King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

February 11, 2002

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

February 11, 2002

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	Meeting Proceedings

	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



	Call to Order
		The meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m.

	Roll Call
		Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson Excused: Mr. Phillips

	Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
		Councilmember von Reichbauer led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of February 4, 2002
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2002 meeting without reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.

		Mr. McKenna, representing the county and as chair of the State Transportation Improvement Board, commented on his recent trip to Washington D.C. to meet with elected officials regarding county transportation needs. Mr. Pullen commented on the upcoming Board of Health meeting on Friday, February 15, and its agenda briefing on toxic amalgam fillings in teeth. Mr. Irons informed the Council of his attendance at a workshop on climate protection. He indicated some of the issues covered dealt with ways to reduce hydrocarbons in our atmosphere, and transportation solutions. He offered to share the material that was presented with anyone who may be interested. Ms. Hague spoke of her attendance at the National Association of Home Builders conference, where she was honored as the recipient of the Local Smart Growth Official of the Year Award. Chair Sullivan indicated the Council would allow public testimony on motion 11345, relating to declaring the intent of the King County Council to explore establishing a sister county relationship with Granma, Cuba, and which passed at the December 10, 2001 meeting. The Chair indicated that due to the length of the December 10, 2001 meeting, individuals who were present were unable to speak. A panel of speakers, including Jim Weaver, Carlos L. Almeda, Richard Ludwig, Joe Crecca and Karen Howard, presented testimony to the Council. Mr. Pelz raised a point of personal privilege. He indicated that he had received many letters, emails and phone calls from those in opposition, many of them derogatory. He responded to one of the letters. He also indicated that he would travel to Cuba next week at his own expense.

	Special Item
3.

	Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Gene Mullins to honor him for his work with the Proximate Commute Program.
		The presentation has been deferred until a later time.
	Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

	Utilities Committee

	4.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2001-0595	Mr. McKenna

		AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Windtree Annexation to


	Coal Creek Utility District for the purpose of providing future water and sewer service.
	On 2/11/2002, a public hearing was held and closed. On 3/18/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking public testimony on Proposed Ordinance 2001-0595. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2001-0595 remains in committee.
Motions for Council Action

Consent Item - Item 5

5.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0051	Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to execute amendments to the 2000 Interlocal Agreement Relating to Law Enforcement Services in order to clarify obligations and implement recommendations relating to the provision of fire investigation services by King County's department of development and environmental services.
	The enacted number is 11374.
	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: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Irons No: 0 Excused: 4 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson



Committee of the Whole

6.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0052.2	Mr. Constantine


	A MOTION authorizing the chair of the council to enter into a contract for the institutional network feasibility special study.
	The enacted number is 11375.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson


Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

7.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0054	Mr. Irons

	A MOTION related to comprehensive planning; determining a substantive change to the urban growth area boundary for the city of Snoqualmie may be considered in 2002, and establishing the scope of the amendment consistent with K.C.C. 20.18.030C.
	The enacted number is 11376. Mr. von Reichbauer moved to relieve the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee of further consideration and to take action on Proposed Motion 2002-0054. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Mr. Gossett

Introduction of and Action on a Motion

8.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0072	Mr. Pelz

	A MOTION establishing 2002 federal legislative agenda for King County.
	The enacted number is 11377. Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules to take action on Proposed Motion 2002-0072 without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Mr. Gossett


Hearing Examiner Consent Items - Items 9 - 12

9.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2001-0528.2	Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan


	AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by Daniel G. Stencil for property located at 32028 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Black Diamond, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources division, file no. E01CT002.
	The enacted number is 14288.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

10.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2001-0530.2	Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan


	AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by James I. Suzuki for property located at 315xx 312th Way SE (tract #2), Ravensdale, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources division, file no. E01CT004.
	The enacted number is 14289.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

11.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2001-0532.2	Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan


	AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Gregory L. and Mary B. Fillman for property located at 10631 176 th Avenue Southeast, Renton, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources division file no. E01CT009.
	The enacted number is 14290.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

12.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2001-0533.2	Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Sullivan


	AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Dale and Wendy Boehm for property located at 8121 316 th Place SE, Preston, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources division file no. E01CT010.
	The enacted number is 14291.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



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

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

13.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0057	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system and timberland submitted by Eric Callison for property located at 30719 290th Avenue SE, Black Diamond, WA 98010, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT013.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

14.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0058	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by Jeffrey and Cheryl Mitchell for property located at 288xx Retreat Kanasket Road, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT015.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

15.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0059	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by Richard Rhome for property located at 290xx 333rd Avenue SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT016.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

16.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0060	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by George and Audrey Campbell for property located at 23402 196th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT020.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

17.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0061	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by John R. Venrick for property located at 41250 250th Avenue SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT034.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner



18.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0062	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by Ken and Lisa Blauvelt, Daniel and Cyd Phillips and Bruce and Marilyn Phillips for property located at 14933 196th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98059, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT040.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

19.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0063	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system and timberland submitted by Carol and Douglas Wick for property located at 38600 Veazie Cumberland Road SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT041.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

20.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0064	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by Joe and Elizabeth Miles for property located at 24639 156th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT045.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

21.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0065	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by Joe and Elizabeth Miles for property located at 140xx SE 208th, Kent, WA 98042, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT045a.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

22.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0066	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by Allen and Mary Guthmiller for property located at 332xx SE Lake Holm Road, Auburn, WA 98002, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT047.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

23.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0067	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by Lois D. Laughlin for property located at 18802 SE Jones Road, Renton, WA 98059, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT050.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner



24.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0068	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by Stephen DiBiase for property located at northeast junction of State Highway 18 and SE 312th (east of highway), Auburn, WA 98002 designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT052.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

25.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0069	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at approximately 144XX 227th Avenue NE, Woodinville, at the request of King County Fire District #36, department of development and environmental services file no. L01ALT05.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

26.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0073	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 representing employees in the departments of transportation and executive services; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

27.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0074	Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna

	AN ORDINANCE relating to public transportation; amending the Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation ratified by Ordinance 11032, Section 28, as amended by Ordinance 12060; and adopting the Six-Year Transit Development Plan for 2002-2007.
	Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit Committee

28.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0075	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $101,564 to district court from the current expense fund, fund balance; amending the 2001 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14018, Section 32, as amended, and declaring an emergency.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

29.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0076	Mr. Phillips and Mr. McKenna

	AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $4,224,962 from current expense fund balance and a disappropriation of $1,076,021 from executive contingency to the sheriff, prosecuting attorney, and public defense agencies; making a supplemental appropriation of $1,374,962 from fund balance to the automated fingerprint identification system to pay for costs associated with the Green River homicide investigation and the case against Gary Leon Ridgway; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, Sections 16, 28, 37, 43, and 75, as amended.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee


Other Business
Extra Items
Introduction of Ordinance and Referral

30.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0079	Mr. Phillips and Mr. McKenna

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the King County executive to enter into an agreement for the provision of project management services between the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center and King County, relating to the Harborview Medical Center's bond program, authorizing the use of University of Washington policies and procedures, and requiring further council approval for certain changes in project scope, schedule or budget.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Introduction of Motion and Referral

31.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0077	Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Ms. Hague and Mr. McKenna


	A MOTION urging the United States Congress to enact the Community Forestry and Agriculture Conservation Act of 2001.
	Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole

32.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0078	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION approving application guidelines for the landmark rehabilitation program, funded through an allocation of the Special Projects Program, in accordance with 10189.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

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