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

 
Room 1001 May 19, 2003 1:30 P.M.


 
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Present: Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
 
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Patterson led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of Minutes of May 12, 2003
1.
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2003 meeting without reading.
Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
 
Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.
No reports were given.
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances
 
Consent Items - Items 3-8
 
3.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0123 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; adding a
new policy to support ongoing water supply planning and development; ratifying the
amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending
Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450,
Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040.
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14652.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
4.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0124 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; adopting
new household and employment targets for the period 2001 through 2022; revising existing
policies and adding new policies in support of the new targets; ratifying the amended
Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance
10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14653.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
5.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0125 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; amending
the Urban Separator map to reflect negotiated modifications to the Renton Urban Separator;
ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and
amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance
10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14654.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
6.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0126 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; designating
Totem Lake as an Urban Center; ratifying the amended Countywide Planning Policies for
unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance 10450, Section 3, as amended, and
K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14655.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
7.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0127 Ms. Hague
AN ORDINANCE adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies addressing
the long-term protection of agricultural production districts; ratifying the amended
Countywide Planning Policies for unincorporated King County; and amending Ordinance
10450, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.030 and Ordinance 10450, Section 4, as
amended, and K.C.C. 20.10.040
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14656.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

 
8.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0144 Mr. Phillips
AN ORDINANCE disappropriating and reappropriating various capital projects within the
major maintenance reserve fund to allocate funding to a Courthouse Seismic and a general
facility major maintenance emergent need contingency project; and amending the 2003
Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118 and Attachment B, as amended.
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14657.
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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
Law, Justice and Human Services
 
9.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0148 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE relating to the code of ethics; revising provisions related to former
employees and members of county boards and commissions; amending Ordinance 6144,
Section 2, as amended, K.C.C. 3.04.035 and Ordinance 12014, Section 2, as amended, and
K.C.C. 3.04.017.
On 5/12/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The Chair indicated that Proposed Ordinance 2003-0148 will be held for 1 month.
Deferred
 
Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space
 
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0195 Mr. von Reichbauer and Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Federal Way for transfer to the city of local park property
known as the Kenwood Pit.
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14658.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds 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. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0

 
11.
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No.
2003-0196.2
Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Patterson
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between
King County and the city of Auburn for transfer to the city of the Jacobson Tree Farm.
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14659.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds 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. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0
 
12.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0197 Ms. Edmonds
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal exchange agreement
between King County and the Auburn School District No. 408 for exchange of county park
and district property in the Lea Hill area.
On 5/19/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
The enacted number is 14660.
A motion was made by Ms. Edmonds 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. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0
Motions for Council Action
 
Consent Items - Items 13-15
 
13.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0193.2
Mr. von Reichbauer
A MOTION declaring the intention of the King County council to create Road
Improvement District 132 to improve 39th Avenue South and South 378th Street, to
confirm the final assessment roll for Road Improvement District 132, and set the date for a
public hearing.
The enacted number is 11704.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
14.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0201.2
Mr. Irons
A MOTION declaring the intention of the King County council to reduce the final
assessment roll and confirm the reassessment roll for King County Road Improvement
District 129, and set the date for a public hearing.
The enacted number is 11705.
This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.
 
15.
Proposed Substitute Motion No.
2003-0203.2
Ms. Lambert
A MOTION declaring the intention of the King County council to reduce the final
assessment roll and confirm the reassessment roll for King County Road Improvement

District 130, and set the date for a public hearing.
The enacted number is 11706.
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, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr.
McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral
 
16.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0213 Mr. Gossett
AN ORDINANCE relating to King County district court electoral district boundaries; and
amending Ordinance 10476, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.68.085 and declaring an
emergency.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
17.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0217 Mr. Constantine
AN ORDINANCE adopting the revision of voting precincts of King County for the year
2003.
Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
 
18.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0223 Mr. McKenna
AN ORDINANCE adopting 2004 Transit Program Financial Policies.
Introduced and Referred to Regional Transit Committee

Introduction of Motions and Referrals
 
19.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0210 Mr. Phillips
A MOTION adopting the King County district court's report regarding its 2004 through
2006 budget projections in response to a proviso outlined in the 2003 Budget Ordinance,
Ordinance 14517, referring to Motion 11491.
Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
 
20.
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.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee
 
21.
Proposed Motion No. 2003-0222 Ms. Edmonds
A MOTION requesting the King County executive to adopt the facility master plan for the
First Northeast transfer station.
Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee
 
22.
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.
Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

Other Business
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS THE VUONG PROPERTY TO THE
CITY OF RENTON
PROPOSITION NO. 1
PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF RENTON

For Annexation 2 100% CARRIED

Against Annexation 0 0%
PROPOSITION NO. 2
ASSUMPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS

Yes 2 100% CARRIED

No 0 0%
PROPOSITION NO. 3
PROPOSED ZONING REGULATION

For Adoption of Proposed
Zoning Regulation 2 100% CARRIED

Against Adoption of Proposed
Zoning Regulation 0 0%
 
Mr. von Reichbauer moved to adopt a finding accepting the certification of the Vuong Annexation
results and direct the clerk to forward a certified copy to the city. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Votes: Yes: 12 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson
No: 0
Excused: 0
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

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