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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

 
Room 1001 February 25, 2002 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:41 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember McKenna led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2002
1.
This item was deferred until the March 4, 2002 council meeting.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
As a personal privilege, Ms. Edmonds proudly distributed chocolates prepared by the Culinary Arts
Program at Shorewood High School in Shoreline. She boasted that Shorewood's program was
nationally recognized for preparing students for a career in culinary arts.
 
Special Item
3.
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Gene Mullins to honor him for his work with the
Proximate Commute Program.
Mr. Phillips commented on the Proximate Commute Program, a traffic congestion reducing measure
serving the community, and allowing individual opportunities without a lot of cost. He read and
presented the Recognition to Gene Mullins. Mr. Mullins thanked the Council.

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
4.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0070 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $6,014,133 from the
Harborview Medical Center/medical examiner improvement 2000 projects subfund; to
provide funding for project management services and King County financial and project
oversight, to the Harborview Medical Center/medical examiner stabilization and critical
care expansion project; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265,
Section 119, and Attachment 2.
On 2/19/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14293.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips 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. Phillips, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett
 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0079.2		 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.
On 2/19/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 2/25/2002 :
Jerry Dinndorf, 1200 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Mr. Phillips moved Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0079.
Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett

Ms. Lambert moved Amendment 2.
Maura Brueger, Executive Office, answered questions of the Council.
Sally Tenney, Chief Civil Deputy, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, answered questions of the Council.
Ms. Lambert's motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 6 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
No: 5 - Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Phillips and
Ms. Sullivan
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett

Mr. Phillips moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0079, as amended, until the March
4, 2002 Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,

Mr. Phillips, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
No: 4 - Mr. Irons, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Pullen
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett

Ms. Lambert requested that Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0079, as amended, be held for two
weeks, until the March 11, 2002 Council meeting. The Chair indicated it was not her intention to
hold this item an additional week.

There was discussion about the prior motion and approval to hold this item for one week, and the
ruling of the chair.

Ms. Lambert moved to reconsider the vote to hold Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0079, as
amended, for one week and to take action.

The Chair ruled that Ms. Lambert's motion to reconsider the vote to hold Proposed Substitute
Ordinance 2002-0079, as amended, for one week was out of order, as she did not vote on the
prevailing side.

Mr. McKenna raised a Point of Order, indicating he believed Ms. Lambert's intent was to make a
separate motion for an additional week's delay, separate from the motion which was already voted
on. The Chair indicated her ruling would stand.

Deferred
 
Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2001-0550 Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of three parcels of surplus county-owned real
property located in council district 12.
On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2001-0550 is deferred until the March 4, 2002
Council meeting.
Deferred

 
7.
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.
On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
Mr. Constantine moved Proposed Ordinance 2002-0073.
Michael Alvine, council staff, answered questions of the Council.

Rick Hayes, Labor Negotiator, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council.

Mr. McKenna moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2002-0073 until the March 4, 2002 Council
meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Deferred
The Chair recessed the meeting into Executive Session
at 2:36 p.m. for the purpose of discussing adopted labor policies.
The Executive Session concluded at 3:02 p.m.
 
8.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0084 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and six
memoranda of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Service Employees
International Union, Public Safety Employees, Local 519 (fire marshal) representing
employees in the department of development and environmental services; and establishing
the effective date of said agreement.
On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14294.

Mr. Constantine moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2002-0084. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Michael Alvine, council staff, answered questions of the Council.
Michael Frawley, Administrative Services Division, Department of Development and Environmental
Services, answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Constantine 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. Phillips, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett
The Chair recessed the meeting at 3:28 p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 3:38 p.m.

Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 9-11
9. Appointment of term-limited employee to back fill vacancy in Government Relations Assistant
Position
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, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett
10. Action on Temporary Employee
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, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett
11. Technical correction to the assignment of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Assistant Position
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, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett
Introduction of Ordinances and Referrals
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0085 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at the northwest
intersection of South 120th Street and 68th Avenue South, at the request of Allied Homes
& Development, department of development and environmental services file no. L00P0013.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0086 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located between South
283rd Street and South 288th Street, and approximately between 51st Place South and 55th
Avenue South, at the request of Schneider Homes Inc., department of development and
environmental services file no. L00P0007.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0088 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at the southeast
intersection of 100th Avenue South and SE 220th Street, at the request of Richard Doyle,
department of development and environmental services file no. L01P0013.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0089 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at the southeast
corner of the intersection of NE 124th Street and 86th Avenue NE, at the request of
Chaffey Corp on behalf of Gerlof VonZadora, department of development and

environmental services file no. L01P0023.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0090 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located south and east of
the Auburn/Black Diamond Road and west of 148th Ave SE, at the request of Diamond
Ridge Estates, department of development and environmental services file no. L01ALT02.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0091 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $3,277,700 to the public
transportation construction fund for the central substation relocation project; reducing the
current appropriation of the public transportation fund by $2,303,598 for projects approved
prior to 2002; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, Section 119
and Attachment 2, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
18.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0092 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE providing for the correction of errors to the capital improvement
sections of the 2002 Budget Ordinance; making supplemental appropriations and
disappropriations from various capital funds; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14265, Sections119 and 120, as amended, Section 119, Attachment 2, and
Section 120, Attachment 3, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
19.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0094 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located between 127th Pl
and 132nd Ave SE abutting to the east and approximately 600 feet south of SE 208th St., at
the request of Gerald Sommerman, department of development and environmental services
file no. L01P0007.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
20.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0109 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $1,522,353 from the current
expense fund to several current expense agencies; making a disappropriation of $343,984
from several current expense agencies; making a supplemental appropriation of $310,395 to
various non-current expense agencies; short titled the 2002 First Quarter Omnibus
Ordinance; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance Ordinance 14265, Sections 5, 15, 16,
31, 91 and 100, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Other Business
Extra Item
Introduction of Ordinance and Referral
 
21.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0093 Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE creating the office of information resource management capital fund for
the purpose of supporting the county's financial management for capital technology projects
identified by the projects review board, by providing a structure to receive operating fund
transfers; amending Ordinance 12076, Section 9, as amended and K.C.C. 4.08.15 and
adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 4.08.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

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