King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

September 16, 2002

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

September 16, 2002

King County Council meeting minutes King County Council meeting minutes



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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


	REVISED



	Call to Order
		The meeting was called to order at 1:47 p.m.

	Roll Call
		Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson

	Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
		Ms. Edmonds led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of September 9, 2002
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2002 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. As a new member, she will have the opportunity to understand the connection between the local and state Board of Health, the relationship between the two and to work together to address the public health needs of the citizens of the county and the state. The Board discussed a draft rule on emergency powers, and will act on this item at a future meeting in October. The Board also had a briefing on the conversion of Premera Blue Cross and on environmental health issues. Ms. Edmonds briefed the Council on the WRIA 7 Salmon Recovery Forum held in Everett last week. The group reviewed the work draft work plan for the Snohomish River Basin Conservation Plan and received an update regarding funding from the Salmon Recovery Board. Mr. Irons reported that the Agriculture Commission had a very good discussion on concerns about clustering in the farm land. Although the Commission initially moved to oppose the ordinance, after discussion it moved to oppose the current wording and to work with the sponsor of the ordinance on changes. Mr. Irons briefed the Council on the Landmarks Commission. He indicated the Commission did not name the core of Fall City as a historic district, but did approve naming it a landmark heritage area. He praised the Commission for staying involved and working with the citizens. Mr. Pelz reported on his attendance at the Sound Transit Board meeting. He indicated the Board discussed the Smart Car technology and reviewed a list of accomplishments of Sound Transit in the past year. The Executive Director submitted the budget for next year. Mr. Pelz also commented on the construction of the light rail line in Tacoma. Ms. Hague reported on her attendance at the Eastside Transportation Partnership meeting. She was joined by Mr. Irons and Mr. McKenna. The committee had a presentation by Sound Transit regarding capital projects and risk assessment, and a status report on the Regional Transportation Investment District. Mr. Pelz briefed the Council on his attendance at the Executive Committee meeting of the Regional Transportation Investment District on September 12 in Tacoma. The committee discussed the methodology that the Washington State Department of Transportation will use to determine the congestion relief and other performance measures for the projects being considered for RTID. Ms. Hague reported on the Growth Management Policy Board of the Puget Sound Regional Council. She indicated the Council is continuing with its work plan dealing with regional centers. The Council had a presentation from the city of Lakewood regarding its designation as an urban center. The Council will be working on a revised work plan to look at particular zoning corrections and a better land use transportation link within the PSRC boundaries.


	Mr. Phillips reported on the Tri-County Executive Committee. He commented on the listing of Puget Sound chinook salmon under the endangered species act and how local governments and counties have come together to forge a response. The Committee has completed that mission, is refocusing for the future and has determined to focus on implementation for recovery. Mr. McKenna reported on his attendance at the first meeting of the Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee. Members are from private industry, state legislature, tribes and other organizations. The committee discussed how the state is applying its new environmental permit streamlining process to the I-405 project. Mr. McKenna indicated the committee's goal is to streamline permits for transportation all over the state. Mr. von Reichbauer reported on the success of the American Heart Walk on September 14. He commented on the county's efforts and thanked those members making commitments. He praised the staff for their participation. Those wanting to help have until September 25 to complete or add to their pledges in order to meet the Council's goal.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Consent Items - Items 3-12
	On September 16, 2002, a public hearing was held and closed.

3.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0312.2	Mr. Irons


	AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as Whitewater to Covington water district for the purpose of providing water service.
	The enacted number is 14465.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



4.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0323	Mr. Irons and Mr. McKenna

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a parcel of tax title property to the city of Covington, and a parcel of tax title property to the city of Newcastle, located in council districts 12 and 6, respectively.
	The enacted number is 14466.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

5.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0408	Mr. Phillips, Mr. Constantine and Mr. Pullen


	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 1652 (medical examiner) representing employees in the department of public health, prevention division, medical examiner's office; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	The enacted number is 14467.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

6.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0409	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Totem District.
	The enacted number is 14468.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

7.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0410	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Klump District.
	The enacted number is 14469.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

8.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0411	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Steelhead North District.
	The enacted number is 14470.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

9.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0412	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Steelhead South District.
	The enacted number is 14471.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



10.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0429	Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Phillips


	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 representing employees in the department of transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	The enacted number is 14472.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

11.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0430	Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Phillips


	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117 (Professional & Technical Bargaining Unit) representing employees in the departments of executive services, natural resources and parks and transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	The enacted number is 14473.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

12.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0435	Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen 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 (administrative support employees) representing employees in the departments of executive services, natural resources and parks, community and human services and transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	The enacted number is 14474.
	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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0



