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Meeting Proceedings
Metropolitan King County Council
Councilmembers: Larry Phillips, Chair; Pete von Reichbauer, Vice Chair;
Carolyn Edmonds, Bob Ferguson, Kathy Lambert, Dwight Pelz,
Rob McKenna, Dow Constantine, Steve Hammond, Larry Gossett,
Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson

 
Room 1001 July 12, 2004 1:30 P.M.

 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:53 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr.
Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Constantine led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of July 6, 2004
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2004 meeting as presented. Seeing
no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
Mr. Pelz briefed the Council on the July 9, 2004 meeting of the Sound Transit Board. The Board
discussed Phase II planning for preparing a proposal to go to the public for expansion of the Sound
Transit system in three counties, and which technologies to investigate on which corridors. Mr. Pelz
indicated there was a lot of support to examine light rail, bus rapid transit and monorail on the
I-90 corridor. The Board also executed an interagency agreement with the city of Everett,
establishing Everett as the project lead, and the funding for the north Everett transit center.

Mr. Irons reported on the July 8, 2004 meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth
Management Policy Board. The Board discussed the Auburn Regional Growth Center and Vision
2020, seeking direction regarding possible changes.

Mr. Irons briefed the Council on the Eastside Transportation Partnership. The members discussed
the Redmond Transit Center, had a presentation on State Route 522 and discussed Sound Transit
Phase II. The members also discussed potential dues for the ETP and had an update on RTID and
potential regional projects and funding recommendations.

Ms. Edmonds reported on the Northshore Park and Recreation Service Area, created to issue bonds
to build the now completed Northshore Senior Center. Ms. Edmonds indicated the Northshore Parks
and Recreation Service Area is working on its second capital project which is to build an adult
wellness center for the elderly. It will be completed in a timely manner and under budget.

Mr. Phillips reported on the Water Resource Inventory Area 8 Forum (Lake Washington Cedar River
and Sammamish Watershed Forum). The Forum set the 2005 budget regarding efforts to continue to
preserve salmon habitat. The Forum had a presentation given by Kathryn Neal, Department of
Natural Resources and Parks regarding the May Creek Canyon Large Woody Debris Project. The
Forum also set its 2005 agenda.

Ms. Patterson briefed the Council on the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy
Board. The Board approved federal funding for transportation projects in the area, i.e., replacing
30 year old buses in Kitsap County, a new hybrid bus line for King County Metro, HOV lanes on
Highway 99 and South King County, and funding toward completion of the light rail project to the
airport. The Board unanimously agreed that the staff develop a six month work plan that would
focus on major hurdles relating to transportation. The Board will also be looking at how to
prioritize transportation projects.
 
Plat Tracing
3.
Spring Hill West - Council District 9
Mr. Constantine moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Spring Hill West
complies with the conditions of preliminary plat approval and other applicable laws, and that the

Chair is authorized to signify Council approval by signing the final plat at the end of the meeting.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Budget and Fiscal Management
 
4.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0105.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE relating to proviso language in the 2004 adopted budget ordinance;
modifying certain proviso language; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance
14797, Sections 98 and 122, as amended.
On 7/12/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14961.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
5.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2004-0237.2		 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE relating to proviso language in the 2002 4th Quarter Omnibus
Ordinance, and the 2003 Budget Ordinance regarding the King County Correctional
Facility integrated security electronic project; modifying certain proviso language; and
amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, Section 119, as amended,
Ordinance 14517, Section 118, as amended, and the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance
14517, Section 118, as amended.
On 7/12/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14962.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0238 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $5,848,443 to the building
capital improvement fund to provide additional budget authority to complete construction
of the integrated security system project and to provide budget for an intake, transfer, and
release improvement project; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797,
Section 122, as amended, and Attachment B, as amended.
On 7/12/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14963.
A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0

Motions for Council Action
 
Natural Resources and Utilities
 
7.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0321 Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms.
Hague
A MOTION approving of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority's
plan to issue non-recourse economic development revenue bonds, a portion of the proceeds
of which will be loaned to Cedar Grove Composting, Inc., for capital improvements at the
Cedar Grove Composting, Inc., facility located in unincorporated King County.
The enacted number is 11964.

Jonathan Hayes, Executive Director, Washington Economic Development Finance Authority,
answered questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes:
Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0
Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Item 8
8. Hire a Chief of Staff
The Chair indicated that Item 8 is deferred until the July 19, 2004 Council meeting.

