King County public meetings in 2021

Local Services Committee

The December 28, 2021, meeting of the King County Local Services Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Employment and Administration Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Employment and Administration Committee for December 28, 2021, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for December 28, 2021, has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Mobility and Environment Committee

The December 22, 2021, meeting of the King County Mobility and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for December 21, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The December 21, 2021 meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council was cancelled. The agenda contained only a cancellation notice.

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting for the King County Board of Health on December 16, 2021, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Regional Transit Committee

The December 15, 2021, meeting of the Regional Transit Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The scheduled meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole for December 15, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

• Cancellation of the Committee of the Whole and Metropolitan King County Council meetings

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for December 15, 2021, was cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

King County Flood Control District

The scheduled meeting for the King County Flood Control District on December 14, 2021, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will consider confirming two executive appointments to local boards. The agenda includes briefings on dental director and combined compensation. Members will also discuss an ordinance regarding voters' pamphlets.

• Confirmation of Tony To to the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Confirmation of Cindy Hales to the Museum of Flight Authority board of directors
• Briefing on dentist and public health dental director compensation
• Briefing on combined compensation
• Ordinance 2021-0420 regarding voters' pamphlets

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee recommended passage of an ordinance amending voters' pamphlet rules, and confirmed two executive appointments to county boards. All actions were approved unanimously by the three members present.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for voters' pamphlet ordinance (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Tony To appointment to Board of Appeals and Equalization (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Cindy Hales appointment to Museum of Flight Authority board (3-0)
• Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council met to swear in three members and receive a COVID-19 briefing. The session included decisions on school impact fees, property tax levies, and employee wage increases. The Council also authorized significant funding for sewer infrastructure.

• $905,000,000 in bonds for sewer system improvements
• School impact fees for districts including Tahoma and Renton
• 4.545% wage increases for King County employees
• Ending hazard pay requirements for grocery employees in unincorporated areas
• Creation of criminal court commissioner positions

The King County Council passed a 2022 property tax levy ordinance (Ordinance 19378) and authorized up to $905 million in sewer revenue bonds for capital improvements (Ordinance 19377). It also approved a 4.545% general wage increase for county employees (Ordinance 19380), ended the grocery hazard pay requirement in unincorporated areas (Ordinance 19381), and adopted the 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 19384). All votes were unanimous except for the hazard pay repeal (8-1) and a property exchange (7-2).

• Approved 2022 property tax levy (Ordinance 19378) 9-0
• Authorized up to $905M sewer revenue bonds (Ordinance 19377) 9-0
• Approved 4.545% wage increase for county employees (Ordinance 19380) 8-0, Dunn excused
• Ended grocery hazard pay in unincorporated areas (Ordinance 19381) 8-1
• Adopted 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 19384) 9-0
• Approved property exchange at 400 Third Ave (Ordinance 19379) 7-2
• Approved 2022 State Legislative Agenda (Motion 16020) 9-0
• Approved 2022 budgets for housing partners (Motions 16021, 16022) 9-0

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled work session for the Metropolitan King County Council on December 14, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Cancellation of the December 14, 2021, work session

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing ordinances related to property tax levies for 2022. The agenda includes a proposal for $905,000,000 in bonds for sewer system improvements. Members will also discuss school impact fees and changes to solid waste rate structures.

• $905,000,000 in bonds for sewer system improvements
• 2021 property tax levies for 2022 collection
• School impact fees for Tahoma, Federal Way, and Renton school districts
• Proposed changes to the solid waste rate structure
• Property transfer in Seattle involving 400 Third Avenue

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended approval of several ordinances and motions, including the 2022 property tax levy, sewer bond financing up to $905 million, and a property exchange in Seattle. All items were expedited to the December 14 Council agenda. A motion to table the property exchange until January 2022 failed (2-5).

• Recommended Do Pass for 2022 property tax levy ordinance (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for property tax levy implementing RCW 84.55.120 (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Seattle property exchange at 400 Third Avenue (4-3)
• Recommended Do Pass for sewer revenue bonds up to $905 million (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for school impact fee ordinance (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for judicial administration fees (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for sewer rate shift report (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for investment pool committee appointment (7-0)

Regional Policy Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Regional Policy Committee for December 8, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting, which was limited to committee business.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will review several appointments to various county advisory boards and committees. Members will also discuss ordinances regarding judicial administration and the creation of new court commissioner positions. Additionally, they will receive a report on Seattle's use of secure detention for misdemeanants.

• Ordinance 2021-0426: Creating criminal court commissioner positions for King County Superior Court
• Ordinance 2021-0378: Changes to divisions in the department of judicial administration
• Report on Seattle's use of secure detention for misdemeanants
• Appointments to the women's advisory board and behavioral health advisory board

The committee recommended approval of an ordinance to create criminal court commissioner positions for King County Superior Court, with a 6-1 vote. It also recommended approval of an ordinance related to the department of judicial administration, and confirmed numerous executive appointments to various boards and committees. All items were expedited to the December 14 Council agenda.

• Recommended Do Pass for ordinance creating criminal court commissioner positions (6-1, Dunn no)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for ordinance related to department of judicial administration (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of J. Marvin Havner to emergency management advisory committee (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Erik Lange to emergency management advisory committee (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Tanya Matthews to women's advisory board (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for appointment of Gazel Tan to veterans, seniors and human services levy advisory board (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Shoshana Kehoe-Ehlers to public defense advisory board (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Laura Escude to board for developmental disabilities (7-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing a plan to govern sales and use tax proceeds for health through housing from 2022 to 2028. The agenda also includes public hearings on transit service updates and an agreement for the Eastrail 520 Connector project. Additionally, the council will consider various appointments and motions regarding county services.

• Implementation plan for health through housing tax proceeds (2022–2028)
• Agreement with Eastrail Partners for the 520 Connector to Eastrail
• Updates to King County Metro Strategic Plan and service guidelines
• Transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments
• Proposed changes to solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities

The council passed ordinances adopting the Health through Housing Implementation Plan, updating King County Metro's strategic plans, and authorizing the 520 Connector to Eastrail. It also approved several consent agenda items, including appointments and vanpool van transfers, and deferred the 2022 State Legislative Agenda to the next meeting.

• Adopted Health through Housing Implementation Plan (9-0)
• Adopted Metro Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and METRO CONNECTS updates (8-0, Lambert excused)
• Authorized agreement for 520 Connector to Eastrail (9-0)
• Vacated portion of S. 278th Street (8-0, Lambert excused)
• Confirmed appointments to parks levy oversight board, elections oversight committee, and other boards (consent agenda)
• Transferred retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments (consent agenda)
• Deferred 2022 State Legislative Agenda to December 14 meeting

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The scheduled meeting for the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee on December 1, 2021, has been cancelled.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review reports from the MWPAAC and the Wastewater Treatment Division. The agenda includes briefings regarding the Clean Water Plan response to auditor issues and capital projects. Members will also hear a briefing on the Joint Ship Canal Water Quality Project.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0152: Clean Water Plan executive response to auditor management letter
• Briefing No. 2021-B0153: Capital Projects Update
• Briefing No. 2021-B0154: Joint Ship Canal Water Quality Project
• Approval of October 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the minutes from its October 6, 2021 meeting. The committee received briefings on the Clean Water Plan executive response, capital projects, and the Ship Canal Water Quality Project, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting was informational, with no substantive decisions made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss an ordinance to end hazard pay requirements for grocery employees working in unincorporated areas. The agenda also includes a judicial vacancy appointment and the establishment of the 2022 State Legislative Agenda. Additionally, staff will provide briefings on the 4Culture annual report and budget, as well as an executive COVID briefing.

• Ordinance 2021-0290: Ending hazard pay for grocery employees in unincorporated King County
• Motion 2021-0434: Appointment to fill a judicial vacancy in the King County district court
• Motion 2021-0416: Establishing the King County 2022 State Legislative Agenda
• Briefing No. 2021-B0156: 4Culture Annual Report and Budget
• Briefing No. 2021-B0155: Executive COVID Briefing

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee will consider updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan and service guidelines. Discussion includes an agreement for the 520 Connector to Eastrail and the transfer of retired vanpool vans. A briefing on federal infrastructure funding is also scheduled.

• Updates to King County Metro Strategic Plan and long-range plans
• Agreement with Eastrail Partners for the 520 Connector to Eastrail
• Transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments
• Appointment of Edward Dumas to the parks levy oversight board
• Ratification of Growth Management Planning Council motions

The committee recommended approval of several items for the December 7 Council agenda, including updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan, an agreement with Eastrail Partners for the 520 Connector, and the 2021 Countywide Planning Policies. All votes were unanimous (8-0). The committee also recommended confirming Edward Dumas to the parks levy oversight board and transferring retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments.

• Recommended Do Pass for Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2021-0286.2 (Metro Strategic Plan updates) — unanimous 8-0.
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Ordinance 2021-0400 (520 Connector agreement with Eastrail Partners) with Amendment 1 adopted — unanimous 8-0.
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Ordinance 2021-0254 (2021 Countywide Planning Policies) with Amendments 1, S1, and T1 adopted — unanimous 8-0.
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Ordinance 2021-0255 (Growth Management Planning Council Motion 21-2) with Amendment 1 adopted — unanimous 8-0.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Motion 2021-0339 (appointment of Edward Dumas to parks levy oversight board) — unanimous 8-0.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Motion 2021-0422 (transfer of retired vanpool vans) — unanimous 8-0.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Motion 2021-0424 (transfer of retired vanpool vans) — unanimous 8-0.
• Approved the October 27, 2021 meeting minutes.

Local Services Committee

The Local Services Committee is reviewing appointments to the King County agriculture commission. The committee will also discuss a request for rules regarding encampment removal on public property. Additionally, members will consider a franchise renewal for Sprint Communications Company L.P.

• Confirming Henry Wong to the agriculture commission
• Confirming Shelley Pasco to the agriculture commission
• Requesting guidelines and a report on encampment removal from public property
• Renewing a franchise for Sprint Communications Company L.P. in unincorporated King County

The Local Services Committee recommended approval of two agriculture commission appointments and a Sprint franchise renewal, but failed to advance a motion requesting rules for encampment removal on public property. The encampment motion failed on a 2-2 vote after an amendment was adopted.

• Approved minutes of the October 26, 2021 meeting.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0298, confirming Henry Wong to the agriculture commission (4-0).
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0297, confirming Shelley Pasco to the agriculture commission (4-0).
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Motion 2021-0272 on encampment removal rules.
• Failed to recommend Motion 2021-0272 on encampment removal rules (2-2).
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0356, renewing Sprint franchise (4-0).

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for November 30, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed for this date.

• Cancellation of the November 30, 2021 meeting

Mobility and Environment Committee

The November 24, 2021, meeting of the King County Mobility and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee is reviewing reappointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee. The agenda also includes discussions on council organization changes and the recruitment timeline for a new Council Chief of Staff.

• Reappointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Motion regarding council organization changes
• Briefing on Council Chief of Staff recruitment and timeline
• Discussion on interim Chief of Staff continuation
• Personnel matter related to harassment and discrimination policies

The committee unanimously approved a motion to reorganize the council's organizational structure, amending several prior motions and ordinances. It also confirmed three reappointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee and concurred with the continuation of the interim chief of staff. The meeting included a briefing on the chief of staff recruitment and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved Motion 2021-0429 confirming Stefan Sharkansky to elections oversight committee (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2021-0430 confirming Jeffrey Manson to elections oversight committee (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2021-0431 confirming Stanley Tsao to elections oversight committee (9-0)
• Recommended do pass substitute consent for Motion 2021-0435 on council reorganization (9-0)
• Concurred with interim chief of staff continuation (9-0)

Local Services Committee

The November 23, 2021, meeting of the King County Local Services Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing a major supplemental appropriation of hundreds of millions of dollars across general and capital funds. The agenda also includes a development agreement for affordable housing at the Northgate Park and Pool lot. Other items involve fee changes and various committee appointments.

• Affordable housing development agreement at Northgate Park and Pool lot
• Supplemental appropriation of $33,948,000 to general fund agencies
• Supplemental appropriation of $288,992,389 from capital fund budgets
• Acceptance of a $25,000 donation for Afghan refugees
• Loan financing agreement with the Washington state Department of Ecology

The King County Council passed a supplemental budget ordinance (2021-0372.2) with amendments, adding $33,948,000 to general fund agencies, $37,082,000 to non-general fund agencies, and $288,992,389 to capital fund budgets. The council also approved a development agreement for affordable housing at the Northgate Park and Pool lot, and passed consent items including ordinances for wastewater loan financing and court exhibit fees. Several motions were approved, including accepting a $25,000 donation for Afghan refugees and reappointing advisory committee members.

• Approved supplemental budget ordinance 2021-0372.2 (enacted 19364) with amendments, adding $33.9M to general fund, $37.1M to non-general fund, and $289M to capital budgets.
• Approved development agreement with Bridge Housing Corporation and Community Roots Housing for affordable housing at Northgate Park and Pool lot (enacted 19363).
• Approved consent agenda including ordinances for wastewater loan financing (19361) and court exhibit fees (19362).
• Approved updated Debt Management Policy (Motion 15984).
• Approved convening the board of appeals and equalization due to increased appeals (Motion 15985).
• Approved accepting $25,000 donation for Afghan refugees (Motion 15986).
• Approved reappointments to solid waste and conservation futures advisory committees (Motions 15987-15990).
• Deferred ordinance 2021-0373 on judicial administration fees.

Metropolitan King County Council

The meeting consists of procedural items and updates. No specific legislative actions are listed for this work session.

• Approval of November 9, 2021 minutes
• Issue briefing by Councilmember McDermott
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair update

The Metropolitan King County Council held a work session with no substantive votes. They approved the minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting, received a briefing on the redistricting process from Judge Ann Schindler, and heard updates on upcoming agendas. No policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous, no objection)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing Proposed Motion No. 2021-0427. This motion proposes appointing a qualified Newcastle resident to a vacant position on the Newcastle city council.

• Proposed Motion No. 2021-0427: Appointing a Newcastle resident to a vacancy on the Newcastle City Council

The Council appointed a qualified Newcastle resident to a vacant Newcastle city council position. Councilmember McDermott's verbal amendment added Chris Villasenor to the motion, which passed 6-3. The amended motion then passed unanimously 9-0. The enacted number is 15983.

• Approved Motion 2021-0427, appointing a Newcastle resident to the Newcastle city council, as amended to add Chris Villasenor (enacted as 15983).
• Passed the amendment adding Chris Villasenor to the motion by a 6-3 vote.
• Passed the amended motion by a 9-0 vote.

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health is meeting to consider updates to hazardous waste management and medicine return rules. The agenda includes a resolution for the 2021 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program plan update. A briefing on state legislative policy is also scheduled.

• Resolution No. 21-09: 2021 plan update for the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
• R&R No. BOH21-02: New regulations regarding secure medicine returns
• Briefing No. 21-B18: State legislative policy briefing

The King County Board of Health approved Resolution No. 21-09, adopting the 2021 update to the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program plan. The board also passed Rule and Regulation BOH21-02, which updates secure medicine return regulations. Both items passed unanimously with 7 yes votes and 3 excused absences.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-09, adopting the 2021 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program plan update (7-0, 3 excused)
• Passed Rule and Regulation BOH21-02, updating secure medicine return regulations (7-0, 3 excused)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2021-0286, which adopts updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and METRO CONNECTS long-range plan. Thirteen amendments were adopted during discussion. The committee also approved the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes. No other business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2021-0286.
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Ordinance 2021-0286.
• Adopted Amendment 3 to Ordinance 2021-0286.
• Adopted Amendment 4 to Ordinance 2021-0286.
• Adopted Amendment 5 to Ordinance 2021-0286.
• Adopted Amendment 6 to Ordinance 2021-0286.
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2021-0286 (vote: 12 yes, 0 no, 2 excused).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended the Initial Health through Housing Implementation Plan ordinance for passage, with a 9-0 vote. The plan governs spending of sales and use tax proceeds from 2022 through 2028 and creates an advisory committee. The 2022 State Legislative Agenda motion was deferred, and two briefings were presented: one on the King County Library System and one on new construction property tax revenue.

• Recommended Do Pass: Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2021-0330.2 (Health through Housing Implementation Plan) — passed 9-0.
• Deferred: Proposed Motion No. 2021-0416 (2022 State Legislative Agenda) — no action taken.
• Presented: Briefing No. 2021-B0149 (King County Library System) — informational only.
• Presented: Briefing No. 2021-B0150 (New Construction Property Tax Revenue) — informational only.
• Approved: Minutes of the November 3, 2021 meeting — approved without objection.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting. The committee also approved a list of invoices totaling over $8.4 million, as reported by Executive Director Michelle Clark. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned quickly.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting
• Approved invoices totaling $8,463,317.72 (motion carried)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will review several ordinances and motions. Key items include a significant supplemental appropriation for various agencies and a development agreement for affordable housing at Northgate Park and Pool lot.

• Supplemental appropriation of $26,113,000 to general fund agencies and $333,221,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Development agreement for affordable housing at Northgate Park and Pool lot
• Adoption of an updated Debt Management Policy
• Fees for disposal of court exhibits by the Department of Judicial Administration
• Loan financing agreement with Washington State Department of Ecology for a wastewater project

The committee recommended approval of a $288.99M capital fund supplemental appropriation and other budget adjustments, forwarding it to the full council. It also recommended approval of a debt management policy update, court exhibit fee changes, and a wastewater loan agreement. An ordinance on judicial administration fees was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for supplemental appropriation ordinance (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for debt management policy update (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for court exhibit fee ordinance (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for wastewater loan agreement (7-0)
• Deferred ordinance on judicial administration fees
• Adopted multiple amendments to supplemental appropriation ordinance

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing ordinances regarding housing investment reporting and a commercial property clean energy financing program. The agenda also includes motions related to human trafficking awareness and plans for zero youth detention.

• Ordinance 2021-0355.2: Establishing housing engagement policies and annual reporting for investments
• Ordinance 2021-0301.2: Creating a commercial property clean energy and resiliency financing program
• Motion 2021-0349.2: Supporting public awareness campaigns to combat human trafficking
• Motion 2021-0385: Reviewing the plan for achieving zero youth detention
• Ordinance 2021-0433: Requiring public notice for hotel purchases intended for affordable housing

The council passed a commercial property assessed clean energy and resiliency financing program (Ordinance 2021-0301.2) as amended, and approved two consent items: an interlocal agreement for district court services (Ordinance 2021-0281) and housing engagement policies (Ordinance 2021-0355.2). It also passed motions on human trafficking awareness, zero youth detention planning, and several appointments. A motion to appoint a Newcastle city council member was deferred to a special meeting.

• Passed clean energy financing program (Ordinance 2021-0301.2) as amended (8-0, Dunn excused)
• Approved interlocal agreements for district court services (Ordinance 2021-0281) on consent (8-0, Dunn excused)
• Approved housing engagement policies (Ordinance 2021-0355.2) on consent (8-0, Dunn excused)
• Passed motion supporting human trafficking awareness campaign (Motion 2021-0349.2) on consent (8-0, Dunn excused)
• Approved zero youth detention plan report (Motion 2021-0385) on consent (8-0, Dunn excused)
• Confirmed Yvonne Thomas to parks levy oversight board (Motion 2021-0340) (8-0, Dunn excused)
• Confirmed Jessica Bloom and Janet Keller to agriculture commission (Motions 2021-0299, 2021-0300) (8-0, Dunn excused)
• Deferred Newcastle city council appointment (Motion 2021-0427) to Nov 22 special meeting

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will consider Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0330 to adopt the Initial Health through Housing Implementation Plan, which governs sales and use tax proceeds from 2022 through 2028. The agenda also includes briefings on the King County Superior Court COVID-19 case backlog and the 2022-2027 BSK Levy governance update.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0330: Adopting the Initial Health through Housing Implementation Plan
• Briefing on addressing King County Superior Court COVID-19 case backlog
• Briefing on 2022-2027 BSK Levy Governance Update

The Regional Policy Committee recommended the Health through Housing Implementation Plan ordinance for approval, with amendments. The ordinance, which governs spending of sales tax proceeds from 2022-2028 and creates an advisory committee, was recommended do pass substitute by an 11-0 vote. The committee also received briefings on the Superior Court's COVID-19 case backlog and the 2022-2027 BSK Levy governance.

• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2021-0330
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Ordinance 2021-0330
• Adopted Amendments 3, 4, 5, and 6 to Ordinance 2021-0330
• Reconsidered and adopted Amendment 4 (11-0, with Herbold and Mosqueda voting no on reconsideration)
• Recommended Ordinance 2021-0330 do pass substitute (11-0)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to take final action on several resolutions. This includes adopting the 2022 budget and authorizing a property tax levy. The Board will also consider an agreement with the City of Redmond regarding a flood erosion project.

• Adoption of the 2022 budget and improvements (FCD2021-12)
• Public hearing for a property tax levy (FCD2021-13)
• Interlocal agreement with Redmond for Avondale Road/Bear Creek Flood Erosion Project (FCD2021-15)
• Approval of a process for capital project approval (FCD2021-16)

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors unanimously approved its 2022 budget and authorized a property tax levy to fund it, along with an interlocal agreement with Redmond for the Avondale Road/Bear Creek Flood Erosion Project and a new capital project approval process. All resolutions passed 9-0.

• Adopted 2022 budget via Resolution FCD2021-12 (9-0)
• Authorized property tax levy for 2022 budget via Resolution FCD2021-13 (9-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Redmond for Avondale Road/Bear Creek project via Resolution FCD2021-15 (9-0)
• Approved capital project approval process via Resolution FCD2021-16 (9-0)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The November 9, 2021, meeting of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting consists of procedural items and various updates. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from September 28 and October 26, 2021, along with several briefings.

• Approval of September 28 and October 26, 2021, minutes
• Review of upcoming agendas and committee issues
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair update

The Metropolitan King County Council held a work session with no substantive decisions. It approved the minutes from the September 28 and October 26, 2021 meetings. Councilmembers received briefings on upcoming committee agendas, the legislative agenda, and the Newcastle city council appointment.

• Approved minutes of September 28 and October 26, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council is reviewing an ordinance to establish clean energy financing for commercial properties. The meeting also includes discussions on wastewater discharge reports and various board appointments. Additionally, the council will consider a request to review home business regulations.

• Ordinance 2021-0301.2: Commercial property clean energy and resiliency financing program
• Motion 2021-0390.2: $7,500,000 donation from Amazon for Eastrail Wilburton projects
• Motion 2021-0285: Report on wastewater discharges into Puget Sound and Lake Washington
• Ordinance 2021-0426: Creation of criminal court commissioner positions
• Motion 2021-0287.2: Review of home occupation and industry regulations

The council passed a consent agenda including a motion to accept a $7.5 million donation from Amazon for the Wilburton projects of Eastrail. It also approved several other motions, including acknowledging a wastewater report and confirming appointments. A proposed ordinance on clean energy financing was deferred for one week. The meeting included a briefing on COVID-19 response and presentations of Martin Luther King Medal awards.

• Accepted $7.5M Amazon donation for Eastrail Wilburton projects (9-0)
• Approved motion acknowledging wastewater discharge report (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to agriculture commission, parks levy oversight board, and gender identity task force (9-0)
• Approved motion to review home occupation regulations (9-0)
• Deferred clean energy financing ordinance to Nov 16
• Deferred three appointment motions to Nov 16
• Referred ordinance on court commissioner positions to committee
• Referred motions on fentanyl task force and vanpool van transfers to committees

Regional Water Quality Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Regional Water Quality Committee for November 3, 2021, was cancelled. No committee business was held.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review an executive COVID briefing and a health through housing implementation plan. The committee will also consider motions to fill a judicial vacancy and confirm several appointments to a gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force.

