Meeting Proceedings
King County
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1200 King County Courthouse |
Metropolitan King County Council
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Councilmembers: Larry Phillips, Chair; Pete von Reichbauer, Vice Chair; |
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Dow Constantine, Reagan Dunn, Carolyn Edmonds, Bob Ferguson, |
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Larry Gossett, Jane Hague, Steve Hammond, David W. Irons, |
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Kathy Lambert, Julia Patterson, Dwight Pelz |
Room 1001
October 17, 2005
1:30 PM
Call to Order
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The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. |
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The meeting was recess at 1:30 p.m. |
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The meeting reconvened at 2:07 p.m. |
Roll Call
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Present: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Dunn, Mr. |
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Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember von Reichbauer led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2005
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Councilmember von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of October 10, 2005 meeting as |
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presented. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. |
Special Item
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County Executive Ron Sims Presents His 2006 Budget Address
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County Executive Ron Sims presented his 2006 Budget Address. |
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The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:50 p.m. |
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The Chair reconvened the meeting at 3:29 p.m. |
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
3.
No reports were given.
Plat Tracing
4.
Auburn Place - Council District 13
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Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Auburn Place |
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complies with the conditions of preliminary plat approval and other applicable law, and the Chair is |
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authorized to signify Council approval by signing the final plat at the end of the meeting. Seeing no |
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objection, the Chair so ordered. |
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
Consent Items - Items 5-8
Item 5 was removed from the Consent Agenda.
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0321
Ms. Edmonds
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to, under threat of |
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condemnation, enter into a possession and use agreement with the Washington state |
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Department of Transportation, and upon payment of just compensation, to convey to the |
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Washington state Department of Transportation certain land interests necessary for the |
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widening and improvements of State Route 9 in Snohomish county. |
On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
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The enacted number is 15303. |
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Mike Reed, Council staff, answered questions of the Council. |
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A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by |
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the following vote: |
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Yes: 11 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett |
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0337
Ms. Lambert
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement |
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with the town of Skykomish to provide landmark designation and protection services. |
On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15300.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
7.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0342
Ms. Edmonds
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to grant utility easements to |
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Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1. |
On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15301.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
8.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0381
Ms. Edmonds
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AN ORDINANCE approving the Soos Creek Water & Sewer District Comprehensive |
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Water System Plan and Sewer Comprehensive Plan. |
On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15302.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
Passed The Consent Agenda
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A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion |
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carried by the following vote: |
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Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Dunn, Mr. |
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Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
Committee of the Whole
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0396
Mr. Phillips
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AN ORDINANCE relating to council rules and order of business; and amending Ordinance |
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11683, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.005, Ordinance 11683, Section 2, as |
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amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.015, Ordinance 11683, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. |
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1.24.035, Ordinance 11683, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.045, Ordinance 11683, |
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Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.055, Ordinance 11683, Section 7, as amended, and |
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K.C.C. 1.24.065, Ordinance 11683, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.075, Ordinance |
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11683, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.085, Ordinance 11683, Section 10, as |
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amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.095, Ordinance 11683, Section 11, as amended, and K.C.C. |
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1.24.105, Ordinance 11583, Section 12, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.115, Ordinance |
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11683, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.125, Ordinance 11683, Section 14, as |
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amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.135, Ordinance 11683, Section 16, as amended, and K.C.C. |
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1.24.155, Ordinance 11683, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.195, Ordinance |
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11683, Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.205, Ordinance 11683, Section 23, as |
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amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.225, Ordinance 11683, Section 24, as amended, and K.C.C. |
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1.24.235, Ordinance 11683, Section 27, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.265 and Ordinance |
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11683, Section 31, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.305. |
Proposed Ordinance 2005-0396 remains in committee.