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0230 Mr. Irons
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
with Immigration and Customs Enforcement allowing the sheriff's office to participate in a
joint task force.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0322 Mr. Constantine, Mr. Ferguson and Mr.
Gossett
AN ORDINANCE relating to civil rights; adding a new private right of action, making the
civil rights ordinances applicable to employers of one or more employees, granting the
office of civil rights subpoena power for employment and public accommodations
investigations, increasing civil penalties and making technical corrections; amending
Ordinance 13981, Section 1, Ordinance 13981, Section 2, and K.C.C. 12.17.010, Ordinance
13981, Section 4, and K.C.C. 12.17.030, Ordinance 13981, Section 5, and K.C.C.
12.17.040, Ordinance 13981, Section 6, and K.C.C. 12.17.050, Ordinance 13981, Section 7,
and K.C.C. 12.17.060, Ordinance 13981, Section 8, and K.C.C. 12.17.070, Ordinance
13981, Section 9, and K.C.C. 12.17.080, Ordinance 13981, Section 10, and K.C.C.
12.17.090,Ordinance 7430, Section 1, and K.C.C. 12.18.010, Ordinance 7430, Section 2,
and K.C.C. 12.18.020, Ordinance 7430, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.18.030,
Ordinance 7430, Section 4, and K.C.C. 12.18.040, Ordinance 7430, Section 5, and K.C.C.
12.18.050, Ordinance 7430, Section 6, and K.C.C. 12.18.060, Ordinance 7430, Section 7,
and K.C.C. 12.18.070, Ordinance 7430, Section 8, and K.C.C. 12.18.080, Ordinance 7430,
Section 9, and K.C.C. 12.18.090, Ordinance 13263, Section 52, and K.C.C. 12.18.097,
Ordinance 7430, Section 10, and K.C.C. 12.18.100, Ordinance 5280, Section 1, as
amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.010, Ordinance 5280, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
12.20.020, Ordinance 5280, Section 3(A), as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.040, Ordinance
5280, Section 3(B), as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.050, Ordinance 5280, Section 3(C), as
amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.060, Ordinance 5280, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C.
12.20.070, Ordinance 5280, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.080, Ordinance 5280,
Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.090, Ordinance 10469, Section 11, and K.C.C.
12.20.095, Ordinance 5280, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.100, Ordinance 5280,
Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.120, Ordinance10469, Section 13, and K.C.C.
12.20.122, Ordinance 10469, Section 14, and K.C.C. 12.20.124, Ordinance 5280, Section
10, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.130, Ordinance 10469, Section 16, and K.C.C.
12.20.133, Ordinance 5280, Section 11, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.140, Ordinance
13263, Section 53, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.150, Ordinance 5280, Section 11, as
amended, and K.C.C. 12.20.140, Ordinance 8625, Section 1, and K.C.C.12.22.010,
Ordinance 8625, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 12.22.020, Ordinance 8625, Section 3,
and K.C.C. 12.22.030, Ordinance 8625, Section 4, and K.C.C. 12.22.040, Ordinance 8625,
Section 5, and K.C.C. 12.22.050, Ordinance 8625, Section 6, and K.C.C. 12.22.060,
Ordinance 8625, Section 7, and K.C.C.12.22.070, Ordinance 8625, Section 8, and K.C.C.
12.22.080, Ordinance 8625, Section 9, and K.C.C. 12.22.090, Ordinance 13263, Section 54,
and K.C.C. 12.22.095 and Ordinance 8625, Section 10, and K.C.C. 12.22.100, adding new
sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.17, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.18, adding new
sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.20, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 12.22, decodifying
K.C.C. 12.20.145, repealing Ordinance 7816, Section 4, and K.C.C. 12.20.135 and
prescribing penalties.
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
 
11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0323 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at the northwest
corner of the intersection of SE Covington-Sawyer Road and 216th Avenue Southeast, at

the request of Kahn Family LLC, department of development and environmental services
file no. L03P0020.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0324 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located north of NE 200th
Place, on the west side of 130th Avenue NE, adjoining the Woodinville City limits, at the
request of Harbour Homes for David Brubaker, department of development and
environmental services file no. L03P0028.
Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner
Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
13.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0215 Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robert Tidball, who resides in
council district seven, to the King County agriculture commission.
Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
 
14.
Proposed Motion No. 2004-0326 Ms. Lambert
A MOTION directing the executive and the county's criminal justice agencies to develop
priorities, state legislative agendas, financial plans and budgets that sustain the positive
results of Juvenile Justice Operational Master Plan implementation.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Other Business
Executive Session
The Chair recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel litigation or
potential litigation to which the County is or is likely to become a party when public knowledge
regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the County
at 2:25 p.m. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:49 p.m.
Extra Items
Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Item 15
15. Compensation Increase - Committee Staff
A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds,
Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Lambert, 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
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0338 Mr. Phillips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr.
Pelz, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Gossett, Ms.
Hague, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds
and Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 14767, Section 1, and Ordinance 14767, Section 2,
proposing an amendment to the King County Charter reducing in size the King County
council from thirteen to nine members; consequently reducing council voting requirements
related to the size of the council; phasing in the reduction of council members with

elections and terms of office; reducing the size of the regional committees of the council
from twelve to six members; amending Section 220.10 of the King County Charter, Section
230.10 of the King County Charter, Section 230.20 of the King County Charter, Section
230.30 of the King County Charter, Section 270.20 of the King County Charter, Section
270.30 of the King County Charter, Section 460 of the King County Charter and Section
650.10 of the King County Charter, adding a new Section 650.40.15 to the King County
Charter, adding a new Section 650.40.25 to the King County Charter, repealing Sections
650.40.10 and 650.40.20 of the King County Charter and submitting the same to the voters
of the county for their ratification or rejection at the November 2004 general election.
Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

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