• Motion to fill a judicial vacancy in the King County district court south division
• Confirming appointments to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force
• Executive COVID Briefing
• Health through Housing Implementation Plan briefing

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a motion to appoint Leah Taguba to fill a judicial vacancy in the south division, southeast electoral district, judge position number one of the King County District Court. The motion was amended to include Taguba's name and was expedited to the November 9, 2021 Council agenda. The committee also recommended approval of five appointments to the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Inclusion Task Force, all expedited to the same Council agenda. The meeting included briefings on COVID-19 and the Health through Housing Implementation Plan, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for judicial appointment of Leah Taguba (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for task force appointment of Fred Swanson (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for task force appointment of Catherine West (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for task force appointment of Dennis Worsham (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for task force appointment of Al Guerra (9-0)
• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review minutes from October 20, 2021. The committee will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a process for capital project approval.

• Resolution No. FCD2021-16 regarding capital project approval process
• Approval of October 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee recommended Do Pass a resolution approving a process for capital project approval. The motion carried unanimously with all three members voting yes. The committee also heard a presentation on the previous week's flood event.

• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-16 approving a process for capital project approval (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2021 meeting as presented

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding housing engagement policies and district court service agreements. Members will also review a report on achieving zero youth detention. A briefing on alternatives to policing is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2021-0355: Establishing housing engagement policies and annual reporting
• Ordinance 2021-0281: Authorizing agreements for district court services
• Motion 2021-0385: Plan for achieving zero youth detention
• Motion 2021-0349: Support for human trafficking awareness campaign
• Briefing 2021-B0122: Alternatives to policing

The committee recommended passing four items: an ordinance authorizing interlocal agreements for district court services, an ordinance establishing housing engagement policies, a motion approving a report on zero youth detention, and a motion supporting a public awareness campaign against human trafficking. All recommendations were made with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with one excused absence. The committee also received a briefing on alternatives to policing.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0281 (district court interlocal agreements) (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2021-0355 (housing engagement policies) with Amendment 1 (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0385 (zero youth detention report) (6-0, Dunn excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2021-0349 (human trafficking awareness campaign) with Amendment 1 (7-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a six-year capital improvement program for road services and an implementation plan for Best Start for Kids funds through 2027. The agenda also includes grant allocations for the WaterWorks program and various appointments to county commissions.

• Adoption of the 2022-2027 road services capital improvement program
• Implementation plan for Best Start for Kids levy proceeds (2022-2027)
• Grant funding allocations for WaterWorks grant program, Round 5
• Denial of public benefit rating system application for property in Redmond
• Ordinance to provide GIS services to external customers

The King County Council unanimously passed the Best Start for Kids implementation plan, which will govern spending of levy proceeds from 2022 through 2027. The council also approved a consent agenda of ordinances and motions, including the 2022-2027 road capital improvement program and WaterWorks grant allocations. Several appointments and reappointments to county boards and commissions were confirmed.

• Adopted Best Start for Kids implementation plan (9-0)
• Approved 2022-2027 road capital improvement program (consent agenda)
• Approved WaterWorks grant program Round 5 allocations (consent agenda)
• Denied open space tax break for Happy Valley Eastside Inc. (consent agenda)
• Approved alley vacation in Florentine Tracts (consent agenda)
• Approved correction to SE 184th Street vacation ordinance (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to agriculture commission, veterans/seniors levy advisory board (consent agenda)
• Referred ordinances and motions on voters' pamphlets, juvenile detention reports, and appointments to committees

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee will review several appointments to the King County parks levy oversight board and discuss updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes proposals regarding green building program modifications and new clean energy financing for commercial properties.

• Acceptance of a $7,500,000 donation from Amazon for Eastrail Wilburton projects
• Modifications to the green building and sustainable infrastructure program
• Establishment of a clean energy and resiliency financing program for commercial property
• Grant funding allocations for the WaterWorks grant program
• Updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan for Public Transportation

The committee recommended passing a green building ordinance (2021-0321) with amendments, and passed out a commercial property assessed clean energy and resiliency (C-PACER) financing ordinance (2021-0301) without recommendation. It also recommended passing a WaterWorks grant funding ordinance (2021-0399) and approved several consent items, including appointments to the parks levy oversight board and acceptance of a $7.5 million Amazon donation for Eastrail. Two planning policy ordinances and a Metro strategic plan update were deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for green building ordinance 2021-0321 (8-0)
• Passed Out of Committee Without Recommendation for C-PACER ordinance 2021-0301 (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for WaterWorks grant ordinance 2021-0399 (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Access paratransit update motion 2021-0332 (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for parks levy board appointments (2021-0338, 0340-0345) (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Amazon $7.5M donation for Eastrail (2021-0390) (8-0)
• Deferred Countywide Planning Policies ordinance 2021-0254
• Deferred Growth Management Planning Council Motion 21-2 ordinance 2021-0255

Local Services Committee

The committee will consider appointments to the King County agriculture commission and a briefing on rental assistance distribution in unincorporated areas. A motion is also proposed to request an executive review of home occupation and industry regulations.

• Confirmation of Jessica Bloom to the agriculture commission
• Confirmation of Janet Keller to the agriculture commission
• Briefing on rental assistance distribution in unincorporated King County
• Motion to request a review of home occupation and home industry regulations

The Local Services Committee recommended approval of two appointments to the King County Agriculture Commission: Jessica Bloom and Janet Keller, both from council district three. The committee also recommended a motion requesting the executive review home occupation and home industry regulations, with an amendment adopted. A briefing on rental assistance distribution in unincorporated King County was presented.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0299 confirming Jessica Bloom to the agriculture commission (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0300 confirming Janet Keller to the agriculture commission (4-0)
• Adopted amendment 1 to Motion 2021-0287 on home occupation regulations
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2021-0287 requesting review of home occupation regulations (4-0)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will hold briefings on legislative branch personnel policies and procedures. The committee will also review the recruitment and hiring process for the Council's Chief of Staff. Additionally, members will consider approving minutes from June 22, September 28, and October 12, 2021.

• Briefing on Legislative Branch Personnel Policies and Procedures Updates
• Briefing on Council's Chief of Staff Recruitment and Hiring Process
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 22, September 28, and October 12, 2021

The Employment and Administration Committee approved the minutes from its June 22, September 28, and October 12, 2021 meetings. The committee also received briefings on legislative branch personnel policies and procedures, and on the Council's Chief of Staff recruitment and hiring process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 22, September 28, and October 12, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting consists of procedural items and administrative reviews. The agenda includes approving minutes from September 28, 2021, and reviewing upcoming committee issues.

• Approval of September 28, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming agendas and issues in committee
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental updates

The Metropolitan King County Council met virtually for a work session on October 26, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the minutes from September 28, 2021, were not approved, and the meeting included only briefings and updates. The council heard a briefing on equity analysis tools, an update on a Newcastle City Council vacancy, and an update on vaccine mandate compliance.

• September 28, 2021 minutes not approved
• Heard briefing on Equity and Social Justice Analysis Methodology tools
• Received update on Newcastle City Council vacancy
• Received update on vaccine mandate and Legislative Branch vaccination verifications

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing motions regarding race- and gender-conscious affirmative action practices. The agenda also includes several appointments to judicial vacancies and county boards. Additionally, the Council will consider a plan for participatory budgeting in urban unincorporated areas.

• Motion declaring race- and gender-conscious affirmative action practices are needed in King County
• Appointment of a judge for the east division, northeast electoral district
• Establishment of a fellowship pilot program for military interpreters and translators
• Proposal to establish a hate crimes unit within the department of public safety
• Motion regarding the King County 2022 State Legislative Agenda

The council passed a motion declaring that race- and gender-conscious affirmative action practices are urgently needed in King County, after amending it to insert the word 'urgently' in two places. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. The council also approved consent agenda items, including a judicial appointment and a motion acknowledging a participatory budgeting plan, and referred several ordinances and motions to committees.

• Passed motion declaring race- and gender-conscious affirmative action urgently needed (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including judicial appointment and participatory budgeting plan (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Amber Earley to landmarks commission (9-0)
• Referred interpreter fellowship pilot ordinance to Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
• Referred 2022 State Legislative Agenda motion to Committee of the Whole
• Referred zero youth detention report motion to Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee
• Re-referred multiple motions on hate crimes, gang unit, and courthouse security to Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will consider a rule change regarding bicycle helmet use for all age cyclists. The meeting also includes a briefing on gender-based violence impacts from COVID-19 and a resolution recognizing October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Proposed rule change requiring bicycle helmet use by all age cyclists
• Resolution recognizing October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Public hearing on a resolution supporting helmet use for bicycle and wheeled device riders
• Briefing on gender-based violence in the impacts of COVID-19

The King County Board of Health passed Resolution No. 21-07, recognizing October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and supporting funding for survivor-led services. The vote was 13-0 with one excused. Two items related to bicycle helmet regulations were deferred without action.

• Passed Resolution No. 21-07 recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month (13-0, 1 excused)
• Deferred R&R No. BOH21-01 on bicycle helmet regulation
• Deferred Resolution No. 21-08 supporting helmet use

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286. This ordinance proposes updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and the METRO CONNECTS long-range plan. The agenda also includes routine reports and the approval of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 regarding King County Metro strategic plans
• Approval of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Transit Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting. The main item, Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286, which would adopt updates to Metro's Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and METRO CONNECTS long-range plan, was deferred to a future meeting. A vote on transit policy legislation is scheduled for the November meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 (transit policy update)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a plan for Best Start for Kids levy proceeds from 2022 through 2027. The agenda also includes motions regarding a judicial vacancy and affirmative action practices.

• Adoption of the Best Start for Kids implementation plan (2022-2027)
• Appointment to fill a King County district court judicial vacancy
• Motion to restore race and gender conscious affirmative action practices

The Committee of the Whole recommended Rania Rampersad for a judicial vacancy in the east division, northeast electoral district, judge position number seven of the King County District Court. The committee also recommended the Best Start for Kids implementation plan and a motion on affirmative action, both expedited to the October 26 Council agenda. All votes were 8-0 with one excused.

• Recommended Rania Rampersad for King County District Court vacancy (8-0, von Reichbauer excused)
• Recommended Best Start for Kids implementation plan for 2022-2027 (8-0, von Reichbauer excused)
• Recommended motion declaring race- and gender-conscious affirmative action urgently needed (8-0, von Reichbauer excused)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding an interlocal agreement with the City of Redmond for a flood erosion project. The meeting also includes a briefing on 2021 King County Flood Control District construction projects.

• Resolution FCD2021-15: Interlocal agreement with the City of Redmond for Avondale Road/Bear Creek Flood Erosion Project
• Briefing FCD2021-B11: 2021 King County Flood Control District Construction Projects
• Approval of invoices

The Executive Committee recommended Do Pass for FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-15, an interlocal agreement with Redmond for the Avondale Road/Bear Creek Flood Erosion Project. The committee also approved invoices totaling over $12.8 million and held an executive session on legal risks. No public testimony was given.

• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-15 (interlocal agreement with Redmond)
• Approved invoices including $4,755,239.83 and $8,055,480.31 to Water and Land Resources Division
• Approved invoices to Washington State Auditor ($3,053.70), Lund Consulting ($26,025.00), Francis and Company ($32,936.50), Inslee Best ($11,463.90), Wallace Wilkins ($2,595.83)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021
• Held executive session for 8 minutes on litigation/legal risks, no action taken

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing several proposed ordinances, including significant supplemental budget appropriations for general and non-general fund agencies. The agenda also includes the adoption of a six-year road capital improvement program and the sale of surplus property in Seattle.

• Supplemental appropriation of $26,113,000 to general fund agencies and $333,221,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Adoption of the 2022–2027 road services capital improvement program
• Sale of surplus property located at 10821 8th Ave SW, Seattle
• Extension of the Best Starts for Kids levy fund purpose
• Authorization of GIS services to external customers

The committee recommended six ordinances for passage, including GIS services, Best Starts for Kids levy fund extension, removal of unused funds, county funds amendment, and the 2022-2027 road capital improvement program. It deferred the $353M supplemental appropriation ordinance and the surplus property sale ordinance. A motion acknowledging the Participatory Budgeting plan was expedited to the Council agenda.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for GIS services ordinance (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Best Starts for Kids levy fund extension (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for removal of two unused funds (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for county funds ordinance with amendment S1 (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2022-2027 road capital improvement program (7-0)
• Deferred supplemental appropriation ordinance (net $353M)
• Deferred surplus property sale at 10821 8th Ave SW
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Participatory Budgeting plan motion, expedited to Council (7-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council is reviewing several ordinances and motions, including a proposal to issue up to $905,000,000 in bonds for sewer system capital needs. The agenda also includes a public hearing on construction waste management and a request for a report regarding safety at City Hall park.

• $905,000,000 bond issuance for sewer system improvements
• Public hearing on construction and demolition waste disposal agreements
• Request for a report on safety and shelter options for City Hall park
• Agreement with Eastrail Partners for the 520 Connector to Eastrail
• Funding allocation for the WaterWorks grant program

The council passed an ordinance (No. 19347) authorizing agreements for disposal of construction and demolition waste, with a unanimous 9-0 vote. It also passed a motion (No. 15955) requesting a report on safety and shelter concerns at City Hall Park and the Courthouse, with amendments, by a 7-2 vote. Several other items were introduced and referred to committees.

• Passed ordinance on construction and demolition waste (9-0)
• Passed motion on City Hall Park safety and shelter report (7-2)
• Acknowledged receipt of disability equity action plan (9-0)
• Introduced sewer bond ordinance (up to $905M) and referred to committee
• Introduced four current use assessment applications and referred to Hearing Examiner
• Introduced WaterWorks grant funding ordinance and referred to committee
• Introduced Eastrail 520 Connector agreement ordinance and referred to committee
• Re-referred multiple motions and ordinances to committees

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The Community, Health and Housing Services Committee will hold several informational briefings. These presentations cover sudden unexpected infant death awareness, the sexual assault kit backlog, and civil protection orders. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0141: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Awareness
• Briefing No. 2021-B0131: Sexual Assault Kit Backlog
• Briefing No. 2021-B0132: Civil Protection Orders and the Impacts of HB 1320
• Briefing No. 2021-B0133: Superior Court: Civil Protection Orders and the Backlog of Domestic Violence Cases

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will consider the implementation plan for Best Start for Kids levy proceeds from 2022 through 2027. Members will also review the Initial Health through Housing Implementation Plan for tax proceeds running from 2022 to 2028. A briefing on the BSK Levy governance update is also scheduled.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0288: Best Start for Kids implementation plan (2022-2027)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0330: Initial Health through Housing Implementation Plan (2022-2028)
• Briefing No. 2021-B0140: 2022-2027 BSK Levy Governance Update

The committee recommended approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0288, adopting the Best Start for Kids implementation plan for 2022-2027, after adopting several amendments. The motion to recommend 'Do Pass Substitute' passed 9-0, with 5 excused. Two other items—the Health through Housing implementation plan and a BSK levy governance briefing—were deferred without action.

• Approved the September 8, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 to Ordinance 2021-0288.
• Adopted a friendly amendment adding 'promotion' to line 15 of S1.
• Adopted Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the striking amendment.
• Recommended Ordinance 2021-0288 'Do Pass Substitute' by a 9-0 vote (5 excused).
• Deferred discussion of Ordinance 2021-0330 (Health through Housing implementation plan).
• Deferred Briefing 2021-B0140 (BSK Levy Governance Update).

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The October 13, 2021, Community, Health and Housing Services Committee meeting has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting scheduled for that day.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will review a briefing on broadband internet in King County. Members will also discuss a motion regarding tax transparency and an ordinance related to the King County International Airport.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0120: Broadband Internet in King County
• Proposed Motion No. 2021-0278 regarding tax transparency
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0337 regarding Boeing Field environmental and health impacts

The committee approved the September 14, 2021 meeting minutes. It received a briefing on broadband internet in King County. Proposed Motion No. 2021-0278 (tax transparency) and Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0337 (Boeing Field impacts) were both deferred, meaning no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

• Approved the September 14, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2021-0278 (tax transparency).
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0337 (Boeing Field environmental and community impacts).
• Received briefing on broadband internet in King County (no action).

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will discuss adopting the 2022 budget and authorizing a property tax levy. The Board is also scheduled to take final action on motions regarding the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan and executive committee rules.

• Adoption of the 2022 budget and authorization for improvements
• Property tax levy protecting up to $.25 per $1,000 of assessed value
• Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan update
• Amendment to executive committee size and operating procedures

The King County Flood Control District Board approved a motion to update the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan, including continuing environmental review. They also passed resolutions to amend board rules and reorganize the board, and discussed the 2022 budget and property tax levy.

• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD21-03 to update the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan (10-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-14 to change the size of the executive committee (8-2)
• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD21-04 to reorganize the Board of Supervisors (10-0)
• Discussed 2022 budget and property tax levy (no vote)

Metropolitan King County Council

The meeting consists of a work session focused on briefings and intergovernmental updates. The council will also review upcoming agendas and issues in committee. No specific legislative actions or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of September 28, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming agendas and committee issues
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update

Metropolitan King County Council

The council will review a supplemental budget appropriation involving hundreds of millions of dollars for general and capital funds. The agenda also includes discussing property tax levies and a $7,500,000 donation from Amazon for Eastrail projects.

• Supplemental appropriation of $26,113,000 to general fund agencies and $333,221,000 to non-general fund agencies
• $7,500,000 donation from Amazon for Eastrail projects
• Vacation of a portion of Richardson Road right of way on Vashon-Maury Island
• Appointment of Andrew Ely to the King County agriculture commission
• 2022-2027 road services capital improvement program

The Metropolitan King County Council passed an emergency ordinance (2021-0403) amending council rules and order of business, and a motion (2021-0404) relating to council organization, both without referral to committee. The council also approved consent agenda items including a road vacation on Vashon-Maury Island and several appointments/reappointments. Multiple ordinances and motions received first readings and were referred to committees.

• Passed emergency ordinance 2021-0403 amending council rules and order of business (9-0)
• Passed motion 2021-0404 relating to council organization (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including road vacation on Vashon-Maury Island (Ordinance 19345) (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Andrew Ely to agriculture commission (Motion 15950) (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kimberly Lisk to law enforcement oversight committee (Motion 15951) (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Melissa Ivancevich to waterworks grant ranking committee (Motion 15952) (9-0)
• Referred supplemental budget ordinance 2021-0372 to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred motion to accept $7.5M Amazon donation for Eastrail Wilburton projects to Mobility and Environment Committee

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will discuss personnel matters related to the Council's policies against harassment and discrimination. The meeting also includes an executive session to review a public employee's performance and discuss legal risks with counsel.

• Discussion of policies against harassment and discrimination
• Executive session regarding public employee performance review
• Discussion of legal risks related to proposed actions

The Employment and Administration Committee met virtually and immediately entered executive session to discuss personnel matters related to harassment and discrimination policies. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Entered executive session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Extended executive session twice
• Adjourned without public action

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled work session for the Metropolitan King County Council on October 12, 2021, has been cancelled. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding construction and demolition waste disposition. Members will also discuss a report request for City Hall Park services and acknowledge the receipt of a disability equity action plan.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2020-0243 regarding construction and demolition waste
• Motion requesting a report on shelter and services for City Hall Park
• Acknowledgment of the disability equity action plan receipt
• Executive COVID Briefing

The Committee of the Whole recommended passing a substitute ordinance on construction and demolition waste disposal (9-0) and a substitute motion on City Hall park safety and acquisition (7-2). It also recommended passing a motion acknowledging the disability equity action plan (9-0). The meeting included a COVID briefing and public comment.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2020-0243 on construction and demolition waste (9-0)
• Adopted Striking Amendment 1 and Title Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2020-0243
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2021-0318 on City Hall park safety and acquisition (7-2)
• Adopted Striking Amendment 2 and Title Amendment 1 to Motion 2021-0318
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0282 acknowledging disability equity action plan (9-0)
• Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review reports on the causes of January 2021 wastewater discharges into Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The meeting also includes discussions on sewer rate cost shifts to single-family residents and the Clean Water Plan development process.

• Motion acknowledging report on Jan 13, 2021, West Point Treatment Plant discharges
• Motion acknowledging report on sewer rate cost burden shift to single-family sector
• Briefing on the King County Auditor’s review of the Clean Water Plan process
• Briefing regarding questions and concerns about the Clean Water Plan

The Regional Water Quality Committee recommended two motions for passage: one acknowledging a report on the January 13, 2021 untreated wastewater discharges from the West Point Treatment Plant and pump stations, and another acknowledging a report on the shift of sewer rate cost burden to single-family customers. Both motions passed with no opposing votes. The committee also received briefings on the Clean Water Plan development process and committee questions and concerns.

• Recommended Motion 2021-0285 (West Point discharge report) do pass (11.5-0)
• Recommended Motion 2021-0316 (sewer rate cost burden report) do pass (8.5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 meeting

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee is holding a special meeting for a work session. The agenda is limited to discussing the Clean Water Plan.

• Clean Water Plan Work Session

The committee convened a special work session to receive a briefing from Steve Tolzman, Clean Water Plan Manager, on the Clean Water Plan. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with committee members asking questions and providing comments.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider resolutions to adopt the 2022 budget and authorize a property tax levy. The committee will also discuss updates to the planning process for the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan.

• Adoption of the 2022 budget and improvements (Resolution FCD2021-12)
• Authorization of a property tax levy for the 2022 budget (Resolution FCD2021-13)
• Update to the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan process (Motion FCD21-03)

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend three items to the Board of Supervisors: the 2022 budget (FCD2021-12), a property tax levy for 2022 (FCD2021-13), and an update to the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan (FCD21-03). The committee also approved the minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting and received a briefing on a Flood Awareness Month social media kit. No public comment was given, and no executive session was held.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD2021-12, adopting 2022 budget (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD2021-13, authorizing property tax levy for 2022 (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD21-03, updating Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan (4-0)

Law and Justice Committee

The committee will discuss a motion signaling intent to create a hate crimes unit within the criminal investigation division. The agenda also includes briefings on state police reform, Public Safety Advisory Committee recommendations, and the OLEO annual report.

• Motion No. 2021-0156 regarding a new hate crimes unit
• Briefing on KCSO practices and state police reform
• Public Safety Advisory Committee recommendations briefing
• OLEO Annual Report briefing

The Law and Justice Committee deferred Proposed Motion No. 2021-0156, which would signal intent to establish a hate crimes unit. The committee also received briefings on Public Safety Advisory Committee recommendations and the OLEO 2020 Annual Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2021-0156 (hate crimes unit)
• Approved September 29, 2021 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing ordinances regarding school impact fees and telecommunications franchises. The agenda also includes proclamations for the Snoqualme Tribe’s Ancestral Lands Movement and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Other items include contract renewals and appointments to various boards.

• Ordinance 2021-0365: Establishing school impact fees for several districts including Tahoma and Renton
• Ordinance 2021-0356: Renewing a franchise with Sprint Communications Company L.P.
• Ordinance 2021-0362: Authorizing a loan agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for a wastewater project
• Ordinance 2021-0363: Approving a lease agreement with The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle
• Motion 2021-0368: Requesting the development of a rental housing report

The council approved renewals for deputy chief legal counsel and chief legal counsel contracts, along with job descriptions for chief of staff and special projects administrator. A proposed ordinance to vacate a portion of Richardson Road on Vashon-Maury Island was deferred for one week. Several ordinances and motions had first readings and were referred to committees.

