King County

1200 King County
Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Meeting Agenda

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

Room 1001

March 17, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Councilmember Pelz will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

1.

Approval of Minutes of March 10, 2003

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Regional Transportation Investment District
Eastside Transportation Partnership
WRIA 9
Sound Transit Board

3.

Plat Tracing

Councilmember Hague

Kingsgate 18 - Council District 11

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

Councilmember Edmonds

4.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0071.2

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE providing for the submission to the qualified electors of King County at a
special election to be held in King County on May 20, 2003, of a proposition to protect the
public's investment in parks by authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the levy limitation
contained in chapter 84.55 RCW, for a six-consecutive-year period, at a rate of not more than
$0.05 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation, for the purpose of providing funding to
enable the continued and increased operation and maintenance of King County's regional and
rural parks, recreation facilities and community-based recreation programs and establishing a
county parks citizens' oversight board to review and report on expenditures of levy proceeds,
contingent on voter approval of the levy.

On 2/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 3/6/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass
Substitute.
On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Deferred.
On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Hearing Held.

On 3/10/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

Transportation

Councilmember Pelz

5.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0112.2

Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute an interlocal agreement for the design,
implementation, operation and maintenance of the regional fare coordination system.

On 3/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 3/12/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 6-8

Councilmember von Reichbauer

6.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0037

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jerry Saltzman, who resides in council
district five, to the King County board of ethics.

On 2/10/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 3/6/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

7.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0038

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James Nobles, who resides in council
district two, to the King County mental health advisory board.

On 2/18/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 3/6/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

8.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0045

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jon Spangler, who works in council
district three, to the Redmond bear creek groundwater protection committee, representing the
city of Redmond.

On 2/18/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 3/11/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

9.

Proposed Motion No. 2002-0610

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of ___________ to the King County
commission on governance.

Contingent on Committee Action

On 12/16/2002, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
On 2/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
On 2/18/2003, the Committee of the Whole Deferred.

Law, Justice and Human Services

Councilmember Gossett

10.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0051

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a contract with the state of
Washington Department of Social and Health Services to provide support enforcement
services.

On 2/18/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 3/6/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 11 and 12

Councilmember von Reichbauer

11.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0116

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Eleanor Moon, to the King County
fair board, representing King County council district eleven.

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0120

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Thomas Lovejoy, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County museum of flight authority board of directors.

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0101

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of M. E. Ely Road File V-2431.
Petitioners: Allen J. Watts and Muriel J. Watts.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0102

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 204th Avenue NE File V-2447.
Petitioners: David Thacher and Nancy Thacher.

Refer to Hearing Examiner

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0107

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as P-359S to Soos Creek Water
and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service.

Refer to Utilities Committee

16.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0108

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the Si View metropolitan park district for transfer of Si View park, Shamrock
park and Si View community center and pool to the city; and declaring an emergency.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0109

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Enumclaw for transfer of the Enumclaw pool to the city; and
declaring an emergency.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

18.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0110

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Enumclaw for transfer of the Enumclaw golf course to the city;
and declaring an emergency.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0123

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; adding a new
policy to support ongoing water supply planning and development; ratifying the amended
Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance
10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

20.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0124

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; adopting new
household and employment targets for the period 2001 through 2022; revising existing policies
and adding new policies in support of the new targets; ratifying the amended Countywide
Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3,
as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.10.040

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0125

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; amending the
Urban Separator map to reflect negotiated modifications to the Renton Urban Separator;
ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and
amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance
10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

22.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0126

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; designating
Totem Lake as an Urban Center; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for
unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and
K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0127

Ms. Hague

AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies addressing the
long-term protection of agricultural production districts; ratifying the amended Countywide
Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3,
as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.10.040

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

24.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0105

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION authorizing the King County sentencing reform panel to submit its proposed
expenditure plan to the Washington state Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse for the use
of state criminal justice treatment account funds for the treatment of King County drug
diversion court participants.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

25.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0118

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Andrew Bennett, who resides in
council district one, to the King County transit advisory committee.

Refer to Transportation Committee

26.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0121

Mr. Gossett and Ms. Lambert

A MOTION in recognition of the fortieth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Gideon v.
Wainwright affirming the constitutional right of all to legal representation when accused of a
crime, regardless of economic circumstance and recognizing the contribution of the county's
public defender agencies.

Refer to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

27.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0122

Mr. McKenna

A MOTION approving the 2003-2004 mission and goals of the transit division of the
department of transportation.

Refer to Regional Transit Committee

Other Business

Adjournment