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0397
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Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. |
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Irons |
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing approval of the executed twenty-five-year lease agreement |
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between King County and the Washington state Department of Natural Resources, for open |
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space and passive recreation use of the Maury Island South Trust Land Transfer property. |
On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
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The enacted number is 15304. |
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Mike Reed, Council staff, answered questions of the Council. |
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Joanna Richey, Assistant Director, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, answered questions |
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of the Council. |
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A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by |
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the following vote: |
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Yes: 11 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 2 - Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett |
Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas
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Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. |
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2005-0376.2 |
Ms. Patterson
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to convey to the city of Kent, under |
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threat of eminent domain, farmland development rights on property necessary for the |
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Johnson creek relocation and restoration project, and to receive just compensation for the |
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conveyance. |
On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15305.
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A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
Labor, Operations and Technology
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0402
Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips
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AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated |
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by and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Local 925, |
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representing employees in the department of natural resources and parks (parks and |
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recreation division); and establishing the effective date of said agreement. |
On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 15306.
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A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0411
Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE adopting a methodology for the allocation of taxicab licenses.
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On 10/17/2005, a public hearing was held and closed. |
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On 10/24/2005, a public hearing was held and closed. |
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Getasun Tsegaye, 155 Ancacortes Ave NE #F221, Renton, WA 98059 |
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Belgu Meshesha, 2020 Terry Avenue #204, Seattle, WA 98121 |
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Habtu Habtu, 18804 73rd Avenue NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 |
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Mohammed Aria, 2644 Sunset Lane NE #B, Renton, WA 98056 |
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Frank Dowgwilla, 74 South Hudson Street, Seattle, WA 98134 |
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Jim Kipper, 2450 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134 |
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Abdu Abdu, 1018 NE 112th St. #103, Seattle, WA 98125 |
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Yonathan Worku, 3512 S. 180th St. Apt. E2, SeaTac, WA 98188 |
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The following people appeared to speak on 10/17/2005 : |
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A motion was made by Ms. Hague to pass Proposed Ordinance 2005-0411. |
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A motion was made by Mr. Irons to defer Proposed Ordinance 2005-0411 for one week. |
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Arthur Thornbury, Council staff, answered questions of the Council. |
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Jim Buck, Manager, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council. |
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Diana Toledo, Enforcement Coordinator, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of |
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the Council. |
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The Chair recessed the meeting at 4:13 p.m. |
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The Chair reconvened the meeting at 4:28 p.m. |
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Mr. Irons withdrew his motion. |
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Chair Phillips deferred Proposed Ordinance 2005-0411 for one week until the October 24, 2005 |
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Council meeting. |
Deferred
Transportation
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Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. |
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2005-0392.2 |
Mr. Pelz and Mr. Ferguson
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to execute an interlocal agreement with |
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the city of Seattle for the Northgate Coordinated Transportation Improvement Plan at 3rd |
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Avenue NE, between 100th Street NE and 103rd Street NE. |
On 10/24/2005, a public hearing was held and closed.
Deferred
Motions for Council Action
Consent Item - Item 15
15.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0250
Mr. Gossett
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A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Tom Bellamy, who resides in |
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council district ten, to the King County board for developmental disabilities. |
The enacted number is 12208.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
Passed The Consent Agenda
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A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion |
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carried by the following vote: |
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Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
Budget and Fiscal Management
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Proposed Substitute Motion No. |
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2005-0312.3 |
Mr. Gossett
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A MOTION of the county council accepting a bid for the purchase of the county's Limited |
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Tax General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, 2005, Series A in the aggregate principal |
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amount of $30,000,000 and fixing the interest rate and other terms thereof in accordance |
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with Ordinance 14167, as amended by Ordinance 14463, Ordinance 14745, Ordinance |
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14992 and Ordinance 15285; and accepting a bid for the purchase of the county's Limited |
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Tax General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, 2005, Series B in the aggregate principal |
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amount of $30,000,000 and fixing the interest rate and other terms thereof in accordance |
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with Ordinance 14991, as amended by Ordinance 15286. |
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The enacted number is 12209. |
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Nigel Lewis, Senior Debt Analyst, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the |
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Council. |
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A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
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Proposed Motion No. 2005-0406
Mr. Constantine
A MOTION endorsing the White Center Community Enhancement Initiative.
The enacted number is 12210.