• Approved renewal of deputy chief legal counsel contract (9-0)
• Approved renewal of chief legal counsel contract (Consent Agenda)
• Approved job description for council chief of staff (Consent Agenda)
• Approved job description for special projects administrator (Consent Agenda)
• Deferred Richardson Road vacation ordinance for one week

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will hold a briefing regarding community concerns about youth legal records on the SCRIPT system. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the August 31, 2021, special meeting.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0123 regarding youth legal records on the SCRIPT system
• Approval of minutes from the August 31, 2021, special meeting

The Law and Justice Committee held a special meeting and approved the August 31, 2021 minutes. The main item was a briefing (No. 2021-B0123) on community concerns about youth legal records in the SCRIPT system, presented by court and public defense officials. No formal action was taken on the briefing; it was only presented and discussed.

• Approved August 31, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard briefing on youth legal records in SCRIPT system (no action)

Local Services Committee

The Local Services Committee will consider a motion to request a review of home occupation and home industry regulations. Members will also discuss confirming Andrew Ely to the King County agriculture commission. A briefing on permit processing times is also scheduled.

• Motion to confirm Andrew Ely to the King County agriculture commission
• Briefing on DLS Permit Processing Time Report
• Motion requesting review of home occupation and home industry regulations

The Local Services Committee recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2021-0296, confirming Andrew Ely's appointment to the King County agriculture commission, with a unanimous 4-0 vote. The committee also received a briefing on the DLS permit processing time report and deferred a motion on home occupation regulations.

• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2021-0296 confirming Andrew Ely to agriculture commission (4-0)
• Deferred Motion 2021-0287 on home occupation regulations review
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will review several proposed motions regarding council personnel. These include approving job descriptions for a special projects administrator and the council chief of staff. The committee will also consider renewing contracts for the council's chief and deputy chief legal counsel.

• Motion No. 2021-0354: Special projects administrator job description
• Motion No. 2021-0353: Council chief of staff job description
• Motion No. 2021-0351: Deputy chief legal counsel contract renewal
• Motion No. 2021-0352: Chief legal counsel contract renewal

The Employment and Administration Committee unanimously recommended four motions for approval by the full Council, all related to council staffing. These include approving job descriptions for a special projects administrator and a council chief of staff, and renewing contracts for deputy chief legal counsel and chief legal counsel. The committee also held executive sessions to discuss legal risks and employee performance, and received a briefing on personnel policy updates.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0354 (special projects administrator job description) (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2021-0353 (council chief of staff job description) with Amendment 1 (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2021-0351 (deputy chief legal counsel contract renewal) with Amendment 1, amended to insert step 13 (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2021-0352 (chief legal counsel contract renewal) with Amendment 1, amended to insert step 11 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021, meeting
• Held executive sessions under RCW 42.30.110 (1.g and 1.i) to discuss legal risks and employee performance

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a virtual work session. The agenda consists of procedural items, committee reviews, and briefings.

• Approval of September 14, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming committee agendas and issues
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update

The Metropolitan King County Council held a virtual work session on September 28, 2021, approving the minutes of the September 14 meeting and receiving an update on the Clean Water Plan from the Wastewater Treatment Division director, including preliminary rate impact estimates. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021, meeting (unanimous, no objection)
• Heard update on Clean Water Plan development and preliminary rate impact estimates (no action taken)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will consider a motion requesting an assessment report on responsibilities during the regional homelessness crisis. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances regarding housing engagement policies and a youth art competition.

• Proposed ordinance for the sale of surplus property at 155XX NE Woodinville Duvall Rd
• Motion requesting an assessment report on roles in responding to the regional homelessness crisis
• Ordinance establishing housing engagement policies and annual reporting
• Motion to establish an annual King County youth art competition
• Proposed ordinance for the vacation of a portion of SE 28th Street/Hemlock Street

The council passed an ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus county property at 155XX NE Woodinville Duvall Rd in Woodinville (Ordinance 19343) with a unanimous 9-0 vote. It also approved a consent agenda that included vacating a portion of SE 28th Street/Hemlock Street in Fall City, acknowledging a women's advisory board report, requesting a homelessness assessment, and confirming two board reappointments. A new ordinance on housing engagement policies was introduced and referred to committee.

• Approved sale of surplus property at 155XX NE Woodinville Duvall Rd (Ordinance 19343) (9-0)
• Approved vacation of portion of SE 28th Street/Hemlock Street, Fall City (Ordinance 19344) (9-0)
• Passed motion acknowledging women's advisory board report implementation (Motion 15942) (9-0)
• Passed motion requesting homelessness assessment report (Motion 15943) (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kathryn Hancock to women's advisory board (Motion 15944) (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Orisade Awodola to behavioral health advisory board (Motion 15945) (9-0)
• Referred housing engagement policies ordinance to Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

Mobility and Environment Committee

The September 22, 2021 meeting of the King County Mobility and Environment Committee has been cancelled. No committee business was scheduled for this date.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for September 21, 2021, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing the structure of the Best Starts for Kids advisory board and accepting its fifth annual report. The agenda includes several ordinances regarding open space valuations in Kent, Enumclaw, Vashon, and Auburn. The council will also consider a judicial vacancy appointment.

• Ordinance 2021-0186: Structure of the Best Starts for Kids advisory board
• Appointment to fill a King County District Court judicial vacancy
• Open space assessed valuation applications in Kent, Enumclaw, Vashon, and Auburn
• Ordinance 2021-0346: Amendments to building and construction standards
• Motion for a countywide hate crime reporting hotline (deferred)

The council appointed Brian J. Todd to fill a judicial vacancy in the south division, southwest electoral district, judge position number one of the King County District Court, following an executive session. The council also passed an ordinance amending the structure of the Best Starts for Kids advisory board, approved four open-space property tax valuations, and accepted the fifth annual Best Starts for Kids report. Several other items were introduced and referred to committees.

• Appointed Brian J. Todd to King County District Court vacancy (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 19338 amending Best Starts for Kids advisory board structure (9-0)
• Approved open-space tax valuation for property at 21730 176th Ave NE, Kent (consent)
• Approved open-space tax valuation for property near 29608 SE 361st Pl, Enumclaw (consent)
• Approved open-space tax valuation for property near 10670 SW Cedarhurst Rd, Vashon (consent)
• Approved open-space tax valuation for Gathering Roots Retreat Center properties in Auburn (consent)
• Accepted fifth annual Best Starts for Kids report (Motion 15940) (9-0)
• Re-referred hate crimes reporting plan motion to Law and Justice Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive updates regarding COVID-19 and vaccines. The meeting also includes a briefing on policy options for bicycle helmet laws and the impacts of enforcement.

• Briefing No. 21-B15: Covid-19 and Vaccine Updates
• Briefing No. 21-B16: Policy options on bicycle helmet laws and enforcement impacts
• Approval of July 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Board of Health met virtually and received two briefings: one on COVID-19 and vaccine updates, and another on policy options for bicycle helmet laws and their disparate impacts. No formal decisions were made; the board only approved the minutes of the July 15, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 meeting as presented
• Received briefing on COVID-19 and vaccine updates (presented)
• Received briefing on bicycle helmet laws and disparate impacts (presented)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss motions regarding regional homelessness responsibilities and services for City Hall park. The agenda also includes a judicial appointment and a briefing on the Best Starts for Kids implementation plan.

• Motion to fill a King County district court judicial vacancy in the south division
• Motion requesting an assessment report on regional homelessness response roles
• Briefing on the Best Starts for Kids Implementation Plan
• Motion regarding shelter services and potential acquisition of City Hall park

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to pass Proposed Motion No. 2021-0336 out of committee without a recommendation, expediting it to the September 21 Council agenda. It also unanimously recommended Proposed Motion No. 2021-0289, which requests an assessment report on county and King County Regional Homelessness Authority roles, with two amendments adopted. A briefing on the Best Starts for Kids Implementation Plan was presented, and a motion on City Hall park safety was deferred.

• Approved the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Passed Proposed Motion No. 2021-0336 (judicial vacancy appointment) out of committee without recommendation, expedited to Council agenda.
• Adopted amendment 1 to Proposed Motion No. 2021-0289 (homelessness authority roles).
• Adopted title amendment 1 to Proposed Motion No. 2021-0289.
• Recommended Proposed Motion No. 2021-0289 do pass substitute consent.
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2021-0318 (City Hall park safety).

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 during a joint meeting with the Mobility and Environment Committee. This ordinance proposes updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and METRO CONNECTS long-range plan. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 regarding King County Metro strategic and long-range plans
• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Transit Committee held a joint special meeting with the Mobility and Environment Committee on September 15, 2021. The committee approved the minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item, Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286, which would adopt updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and METRO CONNECTS long-range plan, was discussed but deferred, meaning no action was taken. No other decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 meeting
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 (Metro strategic plan updates)

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 during a joint meeting with the Regional Transit Committee. This ordinance proposes updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and METRO CONNECTS long-range plan.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 regarding King County Metro strategic plans
• Approval of August 25, 2021 meeting minutes

The joint meeting of the Mobility and Environment and Regional Transit Committees was called to order and the minutes from August 25, 2021, were approved. The only substantive item, Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286, which would adopt updates to the King County Metro Strategic Plan, Service Guidelines, and METRO CONNECTS long-range plan, was discussed but deferred, meaning no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

• Approved August 25, 2021 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0286 (Metro strategic plan updates)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will conduct a briefing regarding the 2022 King County Flood Control District budget. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from September 1, 2021, and approval of invoices.

• 2022 Budget Briefing (FCD2021-B09)
• Approval of September 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved the minutes of the September 1, 2021 meeting and approved invoices totaling $68,801.00 (Lund Consulting $21,030.00, Parametrix $44,213.66, Wallace Wilkins $3,558.34). The committee also received a briefing on the 2022 budget (FCD2021-B09) but took no action on it. No public comment was given, and the meeting included a brief executive session on litigation risks.

• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 meeting
• Approved invoice to Lund Consulting for $21,030.00
• Approved invoice to Parametrix for $44,213.66
• Approved invoice to Wallace Wilkins for $3,558.34
• Heard 2022 budget briefing (no action taken)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions regarding flood control projects and agreements. This includes authorizing fund expenditures for flood reduction grants and an agreement with the City of Issaquah. The board will also review an amendment for project manager services for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan.

• Interlocal agreement with the City of Issaquah regarding the Jerome Revetment
• Authorization of District funds for Flood Reduction Grants projects
• Amendment to the agreement for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors met virtually and unanimously approved three resolutions. They approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Issaquah for the Jerome Revetment, authorized spending for Flood Reduction Grants, and authorized the chair to amend an agreement for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services. The board also approved the minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting. No executive session was held.

• Approved Substitute FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-09.2, an interlocal agreement with the City of Issaquah regarding the Jerome Revetment (unanimous 9-0).
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-10, authorizing expenditure of District funds for projects and activities in accordance with Flood Reduction Grants (unanimous 9-0).
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-11, authorizing the chair to enter into an amendment to the agreement for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services (unanimous 9-0).
• Approved the minutes of the July 13, 2021 meeting as presented.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will receive an update on audit recommendation implementation and outstanding risks. Members will also consider a motion regarding the executive's implementation of recommendations from a 2015 women's advisory board report.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0121: Audit Recommendation Implementation and Outstanding Risks Update
• Proposed Motion No. 2021-0212 regarding the women's advisory board report recommendations
• Rescinding of Motion 14334

The committee approved the August 25, 2021 meeting minutes. It received a briefing on audit recommendation implementation and outstanding risks. The committee adopted two amendments to Proposed Motion No. 2021-0212, which acknowledges the executive's implementation of recommendations from the women's advisory board's January 23, 2015 report, and voted unanimously to recommend it do pass substitute consent.

• Approved the August 25, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Proposed Motion No. 2021-0212.
• Adopted Title Amendment T1 to Proposed Motion No. 2021-0212.
• Recommended Proposed Motion No. 2021-0212 do pass substitute consent (3-0 vote).

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a virtual work session. The agenda consists of procedural items and updates, including reviewing upcoming committee agendas and receiving an intergovernmental update.

• Approval of July 27, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming committee agendas and issues
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair update

The Metropolitan King County Council held a virtual work session. It approved the minutes of the July 27, 2021 meeting as presented. Councilmembers received a briefing from Judge Ann Schindler on the Redistricting Committee and updates on upcoming agendas. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved the minutes of the July 27, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Heard a briefing from Judge Ann Schindler on the Redistricting Committee.
• Reviewed upcoming committee agendas and issues.
• Received an update on Martin Luther King Service awards and meeting scheduling.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing ordinances regarding the public defender selection process and advisory board. The agenda also includes supplemental budget appropriations for emergency medical services and the sheriff's office. Additionally, several appointments to various county boards are scheduled for confirmation.

• $1,422,000 supplemental appropriation to emergency medical services
• $170,000 supplemental appropriation to King County sheriff's office
• Ordinance regarding the public defender selection process
• Collective bargaining agreement for International Association of Fire Fighters
• Collective bargaining agreement for Puget Sound Police Managers Association

The King County Council passed six ordinances, including changes to the public defender selection process and public defense advisory board, collective bargaining agreements with firefighter paramedics and sheriff's office majors, and supplemental appropriations of $1,422,000 for emergency medical services and $170,000 for the sheriff's office. All votes were 9-0. The council also confirmed four appointments to advisory boards and the housing authority, and deferred a motion requesting a plan for a hate crime reporting hotline to the September 21 meeting. No public testimony was given on the ordinances.

• Passed Ordinance 2021-0194 amending public defender selection process (9-0)
• Passed Substitute Ordinance 2021-0193.2 amending public defense advisory board, as amended (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-0323 approving collective bargaining agreement with firefighter paramedics (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-0324 appropriating $1,422,000 to emergency medical services (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-0325 approving collective bargaining agreement with sheriff's office majors (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-0326 appropriating $170,000 to sheriff's office (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Brenda Fincher, Jasmeet Singh, Corey Williams, and Regina Elmi to advisory boards (9-0)
• Deferred Motion 2021-0205.2 on hate crime hotline plan to September 21 meeting

Regional Policy Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to adopt the Best Start for Kids implementation plan, which governs levy proceeds from 2022 through 2027. The agenda also includes a briefing on the Initial Health through Housing Implementation Plan and the introduction of the Regional Homelessness Authority Director.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0288 regarding Best Start for Kids levy proceeds
• Introduction of Regional Homelessness Authority Director Marc Dones
• Briefing on Initial Health through Housing Implementation Plan

The Regional Policy Committee met virtually and approved the minutes of the July 14, 2021 meeting. The only action item, Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0288 adopting the Best Start for Kids implementation plan, was deferred with no vote. The committee also received briefings from the Regional Homelessness Authority director and on the Health through Housing implementation plan, but took no action on them.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0288 (Best Start for Kids implementation plan)

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The committee will review briefings on housing production techniques and rural childcare access. Members will also consider a motion to accept the fifth annual report for Best Starts for Kids and an ordinance regarding its advisory board structure.

• Briefing on housing and federal funding ideas
• Motion to accept the fifth annual report on Best Starts for Kids
• Ordinance regarding the structure of the Best Starts for Kids advisory board
• Update on childcare access in rural areas

The committee voted unanimously to recommend passing two consent items: a motion accepting the fifth annual report on the Best Starts for Kids initiative and an ordinance amending the structure of the Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids advisory board. Both were recommended do pass consent with a 6-0 vote. A briefing on childcare access in rural areas was deferred, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0214 accepting the fifth annual Best Starts for Kids report (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0186 amending the Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids advisory board structure (6-0)
• Deferred briefing on childcare access in rural areas

Law and Justice Committee

The September 7, 2021, meeting of the King County Law and Justice Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

• No items were scheduled due to the meeting cancellation

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will review a COVID-19 response briefing and recognize Ukraine National Day and Afghan refugees. The agenda includes ordinances for medical center capital improvements and bond issuances up to $1,740,000,000. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding solid waste fees and search and rescue facilities.

• Bond issuance up to $1,740,000,000 for Harborview Medical Center improvements
• Proposed changes to solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities
• Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the Interurban Trail South construction
• Public hearing on search and rescue facility planning and permitting
• Interagency agreement with SeaTac for the Lake to Sound trail

The council passed a consent agenda including ordinances authorizing up to $1.74 billion in bonds for Harborview Medical Center improvements, a recreational trail agreement with Puget Sound Energy, and several other items. It also approved a 6-3 ordinance raising solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill, and unanimously passed ordinances allowing search and rescue facilities and updating surplus property rules. Several new ordinances and motions were introduced and referred to committees.

• Approved $1.74B bond authorization for Harborview Medical Center (Consent)
• Approved solid waste fee increases at recycling/transfer facilities and Cedar Hills landfill (6-3)
• Approved Interurban Trail South agreement with Puget Sound Energy (Consent)
• Approved allowing search and rescue facilities in King County (9-0)
• Approved surplus county real property ordinance update (9-0)
• Approved Harborview 2022 Capital Improvement Program budget (Consent)
• Approved employee giving program amendment (Consent)
• Approved Lake to Sound trail interagency agreement with SeaTac (Consent)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review recommendations for the Board of Supervisors regarding flood reduction grant expenditures. They will also consider an amendment to the Lower Green River Corridor Plan project manager services agreement. A briefing on 2022 budget recommendations from the Advisory Committee is also scheduled.

• Resolution FCD2021-10 authorizing District funds for Flood Reduction Grants
• Resolution FCD2021-11 amending the Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services agreement
• Briefing on 2022 budget recommendations from the Advisory Committee

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend two resolutions to the Board of Supervisors: FCD2021-10, authorizing spending on flood reduction grants, and FCD2021-11, authorizing an amendment to the Lower Green River Corridor Plan project manager contract. The committee also approved the August 18, 2021 minutes and held a closed executive session on legal risks. No public testimony was given.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 as presented.
• Recommended Do Pass Resolution FCD2021-10 (flood reduction grant spending) by a 4-0 vote.
• Recommended Do Pass Resolution FCD2021-11 (Lower Green River Corridor Plan contract amendment) by a 4-0 vote.
• Held executive session for legal discussion; no action taken.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will review a report regarding an unpermitted wastewater discharge from January 2021. The meeting also includes a briefing on Clean Water Plan strategies and reports from the Wastewater Treatment Division and MWPAAC.

• Report on January 2021 Unpermitted Wastewater Discharge
• Clean Water Plan Strategies briefing
• Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC) Report
• Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Report

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the minutes from its July 7, 2021 regular meeting and work session. Members received briefings on the January 2021 unpermitted wastewater discharge report and Clean Water Plan strategies, but took no formal action on these items. The chair noted the county issued over $500 million in sewer revenue and LTGO bonds, expected to save $90 million over 26 years.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 regular meeting and work session (unanimous)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee is holding a special meeting work session. The agenda focus is a work session regarding the Clean Water Plan.

• Clean Water Plan Work Session

The committee met virtually for a special work session to discuss the Clean Water Plan. Members and staff provided comments, and questions were answered by WTD staff. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Held a work session on the Clean Water Plan with comments from members and WTD staff.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m. without taking formal action.

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider a motion requesting an assessment report on regional homelessness responsibilities. Members will also discuss authorizing a contract for services to represent the county with the Washington state Legislature. An executive COVID-19 briefing is also scheduled.

• Motion 2021-0289: Requesting an assessment report on regional homelessness response roles
• Motion 2021-0264: Authorizing a contract for legislative representation in Washington state
• Executive COVID-19 Briefing from the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion authorizing the council chair to contract for services to represent the county with the Washington state Legislature, with an amendment adopted. The motion was recommended to pass and expedited to the September 7 council agenda. A motion requesting a homelessness assessment report was deferred. The meeting also included a COVID-19 briefing and an executive session.

• Approved motion 2021-0264 authorizing contract for state legislative representation (9-0, with amendment)
• Deferred motion 2021-0289 requesting homelessness assessment report

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The Community, Health and Housing Services Committee will consider motions to confirm individuals to various advisory boards and the King County Housing Authority. The meeting also includes briefings regarding courthouse safety and Department of Community and Human Services operations.

• Appointment of Brenda Fincher to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Appointment of Jasmeet Singh to behavioral health advisory board
• Appointment of Corey Williams to behavioral health advisory board
• Appointment of Regina Elmi to King County Housing Authority board of commissioners
• Briefing on courthouse safety from Superior Court officials

The King County Community, Health and Housing Services Committee recommended approval of four executive appointments: Brenda Fincher to the MIDD Advisory Committee, Jasmeet Singh and Corey Williams to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board, and Regina Elmi to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. All motions passed unanimously (6-0). The committee also received briefings on behavioral health and courthouse safety, and approved the July 14 meeting minutes.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Brenda Fincher to MIDD Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Jasmeet Singh to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Corey Williams to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for appointment of Regina Elmi to Housing Authority Board, with amendment changing district to 5 (6-0)
• Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Law and Justice Committee

The committee will consider proposed ordinances regarding the public defense advisory board and selection process. Members will also discuss motions to establish a hate crime reporting system and a dedicated investigation unit. A briefing is scheduled regarding the evaluation of officer-involved shooting policies.

• Ordinance 2021-0193 regarding the public defense advisory board
• Ordinance 2021-0194 regarding the public defender selection process
• Motion 2021-0205 to develop a community-based hate crime reporting system
• Motion 2021-0156 to establish a hate crimes unit within the department of public safety
• Briefing on the evaluation of officer-involved shooting policies

The Law and Justice Committee recommended passing two ordinances: one amending the public defense advisory board (2021-0193) and one changing the public defender selection process (2021-0194), both with unanimous 6-0 votes. It also recommended a motion (2021-0205) to develop a plan for a countywide hate crime reporting hotline and web portal, with amendments adopted. A motion to establish a hate crimes unit (2021-0156) was deferred. The committee also received a briefing on the Sheriff's Office review of the 2019 officer-involved shooting of Anthony Chilcott.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 meeting
• Adopted striking amendment S1 to Ordinance 2021-0193 (public defense advisory board)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2021-0193 (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0194 (public defender selection) (6-0)
• Adopted amendments 1 and 2 to Motion 2021-0205 (hate crime reporting plan)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2021-0205 (6-0)
• Deferred Motion 2021-0156 (hate crimes unit)
• Presented briefing 2021-B0112 on Sheriff's Office officer-involved shooting review

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2021-03 regarding the 2022 economic forecast. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 15, 2021, meeting.

• Adoption of KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2021-03 for the 2022 economic forecast
• Approval of March 15, 2021, meeting minutes

The King County Forecast Council approved Resolution KCFC2021-03, adopting the 2022 economic forecast for King County, after a briefing by Chief Economist David Reich. The motion passed 3-0, with one member excused. The council also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2021, meeting.

• Approved Resolution KCFC2021-03 adopting the 2022 economic forecast (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021, meeting

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinances regarding regional trail construction and maintenance. This includes an interagency agreement with the City of SeaTac for a portion of the Lake to Sound trail. Members will also discuss growth management planning and a transit service equity report.

• Interagency agreement between King County and SeaTac for Segment C of the Lake to Sound trail
• Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for use of property for the Interurban Trail South
• Approval of Metro Transit COVID-19 Response Title VI Service Equity Analysis report
• Adoption of Growth Management Planning Council Motions 21-1 and 21-2
• Annual Conservation Futures Tax Levy Report briefing

The committee approved minutes from June 23, 2021, and recommended two consent items: a motion approving the King County Metro Transit COVID-19 Response Title VI Service Equity Analysis report, and an ordinance authorizing an interagency agreement with SeaTac for Segment C of the Lake to Sound trail. Two ordinances related to Growth Management Planning Council motions were deferred after staff briefings. An ordinance authorizing a recreational trail use agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the Interurban Trail South was recommended as substitute consent with an adopted amendment.

