potential reorganization of the facilities
management division of the department of executive services in response to a proviso outlined
in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 108, and in response to a proviso
contained in Ordinance 14199, Section 256, creating the department of executive services.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Other Business

Adjournment