King County

1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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

Room 1001

November 10, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:51 p.m.

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

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Phillips led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2003

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2003 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

No reports were given.

Plat Tracing

3.

Trilogy at Redmond Ridge Div. 6 - Council District 3

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Trilogy at
Redmond Ridge Div. 6 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

ONE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONDUCTED ON ITEMS 4 THROUGH 10 AND 12.

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0100

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to adoption of the 2003 King County space plan; and amending
Ordinance 10810, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.100.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Speakers for this item are contained on the list for Item 5.

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0100. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0100 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Deferred

5.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0462

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE adopting the 2004 Annual Budget and making appropriations for the
operation of county agencies and departments and capital improvements for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2004, and ending December 31, 2004.

The following people appeared to speak on 11/10/2003 :

Mayor Becky Nixon, 15535 Main St NE - PO Box 130, Duvall, WA 98019
Bill Crossman-Highline School Dist., 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166
Terri Kimball-Executive Alliance, PO Box 88007, Tukwila, WA 98138
Mary Smith, PO Box 88007, Tukwila, WA 98138
Kathleen Southwick-Crisis Clinic, 1515 Dexter Ave N, #300, Seattle, WA 98109
Rev. Carol Kirkpatrick-Human Svcs. Alliance, 25637 E. Lake Wilderness Drive SE, Maple
Valley, WA 98038
Wade Holden-Friends of the Trail, PO Box 1124, North Bend, WA 98045
Mike Heinisch-Youth & Family Svcs., 3115 SW 167th, Burien, WA 98166
Linda Rasmussen-YWCA, 1010 South 2nd Street, Renton, WA 98108
Joe Doney, 77 S. Washington, Seattle, WA 98104
Mark Ellerbrook, 401 Second Avenue S, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98104
Sahle Rediat, 5602 15th Ave, Seattle, WA 98105
Sierra Hansen, 7039 S. 126th St, Seattle, WA 98178
Jerome Burns, 1238 N 172nd St, Shoreline, WA 98178
Donald Felder, 3139 35th South, Seattle, WA 98144
Thomas Trompeter, Ave E. Meeker, Kent, WA 98030
Mark Secord, 905 Spruce St, #300, Seattle, WA 98104
Joe Wall, 206 N 60th Street, Seattle, WA 98103

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

This speaker list includes speakers on Items 4, 6-10 and 12.

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0462. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0462 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Deferred

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0463

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to animal and pet license and service fees; amending Ordinance
7416, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.035 and prescribing penalties.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Speakers for this item are contained on the list for Item 5.

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0463. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0463 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Deferred

7.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0464

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE increasing the service fee for adoption studies and marriage
reconciliation charged by the family court services division of superior court as authorized
under RCW 26.12.220; and amending Ordinance 6241, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.72.020.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Speakers for this item are contained on the list for Item 5.

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0464. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0464 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Deferred

8.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0465

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE increasing existing fees and adding new fees relating to adoption related
services provided by the family court services division of superior court; and adding new
sections to K.C.C. chapter 4.72.

Speakers for this item are contained on the list for Item 5.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0465. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0465 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Deferred

9.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0466

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE related to changes to current sheriff's office civil process fees as
authorized under RCW 36.18.040(3); and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 4.77.

Speakers for this item are contained on the list for Item 5.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0466. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0466 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Deferred

Committee of the Whole

10.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0459

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE relating to solid waste division facilities, operations and finance;
making technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 12076, Section 2, as amended, and
K.C.C. 4.04.020; Ordinance 12076, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.030;
Ordinance 12076, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.200; Ordinance 7159, Section
13, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.04.250; Ordinance 12764, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.08.045; Ordinance 8891, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.10.04.020; Ordinance 7708,
Section 1 (part), as amended, and K.C.C.10.08.020; Ordinance 7708, Section 1 (part), as
amended, and K.C.C.10.08.040; Ordinance 7708, Section 1 (part), and K.C.C.10.08.080;
Ordinance 8108, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.10.10.020; Ordinance 8108, Section 4,
as amended, and K.C.C.10.10.030; Ordinance 12564, Section 2, and K.C.C.10.12.021;
Ordinance 800, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.10.12.030; Ordinance 7012, Section 7,
as amended, and K.C.C.10.12.055; Ordinance 800, (part), as amended, and
K.C.C.10.12.060; Ordinance 7786 Section 2, and K.C.C.10.14.020; Ordinance 7786,
Section 5, and K.C.C.10.14.040; Ordinance 7786, Section 3, and K.C.C.10.14.050;
Ordinance 7786, Section 7, and K.C.C. 10.14.080; Ordinance 9240, Section 1, and K.C.C.
10.16.010; Ordinance 9240, Section 2, and K.C.C. 10.16.020; Ordinance 9240, Section 3,
and K.C.C. 10.16.030; Ordinance 9240, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C.10.16.060;
Ordinance 9240, Section 9, and K.C.C. 10.16.090; Ordinance 9240, Section 16, and K.C.C.
10.16.160; Ordinance 9240 Section 17 and K.C.C. 10.16.170; Ordinance 9240 Section 18
and K.C.C. 10.16.180; Ordinance 9928, Section 2 and K.C.C.10.18.010; Ordinance 9928,
Section 3 and K.C.C.10.18.020; Ordinance 9928, Section 4 and K.C.C.10.18.030;
Ordinance 9928 Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.18.040; Ordinance 9928 Section 6
and K.C.C. 10.18.050; Ordinance 9928 Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.18.060;
Ordinance 7737, Section 2 and K.C.C.10.24.020; adding new sections to K.C.C. chapters
4.04, 10.10, and 10.14; and repealing Ordinance 6177, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
10.12.020; Ordinance 9271, Section 14 and K.C.C. 10.12.022; Ordinance 6177, Section 4,
as amended, and K.C.C.10.12.025; Ordinance 7786, Section 4 and K.C.C. 10.14.060;
Ordinance 7786, Section 6 and K.C.C. 10.14.070; Ordinance 9240, Section 4 and K.C.C.
10.16.040; Ordinance 9240, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.16.050; Ordinance 9240,
Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.16.070; Ordinance 9240, Section 8 and K.C.C.
10.16.080; Ordinance 9240, Section 10 and K.C.C. 10.16.100; Ordinance 9240, Section 11
and K.C.C. 10.16.110; Ordinance 9240, Section 12 and K.C.C. 10.16.120; Ordinance 9240,
Section 13 and K.C.C. 10.16.130; Ordinance 9240, Section 14 and K.C.C. 10.16.140;
Ordinance 9240, Section 15 and K.C.C. 10.16.150; Ordinance 9928, Section 9 and K.C.C.
10.18.080; Ordinance 9928, Section 10 and K.C.C. 10.18.090; Ordinance 11949, Section 2
and K.C.C. 10.22.005; Ordinance 11949, Section 3 and K.C.C. 10.22.015; Ordinance
11949, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 10.22.025; Ordinance 11949, Section 5, as

