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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 May 20, 2002 1:30 P.M.


 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:41 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Lambert led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of May 13, 2002
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2002 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Brewer reported on his participation on the Law Library Board. He serves as designee of Chair
Sullivan; the other four members of the Board are two judges of the Superior Court and two
attorneys appointed by the County Bar Association. He explained that the Board is the governing
body for the King County Law Library, which is the first public law library to receive a grant from
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant's purpose is to assist in establishing the training
center for computer and internet legal research.

Mr. Phillips reported on the Executive Finance Committee, which has the primary responsibility to
direct the investment of county treasury funds. He indicated that to date there are over ninety county
investment pool participants. As of May 9, 2002 the total amount in the county managed investment
pool was a little over three billion dollars. The committee meets once a month to review the pool's
performance.

Mr. Phillips reported on the WRIA 8 Forum, which has been meeting on a regular basis regarding
the endangered species listing for chinook salmon. At its recent meeting, the Forum received an
update on actions being taken in the short term to deal with salmon recovery and a long term salmon
conservation plan. He indicated the Forum is the governing body comprised of elected officials
throughout the region, and meets on a regular basis to review the work of a steering committee that
meets monthly to help chart the course for salmon recovery.

Mr. Pelz reported on the recent special meeting of the Transportation Committee. The committee
was briefed by the Washington State Department of Transportation on the regional transportation
package cost estimate issues. He indicated there also was a panel of elected officials from some of
the larger cities, who discussed roads, road challenges and the regional package. Mr. Pelz stated
that a second briefing by WSDOT is scheduled for May 30, 6:30 p.m. in Kirkland's council
chambers. He encouraged the public to attend.

Mr. McKenna informed the Council that a special invitation to the meeting has been extended to
colleagues from the city of Seattle and suburban cities. He also indicated that the group from King,
Pierce and Snohomish Counties that has been meeting on the regional transportation package is
meeting on May 21 at 9:00 a.m. in Lakewood, hosted by Pierce County Council. Mr. McKenna
expects a report of the results of that meeting will be made to the Council shortly after.
 
Plat Tracing
3.
Lee Ann Meadows - Council District 13
Mr. Phillips moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Lee Ann Meadows
complies with the conditions of preliminary plat approval and other applicable laws, and that the
Chair is authorized to signify Council approval by signing the final plat at the end of the meeting.

Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Special Item
4.
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Michele McFadden for twenty-three years of
service to King County and its citizens.
Mr. Phillips read and presented the recognition to Michele McFadden. Michele thanked the
Council.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Consent Items - Items 5-8
Items 6 and 7 were removed from the consent calendar.
 
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0120 Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE establishing the date for an election on the question of increasing the
number of commissioners serving King County fire protection district no. 13.
On 5/20/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 5/20/2002 :
Michael Nelson, 10219 9th Ave.So., Seattle, WA 98168
The enacted number is 14362.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0184 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117
representing employees in the prosecuting attorney's office; and establishing the effective
date of said agreement.
On 5/20/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14364.

Mr. McKenna requested removal of Proposed Ordinance 2002-0184 from the consent calendar for
the purpose of executive session. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Following Mr. von Reichbauer's motion to pass Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0184, the Chair
indicated that Items 6 and 7 would be taken up in an Executive Session.

Ms. Lambert raised a Point of Order as to clarification regarding the correct version of Proposed
Ordinance No. 2002-0184.
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. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
The Chair recessed the meeting into Executive Session at
2:05 p.m. for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations.
The Executive Session concluded at 2:37 p.m.
Karen Place, Labor Negotiator, Office of Human Resources Management, answered questions of the
Council.
 
7.
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.
On 5/20/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14365.

Mr. McKenna requested removal of Proposed Ordinance 2002-0196 from the consent calendar for
the purpose of executive session. Seeing no objectcion, the Chair so ordered.

Mike Alvine, council staff, answered questions of the Council.
Bruce Knutson, Director, Juvenile Services, Superior Court, answered questions of the Council.
Bob Railton, Labor Negotiator, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the
Council.
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. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
 
8.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0203 Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE adopting the revision of voting precincts of King County for the year

2002.
On 5/20/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14363.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Passed The Consent Agenda - Items 5 and 8
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, 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: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
 
Transportation Committee
 
9.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2002-0183.2
Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE approving the September 2002 public transportation service
improvements for King County.
On 5/13/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14366.

Mr. Pelz moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, 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: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, 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: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague

Motions for Council Action
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
10.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0124.2
Mr. Phillips
A MOTION of the county council approving a bond purchase agreement for the county's
Limited Tax General Obligation (Baseball Stadium) Refunding Bonds, 2002, in the
aggregate principal amount of $124,575,000, and establishing certain terms of such bonds
and a plan of refunding; all in accordance with Ordinance 14315.
The enacted number is 11431.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, 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: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
 
Law, Justice and Human Services
 
11.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2002-0186.2
Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague
A MOTION approving the report Recommendations for JJOMP Proviso Funds
The enacted number is 11432.

Mr. Gossett moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, 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: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague

Doug Stevenson, council staff, answered questions of the Council.

Mr. Gossett moved the Title Amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, 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: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, 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: 2 - Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Hague

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0206 Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of certain property for the 140th Avenue
Southeast/132nd Avenue Southeast - Phase I, Right-of-Way No. 9-1992-001.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee
 
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0211 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE amending the process for reviewing development-related permit
applications and for appealing associated development decisions, including modification of
appeal fee amounts; amending Ordinance 8804, Section 3, and K.C.C. 14.42.062,
Ordinance 12196, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.20.020, Ordinance 4461, Section
2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.24.080, Ordinance 6949, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.44.030, Ordinance 6949, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.44.040, Ordinance 6949,
Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.44.080, Ordinance 6949, Section 14, as amended,
and K.C.C. 20.44.120, Ordinance 10870, Section 457, and K.C.C. 21A.24.100, Ordinance
10870, Section 464, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.24.170, and Ordinance 10870, Section
465, and K.C.C. 21A.24.180, Ordinance 13332, Section 7, and K.C.C. 27.02.120, and
adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 20.44.
Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
 
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0217 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and Washington State Council of County and City
Employees, Council 2, Local 21HD representing employees in the department of public
health; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0218 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local
77 representing employees in the departments of executive services (information and
telecommunications services) and transportation (road services division); and establishing
the effective date of said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0219 Ms. Sullivan
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located between SE 44th
Way and SE 45th St., approximately 300 feet west of 164th Ave SE, at the request of
Seascape Homes, department of development and environmental services file no.
L01P0014.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0220 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of agreement negotiated by
and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117 and King
County and the King County Police Officers Guild representing employees in the King
County sheriff's office; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
18.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0208 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a contract for law enforcement
services and premises with King County housing authority at Park Lake Homes.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0221 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Paul H. Tanaka as county
administrative officer, King County department of executive services.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
Other Business
Extra Item
Referral of Motion
 
20.
Proposed Motion No. 2002-0214 Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna
A MOTION relating to Referendum Bill 51, which will appear on the November, 2002
general election ballot.
Mr. Pelz moved to refer Proposed Motion 2002-0214 to Committee-of-the-Whole after the
Transportation Committee has taken action. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

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