King County Council meeting minutes

New Holly Community Center

September 29, 2004

9:00 AM

New Holly Community Center

September 29, 2004

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	Meeting Proceedings

	Budget and Fiscal Management Committee


Councilmembers: Larry Gossett, Chair; Dow Constantine and David Irons, Vice Chairs; Carolyn Edmonds, Bob Ferguson, Jane Hague, Rob McKenna, Julia Patterson, Pete von Reichbauer Staff: Rebecha Cusack (296-0330), Lead Staff Analyst; Carrie Cihak (296-0317), Analyst; Polly St. John (296-1641), Analyst; David Layton (296-1679), Analyst; William Nogle (296-1632), Analyst; Monica Clarke (296-1638), Analyst; Marilyn Cope (296-1671) Analyst; Janice Mansfield (296-1683), Committee Assistant


	SPECIAL MEETING


	New Holly Community Center 7050 32nd Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98118
	2004 BUDGET FORUM II
	Items 1 through 4 will be discussed during the Budget Forum from 9:00 until 1:30. Items 5 through 11 will be discussed after 1:30 by the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee members only.

1.	Welcome

		Larry Gossett, Chair, Budget and Fiscal Management Committee welcomed everyone to this year's 2nd Budget and Fiscal Management Forum. Councilmember Pelz, welcomed everyone to the NewHolly Community Center and talked about affordable housing issues. Mr. Gossett acknowledged Terry Hirata, Site Manager and Shuvron Wright, NewHolly Campus Coordinator, for the use of the facility and the Council Staff for their hard work in preparing for the budget forum. Chair Gossett introduced Tom Tierney, Executive Director, Seattle Housing Authority. Mr. Tierney welcomed everyone to the NewHolly Community Center, thanked everyone for using the facility and commented on the New Holly Community Center development. Chair Gossett spoke regarding the 2004 and 2005 budget process, reminded everyone of the discussion at the May budget forum and outlined the agenda for today's meeting.
2.	Budget 2005 Process Review

		Rebecha Cusack, Council Staff, briefed the committee on the 2005 Budget process.
3.	Overview of Paradigm Shift in Criminal Justice Policies

		Chair Gossett presented opening remarks on the issues concerning the Paradigm Shift in Criminal Justice. Doug Stevenson, Council Staff, presented a brief overview of the implementations of the paradigm shift on criminal justice and human services.

	4.
		Briefing No. 2004-B0184

		Implementing the Shift in Criminal Justice and Homelessness
		Clifton Curry, Council Staff, presented a power briefing and answered questions on implementing the Paradigm Shift in Criminal Justice - past, present and future. Councilmember Kathy Lambert, Chair, Law, Justice and Human Services Committee spoke regarding the services provided to those in need. David Winger, Assistant Director, Community Corrections Division, Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention presented background information on the Community Corrections Division and the services they perform.


	Also present to speak were Rochelle Jones, Work/Education Program (WER) and Jovan Wills, client; Lauri Lane, Community Center for Alternative Programs (CCAP) and Kim Slater, client. Doug Stevenson, Council Staff, presented a power point briefing and answered questions implementing the shift in Homelessness. The meeting was recessed by the Chair until 11:55 a.m. The meeting was reconvened by the Chair at 1:10 p.m.
	Presented



	Call to Order
		The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee was called to order at 1:15 p.m.

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

	Minutes
5.

		The Minutes of October 22 and 23, 2004 were approved as presented.

	Discussion and Possible Action

	6.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0393	Mr. Gossett

		AN ORDINANCE authorizing the surplus and sale of one improved parcel of county-owned property, known as the Johnson Hardware Building, located in council district 10.
		William Nogle, Council Staff, briefed the committee and answered questions on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0393. Motions were made by Mr. Constantine to pass Amendment S1 and A1. The motions passed.
		This matter was Amended.
		A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Recommended Do Pass Substitute. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Votes:
		Yes: 6 - Mr. Gossett, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Ferguson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. von Reichbauer


	7.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0460	Mr. Gossett

		AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $1,155,011 to the water quality fund; to implement the Service Employees International Union, Local 925 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Section 99, as amended.
		William Nogle, Council Staff, briefed the committee and answered questions on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0460.
		A motion was made by Mr. Irons that this matter be Recommended Do Pass. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Votes:
		Yes: 6 - Mr. Gossett, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Ferguson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. von Reichbauer


	8.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0376	Mr. Gossett

		AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $7,082,500 to the building repair and replacement fund to fund amendments to the existing development contract for design development and production of construction drawings for a building not to exceed three hundred thousand rentable square feet, securing property rights related to the new office building and garage, acquisition of an alternate site for the county's auto maintenance function; and amending the 2004 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14797, Section 122 and Attachment B as amended.
		David Layton, Council Staff, briefed the committee and answered questions on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0376.


	Motions were made by Mr. Constantine to pass Amendment S1 and T1. The motions passed.
	This matter was Amended.
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Recommended Do Pass Substitute. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 6 - Mr. Gossett, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Ferguson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. von Reichbauer


9.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0377	Mr. Gossett

	AN ORDINANCE approving ground leases of two sites from the county to Goat Hill Properties and a lease by Goat Hill Properties back to the county of a new parking garage and office building to be constructed on such sites; authorizing the county executive to execute final forms of the ground leases and project lease; approving certain provisions of the development and financing plan of Goat Hill Properties; agreeing to take unencumbered title to the parking garage and office building when bonds issued by Goat Hill Properties are discharged; and approving certain other provisions of the lease-lease back transaction.
	David Layton, Council Staff, briefed the committee and answered questions on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0377. Kathy Brown, Director, and Bob Williams, Financial Analyst, Facilities Management Division, Department of Executive Services answered questions of the members. A motion was made by Mr. Constantine to pass Amendment S1. The motion passed.
	This matter was Amended.
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Recommended Do Pass Substitute. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 6 - Mr. Gossett, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Ferguson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. von Reichbauer


10.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2004-0358	Mr. Gossett

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of the county's limited tax general obligation bonds (payable from sewer revenues) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $220,000,000 to provide funds for acquiring and constructing improvements to the sewer system of the County; providing for the form, terms, covenants and other provisions of such bonds; providing for the sale of the bonds; establishing funds for the receipt and expenditure of bond proceeds and for the payment of the bonds; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon; and pledging sewer revenues as additional security for the bonds.
	William Nogle, Council Staff, briefed the committee and answered questions on Proposed Ordinance 2004-0358. Dennis Barnes, Wastewater Treatment Division, Department of Natural Resources and Parks; Bob Cowan, Director, Finance and Business Operations Division, Department of Executive Services and Rebecha Cusack, Council Staff, answered questions of the members.
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Recommended Do Pass. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 6 - Mr. Gossett, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Ferguson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. von Reichbauer


11.
	Proposed Motion No. 2004-0359	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION of the county council approving a [bid/bond purchase agreement] for the county's Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Payable from Sewer Revenue), 20___, in


			the aggregate principal amount of $___________ and establishing certain terms of such bonds, all in accordance with Ordinance _____.
			William Nogle, Council Staff, briefed the committee and answered questions on Proposed Motion 2004-0359.
			A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed Out of Committee Without a Recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Votes:
			Yes: 6 - Mr. Gossett, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Irons, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. McKenna and Mr. Ferguson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson and Mr. von Reichbauer


	Adjournment
			The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

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