amended, and K.C.C. 10.22.035; Ordinance 11949, Section 6 and K.C.C. 10.22.045;
Ordinance 11949, Section 7 and K.C.C. 10.22.055; Ordinance 11949, Section 8 and K.C.C.
10.22.065; and Ordinance 11949, Section 9 and K.C.C. 10.22.075.

Speakers for this item are contained on the list for Item 5.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules for purposes of taking public testimony on Proposed
Ordinance 2003-0459. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0459 remains in the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Deferred

11.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0482

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and
memorandum of understanding negotiated by and between King County and Service
Employees International Union, Local 925 (Superior Court Clerks) representing employees
in the department of judicial administration; and establishing the effective date of said
agreement.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14789.

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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0

Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas

12.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0401

Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to school impact fees; adopting the capital facilities plans of the
Tahoma, Federal Way, Riverview, Issaquah, Snoqualmie Valley, Lake Washington, Kent,
Northshore, Fife and Auburn school districts as subelements of the capital facilities element
of the King County Comprehensive Plan for purposes of implementing the school impact
fee program; establishing school impact fees to be collected by King County on behalf of
the districts; and amending Ordinance 10122, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.12.460, Ordinance 10470, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.461, Ordinance
10472, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.462, Ordinance 10633, Section 2, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.463, Ordinance 10722, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.12.464, Ordinance 10790, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.466, Ordinance
10982, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.467, Ordinance 11148, Section 2, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.468, Ordinance 12532, Section 12, as amended, and K.C.C.
20.12.470, Ordinance 13338, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 20.12.471 and Ordinance
10122, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.44.010.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.

Speakers for this item are contained on the list for Item 5.

Proposed Ordinance 2003-0401 is deferred until the November 24, 2003 Council meeting.

Deferred

Motions for Council Action

Committee of the Whole

13.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0483

Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Sullivan
and Mr. Gossett

A MOTION affirming King County's abhorrence of, and opposition to, global terrorism,
and its commitment to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of all King County
residents.

The Chair indicated that Proposed Motion 2003-0483 remains in Committee-of-the-Whole.

Deferred

Labor, Operations and Technology

14.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0448

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dean C. Logan as director, records,
elections and licensing services division in the King County department of executive
services.

Dean Logan, Director, Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, answered questions of
the Council.

The enacted number is 11826.

A motion was made by Mr. Constantine 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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 15 and 16

15.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0362

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Claire Schary, who resides in
council district two, to the King County transit advisory committee.

The enacted number is 11827.

This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

16.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0491

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Steve Goldstein, who resides in
council district one, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

The enacted number is 11828.

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. Hammond, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 0
Excused: 0

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

17.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0471

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE increasing the service fee for adoption studies and marriage
reconciliation charged by the family court services division of superior court as authorized
under RCW 26.12.220; and amending Ordinance 6241, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C.
4.72.020.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

18.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0486

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the class action settlement agreement negotiated
between King County and the plaintiffs in Roberts/Duncan v. King County, and directing
the executive to implement the terms of the agreement.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0487

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $13,911,436 to the risk
abatement fund for the purpose of paying the claims of the class action plaintiffs, attorney's
fees, and other related costs as stipulated by the Duncan/Roberts settlement; amending the
2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, section 39, as amended, and Ordinance 14604,
section 31, as amended.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

20.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0488

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE related to employee classification and compensation.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

21.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0490

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located at south of SE
136th Street and between 156th Avenue SE and 160th Avenue SE, at the request of Howard
Stansbury, US Land Development Associates, department of development and
environmental services file no. L03RE038.

Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

22.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0505

Mr. Pelz and Ms. Lambert

A MOTION authorizing the chair of the council to enter an extension of an existing
contract for services to represent the county before the United States Congress and the
federal administration.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Other Business

Extra Item

23.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0506

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE relating to funding code enforcement costs from the abatement fund;
and amending Ordinance 13263, Section 33, as amended, and K.C.C. 23.24.140 and
Ordinance 14526, Section 5.

Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.