King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

March 4, 2002

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

March 4, 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
		The meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m.

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

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

	Approval of Minutes of February 19 and 25, 2002
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the February 19 and 25, 2002 meetings without reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.

		Mr. von Reichbauer expressed his thanks to the Ferguson Group, and other members of the Council, who joined him in lobbying members of the federal congress and federal administration on policies affecting King County. He indicated they had a very good reception covering a wide range of issues. Mr. Gossett reported on his recent trip to South Africa, and his participation in a national delegation of elected and appointed officials who were invited to look at the decentralization process done under the new government of South Africa since its new constitution in 1994. He indicated some of the discussion related to the challenges they have as elected officials, on a regional and local level.

	Plat Tracing
3.

	Redmond Ridge Master Plat (Alteration) - Council District 11
		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to adopt the DDES finding of fact that the final plat of Redmond Ridge Master Plat (Alteration) 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.



	Special Item
4.

	Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Seattle Prep Football Team to honor it for being named the WIAA State Academic Champions.
		Mr. Phillips introduced the following faculty members from Seattle Prep: Fr. Paul Fitterer, President, Tom Doyle, Athletic Director; and Bill Heglar, Head Football Coach. Mr. Gossett congratulated the Seattle Prep football team for their outstanding academic achievements. He also acknowledged and congratulated Seattle Prep for winning the State Women's AAA Basketball Championship. Mr. Gossett and Mr. Phillips read and presented the Recognition. Fr. Fitterer thanked the Council. Coach Heglar thanked the Council and introduced team members. Larkin Van Derhoef, team member and student body vice president of Seattle Prep, thanked the Council. Mr. Doyle also made comments.

	Budget and Fiscal Management

	5.
		Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0079.3	Mr. Phillips and Mr. McKenna


		AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the King County executive to enter into an agreement for the provision of project management services between the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center and King County, relating to the Harborview Medical Center's bond program, authorizing the use of University of Washington policies and procedures, and requiring further council approval for certain changes in project scope, schedule or budget.
		On 2/19/2002, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
		The enacted number is 14295. Ms. Lambert withdrew Amendment 1. Mr. Phillips moved Amendment 3. Tom Koney, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Sally Tenney, Chief Civil Deputy, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, answered questions of the Council. Alan Merkle, representing the University of Washington, answered questions of the Council. Peter Coates, Executive Secretary, Seattle King County Building and Construction Trades Council, answered questions of the Council. Mr. Phillips' motion passed by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 7 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson No: 5 - Mr. Irons, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pullen, Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. McKenna Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague Ms. Patterson moved Amendment 4. Ms. Patterson withdrew Amendment 4. Ms. Patterson moved Amendment 5. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson No: 2 - Mr. Irons and Ms. Lambert Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague
		A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:


Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson No: 1 - Mr. Pullen Excused: 2 - Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons


Labor, Operations and Technology

6.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2001-0550	Mr. Irons

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of three parcels of surplus county-owned real property located in council district 12.
	On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14296.
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 4 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. Pullen, Ms. Hague and Mr. Irons


7.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0073	Mr. Constantine and Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between King County and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 representing employees in the departments of transportation and executive services; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.
	On 2/25/2002, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14297. Mike Alvine, council staff, answered questions of the Council.
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine 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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague

The Chair recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 2:42 p.m. for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations. The Executive Session concluded at 3:11 p.m.


Motions for Council Action

Consent Items -- Items 8 - 16

8.
	Proposed Motion No. 2001-0491	Mr. McKenna

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of John Sothern, who was nominated for reappointment by King County Councilmember Rob McKenna, and who resides in council district six, to the King County harborview medical center board of trustees.
	The enacted number is 11382.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

9.
	Proposed Motion No. 2001-0539	Mr. Nickels and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger to the King County board of health as a suburban elected member; Mayor Frisinger previously served as an alternate to the board.
	The enacted number is 11383.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

10.
	Proposed Motion No. 2001-0540	Mr. Nickels, Ms. Fimia and Ms. Edmonds

	A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Lake Forest Park Mayor David Hutchinson to the King County board of health as a suburban elected member.
	The enacted number is 11384.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

11.
	Proposed Motion No. 2001-0565	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Donald Luby, who resides in council district ten, to the King County board for developmental disabilities.
	The enacted number is 11385.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

12.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0034	Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a contract for supplemental law enforcement services and premises with the King County Housing Authority at Ballinger Homes.
	The enacted number is 11386.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



13.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0048	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into an interagency agreement with Pierce County Alliance relating to the Washington state methamphetamine initiative.
	Ms. Patterson requested that this item be removed from the consent calendar and defer consideration until the March 11, 2002 Council meeting. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	Deferred

