King County

1200 King County
Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Meeting Agenda

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

Room 1001

June 2, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance

Councilmember Edmonds will lead the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

1.

Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2003 and Special Meeting of May 28, 2003

Councilmember von Reichbauer

2.

Reports on Special and Outside Committees

Growth Management Planning Council
WRIA 8 Forum
Cedar River Council
Cultural Development Authority Board
SCAT Board
Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council

Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

Committee of the Whole

Councilmember von Reichbauer

3.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0145.2

Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Irons, Ms. Hague, Ms.
Edmonds, Mr. Phillips and Mr.
McKenna

AN ORDINANCE related to zoning, establishing land use, siting and performance standards
for oil and gas well extraction facilities; adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 21A.06 and
adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 21A.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.
On 4/14/2003, the Committee of the Whole Deferred.
On 4/21/2003, the Committee of the Whole Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

4.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0218

Mr. Pelz

AN ORDINANCE relating to the operation and maintenance of the Central Link light rail
system by King County on behalf of Sound Transit, and adopting an agreement between King
County and the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority.

On 5/12/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the
Whole.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125

Public Hearing Required

Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas

Councilmember Hague

5.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0172.2

Ms. Hague and Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE relating to three development projects; adopting provisions for approval of
three low-impact development and Built Green demonstration projects, in accordance with
K.C.C. 21A.55.010; amending Ordinance 2281, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 9.04.050
and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 21A.55.

On 4/14/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Growth
Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee.
On 5/6/2003, the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee Amended.
On 5/6/2003, the Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee Recommended Do Pass
Substitute.

Public Hearing Required

Regional Transit

Councilmember McKenna

6.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0223

Mr. McKenna

AN ORDINANCE adopting 2004 Transit Program Financial Policies.

On 5/19/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit
Committee.
On 5/21/2003, the Regional Transit Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Public Hearing Required

Introduction and Action on Emergency Ordinance

7.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0252

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Lambert

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the Si View metropolitan parks district regarding the operation of the Si
View pool; and declaring an emergency.

SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT
REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085

Public Hearing Required

Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 8-11

Councilmember von Reichbauer

8.

Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0073.2

Mr. Phillips, Mr. Constantine and Ms.
Patterson

A MOTION authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement with
the city of Burien for the disbursement of funds appropriated and allocated for the Branson
nearshore acquisition property.

On 3/3/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources,
Parks and Open Space Committee.
On 4/17/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Deferred.
On 5/15/2003, the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Recommended Do Pass
Substitute Consent.

9.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0165

Ms. Hague

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Raymond Schlienz, who resides in
council district eleven, to the King County solid waste advisory committee.

On 4/14/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 5/20/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

10.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0219

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION declaring the intent of King County to approve the agreement for the South
County Area Transportation Board; committing to staffing support for its continuation through
2005; clarifying its membership and representation; and authorizing the executive to enter into
an agreement to further the purposes of this board.

On 5/19/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 5/28/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

11.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0220

Mr. McKenna

A MOTION declaring the intent of King County to approve the agreement for the Eastside
Transportation Partnership; committing to staffing support for its continuation through 2005;
clarifying its membership and representation; and authorizing the executive to enter into an
agreement to further the purposes of this board.

On 5/19/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation
Committee.
On 5/28/2003, the Transportation Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.

Law, Justice and Human Services

Councilmember Gossett

12.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0191

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Nathaniel Caldwell as manager,
community corrections division, King County department of adult and juvenile detention.

On 4/28/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and
Human Services Committee.
On 5/15/2003, the Law, Justice and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Regional Transit

Councilmember McKenna

13.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0173

Mr. McKenna

A MOTION approving transit security policies.

On 4/14/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit
Committee.
On 4/16/2003, the Regional Transit Committee Deferred.
On 5/21/2003, the Regional Transit Committee Recommended Do Pass.

Utilities

Councilmember Patterson

14.

Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0170.2

Ms. Patterson

A MOTION establishing policy direction for leveraging the energy potential of King County's
asset base and waste streams to increase revenues, reduce operating costs and capture untapped
energy resources from the county's waste streams in an environmentally conscious manner.

On 4/14/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee.
On 4/22/2003, the Utilities Committee Deferred.
On 5/20/2003, the Utilities Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.

Reappointment Consent Agenda - Items 15-24

Councilmember von Reichbauer

15.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0227

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Mark Adreon, who resides in council
district eight, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

16.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0228

Mr. von Reichbauer

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Debra Coates, who resides in council
district seven, to the King County housing authority board of commissioners.

17.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0230

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Pam Bracy, who resides in council
district ten, to the King County children and family commission.

18.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0234

Mr. Irons

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Leo Finnegan, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

19.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0235

Mr. Irons and Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Rudy Edwards, who resides in
council district twelve, to the King County rural forest commission.

20.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0237

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of David Warren, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County rural forest commission.

21.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0239

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Andres Tangalin, who resides in
council district five, to the King County board of appeals and equalization.

22.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0240

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Terry Lynn Stewart, who resides in
council district eight, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

23.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0244

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Sandra Henricks, who resides in
council district ten, to the King County children and family commission.