Budget and Fiscal Management

13.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0358	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $315,507 from the current expense fund to licensing and regulatory services; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14264, Sections 21 and 36, as amended.
	On 9/16/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mr. Phillips moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2002-0358 with Item 16, Proposed Ordinance 2002-0359 until the October 14, 2002 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred

14.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0403	Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

	AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $3,691,000 to the public transportation fund to finance the IBIS system upgrade; canceling and adding additional projects;and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Sections 119 and 121 and Attachments 2 and 4, as amended.
	On 9/16/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14475.
	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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0


15.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0431	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving a lease by the county of approximately one hundred fifty-six thousand eight hundred square feet of office space and related parking in a building at 401 Broadway in Seattle to be used by Harborview Medical Center, authorizing the county executive to execute the lease, and approving certain provisions of the plan to be used by the owner to finance construction of the 401 Broadway building.
	On 9/16/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of holding an advertised public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2002-0431. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. Proposed Ordinance 2002-0431 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.
	Deferred



Labor, Operations and Technology

16.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0359	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Pullen

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and the Animal Control Officers Guild representing employees in the animal control section of the records, elections and licensing services division of the department of executive services; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 9/16/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mr. Constantine moved to pass Proposed Ordinance 2002-0359 Mike Alvine, council staff, answered questions of the Council. David Levin, Labor Negotiator, Labor Relations, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council. Kathy Oglesby, Labor Liaison, Executive Office, answered questions of the Council. Ben Leifer, Manager, Animal Services and Programs, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council.
	Deferred
The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:34 p.m. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:59 p.m.
	Mr. Phillips moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2002-0359 with Item 13, Proposed Ordinance 2002-0358 until the October 14, 2002 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

17.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0365.2	Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

	AN ORDINANCE related to the cultural resources programs of the county; establishing a cultural development authority; providing for certain county property and funds to be transferred to or used by the cultural development authority; identifying responsibilities of county departments and agencies for cultural resources programs; making technical corrections; amending Ordinance 12089, Section 3, and K.C.C. 2.46.010, Ordinance 12089, Section 4, and K.C.C. 2.46.020, Ordinance 12089, Section 5, and K.C.C. 2.46.030, Ordinance 12089, Section 7, and K.C.C. 2.46.050, Ordinance 12089, Section 8, and K.C.C. 2.46.060, Ordinance 12089, Section 11, and K.C.C. 2.46.090, Ordinance 9134, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.40.060, Ordinance 8300, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.48.020, Ordinance 8300, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.48.030, Ordinance 9279, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.030, Ordinance 12076, Section 49, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.100, Ordinance 14440, Section 3, and K.C.C. 4.42.025, Ordinance 14440, Section 7, and K.C.C. 4.42.108, Ordinance 14440, Section 8, and K.C.C. 4.42.109, Ordinance 9051, Sections 1 and 2, and K.C.C. 2.48.125, Ordinance 12468, Sections 9 and 10, and K.C.C. 2.84.190, Ordinance 12076, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.015, Ordinance 12076, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.025, Ordinance 14433, Section 2, Ordinance 12076, Section 24, and K.C.C. 4.08.190, Ordinance 14433, Section 2, and K.C.C. 4.08.195, Ordinance 12089, Section 9, and K.C.C. 2.46.070, Ordinance 12089, Section 12, and K.C.C. 2.46.100, Ordinance 6111, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.40.110, Ordinance 9279, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.010, Ordinance 9279, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.020, Ordinance 9279, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.060, Ordinance 4828, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.010, Ordinance 4828, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.020, Ordinance 4828, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.030, Ordinance 4828, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.070, Ordinance 4828, Section 12, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.120 and Ordinance 9237, Sections 1 through 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.140, adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 2, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 2.46, adding new sections to K.C.C.


	chapter 2.48, adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 4.08, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 4.40, recodifying K.C.C. 4.40.060, 4.42.030, 4.42.060, 4.42.100, 4.42.108, 4.42.109, 2.46.070 and 2.46.100, decodifying K.C.C. 2.46.110, 2.48.140, 4.08.180, 4.40.140, 4.42.120 and. 4.42.130 and repealing Ordinance 12089, Section 6, and K.C.C. 2.46.040, Ordinance 12089, Section 10, and K.C.C. 2.46.080, Ordinance 1991, Section 1, and K.C.C. 2.48.010, Ordinance 8300, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.48.040, Ordinance 8300, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.48.050, Ordinance 8300, Section 4, and K.C.C. 2.48.060, Ordinance 8300, Section 4, and K.C.C. 2.48.070, Ordinance 8300, Section 4, and K.C.C. 2.48.080, Ordinance 8300, Section 4, and K.C.C. 2.48.090, Ordinance 8300, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.48.100, Ordinance 8300, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.48.110, Ordinance 8300, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.48.120, Ordinance 8300, Section 8, and K.C.C. 2.48.130, Ordinance 12076, Section 47, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.040, Ordinance 9279, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.050 and Ordinance 9279, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.42.070.
	On 9/16/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 9/23/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 9/16/2002 :
		Kitty Milne, 11913 27th Pl SW, Burien, WA 98146 Melissa Hines, 615 Boren #28, Seattle, WA 98104 Victoria Stiles, 11827 32nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 Gretchen Johnston, 1624 31st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 John Chaney, 4313 278th Ave SE, Fall City, WA 98024
	Jim Kelly, Manager, Office of Cultural Resources, answered questions of the Council. Ms. Edmonds moved to defer Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0365 until the September 23, 2002 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred
Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 18-29

