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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, Steve Hammond, Larry Gossett,
Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson

 
Room 1001 July 14, 2003 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. McKenna led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of July 7, 2003
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Ms. Edmonds reported on the Washington State Board of Health meeting in Colville. Prior to the
meeting, members met with the Tri County (Stevens, Ferry, Okanogan) Association and discussed
public health issues. Ms. Edmonds indicated access to health care, in general, is a major concern.
The Board discussed performance measures and established a work plan for the next two years. It
also determined that well-child checks before entrance to school are not feasible at this time.

Mr. McKenna briefed the Council on the Regional Transportation Investment District Executive
Board meeting in Pierce County. The Board discussed revised revenue scenarios for the RTID. Mr.
McKenna indicated a good part of the meeting was spent on financial issues and variations on the
current revenue assumptions. The Board met with stakeholders from Pierce County regarding their
projects, and discussed staffing the RTID Board. The next meeting will be held on August 21, 2003
at 9 a.m. at the King Street Center.

Ms. Hague reported on the Growth Management Policy Board of the Puget Sound Regional Council.
The Board discussed expanding its membership by making a recommendation to the Executive Board
to allow Native American tribes to participate as voting members. The Board also discussed Vision
2020 for the four county region and will offer an amendment to the Executive Committee for
adoption.

Mr. Gossett informed the Council of his attendance at the memorial service of Tyree Scott, Sr., an
effective labor and human rights leader in King County.

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Consent Item - Item 3
 
3.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0294 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and
memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Teamsters Local
174 representing employees in the departments of natural resources and parks and
transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
On 7/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 7/14/2003 :
Anthony Murrietta, 553 John St., Seattle, WA 98109
The enacted number is 14708.
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: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
4.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0260.2		 Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Sullivan and Mr.
Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Treemont conservation acquisition project,
appropriating $8,700,000 from the open space non-bond fund sub-fund to the project and
amending Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment B, as amended.
On 7/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 7/14/2003 :
Maxine Keesling, 15241 NE 153rd St., Woodinville, WA 98072
Cindy Parks, 2727 303rd Ave SE, Fall City, WA 98024
The enacted number is 14709.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0275.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE relating to proviso language in the 2002 4th Quarter Omnibus
Ordinance, and the 2003 Budget Ordinance regarding the King County Correctional
Facility Integrated Security Electronic Project; modifying certain proviso language; and
amending Ordinance 14517, Section 118, as amended, and Attachment B, as amended.
On 7/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
Mr. Phillps moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2003-0275 until the July 21, 2003
Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Deferred
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0314 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE waiving certain statutory and code requirements relating to the King
County correctional facility integrated security project; and declaring an emergency.
On 7/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
Mr. Phillps moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2003-0314 until the July 21, 2003 Council meeting.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Deferred

 
Committee of the Whole
 
7.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0254.2		 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $8,680,000 to the solid waste
construction fund to purchase the Fisher Flour Mill property on Harbor Island; requiring
the council to obtain an additional independent, third party review of competitive
alternatives to the intermodal rail facility initially proposed by the executive; and amending
the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment B, as amended.
On 7/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The following people appeared to speak on 7/14/2003 :
Eddie Westmoreland, 2916 107th St. S., Lakewood, WA 98499
Anthony Murrietta, 553 John St., Seattle, WA 98109
Ms. Hague moved Amendment A1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond,
Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

Mr. McKenna raised a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether Amendment A1 was an
amendment to a striking amendment. The Clerk confirmed Amendment A1 was an amendment to the
substitute.

Mr. Pelz raised a Point of Order whether the Council was considering the Executive's business plan.
Mr. McKenna replied that he believed this decision was the first step in doing so.

The enacted number is 14710.
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. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 4 - Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond and Ms. Hague
Excused: 0
 
Labor, Operations and Technology
 
8.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0270.2		 Ms. Hague, Ms. Lambert and Mr.
Hammond
AN ORDINANCE establishing the King County citizens' elections oversight committee.
On 7/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14711.
A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

 
Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0212 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing annual funding allocation procedures for conservation
futures funds; and amending Ordinance 8867, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C.
26.12.010.
On 6/16/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
Ms. Edmonds moved Proposed Ordinance 2003-0212.
Ms. Edmonds moved Striking Amendment S4.

Mr. Irons moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2003-0212, as a courtesy delay, until the July 21,
2003 Council Meeting. Ms. Edmonds declined.

Ms. Hague questioned the process for a courtesy delay; whether two members joining another
member in the request would allow for the delay. The Chair ruled that the majority of the Council
preferred to move forward.

Monica Clarke, council staff, answered questions of the Council.