• Approved June 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0253 (Metro COVID-19 Title VI report)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0250 (SeaTac interagency agreement for Lake to Sound trail Segment C)
• Deferred Ordinance 2021-0254 (Growth Management Planning Council Motion 21-1)
• Deferred Ordinance 2021-0255 (Growth Management Planning Council Motion 21-2)
• Adopted Amendment 1 and Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2021-0200 (Interurban Trail South use agreement with Puget Sound Energy)
• Presented Briefing 2021-B0110 (Annual Conservation Futures Tax Levy Report)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will discuss proposed ordinances regarding an employee giving program and small contractor certification eligibility. The meeting also includes a briefing on courthouse security.

• Courthouse Security Briefing by Superior Court judges
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0251 regarding an employee giving program
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0213 regarding small contractor and supplier certification eligibility
• Motion to acknowledge the King County International Airport Master Plan Update report

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee approved three items for the September 7 Council agenda. Proposed Ordinance 2021-0251 (employee giving program) was recommended do pass substitute consent with an adopted amendment. Proposed Ordinance 2021-0213 (contracting opportunities program) was recommended do pass substitute consent with adopted amendments. Proposed Motion 2021-0256 (airport outreach report) was recommended do pass consent. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Ordinance 2021-0251 (employee giving program) with Amendment 1, recommended do pass substitute consent (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0213 (contracting opportunities) with amendments S1 and T1, recommended do pass substitute consent (3-0)
• Approved Motion 2021-0256 (airport outreach report) recommended do pass consent (3-0)

Local Services Committee

The August 24, 2021, meeting of the Local Services Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council session scheduled for that time.

Employment and Administration Committee

The King County Employment and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for August 24, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for August 24, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided.

Metropolitan King County Council

The August 24, 2021, work session of the Metropolitan King County Council has been cancelled. No other items are listed on this agenda.

Board of Health

The August 19, 2021, meeting of the King County Board of Health is cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Regional Transit Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Regional Transit Committee for August 18, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda regarding committee business.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss an ordinance related to surplus county real property. The meeting also includes an executive COVID-19 briefing and several appointments to county commissions and task forces.

• Ordinance 2021-0257 regarding surplus county real property
• Executive COVID-19 Briefing (No. 2021-B0108)
• Appointments to the King County immigrant and refugee commission
• Appointments to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force

The King County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of two appointments to the immigrant and refugee commission and six appointments to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. It also recommended approval of an ordinance amending surplus county real property procedures by an 8-1 vote, with Councilmember Lambert dissenting. The committee received an executive COVID-19 briefing and approved the July 21, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Juanita Salinas-Aguila to immigrant and refugee commission (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Bilan Aden to immigrant and refugee commission (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Kelli Carroll to gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Jonathan Fowler to gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Tepatasi Vaina to gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Juan Fernando Luna to gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2021-0257 on surplus county real property (8-1, Lambert no)
• Approved July 21, 2021, meeting minutes (unanimous)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing a resolution to recommend an interlocal agreement with the City of Issaquah regarding the Jerome Revetment. The committee will also take final action on contract amendments for advisory services and flood preparedness brochures.

• Resolution approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Issaquah regarding the Jerome Revetment
• Motion to amend the agreement for advisory committee facilitation services
• Motion to amend the contract for a Flood Preparedness Brochure

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved invoices and recommended an interlocal agreement with Issaquah for the Jerome Revetment, with an amendment increasing the total funding to $350,000. The committee also passed two motions authorizing amendments to contracts for advisory committee facilitation services and flood preparedness brochures. All votes were 3-0 with one excused.

• Approved invoices totaling $5,187,996.98 (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-09 for Jerome Revetment interlocal agreement with Issaquah, amended to $350,000 total (3-0)
• Passed FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2021-06 authorizing chair to amend advisory committee facilitation services agreement (3-0)
• Passed FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2021-07 authorizing chair to amend flood preparedness brochure contract (3-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss several ordinances regarding county finances and infrastructure. The agenda includes updates to sewer bond definitions, changes to solid waste fees, and the 2022 capital budget for Harborview Medical Center.

• Authorization of up to $1,740,000,000 in bonds for Harborview Medical Center improvements
• Proposed changes to solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities and Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Adoption of the 2022 Capital Improvement Program Annual Budget for Harborview Medical Center
• Amendments to ordinances regarding sewer revenue refunding bonds

The committee recommended four ordinances to the full council, including a $1.74 billion bond authorization for Harborview Medical Center improvements and a solid waste fee ordinance with an amendment. All recommendations passed, with the solid waste fee ordinance passing 6-1 and the others unanimously.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0209 (sewer revenue refunding bonds) (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2021-0225 (solid waste fees) with amendment 1 (6-1, Lambert no)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0201 (Harborview 2022 Capital Improvement Program budget) (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2021-0210 ($1.74B Harborview bond authorization) with amendment 1 (7-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will conduct public hearings on a moratorium for breweries and wineries and a collective bargaining agreement for the Sheriff's Office Marshals' Guild. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances regarding grocery employee hazard pay and transit plan updates.

• Public hearing on a one-year moratorium for new or expanded breweries, wineries, and distilleries
• Public hearing on a collective bargaining agreement for the King County Sheriff's Office Marshals' Guild
• Ordinance to end hazard pay requirements for grocery employees in unincorporated King County
• First reading of an interagency agreement with SeaTac for the Lake to Sound trail
• Proposed ordinance for a commercial property clean energy and resiliency financing program

The council passed the collective bargaining agreement with the King County Sheriff's Office Marshals' Guild as amended, with a 9-0 vote. It also approved an honorary road name for Mukai Farm and Garden and passed a consent agenda of nine reappointments. A proposed ordinance on search and rescue facilities was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Sheriff's Office Marshals' Guild (9-0)
• Approved honorary road name for Mukai Farm and Garden (9-0)
• Passed consent agenda with 9 reappointments (9-0)
• Deferred search and rescue facilities ordinance to next meeting
• Held public hearing on winery/brewery moratorium
• Referred Lake to Sound trail interagency agreement to committee
• Referred Metro Strategic Plan updates to committee
• Referred Best Start for Kids implementation plan to committee

Regional Policy Committee

The August 11, 2021, meeting of the Regional Policy Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The August 11, 2021, meeting of the King County Community, Health and Housing Services Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

King County Flood Control District

The scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District for August 10, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for August 10, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on this agenda.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The August 10, 2021, meeting of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The August 4, 2021, meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The scheduled August 4, 2021, meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council agenda regarding committee business.

Committee of the Whole

The August 4, 2021, meeting of the Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Law and Justice Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Law and Justice Committee for August 3, 2021, was cancelled. This notice also served as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for August 3, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision due to this cancellation notice.

Mobility and Environment Committee

The July 28, 2021, meeting of the Mobility and Environment Committee is cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council business scheduled for this time.

Local Services Committee

The Local Services Committee will review briefings on King County homelessness investments and the Department of Local Services Director’s Report. The committee will also consider a motion regarding guidelines for removing encampments from public property. An ordinance for an honorary road name at Mukai Farm and Garden is also scheduled for discussion.

• Briefing on King County homelessness investments
• Proposed motion for encampment removal rules on public property
• Proposed ordinance for Mukai Farm and Garden honorary road name
• Department of Local Services Director’s Report

The Local Services Committee recommended do pass an ordinance designating an honorary road name for Mukai Farm and Garden. A motion to establish rules for encampment removal was deferred. The committee also received briefings on the Department of Local Services director's report and homelessness investments.

• Recommended Do Pass honorary road name ordinance for Mukai Farm and Garden (4-0)
• Deferred motion on encampment removal rules and report
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2021 meeting

Employment and Administration Committee

The July 27, 2021, meeting of the King County Employment and Administration Committee has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agendas and issues in committee. The meeting also includes an issue briefing, intergovernmental updates, and reports from the Council Chair.

• Approval of June 22, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming agendas and committee issues
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair updates

The Metropolitan King County Council held a virtual work session on July 27, 2021. The only formal action was approving the minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting. The rest of the session consisted of briefings and updates, including a litigation update on Ordinance 19030, intergovernmental updates, and a chair update on a City of Seattle letter, mask guidance, and return-to-office efforts.

• Approved minutes of June 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing ordinances for supplemental budget appropriations related to COVID-19 and the State v. Blake decision. The agenda also includes appointments to advisory committees and motions regarding property sales and public safety.

• Ordinance 2021-0238: Supplemental COVID-19 appropriations for general fund, non-general fund, and capital improvement funds
• Ordinance 2021-0249: $19,545,000 supplemental appropriation related to the State v. Blake decision
• Ordinance 2021-0275: Sale of surplus property at 10821 8th Ave SW, Seattle
• Motion 2021-0284: Policy to reestablish a gang unit within the department of public safety

The council passed Ordinance 2021-0238, a net supplemental appropriation of $63.8 million to general fund agencies, $324.1 million to non-general fund agencies, and $11.8 million to capital improvement funds, as amended. It also passed Ordinance 2021-0249, appropriating $19.5 million related to the State v. Blake decision. Both ordinances were passed with specific vote tallies.

• Passed supplemental budget ordinance 2021-0238 (8-1, Zahilay no)
• Passed State v. Blake response ordinance 2021-0249 (9-0)
• Approved sewer revenue refunding bonds totaling $565.3 million (9-0)
• Appointed director of Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (8-1, von Reichbauer no)
• Confirmed appointments to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (consent agenda)
• Approved job description for human resources manager (consent agenda)
• Appointed judge to King County District Court (consent agenda)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes and invoices. No specific projects or new ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of July 7, 2021 minutes
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved an oral motion authorizing the chair to enter into a separation agreement with Kimberly Matej. The motion passed unanimously with all four members voting yes. Other actions included approving the minutes of the July 7, 2021 meeting and approving invoices totaling over $6.8 million.

• Authorized chair to enter separation agreement with Kimberly Matej (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 meeting
• Approved invoices including $6,719,549.80 to Water and Land Resources Division

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will review a briefing regarding part two of the 2022 service restoration plan. The meeting also includes reports from the Chair and General Manager, and the approval of minutes from June 16, 2021.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0102: Service Restoration Part 2 - 2022
• Approval of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Regional Transit Committee approved the minutes from its June 16, 2021 meeting. The committee also received a briefing on the 2022 Service Restoration Part 2 plan from Metro Transit staff, which was presented but not voted on. The meeting was held virtually and adjourned at 3:57 p.m.

• Approved the minutes of the June 16, 2021 meeting.
• Heard a briefing on Service Restoration Part 2 - 2022 (Briefing No. 2021-B0102) from Metro Transit staff; no action taken.
• Received the General Manager's Report on transit returning to full capacity, new fare program, October 2 service changes, and a financial update.
• Noted no other business was brought before the committee.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a motion to appoint a judge for the King County district court's west division. The agenda also includes an executive COVID-19 briefing and approval of minutes from July 7, 2021.

• Proposed Motion No. 2021-0266 to fill a judicial vacancy in the west division, west electoral district
• Executive COVID-19 Briefing (No. 2021-B0106)
• Approval of July 7, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee of the Whole interviewed three candidates for a judicial vacancy in the west division, west electoral district, judge position number two of the King County District Court. Councilmember Dunn made an oral amendment to place Kuljinder Dhillon's name on the motion, which was adopted. The committee then voted 9-0 to recommend the motion as 'Do Pass Substitute Consent', expediting it to the July 27, 2021 Council agenda.

• Approved the July 7, 2021 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Adopted oral amendment to place Kuljinder Dhillon's name on the judicial vacancy motion
• Recommended Motion No. 2021-0266 Do Pass Substitute Consent (9-0)
• Expedited the judicial appointment motion to the July 27, 2021 Council agenda

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will consider several ordinances regarding supplemental budget appropriations for COVID-19 and the State v. Blake decision. A briefing on the rental assistance process from the Department of Community and Human Services is also scheduled. The meeting includes discussions on amending bond issuance ordinances.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0238: COVID-19 supplemental appropriations for general, non-general, and capital funds
• Briefing on the Department of Community and Human Services rental assistance process
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0249: $19,545,000 supplemental appropriation related to the State v. Blake decision
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0209: Amendments to ordinance 18898 regarding sewer revenue and multi-modal limited tax refunding bonds

The committee recommended passage of a $19.5 million supplemental appropriation to address the Washington State Supreme Court's State v. Blake decision, and passed out a $63.8 million supplemental budget ordinance without recommendation. Both items were expedited to the July 27 Council agenda. A sewer bond ordinance was deferred, and a rental assistance briefing was presented.

• Recommended Do Pass $19.5M supplemental appropriation for State v. Blake response (7-0)
• Passed out without recommendation $63.8M supplemental appropriation ordinance (7-0)
• Deferred sewer bond ordinance amendment (No. 2021-0209)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 meeting

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee is reviewing a motion to appoint the director of the office of law enforcement oversight. The committee will also consider approving a job description for a human resources manager and receive a briefing on chief of staff recruitment. Additionally, the agenda includes a temporary assignment extension for the acting chief of staff.

• Motion to appoint the director of the office of law enforcement oversight
• Approval of a job description for the human resources manager position
• Temporary assignment extension for Janine Weihe, Acting Chief of Staff
• Briefing on Chief of Staff recruitment

The Employment and Administration Committee voted 9-0 to pass Proposed Motion No. 2021-0271, appointing the director of the office of law enforcement oversight, out of committee without a recommendation. The motion was expedited to the July 27, 2021, Council agenda. The committee also approved a job description for a human resources manager position, with an amendment, and recommended it do pass as substitute consent.

• Passed Proposed Motion No. 2021-0271 (appointing director of law enforcement oversight) out of committee without a recommendation, 9-0.
• Expedited item 3 (oversight director appointment) to the July 27, 2021, Council agenda.
• Approved Amendment 1 to Proposed Motion No. 2021-0234 (human resources manager job description).
• Recommended Proposed Motion No. 2021-0234 do pass substitute consent, 9-0.
• Expedited item 5 (HR manager job description) to the July 27, 2021, Council agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold public hearings on a proposed property tax levy for road maintenance and interim zoning for temporary small house sites. Members will also discuss establishing guidelines for removing encampments from public property.

• Proposed property tax levy of up to $2.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for roads
• Interim zoning ordinance for temporary small house sites
• Motion requesting guidelines for encampment removal on public property
• Interlocal agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District
• Appointment of Matthew P. Carroll to the Skykomish Town Council

The council passed Ordinance 2021-0268, authorizing an interlocal agreement with the King County Flood Control Zone District, with an oral amendment. Two road-related measures (a property tax levy ordinance and a related motion) were re-referred to the Local Services Committee. The council also adopted a proclamation for Disability Pride Day and confirmed three reappointments to the behavioral health advisory board.

• Passed Ordinance 2021-0268 (interlocal agreement with Flood Control District) as amended (9-0)
• Re-referred Ordinance 2021-0206 (road levy) to Local Services Committee
• Re-referred Substitute Motion 2021-0207 (road levy) to Local Services Committee
• Adopted proclamation for Disability Pride Day (July 26, 2021)
• Confirmed reappointment of Nancy Dow to behavioral health advisory board (Consent Agenda)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kristin Houser to behavioral health advisory board (Consent Agenda)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kathryn Obermeyer to behavioral health advisory board (Consent Agenda)
• Referred Motion 2021-0274 (voters' pamphlet committee) to Committee of the Whole

Board of Health

The meeting includes briefings on a drug user health panel discussion and an overview of House Bill 1152. The board will also receive a briefing regarding the Determinants of Equity Retreat. Routine items include the approval of minutes from June 17, 2021.

• Drug User Health Panel Discussion (Briefing No. 21-B12)
• Determinants of Equity Retreat briefing (Briefing No. 21-B13)
• Overview of House Bill 1152 (Briefing No. 21-B14)
• Approval of June 17, 2021 minutes

The King County Board of Health met virtually and heard three briefings: a drug user health panel discussion on harm reduction and healthcare services, the final part of the Determinants of Equity Retreat, and an overview of House Bill 1152. The board approved the minutes of the June 17, 2021 meeting. No formal decisions were made; all briefings were informational.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2021 meeting as presented
• Heard briefing 21-B12 on drug user health panel discussion
• Heard briefing 21-B13 on Determinants of Equity Retreat
• Heard briefing 21-B14 on House Bill 1152 (not held)
• Noted August 2021 Board of Health meeting is cancelled

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The committee will consider motions to confirm three individuals to the King County mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee. The meeting also includes a briefing on the implementation of ITA Court and Ricky’s Law.

• Appointment of Sunny Lovin to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Appointment of Victor Loo to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Appointment of Brenda Fincher to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Briefing on ITA Court and Ricky’s Law implementation

The King County Community, Health and Housing Services Committee recommended approval of two executive appointments to the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Advisory Committee: Sunny Lovin (representing Harborview Medical Center) and Victor Loo (representing a culturally specific mental health provider). Both motions passed unanimously (6-0) and were recommended as consent items. A third appointment, the Honorable Brenda Fincher (city of Kent councilmember), was deferred. The committee also received a briefing on the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) Court and Ricky's Law implementation, with no action taken.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0069 (Sunny Lovin appointment) — passed 6-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0034 (Victor Loo appointment) — passed 6-0
• Deferred Motion 2021-0174 (Brenda Fincher appointment) — no vote taken
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2021, as amended (correction: McDermott moved ordinance 2021-0131)
• Received briefing 2021-B0084 on ITA Court and Ricky's Law implementation — presented, no action

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will consider a resolution expressing commitment to equity and social justice. The agenda also includes briefings on the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network and the Best Starts for Kids initiative.

• Resolution RPC2021-02 regarding equity and social justice
• Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network update briefing
• Fifth annual report on the Best Starts for Kids initiative

The Regional Policy Committee passed Resolution RPC2021-02, expressing commitment to equity and social justice, with 10 yes votes and no no votes; 4 members were excused. The committee also approved the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes. The August meeting was cancelled due to Council break. Two briefings were presented: an update on the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network and the fifth annual report on the Best Starts for Kids initiative.

• Approved the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Passed Resolution RPC2021-02 on equity and social justice (10 yes, 0 no, 4 excused)
• Cancelled the August 2021 meeting due to Council break
• Received briefing on Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network update
• Received briefing on fifth annual Best Starts for Kids report

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will receive several briefings during this meeting. These include updates on airport operations, the Assessor’s Office, and a pandemic response audit. The agenda also includes the recognition of Michael Colmant.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0098: Annual Briefing and Update on Airport Operations
• Briefing No. 2021-B0099: Assessor’s Office Briefing
• Briefing No. 2021-B0100: Pandemic Response Audit Briefing
• Recognition of Michael Colmant

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee approved the June 8, 2021 meeting minutes and received three briefings: an annual update on airport operations, an Assessor's Office briefing, and a pandemic response audit briefing. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will consider two resolutions for final action. These items involve an interlocal agreement with King County and the authorization of funds for projects in specific Water Resource Inventory Areas.

• Resolution FCD2021-06: Approving an interlocal agreement with King County for flood protection services
• Resolution FCD2021-07: Authorizing District funds for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two resolutions. FCD2021-06 authorizes an interlocal agreement with King County for flood protection projects and services. FCD2021-07 authorizes spending District funds for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Both passed 9-0.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-06, an interlocal agreement with King County for flood protection projects and services, by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-07, authorizing expenditure of District funds for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10, by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2021 and June 15, 2021 meetings as presented.
• Held an executive session to discuss litigation or legal risks with legal counsel.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council work session scheduled for July 13, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

• Cancellation of the July 13, 2021, work session

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a proposal for supplemental COVID-19 funding. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ranked-choice voting and property tax levies for roads. Additionally, the Council is reviewing electric vehicle parking regulations.

• Supplemental COVID-19 appropriations of $39,795,000 to general fund agencies and $146,285,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed implementation of ranked-choice voting for the election of county officers
• Sale of surplus property located at 13620 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue
• Property tax levy proposal for King County road system maintenance
• Electric vehicle parking regulations in unincorporated King County

The council approved the sale of surplus property at 13620 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, and passed an ordinance on electric vehicle parking regulations in unincorporated King County. A proposed property tax levy for road maintenance was deferred to the July 20 agenda. The council also approved several reappointments and a motion to appoint committees for voters' pamphlet statements.

• Approved sale of surplus property at 13620 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue (Ordinance 19315, 9-0)
• Passed electric vehicle parking regulations ordinance (Ordinance 19316, 9-0)
• Deferred road property tax levy ordinance to July 20, 2021
• Deferred related road levy motion to July 20, 2021
• Approved motion appointing voters' pamphlet statement committees (Motion 15897, 9-0)
• Passed consent agenda confirming six reappointments (Motions 15898-15903, 9-0)
• Re-referred reappointment of Matthew Perkins to Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
• Re-referred COVID-19 supplemental appropriation ordinance to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will review preliminary county perspectives regarding the Draft Nutrients General Permit. Members will also discuss strategies for the Clean Water Plan. The agenda includes reports from the MWPAAC and the Wastewater Treatment Division.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0093: Draft Nutrients General Permit
• Briefing No. 2021-B0094: Clean Water Plan strategies discussion
• MWPAAC Report
• Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) briefing

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the minutes from its June 2, 2021 meeting. Members heard reports on Waterworks grants, the MWPAAC, and the Wastewater Treatment Division, including updates on the draft Puget Sound nutrients general permit and the Clean Water Plan. No formal decisions were made on these briefings.

• Approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting and work session.
• Heard a report on Waterworks grants, with applications due by July 31.
• Heard an update on the MWPAAC, including Portfolio Management and Capacity Charge Affordability programs.
• Heard a WTD report on the draft Puget Sound nutrients general permit and the Clean Water Plan.
• Received briefing 2021-B0093 on the draft nutrients general permit.
• Received briefing 2021-B0094 on Clean Water Plan strategies.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will hold a special meeting work session. The agenda consists of a work session regarding the Clean Water Plan.

• Clean Water Plan Work Session

The committee met for a special work session to discuss the Clean Water Plan. Director Kamuron Gurol provided comments and answered questions from members. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned after the discussion.

• Held a work session on the Clean Water Plan with comments from Director Kamuron Gurol
• No formal actions were taken; the meeting was for discussion only

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed ordinances to amend the King County Charter. These include implementing ranked-choice voting for county officers and renaming the legislative branch. The committee will also receive a COVID-19 briefing and consider the sale of surplus property in Bellevue.

• Proposed ordinance to implement ranked-choice voting for county officers
• Proposed ordinance to rename the legislative branch as Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., County council
• Proposed ordinance regarding the sale of surplus property at 13620 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue
• Executive COVID-19 briefing

The Committee of the Whole recommended do-pass substitute for a proposed ordinance to amend the King County Charter to adopt ranked-choice voting for county offices, with a 6-3 vote. The ordinance was expedited to the July 13 Council agenda. The committee also recommended do-pass for a surplus property sale in Bellevue, and deferred a proposal to rename the council after Martin Luther King Jr.

• Recommended do-pass substitute for ranked-choice voting charter amendment (6-3)
• Expedited ranked-choice voting ordinance to July 13 Council agenda
• Recommended do-pass for surplus property sale at 13620 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue (9-0)
• Expedited surplus property sale ordinance to July 13 Council agenda
• Deferred ordinance to rename council as Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., County council
• Approved June 23, 2021 special meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider resolutions for an interlocal agreement with King County regarding flood protection projects. The committee will also review funding for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Additionally, a motion regarding project manager services for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan is on the agenda.

• Resolution FCD2021-06: Interlocal agreement with King County for flood protection projects
• Resolution FCD2021-07: Funding for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10
• Motion FCDECM2021-04: Amendment to Lower Green River Corridor Plan project manager services
• Briefing on Signature Pointe Levee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee met virtually and recommended two resolutions to the Board of Supervisors: FCD2021-06 approving an interlocal agreement with King County for flood protection projects and services, and FCD2021-07 authorizing expenditures for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. The committee also passed FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2021-04, authorizing the chair to amend an agreement for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS project manager services. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The meeting included a lengthy executive session on legal risks, but no public testimony was given.