18.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0413.2		Ms. Patterson


	A MOTION approving the contaminated sites management work program in the solid waste division.
	The enacted number is 11520.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

19.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0414		Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jim Westlake, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing chambers of commerce.
	The enacted number is 11521.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



20.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0415	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Matthew Stone, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing business owners.
	The enacted number is 11522.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

21.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0416	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Lawrence Stockton, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the city of North Bend.
	The enacted number is 11523.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

22.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0417	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robert Pancoast, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing sewer and water utilities and associations.
	The enacted number is 11524.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

23.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0418	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Terry Olson, who resides in council district three to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing water purveyors.
	The enacted number is 11525.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

24.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0419	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of George Magnochi, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing commercial agriculturists.
	The enacted number is 11526.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

25.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0420	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dick Jones, who resides in council district three to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the groundwater advisory committee.
	The enacted number is 11527.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



26.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0421.2	Mr. Irons


	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kirk Holmes, who resides in Ellensburg and is employed as the city of Snoqualmie Public Works Director, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the city of Snoqualmie.
	The enacted number is 11528.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

27.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0422.2	Ms. Lambert


	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James Dorsey, who resides in council district twelve and is employed as the city of Carnation Public Works Director, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the city of Carnation.
	The enacted number is 11529.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

28.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0423.2	Mr. Irons


	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Terri Divers, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing sewer and water utilities and associations.
	The enacted number is 11530.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

29.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0424	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robin Boynton, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing residential well users.
	The enacted number is 11531.
	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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0



Budget and Fiscal Management

30.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0371.2	Mr. Phillips


	A MOTION of the county accepting bids for the purchase of the county's Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, 2002, in the aggregate principal amount of $85,000,000; fixing the interest rates and other terms of such Notes, all in accordance with Ordinance 14167 of the county.
	The enacted number is 11532.
	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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0


31.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0426	Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

	A MOTION requesting the King County executive to participate in the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.
	The enacted number is 11533. Bob Cowan, Finance Manager, Finance and Business Operations Division, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council. Mr. Pelz offered amendment A1 as friendly. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed as Amended. 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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0


32.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0427	Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

	A MOTION requesting the King County executive to establish a tax-forfeited property renovation program and evaluate the possibility of utilizing the work crew program for property cleanup and renovation.
	The enacted number is 11534.
	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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0



Committee of the Whole

33.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0438	Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Constantine, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz and Ms. Edmonds


	A MOTION recognizing Service Employees International Union Local 519 as the exclusive bargaining representative for specified nonsupervisory employees within King County Civic Television in the legislative branch of county government.
	The enacted number is 11535.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 1 - Ms. Lambert Excused: 0


Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space
	The Chair directed the Clerk to take one vote on items 34-37 as a consent agenda. Monica Clarke, council staff, answered questions of the Council.

34.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0326	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving funding of $11,000 for two projects from the cultural facilities emergency and unforeseen opportunity program in accordance with Motion 10189.
	The enacted number is 11536.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

35.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0395	Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving one hundred thirty-seven projects for the King County special projects program in accordance with Ordinance 14433.
	The enacted number is 11537.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

36.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0397	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving thirty-one allocations for the King County heritage sesquicentennial sustained support grant program, in accordance with Ordinance 14433.
	The enacted number is 11538.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

37.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0398	Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving six projects for the King County landmarks rehabilitation program, funded in accordance with Ordinance 11242.
	The enacted number is 11539.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda - Items 34-37
	A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds 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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0

	Employment Committee Agenda - Item 38
38.	Appointment of the Interim Ombudsman

		A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. Ms. Lambert moved Amendment 1. Mr. Pelz suggested amending line 7, after 'exceed', to delete 'six' and insert 'eight'. Ms. Lambert accepted as friendly. Ms. Lambet's motion to move Amendment 1, as amended, 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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0 Ms. Lambert moved Amendment 2. Jim Brewer, Legal Counsel, answered questions of the Council. David deCourcy, Chief of Staff, answered questions of the Council. Ellen Petre, Council Administrator, answered questions of the Council. Mr. Pullen requested a roll call vote. Ms. Lambert's motion failed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 3 - Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Pullen No: 8 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine Excused: 2- Ms. Patterson and Mr. Irons Mr. von Reichbauer's motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 11 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague No: 0 Excused: 2 - Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
	Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

