King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

April 29, 2002

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

April 29, 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. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson Excused: Ms. Hague

	Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
		Ms. Patterson led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of April 22, 2002
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2002 meeting without reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.

		Ms. Patterson briefed the Council on three main issues the Sound Transit Board is working on: (1) extending the southern terminus for light rail to the airport, and a new alignment for the light rail lying north of downtown to the University District; (2) increasing the number of Sounder Commuter rail trips; and (3) the community development fund, which will provide economic redevelopment assistance in Rainier Valley. Mr. Pelz commented on the PSRC Executive Board's two recent meetings and the discussions regarding the I-405 preferred alternative and transportation legislation. He indicated he and Mr. McKenna will be attending a meeting with other officials from King, Pierce and Snohomish counties to reach a proposed compromise. Mr. Gossett explained the membership of the Criminal Justice Council and shared comments about its last meeting. The Council discussed how to reduce criminal justice expenses. Mr. Gossett also commented on his representation and participation on the Regional Law, Justice and Safety Committee and its specific recommendations regarding jail use. Mr. von Reichbauer gave the details regarding the upcoming heart walk event, starting at Safeco Field, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14. He indicated this was a good opportunity to participate and fight heart disease. Mr. Phillips commented on the WRIA 8 Steering Committee, which considers salmon recovery in the greater Lake Washington Watershed. The Committee is focusing on two documents: a long term salmon conservation plan, which is estimated to take five years to complete, and a near term action agenda which has been in the works for many months. Mr. Pullen gave an update on Cliff Petersen, former Chief of Staff for the King County Council.
	Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

	Consent Items - Items 3 - 6
		On request of Mr. McKenna, and seeing no objection, the Chair removed Items 4 and 6 from the consent calendar.

	3.
		Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2001-0387.2	Mr. Irons


		AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the City of Tacoma Department of Public Utilities Water Division to construct, operate and maintain a water transmission pipeline in council districts 7, 9, and 12 authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.


	On 4/29/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14349.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

4.
	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.
	On 4/29/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14351.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 8 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson No: 4 - Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Irons Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague


5.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0092.2	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, Sections 119 and 120, as amended, Section 119, Attachment 2, and Section 120, Attachment 3, as amended.
	On 4/29/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14350.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



Passed The Consent Agenda Items 3 and 5
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague


6.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0165.2	Mr. Constantine


	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 8 (Dental), representing employees in the department of public health; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 4/29/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mike Alvine, council staff, answered questions of the Council Dave Gaba, Labor Relations Manager, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council. Ellen Jeffcott, Oral Health Services Manager, Department of Public Health, answered questions of the Council. Karen Place, Labor Negotiator, Office of Human Resources Management, answered questions of the Council. Mr. McKenna moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0165 until the May 6, 2002 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred
Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 7-10
	Item 8 was was removed from the consent calendar.

7.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0010	Mr. Pelz

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Steve Saunders, who resides in council district five, to the King County civil rights commission, serving in an "at-large" position, representing the section 504/ADA advisory committee.
	The enacted number is 11411.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



8.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0136	Mr. Constantine

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to execute an Omnibus Legal and Financial Agreement with other public and private organizations in King County for emergency management purposes, under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
	The enacted number is 11414. The Chair removed Proposed Motion 2002-0136 from the consent calendar for the purpose of amendment. Mr. Constantine moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Hague,
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. 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, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague


9.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0162.2	Ms. Lambert and Ms. Patterson


	A MOTION approving the proposed listing of pilot rehabilitation projects for the Regional Infiltration/Inflow Control Program, an element of the Regional Wastewater Services Plan.
	The enacted number is 11412.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

10.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0179	Mr. Pelz

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Steve Saunders, who resides in council district five, to the King County section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act advisory committee.
	The enacted number is 11413.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda Items 7, 9 and 10
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer 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, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague



