King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

June 23, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

June 23, 2003

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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, Steve Hammond, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson



	Call to Order
		The meeting was called to order at 1:46 p.m.

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

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

	Approval of Minutes of June 16, 2003
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2003 meeting without reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.

		Mr. Irons reported on the recent meeting of the Eastside Transportation Partnership subcommittee on Sound Transit. The committee drafted policies that will be sent to the ETP for evaluating projects that could be funded through unallocated funds for the eastside. There was discussion on whether to hold the money for Phase II or spend it on Phase I. Mr. Irons indicated there was very good discussion between Sound Transit and the Eastside Transportation Partnership.
	Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

	Consent Items - Item 3

	3.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0280	Mr. Irons

		AN ORDINANCE establishing September 16, 2003, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Renton of an unincorporated area known as the Bales property; and declaring an emergency.
		On 6/23/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
		The enacted number is 14685.
		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: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Edmonds


Budget and Fiscal Management

4.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2003-0199.2		Ms. Edmonds


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into a lease for approximately 77,483 square feet of office space in the Wells Fargo Center, for administrative offices for the Seattle-King County department of public health.
	On 6/23/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mr. McKenna moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Mr. Hammond and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Edmonds The enacted number is 14686.
	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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0


5.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2003-0281.2		Mr. Gossett, Mr. Phillips and Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to purchase the property known as the "Branch Villa Health Care Center," located in Council District 10, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and sell said property to Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC) a Washington State non-profit corporation.
	On 6/23/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 6/23/2003 :
		Nat Jackson, 3613 Renton Ave, Seattle, WA 98144 Henry Beauchamp, 815 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902
	The enacted number is 14687.
	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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0



Committee of the Whole

6.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0276	Ms. Patterson and Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE increasing the size of the King County commission on governance; and amending Ordinance 14514, Section 3.
	On 6/23/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14688.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer 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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0


Law, Justice and Human Services

7.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2003-0148.2	Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE relating to the code of ethics; revising provision related to former employees and members of county boards and commissions; and amending Ordinance 9704, Section 1, and K.C.C. 3.04.015, Ordinance 6144, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.035 and Ordinance 12014, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.017.
	On 5/12/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Mr. Gossett moved Striking Amendment S1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Mr. Hammond and Ms. Patterson No: 1 - Ms. Lambert Excused: 0 Clif Curry, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Cathy Clemens, Administrator, King County Board of Ethics, Department of Executive Services, answered questions of the Council. Jim Brewer, legal counsel, answered questions of the Council. Mr. Gossett moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Mr. Hammond and Ms. Patterson No: 1 - Ms. Lambert Excused: 0 The enacted number is 14689.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett 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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0



Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

8.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0212	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing annual funding allocation procedures for conservation futures funds; and amending Ordinance 8867, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 26.12.010.
	On 6/16/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Ms. Edmonds moved to defer Proposed Ordinance 2003-0212 until the June 30, 2003 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred

Transportation

9.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2003-0194.2	Mr. von Reichbauer


	AN ORDINANCE creating King County Road Improvement District 132 and ordering the improvement of a portion of 39th Avenue South and South 378th Street, authorizing interim financing, confirming the final assessment roll and levying assessments against the property within said district.
	On 6/23/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14690.
	A motion was made by Mr. Pelz 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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0


10.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0202	Mr. Irons

	AN ORDINANCE confirming King County Road Improvement District 129 reassessment roll for the improvement of a portion of SE 145th Street and 209th Avenue SE and levying assessments against property within said district; and amending Ordinance 14243, Section 4 and Ordinance 14243, Section 5.
	On 6/23/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The Chair directed the Clerk to take one vote on items 10-11 as a consent agenda. The enacted number is 14691.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



11.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0204	Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE confirming King County Road Improvement District 130 reassessment roll for the improvement of a portion of 290th Avenue SE and levying assessments against property within said district; and amending Ordinance 14244, Section 4, and Ordinance 14244, Section 5.
	On 6/23/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The Chair directed the Clerk to take one vote on items 10-11 as a consent agenda. The enacted number is 14692.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda
	A motion was made by Mr. Pelz 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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Item 12

12.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0261	Ms. Edmonds

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with the city of Kenmore relating to the King County department of development and environmental services rendering building permits and land use applications.
	The enacted number is 11731.
	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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0



Budget and Fiscal Management

13.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0155.2	Mr. Phillips


	A MOTION approving a report evaluating the potential reorganization of the facilities management division of the department of executive services in response to a proviso outlined in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 108, and in response to a proviso contained in Ordinance 14199, Section 256, creating the department of executive services.
	Kathy Brown, Division Director, Facilities Management Division, answered questions of the Council. The enacted number is 11732.
	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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0

Hearing Examiner Consent Items - Item 14

14.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2003-0131.2	Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Constantine


	AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Anne Engelhard for property located at 23403 77th Avenue Southwest, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources division file no. E02CT043.
	The enacted number is 14693.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda
	A motion was made by Ms. Hague 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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

15.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0277	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of South 124th Street and 64th Avenue South File V-2435 Petitioner: Renton School District.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner



16.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0278	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of NE 132nd Street, File V-2451. Petitioner: Anthony and Lillian Bay, and Jan Norvold.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

17.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0279	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of SW 240th Street, File V-2442. Petitioner: Michiko Revocable Trust.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

18.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0282	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at between NE 44th Street and NE 50th Street, west of 208th Avenue NE (if extended), west of Sahalee Way, at the request of Forest Hills Estates LLC for Garry Marshall, department of development and environmental services file no. L02P0008.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

19.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0284	Mr. Constantine, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Hammond


	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Public, Professional & Office-Clerical Employees and Drivers, Teamsters Local 763, representing employees in the department of assessments; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

20.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0285	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation of $1,567,238 from the current expense fund balance to the division of records, elections and licensing services to implement election reform measures and replace aging equipment; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 26, as amended.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

21.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0290	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE renaming the Shoreline district court building the Judge Robert A. Wacker Memorial Building in honor of Judge Robert A. Wacker, past district court judge, King County Shoreline district court.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

22.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0294	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Teamsters Local 174 representing employees in the departments of natural resources and parks and transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee


Other Business
	As a personal privilege, Mr. Pelz indicated that Councilmember Hammond has demonstrated a sense of class, and thanked him for his token of fresh strawberries from a farm in the Green Valley area for the councilmembers. Mr. Hammond made comments. Mr. Phillips informed the councilmembers of the passing of Vim Wright, a GOP activist and leader in environmental causes. Some of her achievements and credits: founding member of the Puget Sound Alliance, assistant director of the University of Washington's Institute for Environmental Studies, her effective communication skills and her ability to work with the farming community. Mr. Phillips reported on the Youth Sport Facility Grant Fund and identified the following award recipients: Burien, Shoreline, Kent, Highline, Auburn, North Bend, Mercer Island and Seattle.
Extra Items
Introduction of and Action on a Motion

23.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0283	Ms. Sullivan

	A MOTION relating to the organization of the council, and designating committee members; and amending Motion 11122, Section H, as amended, and OR 2-050.
	Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules in order to take action on Proposed Motion 2003-0283 without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. The enacted number is 11733.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer 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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0


Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

24.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0299	Mr. Pelz

	AN ORDINANCE revising transportation concurrency exemptions for specific nonresidential development; and amending Ordinance 14050, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.70.280.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

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