King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

September 3, 2002

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

September 3, 2002

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	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, Kent Pullen, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson



	Call to Order

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

	Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
		Councilmember Edmonds led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of August 26, 2002
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2002 meeting without reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.

		Mr. McKenna reported on the Eastside Transportation Partnership. The committee is working to formulate east King County's vision for a regional transportation investment package. The committee has formed an ad hoc committee, and has drafted a letter to Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna outlining the Eastside's vision for those investments. The letter will be considered at a special meeting of the Eastside Transportation Partnership on Friday, September 6, 2002 at Bellevue City Hall. Mr. McKenna informed the Council that the I-405 Executive Committee is involved in refining its preferred vision for the regional transportation investment package. The Committee's ad hoc funding and phasing subcommittee has met several times. Mr. McKenna indicated the Executive Committee will ratify the subcommittee's work at its next meeting. Mr. McKenna briefed the Council on the Trans-Lake Project. The committee is studying a project for SR 520, replacing the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge. The purpose of the meeting is to vote at its meeting on Thursday, September 5, 2002 on a preliminary preferred alternative for that project. Mr. von Reichbauer reminded the Council about the American Heart Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 9 am at Safeco Field. He identified team captains: Marilyn Kihara, Erika Kinno, Tracy Calderon, Anne Noris and himself. Mr. JJ McKay, Vice President of the American Heart Association for Puget Sound, addressed the Council and gave some statistics on heart disease. Ms. Casey Mazzoni, Regional Director, American Heart Association, was also present. Mr. von Reichbauer also thanked Mr. Phillips and his office for their involvement in this upcoming event.



	Plat Tracings
3.

	Canterberry Crossing - Council District 7
		Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Canterberry Crossing 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.
	Evetts Park Division 2 - Council District 12
		Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Evetts Park Division 2 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.
	The Ridge at Lake Sawyer - Council District 9
		Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of The Ridge at Lake Sawyer 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.
	Jessica Meadows - Council District 1
		Ms. Hague moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Jessica Meadows 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

	Consent Items - Items 4-5

	4.
		Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0304.2	Ms. Hague and Mr. Phillips


		AN ORDINANCE making supplemental appropriations from various capital funds; amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, Section 119 and Attachment 2, as amended.
		On 9/3/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
		The enacted number is 14459.
		This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



5.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0316		Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE making a disappropriation of $762,774 from current expense salary and wage contingency; making a supplemental appropriation of $762,774 to the department of adult and juvenile detention for salary and benefit increases for the collective bargaining agreement between King County and the King County Juvenile Detention Guild; and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14265, Sections 36 and 41, as amended.
	On 9/3/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14460.
	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 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Lambert


Regional Transit

6.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0074.2		Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna


	AN ORDINANCE relating to public transportation; amending the Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation ratified by Ordinance 11032, Section 28, as amended by Ordinance 12060; and adopting the Six-Year Transit Development Plan for 2002-2007.
	On 9/3/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The following people appeared to speak on 9/3/2002 :
		Dep Mayor Grant Degginger, 11511 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98009 Councilmember Mary Gates, 33530 First Way S., Federal Way, WA 98003
	The Chair deferred Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2002-0074 until the September 9, 2002 Council meeting.
	Deferred
Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 7-10

7.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0302		Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION authorizing the manager of treasury operations of King County to cancel a list of uncollectible personal property taxes in the amount of $125,458.78 for the years 1994, and 1996 through 2001.
	The enacted number is 11513.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



8.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0324	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION concerning untimely filed petitions for tax refunds; authorizing treasury operations to refund overpaid property taxes to a taxpayer for the years 1987 through 1997.
	The enacted number is 11514.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

9.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0329.2	Mr. Pelz


	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement for reciprocal collection of transportation impact fees with the city of Covington.
	The enacted number is 11515.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

10.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0374	Mr. Constantine

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Joan Sells, who resides in council district eight, to the King County transit advisory committee.
	The enacted number is 11516.
	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. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 11-12

11.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0376	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of James Fearn, who resides in council district ten, to the King County conservation futures citizen oversight committee.
	The enacted number is 11517.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



12.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0379	Ms. Sullivan

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Jack Fuller, who resides in council district two, to the King County mental health advisory board.
	The enacted number is 11518.
	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. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 0

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

13.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0357	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and King County Prosecuting Attorneys Association representing employees in the prosecuting attorney's office; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

14.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0367	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing a subdivision on certain property located east of 120th Ave SE between 120th Ave SE and the Seattle-Covington Transmission Line, at approx. SE 186th St. (if constructed), at the request of Ali Amin, Auria Inc., department of development and environmental services file no. L01P0024.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

15.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0400	Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pullen

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and six memoranda of agreement negotiated by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 77 (Power) representing employees in the department of transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

16.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0401	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of SE Diamond Drive File V-2452. Petitioner: Washington National Golf Club LLC.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner



17.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0403	Mr. Phillips and Mr. Constantine

	AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $3,691,000 to the public transportation fund to finance the IBIS system upgrade; canceling and adding additional projects;and amending the 2002 Budget Ordinance, Sections 119 and 121 and Attachments 2 and 4, as amended.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

18.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0408	Mr. Phillips, Mr. Constantine and Mr. Pullen


	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 1652 (medical examiner) representing employees in the department of public health, prevention division, medical examiner's office; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

19.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0409	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Totem District.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

20.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0410	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Klump District.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

21.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0411	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Steelhead North District.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