14.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0078	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION approving application guidelines for the landmark rehabilitation program, funded through an allocation of the Special Projects Program, in accordance with 10189.
	The enacted number is 11387.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

15.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0080.2	Mr. Gossett


	A MOTION authorizing the proceeds of the auction of sheriff's office rifles and shotguns to be apportioned to the King County sheriff's office for purchasing lock boxes.
	The enacted number is 11388.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

16.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0082	Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving the King County Public Art Program 2002 Annual Plan.
	The enacted number is 11389.
	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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague


Law, Justice and Human Services

17.
	Proposed Motion No. 2001-0551	Mr. Nickels, Mr. Gossett and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving amendments to the 2000/2001 public defense contracts to accommodate for a change in caseloads.
	The enacted number is 11390.
	A motion was made by Ms. Lambert 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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague


18.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0035	Mr. Pelz and Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to enter into a contract for supplemental law enforcement services and premises with the King County Housing Authority at Cascade Homes.


	The enacted number is 11391.
	A motion was made by Ms. Lambert 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. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 1 - Ms. Hague


Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

19.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2001-0587.2		Mr. Gossett, Ms. Edmonds and Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION identifying projects to be funded under Public Law 106-393, Title III, the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act of 2000, and allocating to those projects the funds to be received from the federal government for two federal fiscal years, beginning October 1, 2000, and October 1, 2001, respectively.
	The following people appeared to speak on 3/4/2002 :
		Paul Gutierrez, 15009 86th Ave. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
	On March 4, 2002, a required public hearing was held and closed. The Chair indicated that Proposed Substitute Motion 2001-0587 would be held until the March 11, 2002 Council meeting.
	Deferred
Introduction of Ordinances and Referrals

20.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0095		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 Michael Rand for property located at 22630 - 111th Avenue Southwest, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT007.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

21.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0096		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 Jeff Schnelz for property located at 12037 SW 208th St., Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT008.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner



22.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0097	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 Sylvia Crockett and Peter Liddell and Lorraine Ledbetter for property located at 14422 Southwest Pohl Road, Vashon and 14124 Southwest Pohl Road, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT011.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

23.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0098	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 Charles F. and Jeanmarie Huhn for property located at 10812 Southwest Cove Road, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT021.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

24.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0099	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 Warren and Mary Ann Beardsley and Beardsley Cove Properties for property located at 16209 Crescent Drive, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT022.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

25.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0100	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE for application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system submitted by Greg Beardsley for property located at 16075 Crescent Drive SW, Vashon, WA 98070, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT023.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

26.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0101	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 James E. Jr. and Marjorie Beardsley and Beardsley Cove Properties for property located at 12715 Southwest 158th Street, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT024.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

27.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0102	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 Georgianne Fiorini for property located at 13915 Southwest 280th Street, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT026.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner



28.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0103	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 Brian D. and Frieda L. Schieber for property located at 21204 Westside Highway Southwest, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT033.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

29.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0104	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 Katharine Bunnell for property located at 22801 - 107th Avenue Southwest, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT036.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

30.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0105	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 Michael Rubin and Sharon Birzer for property located at 22626 - 11th Avenue Southwest, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT037.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

31.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0106	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 John Abel and Douglas and Ruth Adams for property located at 9335 and 9331 West 204th Street, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT046.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

32.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0107	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 Joel S. O'Francia for property located at 123xx Southwest 204th Street, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT053.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

33.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0108	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 Vashon Household for property located at 178xx - 103rd Avenue Southwest, Vashon, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E01CT056.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner



34.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0110	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE correcting an error in the address regarding the concurrence with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for current use assessment for timberland submitted by Daniel G. Stencil for property located at 22028 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Auburn, designated department of natural resources, water and land resources division, file no. E01CT002; and amending Ordinance 14288, Section 1.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

35.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0112	Mr. Constantine

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement for open space acquisition projects with the Vashon Park District for the Shinglemill creek acquisition project.
	Introduced and Referred to Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
Introduction of Motions and Referrals

36.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0002	Ms. Edmonds

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of King County superior court judge Richard Eadie, who resides in council district one, to the King County library system board of trustees.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

37.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0010	Mr. Pelz

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Steve Saunders, who resides in council district five, to the King County civil rights commission, serving in an "at-large" position, representing the section 504/ADA advisory committee.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee

38.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0111	Mr. Pullen

	A MOTION authorizing the county executive to amend an interlocal agreement to construct improvements to 244th Avenue Southeast executed on March 2, 1998, with the city of Enumclaw.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

39.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0115	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION establishing the 2002 work plan for the regional water quality committee of the King County council.
	Introduced and Referred to Regional Water Quality Committee



40.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0117	Mr. Constantine

	A MOTION related to King County Council adoption of the 2002 work program for the King County Auditor's Office.
	Introduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
Other Business
Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m.

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