King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

November 15, 2004

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

November 15, 2004

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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



	Call to Order
		The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m.

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

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

	Approval of Minutes of November 8, 2004
1.

		Mr. Gossett moved to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2004 meeting as presented. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Special Item
2.

	Presentation of County Service Awards
		Service Awards were presented by County Executive Ron Sims DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND JUVENILE DETENTION Michael R. Ley - 25 years Sandra R. Thurman - 20 years EXECUTIVE OFFICE Bengie Santos - 20 years EXECUTIVE OFFICE - Office of Management and Budget Debora Gay - 20 years DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES Lai-Ping Kimura - 20 years Rebecca Williams - 20 years Jack Morgan - 30 years DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Paul Reitenbach - 25 years Jim Sanders - 30 years Bruce Whittaker - 35 years DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND PARKS Meredith Radella - 25 years Lynda Jo Yost - 20 years DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Russ Johnson - 20 years Delite Morris - 25 years William E. O'Connor - 25 years David L. Paul - 30 years Phillip K. Peters - 30 years

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
3.

		Mr. Irons reported on the Unincorporated Area Council's Annual Joint Forum held at Lakeridge


	Elementary School in South Seattle. The Area Councils included Four Creeks, Greater Maple Valley, North Highline, Bear Creek Community Council, Vashon Maury Island and West Hill Community Council. Executive Sims gave an overview of King County issues. Steve Call, Budget Director, Budget Office, was also present.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Budget and Fiscal Management
	There was one public hearing on Items 4-8.

4.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0478.2	Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE relating to taxicab and for-hire vehicles, increasing fees; and amending Ordinance 13334, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 6.64.025.
	On 11/1/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15059.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond



5.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0480	Mr. Gossett

	AN ORDINANCE revising roads maintenance utility inspection fees for right-of-way construction permits; and amending Ordinance 7025, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.44.045.
	On 11/1/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15060.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond


6.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0481.2	Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE eliminating the bulk rate discount for aircraft tie-downs at the King County International Airport, which is also known as B.F.I., increasing the fuel field use fee collected from oil companies or fuel distributor companies or both selling and delivering fuel to B.F.I., and increasing the landing fee paid by aircraft operators of revenue generating flights and non-revenue generating flights not based at B.F.I.; amending Ordinance 1159, Article XIV, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 15.56.010, and Ordinance 1159, Article XVI, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 15.64.020 and repealing Ordinance 1159, Article XIII, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 15.52.100.
	On 11/1/2004, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15061.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond


7.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0488.2	Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE relating to the county property tax levies for collection in 2005, and implementing RCW 84.55.120.
	On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15062.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond



8.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0508.2	Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE relating to the fee for consolidated site review of single-family residential development; and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 27.10.
	On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15063.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond


Committee of the Whole
	There was one public hearing on Items 9, 10 and 12. These items were considered as a consent agenda.

9.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0472	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Public Safety Employees, Local 519 (Fire Marshal) representing employees in the department of development and environmental services; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15064.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

10.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0493	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and Office & Professional Employees International Union, Local 8, representing employees in the department of public health (prevention division) and department of community and human services (mental health, chemical abuse and dependency services); and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15065.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



11.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0504	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the addendum to the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 174 representing employees in the department of natural resources and parks; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2004-0504 remains in Committee-of-the-Whole.
	Deferred

12.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0505	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Washington State Nurses Association representing supervisory and management employees in the department of public health; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 11/15/2004, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 15066.
	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 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 13 and 14

13.
	Proposed Motion No. 2004-0449	Mr. Irons

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Jerry Hardebeck, who resides in council district twelve, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.
	The enacted number is 12039.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

14.
	Proposed Motion No. 2004-0450	Mr. Pelz

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Don Freas who resides in council district five, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.
	The enacted number is 12040.
	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 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda - Items 15-21


15.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0419.2	Mr. Phillips


	AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by James Suzuki for property located at 315xx 312th Way Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division, file no. E04CT004.
	The enacted number is 15067.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

16.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0420.2	Mr. Phillips


	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 the Jack McCann Company for property located at 275xx 340th Avenue Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT005.
	The enacted number is 15068.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

17.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0421.2	Mr. Phillips


	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 Jerry and Margaret Schwock for property located at 275xx - 340th Avenue Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT006.
	The enacted number is 15069.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

18.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0423.2	Mr. Phillips


	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 the Jack McCann Company for property located at 274xx 340th Avenue Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT008.
	The enacted number is 15070.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



19.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0424.2	Mr. Phillips


	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 the Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association for property located at 12210 Willows Road, Redmond WA 98052, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT009.
	The enacted number is 15071.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

20.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0425.2	Mr. Phillips


	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 McKinley, LLC, for property located at 342xx Kent-Kangley Road Southeast, Ravensdale, WA 98051, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT010.
	The enacted number is 15072.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

21.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2004-0428.2	Mr. Phillips


	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 Gary Palmer for property located at 33628 Southeast 348th Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E04CT013.
	The enacted number is 15073.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

22.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0492	Ms. Lambert

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with Snohomish county for medical examiner services.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee



23.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0529	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of understanding extending for twelve months the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and Service Employees International Union, Local 925, representing employees in the department of executive services (facilities management) and department of natural resources and parks (parks and recreation); and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

24.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0532	Ms. Patterson and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and one 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
Introduction of Motions and Referrals

25.
	Proposed Motion No. 2004-0329	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Cindy Ryu, who resides in council district one, to the King County women's advisory board, serving in an at-large position.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

26.
	Proposed Motion No. 2004-0441	Ms. Lambert and Ms. Hague

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of John Barnett, who resides in council district eleven, to the Seattle-King County advisory council on aging.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Other Business
	Mr. Phillips noted the departure of Rob McKenna to become Attorney General for the State of Washington. He thanked Councilmember McKenna for his contribution to the Council for the past eight years. Mr. McKenna thanked the Council and gave particular thanks to council staff, his personal staff and the Executive Office. Other members also made comments.


	Extra Items
	Introduction of and Action on Motion

	27.
		Proposed Motion No. 2004-0533	Mr. Phillips

		A MOTION authorizing the metropolitan King County council to accept the donation by the Experience Music Project of meeting space and associated costs for a Town Hall Meeting on December 6, 2004.
		The enacted number is 12041. Mr. von Reichbauer moved to suspend the rules to take action on Proposed Motion 2004-0533 without referral to committee. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
		A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Votes:
		Yes: 12 - Mr. Phillips, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine No: 0 Excused: 1 - Mr. Hammond


	Special Item
28.	Presentation of a Recognition to Ken Nikko for Being Inducted into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame.

		Ms. Hague introduced Mr. Nikko and read the recognition. She presented the recognition to Mr. Nikko. He thanked the Council and introduced his wife, Marilyn, daughter Cheryl.
	Adjournment
		The meeting was adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

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