Committee of the Whole

11.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0160	Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION recommending the inclusion of a project labor agreement for the Harborview Medical Center bond program and providing direction to the county's representative on the oversight committee.
	The enacted number is 11415. Mr. von Reichbauer moved Amendment 1. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 5 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, and Mr. Irons No: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, and Ms. Patterson Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 2. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 5 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, and Mr. Irons No: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, and Ms. Patterson Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague Scott White, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Kathy Oglesby, Labor Liaison, Executive Office, answered questions of the Council. Ms. Lambert moved Amendment 3. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 5 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, and Mr. Irons No: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, and Ms. Patterson Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague Mr. Irons moved Amendment 4. The motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 5 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Pullen, and Mr. Irons No: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, and Ms. Patterson Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague Mr. Phillips moved Amendment A1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson No: 3 - Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Irons Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague



Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

12.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0138	Mr. Pullen and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION confirming that the conservation futures matching fund requirement is met for the city of Enumclaw Newaukum creek/Big Spring creek conservation futures acquisition project by the value of conservation easement lands exchanged with project partner King County.
	The enacted number is 11416.
	A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

Hearing Examiner Consent Items - Items 13-17

13.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0063.2	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 and application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by Carol and Douglas Wick for property located at 38600 Veazie Cumberland Road Southeast, Enumclaw, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT041.
	The enacted number is 14352.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

14.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0064.2	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 Joe and Elizabeth Miles for property located at 24639 - 156th Avenue Southeast, Kent, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT045.
	The enacted number is 14353.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

15.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0065.2	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 Joe and Elizabeth Miles for property located at 140xx Southeast 208th Street, Kent, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT045A.
	The enacted number is 14354.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

16.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0066.2	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 Allen and Mary Guthmiller for property located at 23639 - 126th Avenue Southeast, Kent, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT047.
	The enacted number is 14355.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

17.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0067.2	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 Lois Laughlin for property located at 1817 - 39th Avenue East, Seattle, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT050.
	The enacted number is 14356.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda
	A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

18.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0167	Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as First Intertie to King County Water District No. 119 for the purpose of providing water service.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee



19.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0188	Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the conveyance of certain park property to the city of Redmond and authorizing the King County executive to enter into an interlocal agreement relating to the transfer of the park property to the city.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

20.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0191	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $5,804,544 from revenues to the dislocated worker subfund of the youth employment programs fund for the dislocated worker program for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, as amended.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

21.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0195	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner and approving, subject to conditions, upon the application of Cougar Ridge, to amend King County Title 21A, as amended, by amending the zoning map thereof, reclassifying certain property from R-1P to R-1, designated development and environmental services file no. L02TY401.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

22.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0196	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and four memoranda of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Council 2, Local 2084SC (superior court - staff - wages only) representing employees in the superior court and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

23.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0199	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing the 2002 work plan for the regional policy committee of the King County council.
	Introduced and Referred to Regional Policy Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals

24.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0170	Mr. Irons and Mr. McKenna

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Chun Lau, who resides in council district twelve, to the King County building code advisory and appeals board.
	Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

25.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0172	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Lynn Tucker, who resides in council district ten, to the King County international airport roundtable as the Beacon Hill/Rainier Valley representative.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee



26.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0173	Mr. Irons

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Peter Anderson, who resides in council district twelve, to the King County international airport roundtable as the corporate aviation sector representative.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

27.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0177	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Donald Freas, who resides in council district ten, to the King County solid waste advisory committee, serving as the manufacturer representative.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

28.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0181	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of John McLandress, who resides in council district four, to the King County section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act advisory committee.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

29.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0186	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION approving the report Recommendations for JJOMP Proviso Funds with Addendum A Executive Recommendations for JJOMP Proviso Funds.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

30.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0189	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dr. Pamela Detrick, who resides in council district four, to the King County alcoholism and substance abuse administrative board.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

31.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0193	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mindy Meyring, who resides in council district four, to the King County mental health advisory board.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Other Business
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

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