• Recommended Do Pass: FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-06 (interlocal agreement with King County for flood protection projects and services) — passed 4-0.
• Recommended Do Pass: FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-07 (authorizing expenditures for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10) — passed 4-0.
• Passed: FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2021-04 (authorizing chair to enter into amendment for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS project manager services) — passed 4-0.
• Approved: Minutes of the June 16, 2021, meeting as presented.
• Held: Executive session for approximately 37 minutes to discuss litigation or legal risks, with extensions, before reconvening.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will consider a proposed ordinance to make several supplemental appropriations related to COVID-19. The meeting also includes a briefing on the rental assistance process from the Department of Community and Human Services.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0238: $39,795,000 supplemental appropriation to general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0238: $146,285,000 supplemental appropriation to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0238: $16,540,000 supplemental appropriation to capital improvement funds
• Briefing on the Department of Community and Human Services rental assistance process

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee deferred action on Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0238, a COVID-19 supplemental appropriation totaling $202,620,000 across general fund, non-general fund, and capital improvement funds. The committee also deferred a briefing on the Department of Community and Human Services rental assistance process. The committee approved the minutes of the June 15, 2021 meeting.

• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0238 (COVID-19 supplemental appropriations totaling $202,620,000)
• Deferred Briefing No. 2021-B0101 (Department of Community and Human Services Rental Assistance Process)
• Approved the minutes of the June 15, 2021 meeting

Law and Justice Committee

The July 6, 2021, meeting of the King County Law and Justice Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding RapidRide J Line stations and a property tax levy for roads. The agenda also includes a $19,545,000 supplemental budget appropriation.

• Ordinance establishing RapidRide J Line alignment and station locations
• Proposed property tax levy for road system maintenance
• $19,545,000 supplemental appropriation to general fund agencies
• Approval of Sallal Water Association Water System Plan of 2020
• Motion to establish outreach teams for people experiencing homelessness

The King County Council passed three ordinances and two motions, including establishing the RapidRide J Line alignment and station locations, amending the public safety advisory committee, and approving the Sallal Water Association Water System Plan. Two items related to a road property tax levy were deferred to the July 13 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-0211 establishing RapidRide J Line alignment and stations (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0246 amending public safety advisory committee (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0182 approving Sallal Water Association Water System Plan (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2021-0073 accepting K4C 2021 Work Plan and Budget (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2021-0233 reappointing David Spohr as hearing examiner (9-0)
• Deferred road property tax levy ordinance (2021-0206) to July 13
• Deferred road property tax levy motion (2021-0207.2) to July 13

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is holding public hearings regarding tenant protections and an electric scooter pilot program. Members are also considering motions to transfer retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments. Additionally, several land use assessments for timber or public benefit ratings will receive their first readings.

• Public hearing on tenant protection ordinance amendments
• Public hearing on electric scooter share pilot program
• Motion to transfer retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments
• Land use assessments for properties in Kent, Enumclaw, Vashon, and Auburn
• Request to consult on condemning City Hall park

The council passed the tenant protections ordinance (Ordinance 19311) as amended, with a 6-3 vote. Several amendments were adopted, including one to expand the definition of information that cannot be used against tenants, while another amendment to add a different provision failed. The council also passed an ordinance amending the electric scooter share pilot program (Ordinance 19310) and two motions related to transferring retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments.

• Passed electric scooter share pilot program amendment (Ordinance 19310) (9-0)
• Passed tenant protections ordinance (Ordinance 19311) as amended (6-3)
• Adopted Amendment 3 to tenant protections ordinance (6-3)
• Rejected Amendment 4 to tenant protections ordinance (3-6)
• Adopted Amendment 5 to tenant protections ordinance (voice vote)
• Rejected Amendment 7A to tenant protections ordinance (3-6)
• Adopted Amendments 7B, 9, and 10B as amended to tenant protections ordinance (voice votes)
• Passed motions to transfer retired vanpool vans (Motions 15893 and 15894) (8-0, 1 excused)

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee will discuss transit service restorations and wastewater treatment policies. Members will also review ordinances regarding electric scooter programs and vanpool van transfers. A public hearing is scheduled for open space classification applications in Seattle and Issaquah.

• Ordinance 2021-0211 regarding RapidRide J Line alignment and station locations
• Ordinance 2021-0204 amending the electric scooter share pilot program
• Public hearing for open space classification at 8240 43rd Avenue NE, Seattle
• Public hearing for open space classification near 5652 229th Avenue SE, Issaquah
• Motion to accept the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration 2021 Work Plan and Budget

The committee recommended approval of several items, including an ordinance amending the electric scooter share pilot program (Ordinance 2021-0204) with an adopted amendment, and motions to transfer retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments (Motions 2021-0230 and 2021-0231, the latter with an adopted amendment). It also recommended an ordinance establishing the alignment and station locations for the RapidRide J Line (Ordinance 2021-0211). All recommendations were made with unanimous votes and expedited to the June 29, 2021 Council agenda. The committee also approved two Public Benefit Rating System applications and heard briefings on fall 2021 transit service restorations and the Clean Water Plan.

• Approved minutes of April 28, 2021 meeting.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0073 (K4C 2021 Work Plan and Budget).
• Approved Public Benefit Rating System applications for properties in Seattle and Issaquah.
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2021-0204 (e-scooter pilot program amendments) with an adopted amendment.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0230 (transfer of retired vanpool vans).
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2021-0231 (transfer of retired vanpool vans) with an adopted amendment.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0211 (RapidRide J Line alignment and stations).
• Presented briefings on fall 2021 transit service restorations and Clean Water Plan wastewater treatment.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0131 regarding tenant protections. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 16, 2021 meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0131 relating to tenant protections
• Approval of June 16, 2021, meeting minutes

The Committee of the Whole discussed Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0131, which relates to tenant protections. An amendment (S2) was adopted, and the ordinance was passed out of committee without a recommendation by a 6-3 vote. The item was expedited to the June 29, 2021, Council agenda.

• Adopted striking amendment S2 to tenant protection ordinance (6-3, with Dembowski, Dunn, Lambert, von Reichbauer voting no)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-0131 out of committee without recommendation (6-3)
• Expedited ordinance to June 29, 2021 Council agenda
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider motions regarding a human resources manager job description and the reappointment of David Spohr as hearing examiner. The committee will also receive an update on the recruitment for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Director.

• Motion to approve human resources manager job description
• Motion to reappoint David Spohr as King County hearing examiner
• Recruitment update for Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Director
• Executive session regarding employee performance and legal risks

The committee recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2021-0233, reappointing David Spohr as King County hearing examiner, with an 8-0 vote (one excused). A motion to approve a job description for a human resources manager (2021-0234) was deferred. The committee also passed a personnel matter related to harassment and discrimination policies after an executive session, with a 6-0 vote (three excused). A briefing on the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Director recruitment was held.

• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2021-0233, reappointing David Spohr as hearing examiner (8-0, 1 excused)
• Deferred Motion 2021-0234, approving a job description for human resources manager
• Passed personnel matter related to harassment and discrimination policies (6-0, 3 excused)

Local Services Committee

The Local Services Committee is considering ordinances regarding the Sallal Water Association Water System Plan and a property tax levy for roads. The agenda also includes a motion for a property tax levy to support road system operations through 2026.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0182: Approval of the Sallal Water Association Water System Plan of 2020
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0206: Property tax levy for roads at a rate up to $2.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation
• Proposed Motion No. 2021-0207: Property tax levy for road system safety and maintenance from 2021 through 2026

The Local Services Committee recommended approval of the Sallal Water Association Water System Plan of 2020 (Ordinance 2021-0182) with a unanimous 4-0 vote. It also passed out of committee, without recommendation, a proposed ordinance and motion for a six-year property tax levy to fund road maintenance, with the motion amended by title amendment T1. The committee approved the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2021-0182, Sallal Water Association Water System Plan (4-0)
• Passed out of committee without recommendation for Ordinance 2021-0206, road levy proposition for Nov 2, 2021 election (4-0)
• Adopted title amendment T1 to Motion 2021-0207
• Passed out of committee without recommendation for Substitute Motion 2021-0207, road levy for 2022-2027 (4-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several ordinances, including a large supplemental budget appropriation for various agencies. They will also discuss updates to the King County Charter and a moratorium on new breweries and distilleries.

• $305,330,000 supplemental appropriation to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed amendment to the King County Charter regarding election timelines
• Lease agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. at King County International Airport
• Six-month renewal of a moratorium on new wineries, breweries, and distilleries
• $146,285,000 supplemental appropriation related to COVID-19

The council approved a $34.7 million supplemental appropriation to the 2021-2022 biennial budget, along with a charter amendment to update referendum and initiative timelines, which will go to voters in November. It also passed a one-year moratorium on new wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms in unincorporated areas. Several other items were approved on consent, including leases and appointments.

• Approved $34.7M supplemental budget ordinance (9-0)
• Approved charter amendment on referendum/initiative timelines for Nov. 2021 ballot (9-0)
• Approved one-year moratorium on new wineries/breweries/distilleries (7-2)
• Approved lease with UPS for county land at King County International Airport (consent)
• Approved lease amendment for sheriff's office (consent)
• Confirmed four appointments to employee giving program committee (consent)
• Deferred emergency ordinance on winery moratorium due to missing text
• Referred honorary road name for Mukai Farm and Garden to committee

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting consists of procedural items and briefings. No specific legislative actions or ordinances are listed for this session.

• Approval of May 25, 2021 minutes
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair updates

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will review the May 20, 2021 meeting minutes and hear reports from the Chair and Director. The agenda includes a panel discussion regarding the impacts of bicycle helmet law enforcement and a briefing on a Determinants of Equity Retreat.

• Briefing No. 21-B10: Panel discussion on bicycle helmet laws and disparate impacts of enforcement
• Briefing No. 21-B11: Determinants of Equity Retreat
• Approval of May 20, 2021 minutes

The Board of Health met virtually and approved the minutes from the May 20, 2021 meeting. Members received briefings on bicycle helmet laws and their disparate enforcement impacts, as well as a second session of the Determinants of Equity retreat. No formal decisions were made on these briefings; they were presented for discussion only.

• Approved the minutes of the May 20, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Heard a panel briefing on bicycle helmet laws and enforcement disparities (BOH Briefing No. 21-B10).
• Heard a briefing on the Determinants of Equity retreat (BOH Briefing No. 21-B11).
• Recognized Pride Month and Juneteenth in the Chair's report.
• Received an update on COVID-19 response and fentanyl overdoses from the Interim Director.

Regional Transit Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding Fall 2021 transit service restoration plans. The agenda also includes updates to countywide planning policies and growth targets.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0086: Service Restoration Part 1 - Fall 2021
• Briefing No. 2021-B0087: Countywide Planning Policies and Growth Target Updates
• Approval of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Regional Transit Committee approved the minutes of its May 19, 2021 meeting. The committee received briefings on fall 2021 service restoration and countywide planning policies, but took no other formal actions. The meeting was held virtually and adjourned at 4:13 p.m.

• Approved the minutes of the May 19, 2021 meeting.
• Heard briefing No. 2021-B0086 on Service Restoration Part 1 - Fall 2021 (presented, no action).
• Heard briefing No. 2021-B0087 on Countywide Planning Policies and Growth Target Updates (presented, no action).

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items for the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee. The agenda includes approving minutes from June 2, 2021, and reviewing invoices. No specific projects or new ordinances are listed in this document.

• Approval of June 2, 2021 minutes
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting and a set of invoices totaling $5,628,672.30, including payments to the Water and Land Resources Division, Washington State Auditor, and several consulting firms. The board then entered an executive session to discuss litigation or legal risks with legal counsel, with no action taken, and adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

• Approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved invoices totaling $5,628,672.30, including $5,517,219.73 to Water and Land Resources Division, $1,300.65 to Washington State Auditor, $12,852.02 to Lund Consulting, $40,147.50 to Francis and Company, $28,662.48 to Inslee Best, and $28,689.92 to Parametrix.
• Entered executive session at 1:14 p.m. per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii) to discuss litigation or legal risks, with no action to follow.
• Extended the executive session by 5 minutes until 2:00 p.m., then reconvened and adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance to implement ranked-choice voting for county officers, including the executive and councilmembers. This proposal would amend the King County Charter and be submitted to voters in the November 2021 election. The meeting also includes briefings on the Executive COVID-19 Response and the Harborview Annual Report.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0232 for ranked-choice voting
• Briefing on Executive COVID-19 Response
• Briefing on Harborview Annual Report

The committee heard a briefing on proposed Ordinance 2021-0232, which would amend the King County Charter to use ranked-choice voting for county offices and send the question to voters in November 2021. The matter was deferred with no action taken. The committee also received briefings on the executive's COVID-19 response and the Harborview Annual Report, both presented for discussion only. Minutes from June 2, 2021, were approved.

• Approved June 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2021-0232 on ranked-choice voting
• Presented briefing on executive COVID-19 response
• Presented Harborview Annual Report briefing

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss several proposed ordinances. The agenda includes a large supplemental appropriation for various general and non-general fund agencies. The committee will also consider lease agreements involving the King County International Airport and the sheriff's office.

• $27,884,000 supplemental appropriation to general fund agencies
• $300,100,000 supplemental appropriation to non-general fund agencies
• $16,226,000 disappropriation from capital fund budgets
• Lease agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. at King County International Airport
• Lease amendment to support the King County sheriff's office

The committee recommended approval of a supplemental budget ordinance (2021-0179) that makes net appropriations of $34,664,000 to general fund agencies, $306,850,000 to non-general fund agencies, and a net disappropriation of $18,465,462 from capital fund budgets. The recommendation includes an adopted amendment (S1 as amended) and a title amendment (T2). The item was expedited to the June 22, 2021 Council agenda.

• Adopted amendment 1 to striking amendment S1, then adopted S1 as amended.
• Adopted title amendment T2.
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2021-0179 (7-0 vote).
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0003 (UPS lease at King County International Airport) (7-0 vote).
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0162 (lease amendment for sheriff's office) (7-0 vote).
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting.

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a resolution regarding district operations and finances. This includes adopting a revised 2020 budget, oversight budget, and capital budget. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss legal risks with counsel.

• Resolution FCD2021-05: adoption of revised 2020 budget and capital budgets
• Adoption of six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026
• Executive session to discuss litigation or legal risks with counsel

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors passed Resolution FCD2021-05, adopting a revised 2020 budget, district oversight budget, capital budget, and the six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026, as amended. The amendment added the date June 15, 2021, to the resolution. The vote was 8-0, with Chair Upthegrove excused. No public testimony was given, and the executive session was not held.

• Adopted Resolution FCD2021-05, as amended, approving the revised 2020 budget, oversight budget, capital budget, and 2021-2026 capital improvement program.
• Approved an oral amendment to add the date June 15, 2021, to the resolution.
• Approved Striking Amendment S1, as amended, to the resolution.
• Voted 8-0 to pass the resolution, with Chair Upthegrove excused.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the King County Charter and tenant protections. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances regarding RapidRide J Line stations and solid waste fees.

• $1,740,000,000 bond issuance for Harborview Medical Center improvements
• Public hearing on tenant protections ordinance
• Proposed King County Charter amendments regarding government goals and election timelines
• Establishment of station locations for RapidRide J Line
• Amendments to solid waste fees at recycling facilities and Cedar Hills regional landfill

The council passed a charter amendment adding equitable government, a strong urban and rural economy, and superior quality of life to the county's goals, sending it to voters in November. It also approved consent items, including financial services bidding rules, district court boundaries, and a cable franchise transfer. A charter amendment on referendum and initiative timelines was tabled to June 22, and a tenant protections ordinance was referred to a special committee meeting.

• Passed charter amendment on equitable government and quality of life (9-0)
• Approved financial services bidding ordinance (Consent Agenda, 9-0)
• Approved district court electoral district boundaries (Consent Agenda, 9-0)
• Approved cable franchise transfer to Stonepeak (Consent Agenda, 9-0)
• Approved four open space property tax valuations (Consent Agenda, 9-0)
• Tabled charter amendment on initiative/referendum timelines to June 22
• Referred tenant protections ordinance to Committee of the Whole for June 23 special meeting
• Deferred Juneteenth proclamation to June 22

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance related to tenant protections. The agenda also includes briefings on the Blake decision impacts and the implementation of Ricky’s Law. A briefing on recovery work at the University of Washington is also scheduled.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0131 regarding tenant protections
• Briefing on ITA Court and Ricky’s Law implementation
• Briefing on Blake Decision impacts
• Briefing on recovery perspective and work at the University of Washington

The committee heard a briefing on a tenant protections ordinance and voted unanimously to pass it out of committee without recommendation, expediting it to the June 15 Council agenda. Two briefings were deferred, and one briefing was presented. The meeting also included public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Passed out of committee without recommendation: Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0131 on tenant protections (6-0)
• Expedited Ordinance No. 2021-0131 to June 15, 2021 Council agenda

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will review several briefings regarding county operations. These include a budget update, recreation investments in equity, and the King County Clean Water Plan.

• Budget Update (Briefing No. 2021-B0088)
• Recreation Investments in Equity briefing (Briefing No. 2021-B0089)
• King County Clean Water Plan briefing (Briefing No. 2021-B0090)
• Approval of May 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Regional Policy Committee approved the May 12, 2021 meeting minutes. The committee received three briefings: a budget update, recreation investments in equity, and the King County Clean Water Plan. No formal decisions were made on the briefings; they were presented for information and discussion.

• Approved the May 12, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Presented Briefing No. 2021-B0088 on the budget update.
• Presented Briefing No. 2021-B0089 on recreation investments in equity.
• Presented Briefing No. 2021-B0090 on the King County Clean Water Plan.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will review ordinances regarding district court electoral boundaries and financial services contract bidding. Members will also consider confirming several appointments to the employee giving program committee. A briefing on a contracting audit is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2021-0135 regarding district court electoral district boundaries
• Ordinance 2021-0165 approving transfer of control for cable franchise 5602
• Ordinance 2021-0108 regarding bidding for financial services contracts
• Briefing on a contracting audit by the King County Auditor
• Confirming appointments to the employee giving program committee

The committee recommended approval of several items, including an ordinance amending King County district court electoral district boundaries for 2021 (Ordinance 2021-0135) and an ordinance approving the transfer of indirect control of cable franchise 5602 from Radiate Holdings, L.P., to Stonepeak Associates IV, LLC (Ordinance 2021-0165). Both were expedited to the June 15, 2021, Council agenda. The committee also recommended approval of four motions confirming executive appointments to the employee giving program committee, and an ordinance relating to bidding for financial services contracts (Ordinance 2021-0108). All recommendations passed with votes of 2-0 (with one excused) or 3-0.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0125 confirming Brittany Sweet to employee giving program committee (2-0, Balducci excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0126 confirming Beth Freeman to employee giving program committee (2-0, Balducci excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0127 confirming Ashley Byrd to employee giving program committee (2-0, Balducci excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0128 confirming Lynda Kamrath to employee giving program committee (2-0, Balducci excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0135 amending district court electoral district boundaries (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2021-0165 approving cable franchise transfer (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2021-0108 relating to bidding for financial services contracts (3-0)
• Presented Briefing 2021-B0082 on Contracting Audit

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for June 8, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

King County Flood Control District

The Board will consider Resolution No. FCD2021-05 regarding district operations and finances. This includes adopting a revised 2020 budget, an oversight budget, and a capital budget. The resolution also covers the six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026.

• Resolution No. FCD2021-05 regarding operations and finances
• Adoption of a revised 2020 budget, oversight budget, and capital budget
• Six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 9, March 30, and May 25, 2021

The King County Flood Control District board discussed Resolution FCD2021-05, which adopts a revised 2020 budget, district oversight budget, capital budget, and six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026, and amends Resolution FCD2020-22.3. The board heard a briefing from Executive Director Michelle Clark and asked questions, but no vote was recorded in the minutes. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with minutes approved and no public comment.

• Approved minutes of March 9, March 30, and May 25, 2021 meetings
• Discussed Resolution FCD2021-05 (revised 2020 budget, capital budget, 2021-2026 capital improvement program) — no vote recorded

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council work session scheduled for June 8, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider recommendations for the Board of Supervisors. This includes a resolution to adopt a revised 2020 budget, oversight budget, and capital budget. The committee will also review the six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026.

• Resolution No. FCD2021-05 regarding revised 2020 budgets
• Six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026
• Approval of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-05 to the full Board of Supervisors. The resolution adopts a revised 2020 budget, district oversight budget, capital budget, and six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026, amending Resolution FCD2020-22.3. The committee also approved the minutes of the May 19, 2021 meeting. No public comment was received.

• Recommended FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-05 to the full board (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will review reports from the MWPAAC and the Wastewater Treatment Division. Staff will present briefings on Clean Water Plan actions regarding pollution control and wet weather management. The agenda also includes a briefing on the Clean Water/Healthy Habitat Project.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0079: Clean Water Plan Actions
• Briefing No. 2021-B0080: Clean Water/Healthy Habitat Project
• Approval of May 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• MWPAAC Report
• Wastewater Treatment Division Report

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the minutes from its May 5, 2021 meeting and work session. Chair Lambert reported that the full Council approved a 4% sewer rate increase for 2022. The committee received two briefings: one on Clean Water Plan actions (wet weather management, legacy pollution, pollution source control, product stewardship) and one on the Clean Water/Healthy Habitat Project. No other business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 meeting and work session
• Heard briefing on Clean Water Plan actions (2021-B0079)
• Heard briefing on Clean Water/Healthy Habitat Project (2021-B0080)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two proposed ordinances to amend the King County Charter. These measures would be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection at the November 2, 2021, general election.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0184 to amend the King County Charter Preamble
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0185 regarding charter ballot measure timelines

The Committee of the Whole unanimously recommended two proposed ordinances amending the King County Charter, both to be placed on the November 2, 2021, general election ballot. One amendment adds equitable government, a strong urban and rural economy, and superior quality of life to the charter's goals. The other updates charter language on referendum, initiative, and ballot measure timelines to comply with state law. Both were expedited to the June 15, 2021, Council agenda.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2021-0184 (charter goals amendment) (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2021-0185 (referendum/initiative timeline amendment) (9-0)
• Adopted amendment 1 to Ordinance 2021-0184
• Adopted striking amendment 1 to Ordinance 2021-0185
• Expedited both ordinances to June 15, 2021 Council agenda
• Approved May 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will hold a special work session focused on the Clean Water Plan. The agenda contains only this work session and standard procedural items.

• Clean Water Plan Work Session

The Regional Water Quality Committee met virtually for a special work session on June 2, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. and adjourned at 5:33 p.m. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda included only a Clean Water Plan work session.

Law and Justice Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Law and Justice Committee for June 1, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing ordinances regarding budget appropriations and sewage treatment rates. The agenda also includes a proposal to prohibit facial recognition technology use by County offices.

• $22,539,969 appropriation to the HMC Capital Program 2020 Prop 1 fund
• Ordinance prohibiting facial recognition technology use by County offices
• Proposed property tax levy for King County road system maintenance
• $11,550,136 appropriation to the water quality construction fund
• Amendments to sewage treatment and disposal rates

The council passed an ordinance prohibiting county administrative offices and executive departments, including public safety, from acquiring or using facial recognition technology. The measure passed unanimously after a public hearing and an amendment. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including budget adjustments and appointments, and introduced new ordinances on electric scooters and a road levy.

• Passed ordinance banning facial recognition tech in county offices (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7-10, including Harborview Medical Center capital fund and wastewater budget adjustments (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 12-15, including reappointing Kymber Waltmunson as county auditor (9-0)
• Passed motion on mental health and substance use programs for youth (9-0)
• Introduced electric scooter share pilot program ordinance, referred to Mobility and Environment Committee
• Introduced road property tax levy ordinance for November 2021 election, referred to Local Services Committee
• Introduced motion for hate crime reporting hotline and data system, referred to Law and Justice Committee

Mobility and Environment Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Mobility and Environment Committee for May 26, 2021, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council session limited to committee business.

