King County

1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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

September 8, 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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
Excused: Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Hammond

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Pelz led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2003

1.

Mr. Phillips moved to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Plat Tracing

2.

The Raven - Council District 12

Mr. Phillips moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of The Raven 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.

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Budget and Fiscal Management

3.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0307

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of sewer revenue bonds of the county in the
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $250,000,000 to provide funds for constructing
improvements to the sewer system of the county and for refunding certain outstanding
sewer revenue bonds of the county; providing for the form, terms, covenants and other
provisions of such bonds; providing for the sale of the bonds and for a plan of refunding;
establishing funds for the receipt and expenditure of bond proceeds and for the payment of
the bonds; and pledging sewer revenues to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

On 9/8/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14753.

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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Hammond

4.

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.

On 9/8/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14754.

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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Hammond

Motions for Council Action

Consent Item - Item 5

5.

Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0400.2

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION authorizing the manager of treasury operations of King County to cancel the
attached list of uncollectible personal property taxes in the amount of $678,280.70 for the
years 1980, 1983 and 1986 and 1988 through 2002.

Garry Holmes, Manager, Treasury Operations, Finance and Business Operations Division,
Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council.

The enacted number is 11790.

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: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Hammond

The Chair recessed the meeting at 1:53 p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:38 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

6.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0402

Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds,
Ms. Patterson, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pelz
and Mr. Gossett

A MOTION endorsing the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride.

Mr. Phillips moved Striking Amendment S1.
Ms. Hague moved Amendment A1.

The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:44 p.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:58 p.m.

Ms. Hague withdrew Amendment A1.
Mr. Phillips moved Amendments A1, A2, A3 and Title Amendment T1 as a consent package. Seeing
no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Mr. Phillips' motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz,
Mr. McKenna, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 2 - Mr. Constantine and Mr. Gossett
Excused: 2 - Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Hammond

The enacted number is 11791.

A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Hammond

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

7.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0380

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located on the eastern side
of 132nd Avenue SE, where 132nd Avenue SE and SE 312th Street meet, at the request of
JG Real Estate Group agent for Grace Marchini, department of development and
environmental services file no. L03P0002.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0381

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located south of South
328th Street between 38th Avenue South and South Military Road, at the request of Terry
DeFoor, GWC Inc., department of development and environmental services file no.
L02P0001.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

9.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0406

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located west of 88th
Avenue NE and south of NE 203rd Street, at the request of John and Cynthia Bowman,
department of development and environmental services file no. L03P0001.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

10.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0407

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the class action settlement agreement and fee
settlement agreement negotiated between King County and the plaintiffs in Dupuis, et al. v
King County, and directing the executive to implement the terms of the agreement.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

11.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0408

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $1,668,000 to the risk
abatement fund for the purpose of paying the claims of the class action plaintiff's, attorneys'
fees and other related costs as stipulated by the Dupuis settlement; amending the 2003
Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Sections 39 and 82, as amended, and adding a new
section to Ordinance 14517.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0410

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the class action settlement agreement negotiated
between King County and the plaintiffs in Covey, et al. v King County, and directing the
executive to implement the terms of the agreement.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0411

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting four memoranda of agreement negotiated by
and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Public Safety
Employees, Local 519 ((Non-Commissioned) and (Communications Specialists)); King
County Court Protection Guild (Court Protection Security Assistants); and the King County
Police Officers Guild representing employees in the king county sheriff's office and
establishing the effective dates of said agreements.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0412

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $7,557,500 to the risk abatement fund for
the purpose of paying the claims of the class action plaintiff's, attorney's fees, and other
related costs as stipulated by the Covey settlement; amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14517, Sections 39, 54 and 74, as amended, and adding a new section to
Ordinance 14517.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0414

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to fiscal note procedure; and amending Ordinance 12076,
Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.075.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0415

Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an amendment to an
interlocal agreement with the city of Newcastle regarding improvements to Coal Creek
Parkway.

Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0417

Ms. Patterson and Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to enter into an interlocal
agreement with Tacoma Public Utilities to implement restoration projects at Auburn
Narrows on the Green river.

Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

18.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0418

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal transfer agreement
for Grandview park between King County and the city of SeaTac.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

19.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0331

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to execute an interlocal agreement with
Pierce and Snohomish counties for joint participation in homeland security and emergency
preparedness program purposes, under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0416

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION related to the transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofit organizations and
local governments to meet the needs of low-income, elderly, disabled and young county
citizens.

Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

Extra Items

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0401

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE relating to school impact fees; adopting the capital facilities plans of the
Tahoma, Federal Way, Riverview, Issaquah, Snoqualmie Valley, Lake Washington, Kent,
Northshore, Fife and Auburn school districts as subelements of the capital facilities element
of the King County Comprehensive Plan for purposes of implementing the school impact
fee program; establishing school impact fees to be collected by King County on behalf of
the districts; and amending Ordinance 10122, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.12.460, Ordinance 10470, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.461, Ordinance
10472, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.462, Ordinance 10633, Section 2, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.463, Ordinance 10722, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.12.464, Ordinance 10790, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.466, Ordinance
10982, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.467, Ordinance 11148, Section 2, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.468, Ordinance 12532, Section 12, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.12.470, Ordinance 13338, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 20.12.471 and Ordinance
10122, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.44.010.

Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0419

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE related to contracts; requiring contractors with the county to provide
benefits to domestic partners of their employees equivalent with the benefits provided to
spouses of their employees, adding a new chapter to the King County Code and prescribing
penalties.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0420

Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE abolishing the division of probation; and repealing Ordinance 4549,
Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.68.020.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

24.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0421

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to execute an interlocal agreement
with Pierce and Snohomish counties for joint participation in homeland security and
emergency preparedness program purposes, under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

Introduction of Motions for First Reading and Referral

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0394

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interagency agreement with
the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, to provide supplemental law
enforcement services.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

26.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0422

Mr. Constantine, Ms. Hague, Ms.
Lambert and Mr. Hammond

A MOTION opposing the privatization of the air traffic control tower at King County
International Airport.

Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

27.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0423

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION approving reports from the executive and county criminal justice agencies
related to the implementation of Motion 11491 and as requested in the 2003 Budget
Ordinance, Ordinance 14517.

Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

Other Business

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.