King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

January 13, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

January 13, 2003

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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, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson

	Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
		Mr. Irons led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of January 6, 2003
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2003 meeting without reading, noting a correction to the agenda. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.

		Mr. McKenna reported on his attendance at the Eastside Transportation Partnership which meets on a monthly basis to coordinate transportation planning policy among the cities and the county. At the meeting, the members updated the membership of the ETP Board on activities concerning the regional transportation investment district. They also elected a 2003 Chair, Fred Butler, Issaquah City Councilmember, and Vice Chair, Phil Noble, Bellevue City Councilmember. Mr. McKenna also indicated the state is represented at these meetings. The ETP will meet next on February 14, 2003 at Overlake Hospital Conference Center. Mr. Irons briefed the Council on the Economic Development Council. He indicated there was good discussion at their recent meeting regarding economic development and land use, with outstanding economic forecasters. Ms. Patterson reported on the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Board. The Board had an overview of their 2004-2005 work program and discussed what projects would benefit from federal funds available from last year. Ms. Edmonds briefed the Council on her attendance at the State Board of Health meeting in Olympia. The Board had an update on the smallpox plan. It also had briefings on performance standards that are being developed for public health which would be applied to public health districts across the state, and the West Nile virus. A report on the legislative session and specific bills was also given.



	Special Item
3.

	Proclamation of January 13, 2003 as Korean American Centennial Immigration Day
		Mr. von Reichbauer first commented on the social and cultural ties with other countries in our region, specifically the special relationship our state and region has with Korea and then read the Proclamation. He acknowledged Mr. John Chang, Shoreline City councilmember, who was present, and expressed appreciation to Mr. Mike Park, the first Korean American Mayor of a city, currently serving on the Federal Way City Council, who inspired him to offer this recognition. Mr. von Reichbauer presented the Proclamation to the Honorable Byung-Rok Moon, Consul General of the Republic of Korea. The Consul General thanked the Council.
	Motions for Council Action

	Committee of the Whole

	4.
		Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0573.2	Mr. Pelz


		A MOTION establishing 2003 federal legislative agenda for King County.
		The enacted number is 11625.
		A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter 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 - Item 5

	5.
		Proposed Motion No. 2003-0002	Mr. Gossett

		A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Rev. Paul Pruitt, who resides in council district ten, to the King County board of ethics.
		The enacted number is 11626.
		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

6.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0003	Mr. Constantine

	AN ORDINANCE relating to the change of name of King County water district no. 19 to "Water District 19."
	Introduced and Referred to Utilities Committee

7.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0004	Mr. Gossett

	AN ORDINANCE implementing the district court redistricting committee's amendment to the districting plan for the elimination of two court locations in 2003; amending Ordinance 8935, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.68.070.
	Introduced and Referred to Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
Reintroductions of Ordinances

8.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2002-0425.2	Mr. Gossett


	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.
	Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

9.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0560	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE abolishing various operating and capital funds and sub-funds in fiscal year 2002; transferring any remaining net assets and fund balances; amending Ordinance 12076, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.08.015 and repealing Ordinance 13285, Section 2, and K.C.C. 4.08.310.
	Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

10.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0606	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2002 levy of property taxes in King County for collection in the year 2003; and amending Ordinance ______, Sections 1, 2 and 3.
	Reintroduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Reintroductions of Motions

11.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0550	Mr. Gossett and Ms. Hague

	A MOTION approving the report, Law, Safety and Justice Strategic Integration Plan.
	This is a dual referral first to the Labor, Operations and Technology Committee and then to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.
	Reintroduced and Referred to Labor, Operations and Technology Committee


Other Business
Extra Item:
Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

12.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0006	Ms. Edmonds

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to grant a conservation easement over Taylor Mountain forest to the state of Washington Department of Natural Resources, in exchange for a $2,800,000 federal forest legacy grant administered by the state Department of Natural Resources.
	Introduced and Referred to Committee-of-the-Whole
Adjournment
	As a personal privilege, Ms. Lambert commented on her awareness of gas stations selling precursors used to make methamphetamines, indicating how important it was to be proactive in pursuing a stop to it. As a personal privilege, Mr. Pelz spoke of the swearing in of new legislators in Olympia on this date, reminding him of his six years of service in the Legislature twelve years ago, and the enjoyment and beginning of his seventh year serving as a King County councilmember. As a personal privilege Mr. McKenna informed the Council that earlier in the day he and Mr. Irons attended the ribbon cutting for the North Sammamish Plateau access road and Sunset Interchange. Mr. Irons also made comments and indicated Executive Sims gave excellent remarks. Ms. Lambert complimented the private industry, county and state on working together on the project. The meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

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