• Cancellation of the May 26, 2021, meeting

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider motions to reappoint the King County auditor and several members to the citizens' elections oversight committee. The agenda also includes briefings on recruitment updates and a human resources consultant request for proposal. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and investigations regarding harassment and discrimination policies.

• Reappointment of Kymber Waltmunson as King County auditor
• Appointment of Linda Grez to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Reappointment of Julie Kang to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Reappointment of Quynh Pham to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Recruitment update for Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Director

The Employment and Administration Committee unanimously recommended reappointing Kymber Waltmunson as King County auditor and confirming three appointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee, with date amendments. All items were expedited to the June 1, 2021 Council meeting. The committee also held briefings on the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director recruitment and a human resources consultant RFP, and entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for reappointing Kymber Waltmunson as King County auditor (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for confirming Julie Kang to elections oversight committee (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for confirming Quynh Pham to elections oversight committee (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for confirming Linda Grez to elections oversight committee (8-0, Upthegrove excused)
• Amended motions to change date from May 25 to May 26
• Held briefing on Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director recruitment
• Held briefing on King County Council Human Resources consultant RFP
• Entered executive session for personnel and legal review

Employment and Administration Committee

The King County Employment and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for May 25, 2021, was cancelled. No other business or items were listed on the agenda.

Local Services Committee

The Local Services Committee will hear several departmental briefings. These include updates on roads funding, rural behavioral health needs, and an impact analysis of COVID-19 isolation sites.

• Roads funding briefing (No. 2021-B0076)
• Rural behavioral health needs briefing (No. 2021-B0078)
• King Conservation District annual briefing (No. 2021-B0012)
• COVID-19 isolation and quarantine sites impact analysis (No. 2021-B0077)

The Local Services Committee approved the minutes from the April 27, 2021 meeting. The committee received four briefings: on roads funding, rural behavioral health needs, the King Conservation District annual briefing, and an impact analysis of King County's COVID-19 isolation and quarantine sites. No other business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting
• Heard briefing on roads funding (No. 2021-B0076)
• Heard briefing on rural behavioral health needs (No. 2021-B0078)
• Heard King Conservation District annual briefing (No. 2021-B0012)
• Heard briefing on COVID-19 isolation and quarantine sites impact analysis (No. 2021-B0077)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council meeting consists of procedural items and information sessions. No substantive legislative actions or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 11, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming committee agendas
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair updates

The Metropolitan King County Council held a virtual work session on May 25, 2021. The council approved the minutes of the May 11, 2021 meeting as presented. Members received updates on upcoming committee agendas, pending federal legislation, and intergovernmental affairs. No substantive policy decisions were made; the session was procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous, no objection)
• Heard update on major federal legislation from Jeff Bjornstad of W2A
• Heard intergovernmental update from Tom Goff, Director of Municipal Relations
• Noted upcoming all-staff meeting on May 28, 2021, regarding return to office and hybrid meetings

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a large supplemental appropriation for COVID-19 response agencies. Other items include a proposed moratorium renewal for breweries and wineries and interim zoning for small house sites. The meeting also includes a briefing on the COVID-19 response.

• Proposed $127,863,000 supplemental appropriation to general fund agencies for COVID-19
• Proposed six-month renewal of moratorium on new wineries, breweries, and distilleries
• Proposed interim zoning ordinance regulating temporary small house sites
• Proposed agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the Interurban Trail South
• Motion to develop a vaccine incentive program for King County residents

The council passed a COVID-19 supplemental appropriation ordinance (No. 2021-0155.2, enacted as 19289) totaling $632,111,000 across general fund, non-general fund, and capital improvement fund agencies, after adopting several amendments. The council also renewed a six-month moratorium on new wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms (Ordinance 2021-0134, enacted as 19290) and adopted a one-year interim zoning ordinance regulating temporary small house sites (Ordinance 2021-0199, enacted as 19291). A motion to support a secure medicine return awareness campaign (Motion 2021-0181, enacted as 15883) was also passed.

• Passed COVID-19 supplemental appropriation of $632,111,000 (Ordinance 19289) 8-1
• Renewed six-month moratorium on new wineries, breweries, distilleries, remote tasting rooms (Ordinance 19290) 9-0
• Adopted one-year interim zoning ordinance for temporary small house sites (Ordinance 19291) 8-1
• Passed motion for secure medicine return awareness campaign (Motion 15883) 8-1
• Rejected Amendment 6 to COVID-19 ordinance (3-6)
• Rejected Amendment 7 to COVID-19 ordinance (vote not recorded)
• Referred Interurban Trail South use agreement ordinance to Mobility and Environment Committee
• Referred Harborview Medical Center 2022 Capital Budget ordinance to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District is holding a special meeting to consider adopting its 2020 financial statements. The agenda also includes standard procedures such as roll call and public comment.

• Motion FCD21-02: Adoption of the 2020 financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020

The King County Flood Control District held a special meeting and unanimously approved FCD Motion No. FCD21-02, adopting the District's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020. The motion was passed with a 9-0 vote. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted 2020 financial statements (FCD Motion No. FCD21-02) (9-0)

Board of Health

The Board will consider a resolution to recognize June 4 as Regional Community Safety and Wellbeing Day. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Determinants of Equity Retreat. Procedural items include reports from the Chair, Director, and Administrator.

• Resolution No. 21-05: Recognizing June 4 as Regional Community Safety and Wellbeing Day
• Briefing No. 21-B09: Determinants of Equity Retreat
• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Board of Health passed Resolution No. 21-05, recognizing June 4 as Regional Community Safety and Wellbeing Day in King County, as part of national Gun Violence Awareness Day. The motion carried unanimously with 10 votes in favor. The board also approved the minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting and received briefings on the Determinants of Equity Retreat and Foundational Public Health Services investments.

• Passed Resolution No. 21-05 recognizing June 4 as Regional Community Safety and Wellbeing Day (10-0)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2021 meeting

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will receive a briefing regarding proposed changes to transit policy. The meeting also includes reports from the Chair and General Manager, as well as the approval of minutes from the April 21, 2021 meeting.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0072: Overview of Proposed Transit Policy Changes
• Approval of April 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Transit Committee approved the minutes from its April 21, 2021 meeting. Members received a briefing on proposed transit policy changes, with no formal action taken on the briefing. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss ordinances to amend the King County Charter and a proposal to prohibit facial recognition technology in county offices. The agenda also includes an executive COVID-19 briefing and updates from the Charter Review Commission.

• Ordinance 2021-0091: Prohibiting use of facial recognition technology by county departments
• Ordinance 2021-0184: Amending King County Charter preamble for voter ratification
• Ordinance 2021-0185: Updating charter timelines for referendums and initiatives
• Executive COVID Briefing from the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget

The Committee of the Whole recommended do-pass substitute for an ordinance prohibiting county administrative offices and executive departments, including public safety, from acquiring or using facial recognition technology. An amendment (S1) was adopted before the vote. Two proposed charter amendments were deferred, and two briefings were presented without action.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for facial recognition ban ordinance (9-0)
• Adopted amendment S1 to facial recognition ordinance
• Deferred proposed charter amendment on equitable government and economy (Ordinance 2021-0184)
• Deferred proposed charter amendment on referendum/initiative timelines (Ordinance 2021-0185)
• Approved May 5, 2021 meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider adopting the district's 2020 financial statements. The committee will also discuss a resolution to adopt a revised 2020 budget and a six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026.

• Adoption of 2020 financial statements (Motion FCD21-02)
• Adoption of revised 2020 budget and oversight budget (Resolution FCD2021-05)
• Adoption of six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved invoices totaling $5,246,118.50 and passed FCD Motion No. FCD21-02, which adopts the district's 2020 financial statements, to the full Board of Supervisors for consideration. The committee deferred discussion of FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-05, which would adopt a revised 2020 budget and a six-year capital improvement program for 2021-2026. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021, as presented
• Approved invoices totaling $5,246,118.50 (Water and Land Resources Division $5,205,152.26; Washington State Auditor $961.35; Lund Consulting $12,900.00; Inslee Best $27,103.89)
• Passed FCD Motion No. FCD21-02 (adopting 2020 financial statements) to the full Board for consideration (4-0)
• Deferred FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-05 (revised 2020 budget and 2021-2026 capital improvement program)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding county funding. These items include significant supplemental appropriations for general fund and non-general fund agencies. The agenda also includes discussions on sewage treatment rates and medical center capital funds.

• Ordinance 2021-0179: Supplemental appropriation of $27,884,000 to general fund agencies and $300,100,000 to non-general fund agencies.
• Ordinance 2021-0187: Changes to sewage treatment and disposal rates and charges.
• Ordinance 2021-0190: Supplemental appropriation of $1,435,000 to the wastewater treatment division.
• Ordinance 2021-0159: Establishment of Harborview Medical Center capital project fund.
• Ordinance 2021-0160: Appropriation of $22,539,969 to the HMC Capital Program 2020 Prop 1 capital fund.

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended four ordinances for approval, including sewage rate changes and Harborview Medical Center capital funding. A proposed $27.9 million supplemental appropriation was deferred. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for sewage treatment rate ordinance 2021-0187 (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for wastewater treatment supplemental appropriation 2021-0190 (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Harborview Medical Center capital fund ordinance 2021-0159 (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Harborview capital fund supplemental appropriation 2021-0160 (7-0)
• Deferred proposed ordinance 2021-0179 (net supplemental appropriation of $27,884,000)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold public hearings on residential lighting ordinances and a COVID-19 supplemental budget appropriation. Members will also review property valuation applications for open space and confirm several committee appointments.

• $127,863,000 supplemental appropriation to general fund agencies for COVID-19
• $467,781,000 supplemental appropriation to non-general fund agencies for COVID-19
• Ordinance regarding exterior lighting in residential areas
• Open space assessed valuation approvals for properties in Vashon, Redmond, and Fall City
• Appointments to the King County emergency management advisory committee

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The committee will consider a motion regarding a secure medicine return mail-back program and an awareness campaign. The agenda also includes briefings on geriatric medicine and the impacts of the Blake decision.

• Proposed Motion No. 2021-0181: Secure medicine return and communications campaign
• Briefing No. 2021-B0068: Geriatric Medicine
• Briefing No. 2021-B0069: Impacts of the Blake Decision

The committee voted 6-0 to pass Proposed Motion No. 2021-0181 out of committee without a recommendation. The motion relates to secure medicine return in King County and a one-week council communications campaign to increase awareness of the mail-back program. The committee also received briefings on geriatric medicine and the impacts of the Blake Decision, but took no action on those items.

• Passed Motion No. 2021-0181 out of committee without recommendation (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2021

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss supplemental appropriations for COVID-19 response across general and non-general funds. Members will also consider lease agreements for land at King County International Airport and for the sheriff's office.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0155: $125,663,000 appropriation to general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0155: $439,716,000 appropriation to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0155: $34,317,000 appropriation to a capital improvement fund
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0003: Lease agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. at King County International Airport
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0162: Lease amendment for the King County sheriff's office

The committee adopted a striking amendment to the COVID-19 supplemental appropriation ordinance, adding $127.9M to general fund agencies, $467.8M to non-general fund agencies, and $34.3M to a capital improvement fund. The substitute ordinance was passed out of committee without recommendation on a 4-3 vote and expedited to the May 18 council agenda. Two lease ordinances were deferred.

• Adopted striking amendment S1 as amended (COVID-19 supplemental appropriations)
• Adopted title amendment T1
• Passed substitute ordinance 2021-0155 out of committee without recommendation (4-3)
• Deferred lease ordinance with UPS for King County International Airport
• Deferred lease amendment for sheriff's office operations

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will consider a motion for mental health and substance use prevention programs for children and youth. The agenda also includes briefings on the King County budget and Harborview Medical Center.

• Proposed Motion No. 2021-0178 regarding mental health and substance use services for youth
• King County Budget Update briefing
• Harborview Medical Center update briefing
• Approval of March 26, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Policy Committee recommended passage of Motion No. 2021-0178, which addresses mental health and substance use impacts in children and youth aged 5-24 exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion passed unanimously with 8 votes in favor and 3 excused. The committee also received briefings on the King County budget and Harborview Medical Center, and approved the March 26, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Recommended Motion No. 2021-0178 for passage (8-0, 3 excused)
• Approved March 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Received briefing on King County budget update
• Received briefing on Harborview Medical Center update

King County Flood Control District

The scheduled meeting for the King County Flood Control District on May 11, 2021, has been cancelled.

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will discuss a personnel matter and an investigation regarding the Council's policies against harassment and discrimination. The meeting also includes an executive session to review public employee performance and legal risks.

• Discussion on personnel matter and investigation related to harassment and discrimination policies
• Executive session to review public employee performance and legal risks
• Approval of April 6, 2021 minutes

The Employment and Administration Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from its April 6, 2021 meeting. The committee then recessed into a closed executive session to discuss a personnel matter and legal risks related to the Council's policies against harassment and discrimination. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive session.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting (8 present, 1 excused)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel and legal discussion (no action taken)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The scheduled May 11, 2021, meeting of the King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting is a scheduled work session consisting of procedural and informational items. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of April 27, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming committee agendas and issues
• Intergovernmental update

The Metropolitan King County Council met virtually for a work session on May 11, 2021. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The council approved the minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting, received briefings on litigation for Ordinance 19030 and an intergovernmental update, and reviewed upcoming agendas.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous, no objection)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will discuss a motion to appoint committees for a voters pamphlet statement regarding a proposed property tax levy for child health programs. The agenda also includes supplemental budget appropriations for wastewater treatment and water quality construction. Additionally, the meeting features the State of the County Address and several advisory committee reappointments.

• Proposed property tax levy for child health and youth programs
• $1,435,000 supplemental appropriation for wastewater treatment
• $11,550,136 supplemental appropriation for water quality construction
• Emergency mutual aid agreement with Washington Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network
• Reappointments to the Priority Hire and Emergency Management advisory committees

The King County Council approved an emergency mutual aid agreement with the Washington Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network, allowing the executive to execute the pact. The council also passed a motion to appoint a committee to draft a voters' pamphlet statement for the August 3, 2021, special election on a property tax levy for children's health programs. Three reappointments to county advisory committees were confirmed on the consent agenda. A supplemental appropriation for wastewater treatment was introduced and referred to committee.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-0029, emergency mutual aid agreement with Washington Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (9-0)
• Passed Motion 2021-0189, appointing committee to write voters' pamphlet statement for August 3, 2021, special election on children's health levy (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Monty Anderson to priority hire advisory committee (consent agenda)
• Confirmed reappointment of Brendan McCluskey to emergency management advisory committee (consent agenda)
• Confirmed reappointment of Allan Barrie to emergency management advisory committee (consent agenda)
• Referred Ordinance 2021-0190, $12.99M supplemental appropriation for wastewater treatment, to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole recommended confirming three executive appointments to the immigrant and refugee commission: Jena Yang (district 8), Kwadwo Oware (district 4), and Jacob Taylor-Mosquera (district 4), all by unanimous 9-0 votes. An ordinance prohibiting facial recognition technology by county offices was deferred. The committee also approved the April 21 meeting minutes and received a briefing on the executive's COVID-19 response.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Jena Yang appointment (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Kwadwo Oware appointment (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Jacob Taylor-Mosquera appointment (9-0)
• Deferred facial recognition ordinance (2021-0091)
• Approved April 21, 2021 meeting minutes

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting. Members received briefings on the Executive's recommended 2022 sewer rate and capacity charge, and on the Clean Water Plan's resource recovery and wastewater conveyance actions. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were presented for discussion only.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting and special work session (unanimous)
• Heard briefing on Executive Recommended Sewer Rate and Capacity Charge (presented)
• Heard briefing on Clean Water Plan Resource Recovery and Wastewater Conveyance (presented)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee is holding a special meeting work session. The agenda focuses on a work session for the Clean Water Plan.

• Clean Water Plan Work Session

The Regional Water Quality Committee met virtually for a special work session on the Clean Water Plan. The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. and adjourned at 5:33 p.m. with no substantive decisions made; it was procedural only.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for May 5, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed.

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will consider motions to establish a hate crimes unit and approve a transit safety report. The committee will also review several appointments to the emergency management advisory committee. Additionally, members will discuss support for sheriff's office mental health programs.

• Motion to establish a hate crimes unit within the department of public safety
• Approval of a transit safety and security report
• Appointments to the emergency management advisory committee
• Support for sheriff's office mental health programs

The Law and Justice Committee recommended do-pass consent for five motions confirming executive appointments to the King County emergency management advisory committee, all passing 6-0. Two other motions were deferred without action. The committee also approved the April 6, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Recommended do-pass consent for appointment of Michele Turner to emergency management advisory committee (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for appointment of Terry Miller to emergency management advisory committee (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for appointment of Ellen Montanana to emergency management advisory committee (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for appointment of Linda Newing to emergency management advisory committee (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for appointment of Michelle Kinberg to emergency management advisory committee (6-0)
• Approved April 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Deferred motion on hate crimes unit (2021-0154)
• Deferred motion on sheriff's office mental health programs (2021-0164)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposal to issue up to $806 million in bonds for infrastructure and housing projects. The agenda also includes discussions on public transportation service changes and potential amendments to the King County Charter.

• Proposed issuance of up to $806,000,000 in bonds for transit, bridges, and affordable housing
• Proposed ordinance regarding October 2021 public transportation service changes
• Ordinance for the sale of surplus parcels on Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE in Sammamish
• Budget appropriation of $27,884,000 to general fund agencies and $300,100,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Confirming appointments to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees

The council approved a consent agenda including a $806 million bond ordinance for transit, bridge, open space, affordable housing, and jail improvements, and a surplus land sale in Sammamish. It also approved Metro transit service changes for October 2021, the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan, and appointments to the Harborview Medical Center board. Several ordinances and motions were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $806M limited tax general obligation bonds for transit, housing, and jail projects (9-0)
• Approved sale of surplus parcels on Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE, Sammamish (9-0)
• Approved October 2021 Metro transit service changes (8-1, Dembowski no)
• Approved 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan with amendments (9-0)
• Appointed King County GIS center as districting master for 2021 redistricting (8-0, Zahilay excused)
• Confirmed Bill Boyce and David Hadley to Harborview Medical Center board (9-0)
• Reappointed Joe Cunningham to King County board for developmental disabilities (8-0, Zahilay excused)
• Introduced $27.9M general fund supplemental appropriation, referred to Budget Committee

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee will consider proposed changes to King County's public transportation services for September 2021. The agenda also includes a proposal for an emergency mutual aid agreement with the Washington Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network and briefings on transit guidelines and the Clean Water Plan.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0130 regarding September 2021 public transportation service changes
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0029 for an emergency mutual aid agreement with the Washington Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network
• Briefing on transit service guidelines, reductions, and partnerships
• Briefing on Clean Water Plan investments

The committee recommended do-pass consent for an ordinance authorizing the executive to execute an emergency mutual aid agreement with the Washington Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network. It also passed out an ordinance approving October 2021 public transportation service changes without a recommendation, after adopting an amendment. Two briefings were presented on service guidelines and the Clean Water Plan.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for emergency mutual aid agreement (8-0)
• Adopted amendment 1 and title amendment 1 to transit service changes ordinance
• Passed out transit service changes ordinance without recommendation (8-0)

Local Services Committee

The committee will review briefings regarding election outreach and roads funding. Members will also consider ordinances related to search and rescue facilities and a six-month moratorium on new wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0134: Renewing a six-month moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, and distilleries
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0163: Allowing search and rescue facilities in King County subject to conditions
• Briefing on King County Election Outreach
• Briefing on Roads Funding

The Local Services Committee voted 3-0 to recommend passage of an ordinance renewing a six-month moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms in King County. The committee also recommended passage of a substitute ordinance allowing search and rescue facilities, with an amendment adopted. Both items will go to the full council.

• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2021-0134, renewing six-month moratorium on new wineries/breweries/distilleries (3-0, Zahilay excused)
• Adopted amendment 1 to Ordinance 2021-0163
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2021-0163, allowing search and rescue facilities (3-0, Zahilay excused)

Employment and Administration Committee

The April 27, 2021, meeting of the Employment and Administration Committee has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting consists of procedural actions and informational briefings. The Council will review minutes from March 23, 2021, and receive intergovernmental and chair updates.

• Approval of March 23, 2021 minutes
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair updates

The Metropolitan King County Council convened a virtual work session on April 27, 2021, with 7 members present and 2 excused. The council approved the minutes of the March 23, 2021 meeting, reviewed upcoming committee agendas, and received briefings on charter amendments and an end-of-session legislative update. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during this session.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous, no objection)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold public hearings regarding ordinances for fireworks regulations and sewer system utility planning. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 response briefing and several first readings of motions.

• Public hearing on fireworks regulation ordinance No. 2021-0057.2
• Public hearing on sewer system utility planning ordinance No. 2020-0024.2
• Ordinance denying the vacation of Richardson Road right of way
• Motion to approve a transit safety and security report
• Confirmation of Jenna Yang to the immigrant and refugee commission

The council passed an ordinance amending fireworks regulations (Ordinance 19276) by a 5-4 vote after adopting amendments. It also passed a sewer system utility planning ordinance (19277) unanimously. Several other items were introduced and referred to committees.

• Passed fireworks regulations ordinance 19276 (5-4)
• Passed sewer system utility planning ordinance 19277 (9-0)
• Referred Richardson Road vacation denial to Hearing Examiner
• Referred reimagining transit safety report to Law and Justice Committee
• Referred immigrant and refugee commission appointment to Committee of the Whole
• Referred secure medicine return motion to Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The committee will hear briefings on childcare programs and the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency budget. Members will also discuss a legislative update on tenant protections and review Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0131.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0131 regarding tenant protections
• Briefing on Childcare Programs in King County
• Briefing on Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Budget
• Discussion of Tenant Protections legislative update

The committee received briefings on childcare programs, the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) budget, and a legislative update on tenant protections. A proposed ordinance on tenant protections (2021-0131) was discussed but deferred, with no vote taken. The meeting was informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 meeting
• Deferred proposed ordinance 2021-0131 on tenant protections

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially take action on Proposed Motion No. 2020-0288, which relates to the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 24, 2021, meeting.

• Proposed Motion No. 2020-0288 regarding the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Approval of March 24, 2021, meeting minutes

The Mobility and Environment Committee recommended the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan (Proposed Motion No. 2020-0288) be passed as a substitute, with a striking amendment and amendments 1 and 2 adopted. The motion passed unanimously (8-0). The minutes also include approval of the March 24, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved March 24, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted striking amendment to Motion 2020-0288 (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments 1 and 2 to Motion 2020-0288 (unanimous)
• Recommended Motion 2020-0288 Do Pass Substitute (8-0)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will review a briefing regarding transit service guidelines. The presentation covers service reductions, restructures, and flexible service partnerships.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0059: Service Guidelines Reductions, Restructures, and Flexible Service Partnerships

The Regional Transit Committee approved the minutes from its March 17, 2021 meeting. Members also received a briefing on service guidelines reductions, restructures, and flexible service partnerships from Metro Transit staff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Received briefing on Service Guidelines Reductions, Restructures, and Flexible Service Partnerships (presented)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding the use of facial recognition technology by county departments. The agenda also includes appointments to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees and a briefing on the COVID-19 response.