22.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0412	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing November 5, 2002, as the date of a special election on the question of annexation to the city of Auburn of an unincorporated area known as the Steelhead South District.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology



23.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0425	Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague

	AN ORDINANCE relating to regional jail services; authorizing the execution of the interlocal agreement between King County and the contract cities for jail services, which includes the transfer of the Eastside Justice Center site, located in council district eleven, to the city of Bellevue.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

24.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0429	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Pullen

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 representing employees in the department of transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

25.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0430	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Pullen

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King County and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117 (Professional & Technical Bargaining Unit) representing employees in the departments of executive services, natural resources and parks and transportation; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology

26.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0431	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving a lease by the county of approximately one hundred fifty-six thousand eight hundred square feet of office space and related parking in a building at 401 Broadway in Seattle to be used by Harborview Medical Center, authorizing the county executive to execute the lease, and approving certain provisions of the plan to be used by the owner to finance construction of the 401 Broadway building.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

27.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0432	Mr. Irons

	AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, clarifying standards that govern a golf course facility within the Rural zone; and amending Ordinance 10870, Section 331, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.040.
	Introduced and Referred to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals

28.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0209	Mr. Constantine

	A MOTION accepting the county executive's plan for conducting a quantified business case analysis of the financial systems replacement project and the scope, schedule and budget for the expenditure of the funds.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

29.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0389	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Gwendolyn Williams, who resides in council district ten, to the King County mental health advisory board.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

30.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0396	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION authorizing and approving the 2002 office of public defense contracts for legal services.


	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

31.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0399	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving sixty-four projects for the King County cultural education program, in accordance with Ordinance 11242.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

32.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0402	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement to construct improvements to the intersection of State Route 202 and NE 124th Street with the city of Redmond.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

33.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0414	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jim Westlake, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing chambers of commerce.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

34.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0415	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Matthew Stone, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing business owners.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

35.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0416	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Lawrence Stockton, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the city of North Bend.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

36.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0417	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robert Pancoast, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing sewer and water utilities and associations.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

37.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0418	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Terry Olson, who resides in council district three to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing water purveyors.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee



38.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0419	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of George Magnochi, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing commercial agriculturists.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

39.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0420	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Dick Jones, who resides in council district three to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the groundwater advisory committee.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

40.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0421	Mr. Irons

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kirk Holmes, who resides in council district twelve, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the city of Snoqualmie.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

41.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0422	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of James Dorsey, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing the city of Carnation.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

42.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0423	Mr. Irons

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Terri Divers, who resides in council district twelve, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing sewer and water utilities and associations.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

43.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0424	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Robin Boynton, who resides in council district three, to the East King County groundwater protection committee, representing residential well users.
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

44.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0426	Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

	A MOTION requesting the King County executive to participate in the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee



45.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0427	Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hague

	A MOTION requesting the King County executive to establish a tax-forfeited property renovation program and evaluate the possibility of utilizing the work crew program for property cleanup and renovation.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Other Business
Extra Items
Introduction of Motion and Referral

46.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0434	Ms. Patterson

	A MOTION adopting policies in accordance with Ordinance 14374, Section 13, relating to proposed changes in district court operations and facilities.
	Introduced and Referred to Regional Policy Committee
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

47.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0363	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE relating to the organization of the executive branch; making technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 12075, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.025, Ordinance 14199, Section 11, and K.C.C. 2.16.035, Ordinance 11955, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.055, Ordinance 14005, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.0755, Ordinance 14155, Section 5, and K.C.C. 2.16.07585, Ordinance 12529, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.080, Ordinance 11955, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.110, Ordinance 12432, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.16.120, Ordinance 12075, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.50.045, Ordinance 13983, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.19.030, Ordinance 12045, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.56.070 and Ordinance 12394, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.56.085.
	Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole



48.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0364	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE making technical corrections; and amending Ordinance 12075, Section 5, and K.C.C. 2.32.040, Ordinance 13623, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.36.055, Ordinance 12075, Section 11, and K.C.C. 2.40.030, Ordinance 12901, Section 3, and K.C.C. 2.41.030, Ordinance 13629, Section 1, and K.C.C. 2.51.010, Ordinance 1269, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.02.010, Ordinance 1269, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.02.020, Ordinance 1396, Article I, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.020, Ordinance 7416, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.035, Ordinance 1396, Article II, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.050, Ordinance 1396, Article III, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.170, Ordinance 1396, Article III, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.230, Ordinance 1396, Article III, Section 8, and K.C.C. 11.04.250, Ordinance 10423, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.04.590, Ordinance 9464, Section 6, and K.C.C. 11.06.060, Ordinance 3732, Section 1, and K.C.C. 11.08.040, Resolution 27312, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.12.010, Ordinance 2473, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 11.28.020, Ordinance 3232, Section 2, and K.C.C. 11.32.020, Ordinance 9839, Sections1 through 4, and K.C.C. 13.28.035, Ordinance 9462, Sections 1 through 3, and K.C.C. 13.28.055, Ordinance 1711, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.44.050, Ordinance 7444, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 15.90.050, Ordinance 1283 (part), as amended, and K.C.C. 16.78.060, Ordinance 1488 (part), as amended, and K.C.C 16.82.130, Ordinance 6949, Section 15, and K.C.C. 20.44.130 and decodifying K.C.C. 13.28.020, K.C.C. 13.28.030, K.C.C. 13.28.040 and K.C.C. 13.28.050.
	Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m.

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