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 17, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m.

Roll Call

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

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

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

Approval of Minutes of November 10, 2003

1.

Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2003 meeting as presented.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

2.

Mr. Irons reported on the Eastside Transportation Partnership meeting held at the Overlake
Conference Center. I-776 and its ramifications was an item of discussion. The committee also
discussed the Regional Transportation Investment District and its recommended funding package.
The ETP's subcommittee made recommendations and a letter is being drafted for the Executive
Committee of the RTID. The committee also discussed drafting a letter on recommendations for
funding to the Sound Transit Board.

Ms. Sullivan reported on Sound Transit. She indicated that not only did the Sounder trains carry
their 2 millionth passenger, but Link Light Rail received its first installment of $75 million from the
federal government. Ms. Sullivan also indicated the Puyallup tribe has allocated $41,000 to do a
feasibility study for the extension of Tacoma Link Light Rail to the eastside of Tacoma.

Mr. Constantine briefed the Council on the Green Duwamish Watershed (WRIA 9) meeting held in
Renton City Hall Chambers. The committee reviewed the public involvement and outreach plan
which is to be used to inform people about salmon habitat issues. The committee received a
presentation from the Middle Green River Coalition, a group of citizens working on salmon habitat.
The committee also discussed strategies for the salmon recovery board's funding cycle.

Mr. von Reichbauer expressed thanks to the members and staff for their participation and support in
the 2003 United Way Campaign, and especially for exceeding the $29,000 goal.

Plat Tracing

3.

Emerald Forest - Council District 9

Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Emerald Forest 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 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.
On 11/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14790.

Ms. Lambert moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 7 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Mr. Phillips
No: 6 - Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz,
Mr. Gossett and Ms. Sullivan
Excused: 0

Ms. Lambert moved Amendment 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds,
Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Phillips and
Ms. Sullivan
No: 0
Excused: 0

Polly St. John, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.

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

5.

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.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 11/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14791.

Mr. Phillips moved Striking Amendment S1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds,
Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Phillips and
Ms. Sullivan

No: 0
Excused: 0

Mr. Phillips moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 13 - Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna,
Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds,
Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Phillips and
Ms. Sullivan
No: 0
Excused: 0

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

6.

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.

On 11/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open.
On 11/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14792.

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

7.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0468.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE creating the parks and recreation fund; amending Ordinance 12076,
Section 9, and K.C.C. 4.08.015, as amended, and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter
4.08.

On 11/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14793.

Mr. Phillips moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Lambert, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Hague,
Mr. Irons, Mr. Constantine, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Pelz,
Mr. Gossett, Mr. Phillips and Ms. Sullivan
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Mr. von Reichbauer

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

8.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0469.2

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE relating to the county property tax levies for collection in 2004, and

implementing RCW 84.55.120.

On 11/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The enacted number is 14794.

Carrie Cihak, Council staff, answered questions of the Council.

A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the
following vote:

Votes:

Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons, Ms. Patterson and Mr. Constantine
No: 1 - Mr. Hammond
Excused: 0

9.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0472

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $7,640,000 to various operating
and capital funds to cover fund transfers and construction costs of providing seismic and
life safety upgrades, enhancements to lobby security, more efficient vertical transportation,
and elimination of deferred maintenance in lobby areas in the King County Courthouse
building; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Sections 39 and118
and Attachment B, as amended.

On 11/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.

The following people appeared to speak on 11/17/2003 :

Michael Nelson, 10219 9th Ave. So., Seattle, WA 98168

The enacted number is 14795.

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

Committee of the Whole

10.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0489

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and the King County Corrections Guild, representing
employees in the department of adult and juvenile detention; and establishing the effective
date of said agreement.

The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2003-0489 remains in Committee-of-the-Whole.

Deferred

Motions for Council Action

Committee of the Whole

11.

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.

The enacted number is 11829.

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

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Item 12

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0503

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Robert Weaver, who resides in
council district two, to the King County landmarks commission.

The enacted number is 11830.

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

13.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0507

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into interlocal agreements with
existing contract cities relating to the continued provision of local district court services.

The Chair removed Proposed Ordinance 2003-0507 from the agenda because although a title was
filed with the clerk, the legislation was not filed by the time of first reading. This legislation is not
referred to committee.

14.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0508

Ms. Patterson

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into agreements among King County,
Highline School District and the cities of Des Moines and Normandy Park regarding the
transfer of ownership, including assignment of the associated ground lease, of the Mt.
Rainier pool.

Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

15.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0510

Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated
by and between King County and Washington State Council of County and City
Employees, Council 2, Local 21AD, representing employees in the department of adult and
juvenile detention; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.

Introduced and Referred to Committee of the Whole

Other Business

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:31 p.m.