• Ordinance No. 2021-0091 prohibiting facial recognition technology use
• Appointment of Bill Boyce to Harborview Medical Center board of trustees
• Appointment of David Hadley to Harborview Medical Center board of trustees
• Briefing on the Executive COVID-19 Response

The Committee of the Whole recommended two appointments to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees: Bill Boyce (district 9) and David Hadley (district 3), both by unanimous 9-0 votes. The committee also heard a briefing on the executive's COVID-19 response and deferred action on a proposed ordinance banning facial recognition technology. The minutes of the April 7 meeting were approved.

• Recommended do pass consent for Bill Boyce appointment to Harborview board (9-0)
• Recommended do pass consent for David Hadley appointment to Harborview board (9-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Deferred proposed ordinance on facial recognition technology

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items for the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee. The agenda includes approving minutes from April 7, 2021, and approving invoices.

• Approval of April 7, 2021, minutes
• Approval of invoices
• Public comment period

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved invoices totaling over $45.6 million, including a $45.5 million payment to the Water and Land Resources Division for 2020 reconciliation and early 2021 costs. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $45,502,997.50 invoice to Water and Land Resources Division for 2020 reconciliation and Dec 2020-Feb 2021 costs
• Approved $61,673.00 invoice to King County for 4th quarter 2020
• Approved $3,619.20 invoice to Washington State Auditor
• Approved $13,400.00 invoice to Lund Consulting
• Approved $33,879.50 invoice to Francis and Company
• Approved $13,133.56 invoice to Inslee Best
• Approved $41,033.53 invoice to Parametrix
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss several proposed ordinances regarding budget adjustments and land use. This includes a significant supplemental appropriation related to COVID-19 and the issuance of bonds for infrastructure projects.

• Proposed $125,663,000 general fund appropriation for COVID-19 response
• Proposed lease agreement with UPS at King County International Airport
• Sale of surplus parcels on Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE in Sammamish
• Proposed $806,000,000 bond issuance for transit and infrastructure projects

The committee recommended Proposed Ordinance 2021-0161, authorizing up to $806 million in bonds for transit, bridges, open space, jail improvements, affordable housing, and other capital projects, with an amendment. It also recommended the sale of surplus parcels in Sammamish. Two other ordinances were deferred, and the meeting minutes were approved.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for $806M bond ordinance (6-1, Balducci excused)
• Adopted amendment 1 to bond ordinance
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for sale of surplus parcels on Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE (7-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2021-0155 (COVID-19 supplemental appropriations)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2021-0003 (UPS lease at King County International Airport)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider an ordinance to place a property tax levy proposal on the August 3, 2021, special election. The agenda also includes proclamations, committee reappointments, and various land use decisions.

• Proposed property tax levy for child and youth health programs
• Proclamation condemning racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against AAPI
• Open space assessments for properties in Seattle, North Bend, Enumclaw, and Vashon
• Reappointments to the emergency management advisory committee and personnel board
• Transfer of cable franchise 5602 from Radiate Holdings, L.P. to Stonepeak Associates IV, LLC

The council passed an ordinance placing a six-year property tax levy on the August 3, 2021 ballot to fund prevention and early intervention strategies and capital grants for children, youth, and communities. The levy would be up to $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in the first year, with annual increases capped at 3%. The council also approved a consent agenda with several open space tax valuations and road vacation denials, and confirmed three reappointments.

• Passed ordinance 19267 to place children's mental health levy on August 3, 2021 ballot (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including denial of road vacation in Rosehilla Beach (ordinance 19268)
• Approved consent agenda with 8 open space public benefit rating approvals (ordinances 19269-19275)
• Confirmed reappointment of Susan Pelaez to emergency management advisory committee (motion 15861)
• Confirmed reappointment of Dawn Thomas to personnel board (motion 15862)
• Reappointed Louis Frantz to public defense advisory board (motion 15863)
• Introduced and referred cable franchise transfer ordinance 2021-0165 to committee
• Introduced and referred two immigrant and refugee commission appointments to committee

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will review briefings regarding COVID-19, vaccines, and state legislative updates. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 18, 2021, meeting.

• Briefing No. 21-B07: COVID-19 and vaccine updates
• Briefing No. 21-B08: State legislative update
• Approval of March 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Board of Health met virtually and approved the minutes from its March 18, 2021 meeting. The board received briefings on COVID-19 and vaccine updates, including the pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and a state legislative update. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous, no objection)

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The April 14, 2021, meeting of the Community, Health and Housing Services Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Regional Policy Committee

The April 14, 2021, meeting of the Regional Policy Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The April 13, 2021, meeting of the King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

King County Flood Control District

The scheduled meeting for the King County Flood Control District on April 13, 2021, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The April 13, 2021, meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council has been cancelled.

The April 13, 2021, meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled work session for the Metropolitan King County Council on April 13, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed for this meeting.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will hold discussions regarding preliminary sewer rates and capacity charges for 2022. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Clean Water Plan investment strategy.

• Discussion of 2022 preliminary sewer rate and capacity charges
• Briefing on Clean Water Plan investments
• Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC) Report
• Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Report

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the March 3, 2021 meeting minutes and received briefings on the 2022 preliminary sewer rate and capacity charge discussion and the Clean Water Plan. No formal decisions were made on these briefings; they were presented for discussion only. The MWPAAC reported recommending a 4% rate increase for 2022.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Received briefing on 2022 Preliminary Sewer Rate and Capacity Charge (presented, no action)
• Received briefing on Clean Water Plan (presented, no action)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed ordinance to authorize a property tax levy for children and youth programs at a special election on August 3, 2020. The committee will also receive a briefing regarding the Executive COVID-19 Response.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 regarding a property tax levy
• Briefing No. 2021-B0058 on the Executive COVID-19 Response
• Property tax rate of up to $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed valuation

The Committee of the Whole recommended Proposed Ordinance 2021-0062 do pass, which would place a proposition on the August 3, 2021 special election ballot. The proposition would authorize a six-year property tax levy of up to $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed value (with annual increases capped at 3%) to fund prevention, early intervention, and capital grants for children and youth. Two amendments were introduced but withdrawn. The committee also approved the March 17, 2021 meeting minutes and received a briefing on the executive's COVID-19 response.

• Recommended Proposed Ordinance 2021-0062 do pass (8-0, with one excused) to place a child/youth levy proposition on the Aug. 3, 2021 special election ballot.
• Withdrew amendment 1 to the ordinance (moved by Councilmember Dunn).
• Withdrew amendment 2 to the ordinance (moved by Councilmember Upthegrove).
• Approved the March 17, 2021 meeting minutes (no objections).
• Received briefing No. 2021-B0058 on the executive's COVID-19 response (presented, no action).

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The committee will consider a motion regarding the Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project and Lake Sammamish mitigation strategies. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Tolt River Level of Service.

• Motion to include Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project in Sammamish Capital Investment Strategy
• Exploration of near-term mitigation strategies for Lake Sammamish property owners
• Tolt River Level of Service Briefing

The Executive Committee passed FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2021-03, as amended, stating intent to include the Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project in the Sammamish Capital Investment Strategy, explore near-term mitigation strategies for Lake Sammamish property owners, and continue pursuing permits for ongoing maintenance of the Sammamish River Transition Zone. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). The committee also approved the minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting and received a briefing on the Tolt River Level of Service.

• Approved minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting as presented
• Passed FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2021-03 as amended, supporting the Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project and related mitigation and permit work
• Heard a briefing on Tolt River Level of Service from county engineers

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee is holding a special work session. The meeting focuses on discussing the Clean Water Plan.

• Clean Water Plan Work Session

The committee met virtually for a special work session to discuss the Clean Water Plan. Staff from the Water and Land Resources Division answered members' questions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will review a briefing on a jail safety audit. The report examines using a risk-based approach to improve safety and equity in adult jails.

• Briefing No. 2021-B0057: Jail Safety Audit regarding risk-based approaches for adult jails
• Approval of March 2, 2021 meeting minutes

The Law and Justice Committee met virtually and approved the March 2, 2021 meeting minutes. The committee received a briefing on a jail safety audit and heard an update on a COVID outbreak at County jails. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the March 2, 2021, meeting minutes.
• Received briefing on Jail Safety Audit (2021-B0057) on risk-based approach to improve safety and equity.
• Heard update from Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention on recent COVID outbreak at County jails.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several items, including a briefing on the COVID-19 response. The agenda also includes proposals for significant budget amendments and new bond issuances.

• Proposed ordinance for supplemental COVID-19 appropriations of $125,663,000 to general fund agencies
• Authorization of up to $806,000,000 in bonds for transit, housing, and infrastructure projects
• Acceptance of a donation of approximately 23.5 acres of conservation easements valued at $167,500
• Motion to establish a hate crimes unit within the Department of Public Safety

The King County Council approved the North City Water District 2020 Water System Plan (Ordinance 19266) and passed several consent agenda items, including accepting conservation easements and confirming appointments. The council also held a COVID-19 response briefing and introduced several ordinances and motions for future consideration.

• Approved the North City Water District 2020 Water System Plan (Ordinance 19266).
• Accepted donation of two conservation easements totaling ~23.5 acres north of Covington for fish and wildlife habitat (Motion 15853).
• Confirmed appointment of Ali Javed to the King County transit advisory commission (Motion 15854).
• Confirmed appointment of Melissa Ivancevich to the King County waterworks grant ranking committee (Motion 15855).
• Approved honorary road name designation in recognition of Mukai Farm & Garden (Motion 15856).
• Confirmed reappointments to the Museum of Flight Authority board and King County emergency management advisory committee (Motions 15857-15860).
• Introduced and referred ordinances on COVID-19 appropriations, Harborview Medical Center capital projects, and bond issuance to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.
• Introduced and referred motions on emergency management committee appointments and a hate crimes unit to the Law and Justice Committee.

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding a personnel matter and an investigation into policies against harassment and discrimination. The meeting also includes an executive session to review public employee performance and discuss legal risks.

• Briefing on personnel matter and investigation related to harassment and discrimination policies
• Executive session to review public employee performance and discuss legal risks
• Approval of February 23, 2021, meeting minutes

The Employment and Administration Committee met virtually and approved the minutes of its February 23, 2021 meeting. The committee then recessed into a series of executive sessions to review a public employee's performance and discuss legal risks with counsel, as permitted under state law. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive sessions.

• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel matter and legal risks (no public action)

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled March 30, 2021, meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion due to this cancellation notice.

King County Flood Control District

This special meeting includes procedural items such as a call to order and roll call. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss litigation or legal risks with legal counsel.

• Executive Session to discuss litigation or legal risks

The King County Flood Control District Board held a special virtual meeting on March 30, 2021. The board entered a 20-minute executive session, extended by 10 minutes, to discuss litigation or legal risks with legal counsel, then reconvened and adjourned without taking any public action or votes.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss litigation or legal risks (unanimous)
• Extended executive session by 10 minutes
• Reconvened and adjourned without public action

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 regarding a special election on August 3, 2021. The ordinance proposes a property tax levy to fund prevention and early intervention strategies for children and youth. The proposal includes provisions for resident oversight and limits on annual levy increases.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 regarding a property tax levy for child and youth health services
• Approval of March 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Policy Committee recommended do pass Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062, which would place a property tax levy on the August 3, 2021 ballot to fund prevention, early intervention, and capital grants for children, youth, and communities. The committee adopted several amendments, including amendment 1, 5B, 6, 7, 8B, 9, and title amendment T4; amendment 4 failed. The vote was 11 yes, 0 no, with one excused. The committee also approved the March 10, 2021 meeting minutes and noted there will be no meeting on April 14, 2021.

• Recommended do pass Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 (property tax levy for children's services) by a vote of 11 yes, 0 no, 1 excused.
• Adopted amendment 1 to the ordinance.
• Adopted amendment 5B to the ordinance.
• Adopted amendment 6 to the ordinance.
• Adopted amendment 7 to the ordinance.
• Adopted amendment 8B to the ordinance.
• Adopted amendment 9 to the ordinance.
• Adopted title amendment T4 to the ordinance.

Mobility and Environment Committee

The Mobility and Environment Committee will discuss proposed public transportation service changes for September 2021. The agenda also includes a motion to accept a $167,500 donation of conservation easements near Covington. Additionally, staff will provide updates on COVID-19 transit impacts and the Clean Water Plan.

• Proposed ordinance for September 2021 public transportation service changes
• Authorization to accept a $167,500 donation of 23.5 acres for wildlife habitat near Covington
• Confirmation of Ali Javed to the King County transit advisory commission
• Confirmation of Melissa Ivancevich to the waterworks grant ranking committee
• Briefing on COVID-19 related transit service suspensions and restorations

The committee approved three consent items: confirming Ali Javed to the transit advisory commission, confirming Melissa Ivancevich to the waterworks grant ranking committee, and authorizing acceptance of two conservation easements totaling about 23.5 acres north of Covington for habitat conservation. All votes were 8-0. Items on transit service changes and the Climate Action Plan were deferred, and a briefing on COVID-19 transit suspensions was presented.

• Approved appointment of Ali Javed to transit advisory commission (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Melissa Ivancevich to waterworks grant ranking committee (8-0)
• Authorized acceptance of two conservation easements (~23.5 acres, $167,500) (8-0)
• Deferred ordinance on October 2021 transit service changes
• Deferred motion on 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Presented briefing on COVID-19 transit service suspensions and restorations

Local Services Committee

The Local Services Committee will discuss several proposed ordinances and a briefing. Items include new electric vehicle parking rules, the North City Water District plan, and residential exterior lighting regulations. The committee will also hear a briefing on participatory budgeting.

• Proposed ordinance for electric vehicle parking regulations in unincorporated King County
• Approval of the North City Water District 2020 Water System Plan
• Motion for an honorary road name designation for Mukai Farm & Garden
• Proposed ordinance regarding exterior lighting in residential areas
• Briefing on participatory budgeting from the Department of Local Services

The Local Services Committee approved the minutes from February 23, 2021, and heard a briefing on participatory budgeting. The committee passed out Proposed Ordinance 2020-0417 (electric vehicle parking regulations) without recommendation, after adopting a striking amendment. It also recommended do-pass substitute for the North City Water District plan and the Mukai Farm honorary road name motion, and recommended do-pass consent for the exterior lighting ordinance.

• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted amendment 1 to striking amendment S2 for Ordinance 2020-0417 (electric vehicle parking).
• Adopted striking amendment S2 as amended for Ordinance 2020-0417.
• Passed Ordinance 2020-0417 out of committee without recommendation (4-0).
• Adopted amendment 1 to Ordinance 2021-0043 (North City Water District plan).
• Recommended do-pass substitute for Ordinance 2021-0043 (4-0).
• Adopted amendment 1 to Motion 2021-0096 (Mukai Farm honorary road name).
• Recommended do-pass substitute for Motion 2021-0096 (4-0).

Employment and Administration Committee

The King County Employment and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for March 23, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will review a COVID-19 response briefing and consider several ordinances. These include budget increases for various agencies to address the pandemic and an appropriation for water quality construction. The meeting also includes appointments to county advisory boards and committees.

• Supplemental COVID-19 appropriations totaling over $92 million
• $64,624,124 appropriation to the water quality construction fund
• Cancellation of $924,750 in uncollectible personal property taxes
• Updates to King County district court electoral district boundaries
• Confirmations for various county advisory board appointments

The council passed a COVID-19 supplemental appropriation ordinance (Ordinance 19265) totaling $94,322,000, including $17,930,000 for general fund agencies, $75,262,000 for non-general fund agencies, and $1,130,000 for a capital improvement fund, with amendments. It also approved consent items including a $924,750 uncollectible tax cancellation and a $64,624,124 water quality fund appropriation, plus several appointments and reappointments.

• Approved COVID-19 supplemental appropriations of $94,322,000 (Ordinance 19265, 9-0)
• Approved $924,750 cancellation of uncollectible personal property taxes (Ordinance 19263, consent)
• Approved $64,624,124 supplemental appropriation to water quality construction fund (Ordinance 19264, consent)
• Confirmed Alex Sheehan to behavioral health advisory board (Motion 15845, consent)
• Confirmed Taylor Atkinson to solid waste advisory committee (Motion 15846, consent)
• Confirmed Janice Case as deputy director of elections (Motion 15847, consent)
• Confirmed Trenecsia Wilson to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (Motion 15848, consent)
• Confirmed Patricia Moss to 4Culture board (Motion 15849, consent)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is conducting a virtual work session. The agenda includes reviewing upcoming committee issues, an issue briefing, and intergovernmental updates. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of March 9, 2021 minutes
• Review of upcoming committee agendas and issues
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update

The Metropolitan King County Council held a virtual work session on March 23, 2021, with all nine members present. They approved the minutes from the March 9 meeting and received a briefing on Ordinance 19247, which established a $4 hazard pay raise for grocery workers in unincorporated King County. The council also entered executive session to discuss potential litigation. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during this session.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Briefed on Ordinance 19247 establishing $4 hazard pay for grocery workers (no vote)
• Recessed into executive session for litigation discussion (no vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive briefings on COVID-19 vaccine updates and the impact of airport pollutants on community health. The meeting also includes a state legislature update from Public Health officials.

• COVID-19 and vaccine updates briefing
• Airport community health profiles and pollutant impacts briefing
• State Legislature update briefing

The King County Board of Health met virtually and approved the minutes from its February 18, 2021 meeting as presented. Members received briefings on COVID-19 and vaccine updates, and on airport community health profiles and pollutant impacts. The board also discussed a letter supporting state bills on health equity education for medical professionals. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved the minutes of the February 18, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Heard a briefing on COVID-19 response, vaccine strategy, and equitable vaccine distribution (BOH Briefing No. 21-B04).
• Heard a briefing on airport community health profiles and pollutant impacts on health (BOH Briefing No. 21-B05).
• Noted that a state legislature update (BOH Briefing No. 21-B06) was not held; an email update will be sent to members.

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will review briefings regarding a budget proviso response for service restoration and restructuring. The committee will also hear a briefing on proposed changes to Metro Connects.

• Briefing on response to budget proviso for service restoration and restructures
• Briefing on proposed Metro Connects changes

The Regional Transit Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting. Members received briefings on two topics: a response to a budget proviso on service restoration and service restructures, and proposed changes to Metro Connects. No formal decisions were made on these briefings; they were presented for discussion only.

• Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting.
• Heard briefing 2021-B0043 on service restoration and restructures (presented, no action).
• Heard briefing 2021-B0044 on Metro Connects proposed changes (presented, no action).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a briefing on the Executive COVID-19 Response and consider an ordinance regarding fireworks regulations. The committee will also vote on several appointments to county boards and departments.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0057 regarding fireworks regulations
• Briefing on the Executive COVID-19 Response
• Appointment of Janice Case as deputy director of the department of elections
• Appointment of Taylor Atkinson to the King County solid waste advisory committee
• Appointment of Patricia Moss to the 4Culture board

The Committee of the Whole recommended the proposed fireworks ordinance (2021-0057) do pass as a substitute, with a 5-4 vote. An amendment by Councilmember von Reichbauer failed, while an amendment by Councilmember Zahilay was adopted. The committee also recommended three appointments for full Council approval.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for fireworks ordinance 2021-0057, 5-4 vote
• Adopted Councilmember Zahilay's amendment 2 to the fireworks ordinance
• Rejected Councilmember von Reichbauer's amendment 1 to the fireworks ordinance
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Janice Case as deputy director of elections, 9-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Taylor Atkinson to solid waste advisory committee, 9-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Patricia Moss to 4Culture board, 9-0
• Approved the March 3, 2021, meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from March 3, 2021, and the approval of invoices. No substantive projects or legislative actions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of March 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the March 3, 2021 meeting as presented. The committee also approved two invoices: one to Inslee Best for $8,133.00 and one to Lund Consulting for $17,775.00. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes of the March 3, 2021, meeting as presented.
• Approved invoices totaling $25,908.00: Inslee Best ($8,133.00) and Lund Consulting ($17,775.00).

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing an interlocal agreement for the countywide enhanced 911 emergency communications system. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding tenant protections and a proposal to renew a moratorium on new wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

• Interlocal agreement for countywide enhanced 911 emergency communications
• Ordinance regarding tenant protections
• Renewal of moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, and distilleries
• September 2021 public transportation service changes
• Open space assessed valuation applications in Vashon, Duvall, and Enumclaw

The King County Council passed several ordinances and motions, including an interlocal agreement for the countywide enhanced 911 emergency communications system, an agreement for Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network hiring, and an ordinance establishing an advisory committee for the law enforcement oversight director appointment. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The council also approved five open space property tax valuations and a motion approving the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator's articles of incorporation and bylaws.

• Approved interlocal agreement for countywide enhanced 911 system (Ordinance 19255, 9-0)
• Approved agreement for Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network hiring (Ordinance 19256, 9-0)
• Approved advisory committee for law enforcement oversight director appointment (Ordinance 19257, 9-0)
• Approved open space tax valuation for property on Vashon (Ordinance 19258, 9-0)
• Approved open space tax valuation for property in Duvall (Ordinance 19259, 9-0)
• Approved open space tax valuation for property on Vashon (Ordinance 19260, 9-0)
• Approved open space tax valuation for property on Vashon (Ordinance 19261, 9-0)
• Approved open space tax valuation for property near Enumclaw (Ordinance 19262, 9-0)

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council is meeting to elect new leadership and review economic projections. The council will consider adopting a preliminary economic and revenue forecast for the 2022 budget and beyond. They will also review the 2021 work plan for the office of economic and financial analysis.

• Resolution KCFC2021-01: Adoption of preliminary economic and revenue forecast for the 2022 King County budget
• Resolution KCFC2021-02: Approval of the 2021 work plan for the office of economic and financial analysis
• Election of Council Chair and Vice-chair
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2020

The King County Forecast Council unanimously adopted the preliminary economic and revenue forecast for the 2022 budget and beyond, and approved the 2021 work plan for the Office of Economic and Financial Analysis. The council also elected new officers and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Jeanne Kohl-Welles as chair (motion carried)
• Elected Dow Constantine as vice-chair (motion carried)
• Adopted KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2021-01, preliminary economic and revenue forecast for 2022 and beyond (4-0)
• Approved KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2021-02, 2021 work plan for Office of Economic and Financial Analysis (3-0, Constantine excused)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will consider several proposed ordinances regarding budget amendments. These include supplemental funding for COVID-19 response and the water quality construction fund, as well as the cancellation of uncollectible personal property taxes. The committee will also discuss a land lease at King County International Airport.

• $15,930,000 supplemental appropriation to general fund agencies for COVID-19
• $75,262,000 supplemental appropriation to non-general fund agencies for COVID-19
• $64,624,124 supplemental appropriation to the water quality construction fund
• Cancellation of $924,750 in uncollectible personal property taxes (2013-2020)
• Lease agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. at King County International Airport

The committee recommended passing two ordinances: one canceling $924,750 in uncollectible personal property taxes (2013-2020) and another making a $64.6M supplemental appropriation to the water quality construction fund. It also passed out a $94.3M COVID-19 supplemental appropriation ordinance without a recommendation. A lease agreement with UPS for county-owned land at King County International Airport was deferred.

• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0087, canceling $924,750 in uncollectible personal property taxes (2013-2020).
• Passed Ordinance 2021-0109 out of committee without recommendation, making $94.3M in COVID-19 supplemental appropriations.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0116, making a $64,624,124 supplemental appropriation to the water quality construction fund.
• Deferred action on Ordinance 2021-0003, a lease agreement with UPS for county-owned land at King County International Airport.

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The Community, Health and Housing Services Committee will consider motions to confirm two appointments to advisory boards. The committee will also receive briefings regarding accessibility in Family Court and affordable housing.

