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	Meeting Proceedings

	Transportation Committee


Councilmembers: Dwight Pelz, Chair; Rob McKenna, Vice-Chair; Bob Ferguson, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson Staff: Paul Carlson (296-1673), Lead Analyst; Doug Hodson (296-1668), Analyst; Arthur Thornbury (296-1680), Analyst; Angelica Vazquez (296-1661), Committee Assistant




Room 1001	August 25, 2004	1:30 P.M.
	August 25, 2004



	Call to Order
		The meeting of the Transportation Committee was called to order at 1:30 P.M. by Chair Pelz.



	Roll Call
		Present: Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Hague



1.	Approval of Minutes
	Approval of Minutes
		The minutes of June 23 meeting and June 30, 2004 Special meeting were adopted as written.



	Discussion



			Briefing No. 2004-B0162
	2.

			North Lake Union Stakeholders Working Group Report.
			Paul Carlson, Council Staff, briefed the Committee with a Power Point presentation on the North Lake Union Stakeholders Working Group Report. Norm Davis and Suzie Burke, Co-Chairs and Bruce Agnew, member, North Lake Union Working Group and Jill Krecklow, Transit Division, Arthur Thornbury, Council Staff; Harold Tanagushi, Director, DOT, John Teutscha, Principal, Teutscha partners LLC, and Karen Buschow were present to brief and answer questions from the members.

			This matter was Presented.



	Discussion and Possible Action



		Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0302
			Ms. Edmonds
	3.


		AN ORDINANCE declaring the intent of King County to approve the agreement for the SeaShore Transportation Forum and: commit to staffing support for its continuation through 2005; clarify its membership and representation; and institute annual dues; and authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement to further the purposes of this board.
		Paul Carlson, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0302. This matter passed out of committee subject to signatures.

		A motion was made by Mr. Irons that this matter be Recommended Do Pass. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:		Yes: 7 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Hague No: 0 Excused: 0



		Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0327
			Mr. Pelz
	4.


		AN ORDINANCE authorizing the granting of a guide way easement to Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority in council district 5.
		Arthur Thornbury, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0327.

		A motion was made by Mr. Irons that this matter be Recommended Do Pass Consent. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:		Yes: 7 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Hague No: 0 Excused: 0



	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0370
		Ms. Edmonds
5.


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of one parcel of surplus county-owned real property located in King County council district 1.
	Doug Hodson, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0370. Jill Krecklow, and Ed Walker, Transit Oriented Development Office were present to brief and answer questions from the members.
	Deferred



		Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0394.2
			Mr. Pelz
	6.


		AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an amendment to the 1976 Memorandum Agreement regarding the Interstate 90 corridor; and repealing Ordinance 14960, Attachment A.
		Paul Carlson, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0394. Councilmember Irons moved Striking Amendment adopted 6-0-1 with Councilmember McKenna excused.

		A motion was made by Mr. Irons that this matter be Recommended Do Pass Substitute. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:		Yes: 6 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Hague No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. McKenna



		Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2004-0400.2
			Mr. Pelz
	7.


		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.
		Doug Hodson, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on Proposed Motion 2004-0400. Councilmember Irons moved Amendment #1 adopted 6-0-1 with Councilmember McKenna excused.

		A motion was made by Mr. Irons that this matter be Recommended Do Pass Substitute. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:		Yes: 7 - Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Hague No: 0 Excused: 0



	Discussion



	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0369
		Mr. Constantine and Mr. von Reichbauer
8.


	AN ORDINANCE relating to electrical personal assistive mobility devices and motorized foot scooters; regulating the use and operation of such vehicles; adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 46 and prescribing penalties.
	Doug Hodson, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0369. Patty Shelledy, King County Sheriff's Office was present to brief and answer questions from the members.
	Deferred



			Briefing No. 2004-B0163
	9.

			Metro Transit Finances Update.
			Paul Carlson, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on Metro Transit Finances Update. Jill Krecklow and Kevin Despond, Transit Division were present to brief with a Power Point presentation and answer questions from the members.

			This matter was Presented.



10.	Other Business
	Other Business
		None.



	Adjournment
		There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:53 P.M.

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