Mr. von Reichbauer requested that Ms. Edmonds review her decision to move forward and requested
a one week delay to allow more time to work together. Ms. Edmonds agreed to Mr. von Reichbauer's
request.
Deferred
 
Regional Water Quality
 
10.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0178.2		 Ms. Lambert, Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE adopting policies relating to odor control at wastewater treatment plants
and conveyance facilities; and amending Ordinance 13680, Section 5, and K.C.C.
28.86.050.
On 7/14/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14712.
A motion was made by Ms. Lambert that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Edmonds

Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 11-19 & 20
 
11.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0226 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mickey Alfonso, who resides in
council district three, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11742.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
12.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0231 Mr. Pelz
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Juristine Betts, who resides in
council district nine, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11743.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
13.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0233 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Vickie Foster, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11744.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
14.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0236 Mr. Gossett
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Deanna Wells, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11745.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
15.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0246 Ms. Hague
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Larry Showalter, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11746.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
16.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0248 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Michael Rogers, who resides in
council district one, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11747.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
17.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0249 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jeffery Morris, who resides in
council district four, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11748.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
18.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0269 Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Anna Hersey, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.
The enacted number is 11749.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0289 Mr. Constantine
A MOTION authorizing the production of a video voters' guide for the 2003 countywide
primary and general election.
The enacted number is 11750.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
Committee of the Whole
 
20.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0315.2		 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kathleen L. Royer to the King
County commission on governance as a representative of unincorporated King County.
The Chair directed the Clerk to add Proposed Substitute Motion 2003-0315 to the consent agenda.

The enacted number is 11751.
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: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Ms. Edmonds
 
21.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0316 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of _____________ to the King County
commission on governance as a representative of unincorporated King County.
The Chair indicated that Proposed Motion 2003-0316 remains in Committee-of-the-Whole.
Deferred

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Item 22
 
22.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0321 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Dr. Lois Price Spratlen, who
resides in council district one, to the King County board of ethics.
The enacted number is 11752.
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: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
23.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0303 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of understanding negotiated
by and between King County and the Animal Control Officers Guild, representing
employees in the department of executive services; and establishing the effective date of
said agreement.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
24.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0304 Mr. Constantine and Mr. Hammond
AN ORDINANCE renaming the regional communications and emergency coordination
center the Kent Pullen Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center as a
memorial to the Honorable Kent Pullen, past metropolitan King County councilmember
representing district 9.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
25.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0312 Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE appropriating $1,408,704 to the capital improvement program; and
amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
 
26.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0317 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $21,675 from the current
expense fund to parks and recreation; $60,743 from the current expense fund to adult and
juvenile detention; and $35,333 to the alcoholism and substance abuse fund from
undesignated fund balance to implement the Joint Crafts Council Collective Bargaining
Agreement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003; and amending the 2003 Budget
Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Sections 19, 35, 40 and 75, as amended.
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
27.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0320 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION declaring that it is the policy of King County to support the eyeglass crusade
of the Federal Way Kiwanis Club, and urging donations of used glasses and hearing aids to
Kiwanis for repair and donation to the poor and infirm.
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
 
28.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0327 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION relating to growth management, supporting efforts by the city of North Bend to
comply with the state Growth Management Act, the Countywide Planning Policies and the
King County Comprehensive Plan by accommodating growth within the city's adopted
Urban Growth Area and providing that growth with appropriate water service.
Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
Extra Item
Introduction and Action on a Motion
 
29.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0329 Ms. Sullivan
A MOTION relating to the I-90 Two-Way Transit and HOV Operations project, providing
input to the I-90 Steering Committee, the Sound Transit Board, the Washington state
Department of Transportation and the Washington state Transportation Commission,
recommending that Alternative R-2B be identified as Sound Transit's Locally Preferred
Alternative.
Mr. Pelz moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Motion 2003-0329 without
referral to committee.

Mr. McKenna raised a Point of Order as to clarification on a motion to suspend the rules, asking the
Clerk what vote is required and whether the motion is debatable. The Clerk referred to Rule 9,
which requires referral to committee, and Rule 17D3, which indicates a rule may be temporarily
suspended for a special purpose by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. The Chair ruled that
two-thirds of the members present was 7. The Clerk further verified the motion to suspend rules is
not debatable under Rule 17D3, except the Chair may allow the maker of the motion to explain the
purpose of the motion and there may be rebuttal.

Mr. Pelz's motion to suspend the rules carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz,
Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson
No: 4 - Mr. Hammond, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna and
Mr. von Reichbauer
Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons

The enacted number is 11753.
A motion was made by Mr. Pelz that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms.
Patterson
No: 1 - Mr. von Reichbauer
Excused: 5 - Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons

Other Business
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

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