• Motion to confirm Alex Sheehan to the King County behavioral health advisory board
• Motion to confirm Trenecsia Wilson to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Briefing on accessibility issues in Family Court
• Panel on affordable housing

The King County Community, Health and Housing Services Committee met virtually and recommended two executive appointments for approval by the full council. The committee voted unanimously to recommend confirming Alex Sheehan to the behavioral health advisory board and Trenecsia Wilson to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee. The committee also received briefings on accessibility issues in family court and on affordable housing, but took no action on those items.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0007, confirming Alex Sheehan to the behavioral health advisory board (6-0 vote)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0070, confirming Trenecsia Wilson to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (6-0 vote)
• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting
• Presented Briefing 2021-B0037 on accessibility issues in family court (no action taken)
• Presented Briefing 2021-B0038 on affordable housing (no action taken)

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance for a special election on August 3, 2021. This measure would authorize a property tax levy to fund health and well-being programs for children and youth. The agenda also includes a briefing on affordable housing investments by Amazon and Microsoft.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 regarding a property tax levy of up to $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed valuation
• Briefing on affordable housing investments by Amazon and Microsoft
• Approval of February 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Policy Committee heard a briefing on affordable housing investments by Amazon and Microsoft, and discussed a proposed ordinance for a property tax levy to fund prevention and early intervention strategies for children and youth. The ordinance was deferred, meaning no action was taken. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting.

• Approved February 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 (property tax levy for children's health)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will consider a motion to approve bylaws for the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator and an ordinance regarding staff recruitment. The agenda also includes briefings on elections and a cybersecurity audit.

• Motion 2021-0106: Approving articles of incorporation and bylaws for Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator
• Ordinance 2021-0107: Agreement regarding King County employees serving as staff for the radio network operator
• Elections briefing from Elections Director Julie Wise
• Cybersecurity Audit Briefing from the King County Auditor

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee recommended approval of two items related to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network: a motion approving its articles of incorporation and bylaws, and an ordinance authorizing agreements for recruitment and hiring processes. Both were recommended to pass, with the ordinance amended, and were expedited to the March 16, 2021 Council agenda. The committee also received briefings on the Citizens' Elections Oversight Committee, elections, and a cybersecurity audit, and approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Motion No. 2021-0106 (Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator articles and bylaws), expedited to March 16, 2021 Council agenda.
• Adopted amendments to Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0107 (authorizing agreements for recruitment and hiring with the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator).
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0107, expedited to March 16, 2021 Council agenda.

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board approved two resolutions unanimously. The first authorized an interlocal agreement with the City of Black Diamond for the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project. The second authorized the chair to amend a professional services agreement for a programmatic environmental impact statement on the Lower Green River Corridor Plan. The board also received a briefing on the Lower Green River Corridor planning process.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-03: interlocal agreement with City of Black Diamond for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project (9-0).
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-04: amendment to professional services agreement for Lower Green River Corridor Plan environmental impact statement (9-0).
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021, meeting as presented.
• Received briefing FCD2021-B05 on Lower Green River Corridor planning process.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances, including hazard pay for grocery workers during the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda also includes a briefing on the COVID-19 response and budget appropriations for public health and jail services.

• Hazard pay requirement for grocery employees in unincorporated King County
• $526,000 supplemental appropriation to jail health services and $517,000 to public health
• Collective bargaining agreements with the Washington State Nurses Association
• Water system plan updates for Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District and King County Water District No. 54
• Report on untreated wastewater discharge from the West Point Treatment Plant

The Council passed a hazard pay ordinance requiring additional compensation for grocery employees in unincorporated King County during the COVID-19 emergency, with an 8-1 vote (Dunn opposed). It also approved a new offense for disrupting video teleconferences of recovery and behavioral health support groups, and created an advisory committee for the public safety chief selection process. Several other ordinances and motions were passed, including surface water fee changes, collective bargaining agreements, and budget appropriations.

• Passed grocery hazard pay ordinance (Ordinance 19247) as amended, 8-1.
• Created offense for unauthorized video teleconference disruption (Ordinance 19248), 9-0.
• Established public safety advisory committee (Ordinance 19249) as amended, 6-3.
• Approved surface water management fee changes (Ordinance 19250), 9-0.
• Approved two collective bargaining agreements with Washington State Nurses Association (Ordinances 19251, 19252), 9-0 each.
• Made supplemental appropriations of $526,000 to jail health services and $517,000 to public health (Ordinance 19253), 9-0.
• Extended waiver of competitive bidding for West Point Treatment Plant emergency work (Motion 15837), 9-0.
• Approved climate action plan toolkit (Motion 15839), 9-0.

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting consists of procedural items and briefings. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed on the agenda.

The Metropolitan King County Council held a virtual work session on March 9, 2021, with all nine members present. They approved the minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the session included committee agenda reviews, intergovernmental updates, and a discussion of a proposed ordinance regarding an advisory committee for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director appointment process.

• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous, no objection)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will consider a resolution for the regional water quality committee work program. Staff will also provide briefings on sewer rate schedules and the Clean Water Plan workshop.

• Resolution No. RWQC2021-01 regarding the committee work program
• Briefing on sewer rate schedule, process, and asset management
• Clean Water Plan workshop briefing

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved Resolution No. RWQC2021-01, concerning the committee's work program, with 12 votes in favor and none against. The committee also received briefings on the sewer rate schedule and asset management, and on the Clean Water Plan, but took no action on those items. Chair Lambert reported on the West Point Treatment Plant emergency bypass and the supplemental budget request.

• Approved RWQC Resolution No. RWQC2021-01 (work program) with 12 yes votes, 0 no votes.
• Approved the minutes of the February 3, 2021 meeting.
• Received briefing on sewer rate schedule and asset management (no action).
• Received briefing on Clean Water Plan workshop (no action).

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a resolution to amend an agreement for environmental impact studies regarding the Lower Green River Corridor Plan. The committee will also discuss including the Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project in the Sammamish Capital Investment Strategy. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the Lower Green River Corridor planning process.

• Resolution to amend professional services agreement for a Lower Green River Corridor Plan environmental impact statement
• Motion regarding Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project and Lake Sammamish mitigation strategies
• Update on the Lower Green River Corridor Planning Process

The Executive Committee voted 4-0 to recommend FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-04 to the Board of Supervisors, authorizing the chair to amend a professional services agreement for a programmatic environmental impact statement on the Lower Green River Corridor Plan. The committee also discussed a motion to include the Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project in the Sammamish Capital Investment Strategy and explore mitigation strategies, but took no action on it. Minutes from February 17, 2021, were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 17, 2021, as presented.
• Recommended FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-04 to the Board of Supervisors (4-0), authorizing the chair to enter into an amendment for professional services to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement on the Lower Green River Corridor Plan.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several legislative proposals and receive a COVID-19 response briefing. The agenda includes reviewing changes to fireworks regulations and an appointment for a judicial vacancy. Members will also consider establishing hazard pay for grocery workers during the coronavirus emergency.

• Proposed ordinance establishing hazard pay for grocery employees in unincorporated King County
• Proposed ordinance regarding fireworks regulations
• Motion to fill a judicial vacancy in the King County District Court
• Briefing on the Executive COVID-19 Response

The Committee of the Whole recommended Kristin Shotwell to fill a judicial vacancy in the west division, west electoral district, judge position number five of the King County District Court. The motion passed 8-1, with Councilmember von Reichbauer voting no. The recommendation was expedited to the March 9, 2021 Council agenda. The committee also recommended a hazard pay ordinance for grocery employees in unincorporated King County, passing 7-2, with Councilmembers Dunn and Lambert voting no.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Motion No. 2021-0056, appointing Kristin Shotwell to the King County District Court vacancy (passed 8-1).
• Adopted an oral amendment inserting Kristin Shotwell's name into the motion.
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0093, establishing hazard pay for grocery employees in unincorporated King County (passed 7-2).
• Adopted amendment 1 to the hazard pay ordinance.
• Adopted amendment 2 to the hazard pay ordinance.
• Approved the February 17, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0057 regarding fireworks regulations.
• Presented Briefing No. 2021-B0035 on the Executive COVID-19 Response.

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will consider an interlocal agreement regarding the countywide 911 emergency communications system. The committee will also discuss a new advisory committee for public safety leadership and penalties for disrupting support group video calls.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0113: Establishing an advisory committee for selecting the department of public safety chief officer.
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2020-0170: Authorizing an interlocal agreement for the countywide enhanced 911 emergency communications system.
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2020-0201: Creating criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disruption of support group video teleconferences.

The Law and Justice Committee voted 5-1 to pass Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0113 out of committee without a recommendation, after an amendment by Councilmember Dunn failed. The ordinance would establish an advisory committee for selecting the chief officer of the Department of Public Safety. The item was expedited to the March 9, 2021 Council Agenda.

• Approved the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Failed amendment 1 to Ordinance 2021-0113 (public safety advisory committee).
• Passed Ordinance 2021-0113 out of committee without recommendation (5-1, Dunn no).
• Adopted amendment 1 to Ordinance 2020-0170 (E911 interlocal agreement).
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2020-0170 (5-0, Balducci excused).
• Adopted amendment 1 and Title amendment T1 to Ordinance 2020-0201 (video teleconference disruption).
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2020-0201 (5-0, Balducci excused).
• Expedited Ordinances 2021-0113 and 2020-0201 to the March 9, 2021 Council Agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances and motions. This includes significant supplemental appropriations for COVID-19 response and water quality construction. The council will also consider transit funding agreements with Seattle and the cancellation of uncollectible property taxes.

• Supplemental appropriation of $15,930,000 to general fund agencies for COVID-19
• $64,624,124 supplemental appropriation to the water quality construction fund
• Cancellation of $778,436 in uncollectible personal property taxes
• Transit service funding agreement with the city of Seattle
• Amendments to fees and terms for county automotive parking facilities

The King County Council passed five ordinances, including canceling $778,436 in uncollectible personal property taxes, approving a transit service funding agreement with Seattle, amending the retired passenger van program, updating financial investment property rules, and changing county parking facility terms and fees. All votes were 9-0. The council also approved three motions, including creating a recruitment advisory committee for the law enforcement oversight director, and gave first readings to several ordinances and motions, referring them to committees.

• Approved Ordinance 19239: canceled $778,436 in uncollectible personal property taxes (2012-2019).
• Approved Ordinance 19240: transit service funding agreement with the city of Seattle.
• Approved Ordinance 19241 as amended: retired passenger van program; changed 'elderly' to 'seniors'.
• Approved Ordinance 19242 as amended: financial investment properties rules.
• Approved Ordinance 19243: amended terms and fees for county automotive parking facilities.
• Approved Motion 15829: confirmed Tanya Woo to the landmarks commission.
• Approved Motion 15830: created a recruitment advisory committee for the law enforcement oversight director.
• Approved Motion 15831: approved a job description for an IT services supervisor.

Mobility and Environment Committee

The committee will review a proposed transit service funding agreement with the City of Seattle and updates to the retired passenger van program. Members will also discuss sewer system utility planning and the climate action plan toolkit. A report regarding wastewater discharge at the West Point Treatment Plant is also scheduled for consideration.

• Transit service funding agreement with the City of Seattle
• Report on January 13, 2021, wastewater discharge at West Point Treatment Plant
• Amendments to the retired passenger van program
• Approval of the climate action plan toolkit
• Sewer system utility planning ordinance

The committee approved several consent items, including confirming five appointments to the King County transit advisory commission and a motion requiring a report on the January 13, 2021, untreated wastewater discharge into Puget Sound. It also recommended do-pass consent for ordinances approving a transit service funding agreement with Seattle and amending the retired passenger van program. In discussion, the committee adopted an amendment to a sewer system utility planning ordinance and passed it out of committee without a recommendation, and adopted an amendment to a motion approving the climate action plan toolkit, recommending it do pass substitute. A motion on the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan was deferred.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2021, meeting.
• Recommended do pass consent for motions confirming appointments of Eulalie Mathieu, Minal Barahimi Martin, Kevin Pelstring, Oskar Abian, and Sonja Tracy to the King County transit advisory commission.
• Recommended do pass consent for motion requiring a report on the January 13, 2021, untreated wastewater discharge into Puget Sound from West Point Treatment Plant and pump stations.
• Recommended do pass consent for ordinance approving a transit service funding agreement with the city of Seattle.
• Recommended do pass consent for ordinance related to the retired passenger van program.
• Adopted amendment 1 and passed out of committee without recommendation the sewer system utility planning ordinance (2020-0024).
• Adopted amendment 1 and recommended do pass substitute for the climate action plan toolkit motion (2020-0349).
• Deferred action on the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan motion (2020-0288).

Local Services Committee

The committee will consider proposed ordinances regarding electric vehicle parking regulations and water system plan updates. The meeting also includes a briefing on substance abuse services from the Department of Community and Human Services.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2020-0417: Electric vehicle parking regulations in unincorporated King County
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0038: Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District Water System Plan Update for 2020
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0039: King County Water District No. 54 Comprehensive Water System Plan for 2019
• Substance Abuse Services Briefing from the Department of Community and Human Services

The Local Services Committee recommended two ordinances for approval: the Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District Water System Plan Update for 2020 and the King County Water District No. 54 Comprehensive Water System Plan for 2019. Both were recommended to pass as consent items with unanimous votes. An ordinance on electric vehicle parking regulations was deferred, and a briefing on substance abuse services was presented.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2021-0038 (Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District Water System Plan Update for 2020) — unanimous 4-0 vote.
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2021-0039 (King County Water District No. 54 Comprehensive Water System Plan for 2019) — unanimous 4-0 vote.
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2020-0417 (electric vehicle parking regulations in unincorporated King County) — no action taken.
• Approved the January 26, 2021, meeting minutes — no objections.

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider motions regarding staff recruitment and job descriptions. This includes a proposal to create an advisory committee to assist in appointing a new director for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight. The committee will also review a job description for an Information Technology Services Supervisor.

• Creation of a recruitment advisory committee for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director
• Approval of a job description for Information Technology Services Supervisor

The Employment and Administration Committee recommended two motions for approval by the full Council. Motion 2021-0094, creating a recruitment advisory committee for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director, was recommended as a substitute with an amendment adding Sili Savusa as a member. Motion 2021-0095, approving a job description for an information technology services supervisor, was also recommended as a substitute with an amendment. Both items were expedited to the March 2, 2021 Council agenda.

• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Recommended Motion 2021-0094 (law enforcement oversight director recruitment committee) as substitute, with amendment adding Sili Savusa as a member.
• Recommended Motion 2021-0095 (IT services supervisor job description) as substitute, with amendment.
• Expedited both motions to the March 2, 2021 Council agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and committee reviews. No specific legislative actions or policy decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of February 9, 2021 minutes
• Committee issue reviews
• Issue briefing
• Intergovernmental update
• Council Chair updates

The council held a work session with no formal votes. Members heard a briefing from Councilmember Zahilay on establishing an advisory committee for the public safety chief selection, plus updates on intergovernmental affairs and committee agendas. The chair read a statement condemning racist treatment of the AAPI community during COVID-19.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021, as presented (unanimous, no objection)
• Heard briefing on advisory committee for public safety chief selection (no action taken)
• Received intergovernmental updates from Mac Nicholson and Tom Goff (no action taken)
• Chair announced more flexibility for proclamation guest remarks (no formal action)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will review a briefing on the COVID-19 response from Public Health. Members are also considering an interlocal agreement between King County and Seattle regarding the administration of the area agency on aging. The agenda includes several appointments to county boards and ordinances related to residential lighting and land use assessments.

• Interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Seattle for aging services administration
• Revision of voting precincts in King County for 2021
• Ordinance regarding exterior lighting in residential areas
• Applications for timber land or public benefit rating system assessments in Vashon, Redmond, and Carnation
• Appointments to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board of directors

The council passed a consent agenda approving an interlocal agreement with Seattle on aging services and the 2021 revision of King County voting precincts, both by a 9-0 vote. It also accepted the 2019 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation report and confirmed several board appointments. Several ordinances and motions received first readings and were referred to committees.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Seattle on aging services administration (Ordinance 19237, 9-0)
• Approved 2021 voting precinct revisions (Ordinance 19238, 9-0)
• Accepted 2019 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation report (Motion 15827, 9-0)
• Confirmed Dwight Dively to Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board (Motion 15825, 9-0)
• Confirmed Brenda Bauer to Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board (Motion 15826, 9-0)
• Confirmed Heather Trim reappointment to solid waste advisory committee (Motion 15828, 9-0)
• Referred exterior lighting ordinance to Local Services Committee (first reading)
• Referred public safety advisory committee ordinance to Law and Justice Committee (first reading)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a resolution urging the state legislature to investigate COVID-19 precautions in Department of Corrections facilities. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 and vaccines, as well as the election of new chairs. The board will also vote to adopt its 2021 work plan.

• Resolution No. 21-04: Urging investigation into COVID-19 management in state correctional facilities
• COVID-19 and vaccine updates briefing
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chairs
• Resolution No. 21-02: Designating the order of vice-chairs for 2021
• Resolution No. 21-01: Adopting the 2021 work plan

The King County Board of Health passed Resolution 21-04, urging the Washington state Legislature to hold a hearing on COVID-19 management in Department of Corrections facilities and to investigate allegations of mismanagement. The board also adopted its 2021 work plan (Resolution 21-01) and designated the order of vice-chairs (Resolution 21-02). Officers were elected for 2021, and the board received briefings on COVID-19/vaccines and state legislation.

• Passed Resolution 21-04 urging state hearing and investigation on prison COVID-19 management (12-0, 2 excused)
• Adopted 2021 work plan as amended (Resolution 21-01) (12-0, 2 excused)
• Passed Resolution 21-02 designating vice-chair order of succession (12-0, 2 excused)
• Elected McDermott as Chair, Mosqueda, Honda, Delecki, Kohl-Welles as Vice Chairs
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding fireworks regulations. Members will also consider confirming Tanya Woo to the King County landmarks commission. Briefings are scheduled for the executive COVID-19 response and the Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal.

• Proposed ordinance No. 2021-0057 regarding fireworks regulations
• Motion No. 2021-0010 to confirm Tanya Woo to the landmarks commission
• Briefing on the executive COVID-19 response
• Briefing on the Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal

The King County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of the executive's appointment of Tanya Woo to the landmarks commission, passing it unanimously (9-0) as a consent item. The committee also received briefings on the COVID-19 response and the Best Starts for Kids levy renewal, and deferred action on a fireworks ordinance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended do pass consent for Tanya Woo's appointment to landmarks commission (9-0)
• Deferred action on fireworks ordinance (Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0057)
• Approved February 3, 2021 meeting minutes

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will meet to consider a resolution to adopt the 2021 work plan for the committee. The meeting also includes a briefing on service guidelines updates from the Metro Transit Department.

• Resolution No. RTC2021-01: Adopting the 2021 work plan for the King County regional transit committee
• Briefing No. 2021-B0028: Service Guidelines Update

The committee approved Resolution RTC2021-01, adopting the 2021 work plan for the King County Regional Transit Committee, with a vote of 12 in favor and 1 excused. The committee also received a briefing on the Service Guidelines Update, which was presented but not voted on. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved RTC Resolution No. RTC2021-01 adopting the 2021 work plan (12-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of the January 20, 2021 meeting
• Received briefing on Service Guidelines Update (No. 2021-B0028) - presented, no action

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review meeting minutes from February 3, 2021, and approve invoices. The committee is also considering a resolution regarding the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project.

• Resolution FCD2021-03: Interlocal agreement with City of Black Diamond for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project
• Approval of February 3, 2021 minutes
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved the February 3, 2021 meeting minutes and a set of invoices totaling $223,662.77. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-03, approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Black Diamond for the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project, to the full Board of Supervisors.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2021 meeting
• Approved invoices totaling $223,662.77 (Inslee Best, Francis and Company, Lund Consulting, Parametrix, State Auditor)
• Recommended FCD Resolution No. FCD2021-03 to Board of Supervisors (4-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss several ordinances regarding county finances and land use. The agenda includes proposals for tax cancellations, investment property rules, and a new airport lease. The committee will also review changes to parking facility fees.

• Cancellation of $778,436 in uncollectible personal property taxes from 2012 through 2019
• Lease agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. for land at King County International Airport
• Amendments to terms and fees for county automotive parking facilities
• Updates to ordinances regarding financial investment properties

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended approval of an ordinance to cancel $778,436 in uncollectible personal property taxes for 2012-2019. It also recommended approval of an ordinance amending financial investment property rules and another updating parking facility fees and terms. A lease agreement with UPS for county-owned land at King County International Airport was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for ordinance canceling $778,436 in uncollectible personal property taxes (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for ordinance amending financial investment property rules (7-0)
• Deferred lease agreement with UPS for county-owned land at King County International Airport
• Recommended Do Pass for ordinance amending parking facility fees and terms (7-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold a second reading on a health through housing implementation plan. Members will also consider ordinances regarding facial recognition technology and hazard pay for grocery employees. Additionally, several appointments to county commissions are up for confirmation.

• Ordinance prohibiting the use of facial recognition technology by County departments
• Ordinance establishing hazard pay for grocery employees during the COVID-19 emergency
• Subdivision ordinance for property in Auburn, WA
• Acceptance of $167,500 worth of conservation easements near Covington
• Second reading of the health through housing implementation plan

The King County Council passed Ordinance 2020-0338, which adds a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 24 relating to the health through housing implementation plan, with a unanimous 9-0 vote. The council also approved several appointments to the landmarks commission, solid waste advisory committee, and transit advisory commission via consent agenda. Several ordinances and motions had their first reading and were referred to committees for further consideration.

• Passed Ordinance 2020-0338 (health through housing implementation plan) (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Adam Alsobrook to landmarks commission (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Dean Kralios to landmarks commission (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Candace Brooks Tucker to landmarks commission (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Wendy Weiker to solid waste advisory committee (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of William Louie to solid waste advisory committee (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Leah Tischler to solid waste advisory committee (consent agenda)
• Approved reappointment of Ayan Mohamed to transit advisory commission (consent agenda)

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding a special election on August 3, 2021. This measure would authorize a property tax levy to fund prevention and early intervention strategies for children and youth. The agenda also includes briefings on pandemic assistance and the Best Starts for Kids initiative.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 regarding a property tax levy
• Pandemic Assistance Update briefing
• Fourth Annual Report on the Best Starts for Kids Initiative

The Regional Policy Committee deferred action on Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062, which would place a property tax levy on the August 2021 ballot to fund prevention and early intervention for children and youth. The committee also received briefings on pandemic assistance and the Best Starts for Kids initiative, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved January 13, 2021 meeting minutes with friendly amendment (11-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0062 (children's mental health levy)

Community, Health and Housing Services Committee

The committee will review briefings regarding University of Washington behavioral health programs and crime trends from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The agenda also includes consideration of an ordinance for an interlocal agreement with Seattle and a motion to accept a mental illness evaluation report.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2019-0427: Interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Seattle for area agency on aging administration
• Briefing on University of Washington Behavioral Health Programs and Harborview Facility Plans
• Prosecuting Attorney’s Office presentation on crime trends
• Proposed Motion No. 2020-0280: Acceptance of the 2019 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will review a proposed ordinance to revise King County voting precincts for the year 2021. The agenda also includes briefings from the Assessor’s Office and Auditor’s Office, as well as appointments to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board.

• Proposed ordinance revising King County voting precincts for 2021
• Confirmation of Brenda Bauer to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board
• Confirmation of Dwight Dively as an alternate to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board
• Acknowledgment of a report on regional animal services outcomes and financial sustainability
• Briefings regarding cybersecurity audits and the Assessor’s Office

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee recommended approval of the 2021 King County voting precinct revisions, and confirmed appointments of Brenda Bauer and Dwight Dively to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board. It also acknowledged receipt of the regional animal services report. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2021 precinct revisions (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Brenda Bauer appointment to PSERN board (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Dwight Dively appointment as alternate to PSERN board (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for acknowledging animal services report (3-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will conduct a work session to review upcoming agendas and issues in committees. The meeting also includes an issue briefing, intergovernmental updates, and chair updates.