	39.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0437	Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pullen


		AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 17, 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

	40.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0440	Mr. Pelz and Mr. Irons

		AN ORDINANCE relating to road fees; setting the mitigation payment system program project list and providing for an updated road mitigation payment system (MPS) fee schedule; amending Ordinance 11617, Section 43 and Attachment B, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.75.040 and Ordinance 11617, Section 49, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.75.100 and repealing Ordinance 13696, Attachment B.
		Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee


41.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0441	Mr. McKenna

	AN ORDINANCE adopting 2003 Transit Program Financial Policies.
	Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit Committee

42.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0449	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE related to the competitive procurement process for financial services contracts; changing the frequency from three years to five years; and amending Ordinance 12076, Section 40, and K.C.C. 4.14.020
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

43.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0450	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE concerning parks, finances, facilities and operations related to the Business Transition Phase II Report.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

44.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0452	Mr. Phillips and Mr. McKenna

	AN ORDINANCE relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax general obligation (public transportation sales tax) bonds of the county in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $75,000,000 for the purpose of refunding the outstanding Limited Sales Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993 (Refunding), of the county; providing for the form, terms, covenants and other provisions of such refunding bonds; authorizing a plan of refunding and the appointment of an escrow agent to accomplish the plan of refunding; providing for the sale of the bonds and the disposition of the proceeds of sale; establishing funds for the receipt and expenditure of bond proceeds and for the payment of the bonds; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon; and pledging public transportation sales tax revenues as additional security for the bonds.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee


	Introduction of Motions and Referrals

	45.
		Proposed Motion No. 2002-0442	Mr. McKenna

		A MOTION approving the 2002-2003 mission and goals of the transit division of the department of transportation.
		Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit Committee

	46.
		Proposed Motion No. 2002-0444	Mr. Pelz

		A MOTION approving the Transit Division Vehicle Maintenance Section Non-Revenue Vehicle (NRV) Program Plan.
		Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

	47.
		Proposed Motion No. 2002-0448	Mr. Gossett

		A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James R. Vollendroff as King County alcohol and drug coordinator.
		Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

	48.
		Proposed Motion No. 2002-0451	Mr. Phillips

		A MOTION accepting [a bond purchase agreement/bids] for the purchase of the county's Limited Tax General Obligation (Public Transportation Sales Tax) Refunding Bonds, 2002, in the aggregate principal amount of $____________, and establishing certain terms of such bonds and a plan of refunding, all in accordance with Ordinance ________.
		Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
	Other Business
49.	Public Employment Relations Commission Notice

		Mary Peterson, Deputy Director, Deputy Director's Office, Department of Transportation, read the following into the record: WE WILL NOT promulgate, maintain or enforce any overly-broad policy, rule, or regulation prohibiting distribution of union-related literature protected by statute during non-work time in non-work areas, without compelling circumstances required to maintain an orderly work environment. WE WILL NOT, in any other manner, interfere with, restrain, or coerce our employees in the exercise of their rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act, Chapter 41.56 RCW. WE WILL rescind any employer policy relied upon in directing bargaining unit employee Linda Averill to cease distribution of union-related literature on August 4, 1999, as well as the revised policy issued on May 18, 2000; and will include provisions in any replacement policy that will protect the rights of individual employees under Chapter 41.56 RCW. WE WILL bargain in good faith with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587, to replace Article III, Section 5(b) of the collective bargaining agreement which was relied upon On August 4, 1999, or similar language relating to solicitation and circulation of protected materials that is contained in a successor collective bargaining agreement, with language that does not infringe on the rights of individual employees under Chapter 41.56 RCW. WE WILL enforce any policies and/or contract provisions concerning solicitation and distribution of materials in a consistent manner, without regard to representational status or union membership of the employees involved. A copy of the Commission Notice will be permanently attached to the official minutes.


Extra Items
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

50.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0446	Mr. Pelz and Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of certain temporary access easements for the Mount Si Bridge 2550A, Right-of-Way No. 9-1998-018.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

51.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0447	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE approving the Highline Water District 2002 Comprehensive Water System Plan.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals

52.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0443	Ms. Patterson

	A MOTION authorizing the King County executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with the cities of Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila for the administration of the Green river flood control zone district to address and coordinate flood hazard reduction planning, project construction, maintenance and operation of significant flood protection facilities within the lower Green river watershed.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

53.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0454	Mr. Constantine

	A MOTION encouraging the broader development and use of performance measures throughout King County as a management tool and to enhance accountability to the public.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.

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