24.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0245

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Steve Hamai, who resides in council
district two, to the King County children and family commission.

Employment Committee Consent Agenda - Items 25 & 26

Councilmember von Reichbauer

25.

Hiring a King County Ombudsman

26.

Hiring a Tax Advisor II

Hearing Examiner Consent Items - Items 27-35

Councilmember Hague

27.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0128.2

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Constantine

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 Joseph A. Van OS for property located at 5525 Luana Beach Road,
Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources
division file no. E02CT005.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

28.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0129.2

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Constantine

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 Sandra Hamilton for property located at 25421 Dockton Road
Southwest, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT018.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

29.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0130.2

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Constantine

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 I. Whitfield and Mary S. Carhart for property located at 25457 86th
Place Southwest, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources, water and
land resources division file no. E02CT022.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

30.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0132.2

Ms. Sullivan

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 Shelter Village Associates for property located at 95xx Northeast
132nd Street, Kirkland, WA 98034, designated department of natural resources, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT045.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

31.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0133.2

Ms. Sullivan

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 Donald F. Kline, Donald M. Jasper, et al. for property located at
130xx-134xx Southeast Petrovitsky Road, Renton, WA 98058, designated department of
natural resources, water and land resources division file no. E02CT046.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

32.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0134.2

Ms. Sullivan

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 Murray Franklyn Company for property located at 2173x Northeast
201st Court, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated department of natural resources, water and
land resources division file no. E02CT047.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

33.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0135.2

Ms. Sullivan

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 Murray Franklyn Company for property located at 21712 Northeast
203rd Street, Woodinville, WA 98072, designated department of natural resources, water and
land resources division file no. E02CT048.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

34.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0136.2

Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Constantine

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 Morningside Farm for property located at 29314 129th Avenue
Southwest, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources, water and land
resources division file no. E02CT049.

On 3/24/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

35.

Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0149.2

Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 107th Place NE, File V-2437A,
Petitioner: Bryan Loveless.

On 3/31/2003, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

36.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0199

Ms. Edmonds

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into a lease for approximately 77,483
square feet of office space in the Wells Fargo Center, for administrative offices for the
Seattle-King County department of public health.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

37.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0221

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into four agreements with the
Washington state Department of Ecology for loan financing of four wastewater capital
projects.

Refer to Utilities Committee

38.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0254

Mr. Phillips

AN ORDINANCE making a supplemental appropriation of $8,680,000 to the solid waste
construction fund to purchase the Fisher Flour Mill property on Harbor Island; and amending
the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment B, as amended.

Refer to Committee of the Whole

39.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0258

Mr. Constantine

AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by
and between King County and Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local
8, representing employees in the department of assessments; and establishing the effective date
of said agreement.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

40.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0260

Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Sullivan

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Treemont conservation acquisition project, appropriating
$8,800,000 from the open space non-bond fund sub-fund to the project and amending
Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment B, as amended.

Refer to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

41.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0264

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE establishing September 16, 2003, as the date of a special election on the
question of annexation to the city of Renton of an unincorporated area known as the Tydico
property.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

42.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0265

Mr. Irons

AN ORDINANCE establishing September 16, 2003, as the date of a special election on the
question of annexation to the city of Renton of an unincorporated area known as the Falk
property.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals

43.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0226

Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mickey Alfonso, who resides in
council district three, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

Refer to Transportation Committee

44.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0231

Mr. Pelz

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Juristine Betts, who resides in council
district nine, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

Refer to Transportation Committee

45.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0233

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Vickie Foster, who resides in council
district ten, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

Refer to Transportation Committee

46.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0236

Mr. Gossett

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Deanna Wells, who resides in council
district ten, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

Refer to Transportation Committee

47.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0242

Mr. Irons and Ms. Lambert

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Lee Kahn, who resides in council
district twelve, to the King County rural forest commission.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

48.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0249

Mr. Phillips

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jeffery Morris, who resides in council
district four, to the King County accessible services advisory committee.

Refer to Transportation Committee

49.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0251

Ms. Sullivan

A MOTION appointing a replacement to fill the vacancy in metropolitan King County council
district 9 resulting from the death of councilmember Kent Pullen.

Refer to Committee of the Whole

50.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0253

Mr. Constantine

A MOTION approving information and telecommunications system printing and graphics arts
equipment replacement plan and releasing $150,000 expenditure appropriation in the
information and telecommunications system printing and graphics 2003 budget.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

51.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0255

Mr. Constantine and Ms. Hague

A MOTION approving the vision and goals statement recommended by the Strategic Advisory
Council and accepting the county executive's plan for conducting a roadblocks action plan
followed by a quantified business case analysis of the countywide financial, budget and human
resource business operations and the scope, schedule and budget for the expenditure of the
funds.

Refer to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

52.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0261

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with the
city of Kenmore relating to the King County department of development and environmental
services rendering building permits and land use applications.

Refer to Growth Management and Unincorporated Areas Committee

53.

Proposed Motion No. 2003-0262

Ms. Edmonds

A MOTION authorizing the county executive to implement a permanent parking system at
Marymoor park.

Refer to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee

Other Business

Adjournment