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A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
Labor, Operations and Technology
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Proposed Motion No. 2005-0410
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Ms. Hague, Mr. Phillips and Ms. |
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Edmonds |
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A MOTION urging Congress to provide full funding for an exercise to demonstrate |
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capabilities and integration of governments to respond to a pandemic influenza outbreak in |
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King County. |
The enacted number is 12211.
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A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Yes: 10 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
Natural Resources and Utilities
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Proposed Motion No. 2005-0407
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Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, |
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Mr. Gossett, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. |
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Patterson, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Hague, Mr. |
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von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn |
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and Mr. Irons |
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A MOTION expressing support for the Water Resource Inventory Area 9 Chinook salmon |
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habitat plan covering the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound watershed. |
The enacted number is 12212.
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A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Yes: 9 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, |
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Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 3 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 20-22
Increase Available Hours for the Pro Tem Hearing Examiner
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A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Votes: Yes: 9- Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, |
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Mr. Constantine, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague and |
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Excused: 4 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Pelz |
Temporary Reassignment of a Legislative Secretary to Serve as Executive Assistant
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A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Votes: Yes: 9- Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, |
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Mr. Constantine, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague and |
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Excused: 4 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Pelz |
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Excused: 4 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Pelz |
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Hire a Term Limited Temporary Legislative Secretary to Provide Back-Fill a Vacant Position |
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During a Medical Leave of Absence |
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A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Votes: Yes: 9- Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, |
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Mr. Constantine, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague and |
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Excused: 4 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Mr. Pelz |
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0404
Mr. Gossett
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AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $6,500,000 to the public |
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transportation construction-unrestricted fund to provide additional appropriation authority |
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in support of the Breda Conversion project, updating the electric trolley overhead power |
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system; and amending the 2005 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 15083, Section 114, as |
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amended, and Attachment B, as amended. |
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
24.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0415
Mr. Gossett
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AN ORDINANCE mandating sound financial policies for King County government and |
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ensuring sustainable economic prosperity that will be the benchmark of fiscal stability for |
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the county and will guide future budgetary actions by the King County executive and the |
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King County council; and adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 4. |
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
25.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0418
Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Patterson
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the change of name of King County fire protection district |
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no. 39 and King County fire protection district no. 26, which were merged by the voters, to |
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"South King Fire and Rescue." |
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
26.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0419
Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Phillips
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AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $5,960,000 for pandemic flu preparedness; |
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amending the 2005 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 15083, Section 81, as amended, and |
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adding a new section to Ordinance 15083. |
Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
27.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0417
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Mr. Gossett, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz, Mr. |
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Phillips and Ms. Hague |
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A MOTION in support of the Filipino Veterans Equity Act, and advocating for family |
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members of World War II Filipino American veterans as citizens of the United States of |
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America. |
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
Other Business
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The Chair acknowledged the recent tragedy involving Aviation High School and requested a moment |
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of silence for the families. |
Rereferrals
28.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2005-0405
Mr. Constantine and Mr. Gossett
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to negotiate an agreement with |
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the Technology Access Foundation for the purpose of constructing a community center in |
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Lakewood Park; and amending the 2005 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 15083, Section 114, |
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as amended, and Attachment B, as amended. |
Re-referred to Committee of the Whole
29.
Proposed Motion No. 2005-0408
Mr. Phillips
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A MOTION to extend the interim appointment of Pam Jones, juvenile division director, for |
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a sixty-day period. |
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David Randall, Council staff, answered questions of the Council. |
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Chair Phillips announced Proposed Motion 2005-0408 will remain in the Labor, Operations and |
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Technology Committee. |
Extra Item
Introduction and Action on a Motion
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Proposed Motion No. 2005-0420
Ms. Hague and Ms. Patterson
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A MOTION authorizing the chair of the council to execute an amendment to a contract |
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with The Election Center. |
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The enacted number is 12213. |
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Ms. Hague moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Motion 2005-0420 |
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without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. |
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A motion was made by Ms. Hague that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the |
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following vote: |
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Yes: 9 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, |
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Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine |
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Excused: 4 - Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Irons |
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
