King County public meetings in 2022

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The December 28, 2022, meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The December 27, 2022, meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council meeting scheduled for December 27, 2022, was cancelled. No legislative items were listed for discussion or decision.

Employment and Administration Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Employment and Administration Committee for December 27, 2022, was cancelled. No other agenda items were listed in the document.

Regional Transit Committee

The December 21, 2022, meeting of the Regional Transit 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 scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee for December 21, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Committee of the Whole

The December 21, 2022, meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The December 20, 2022, meeting of the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancellation

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting for the King County Board of Health on December 15, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Regional Policy Committee

The regular meeting of the Regional Policy Committee scheduled for December 14, 2022, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for December 14, 2022, is cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance related to the procurement of clothing and uniforms. Members will also discuss the King County Auditor's Office 2023-2024 Work Program and several briefings from the Auditor's Office. A motion to confirm a trustee for the King County Library System is also on the agenda.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0429 regarding clothing and uniforms procurement
• Motion to confirm Jeffery Guddat to the King County Library System board of trustees
• Adoption of the King County Auditor's Office Work Program 2023-2024
• Briefing on combined compensation adjustments
• Briefings regarding courthouse security screening and contingent workers

The committee recommended the passage of an ordinance regarding clothing and uniform procurement and the King County Auditor's Office Work Program 2023-2024. It also recommended the appointment of Jeffery Guddat to the King County Library System board of trustees. Several briefings were presented regarding compensation, contingent workers, incarceration alternatives, and courthouse security.

• Approved September 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass on Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0429 regarding clothing and uniforms procurement (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent on Proposed Motion No. 2022-0400 confirming Jeffery Guddat to the King County Library System board of trustees (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass on Proposed Motion No. 2022-0444 regarding King County Auditor's Office Work Program 2023-2024 (5-0)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will vote on resolutions to amend professional services agreements and update district operating procedures. The agenda also includes a motion regarding the organization of the Board.

• Amendment to a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D.
• New professional services agreement with Plum Coaching & HR Consulting, LLC for human resources services
• Amendments to the District's rules and operating procedures
• Motion regarding the organization of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to a professional services agreement and a new contract for human resources services. The Board also voted to amend the District's operating procedures and the organization of the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-17 to amend a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D. (8-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-18 for a professional services agreement with Plum Coaching & HR Consulting, LLC (8-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-16 amending District rules and operating procedures (8-0)
• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD22-04 as amended regarding the organization of the Board of Supervisors (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is considering several ordinances and motions. Key items include supplemental budget appropriations for various agencies and the 2022 property tax levy. The council will also review appointments to the public defense advisory board.

• Supplemental appropriation of $8,884,000 to various general fund agencies
• Proposed ordinance regarding the 2022 King County property tax levy
• Sale of emissions credits from Cedar Hills regional landfill to Puget Sound Energy
• Adoption of the 2022-2025 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan
• Confirmations for appointments to the public defense advisory board

The Council approved a net supplemental appropriation of $24.9M across general, non-general, and capital fund budgets. It also passed the 2022 property tax levy for 2023 collection and updated council rules of business. Several open space valuation applications and board appointments were also confirmed.

• Approved net supplemental appropriations of $8.88M (general), $7.12M (non-general), and $9M (capital) (9-0)
• Approved 2022 property tax levy for 2023 collection (9-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement template for city jail services (9-0)
• Approved 2022-2025 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan (9-0)
• Approved sale of emissions credits from Cedar Hills regional landfill to Puget Sound Energy (9-0)
• Approved open space valuation for properties in Carnation, Vashon, Enumclaw, and Renton (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Public Defense Advisory Board and Board of Ethics (9-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending council rules and order of business (8-0, 1 excused)

Metropolitan King County Council

The special Metropolitan King County Council meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022, has been cancelled.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The December 7, 2022, meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee is cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for Metropolitan King County Council business scheduled for this time.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approving minutes and invoices. No specific projects, contracts, or legislative actions are listed.

The Executive Committee approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022, meeting. The committee also approved several invoices for the Water and Land Resources Division and four consulting firms.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2022 meeting
• Approved Water and Land Resources Division invoice ($9,475,576.35)
• Approved Francis and Company invoice ($14,199.50)
• Approved Inslee Best invoice ($11,722.00)
• Approved Lund Consulting invoice ($24,050.00)
• Approved Parametrix invoice ($236,582.76)

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0399, which proposes a nine-year property tax levy for a special election on April 25, 2023. This item is for discussion only and concerns funding for regional behavioral health crisis care centers and related services.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0399 regarding a property tax levy
• A proposed nine-year levy at a rate not exceeding $0.145 per $1,000 of assessed valuation
• Approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. A proposed ordinance regarding a property tax levy for regional behavioral health services and capital facilities was discussed and subsequently deferred.

• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0399 regarding behavioral health property tax levy

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider 2023 budgets for South King Housing and Homelessness Partners and ARCH A Regional Coalition for Housing. The committee will also review an ordinance regarding the sale of emissions credits from the Cedar Hills regional landfill. Additionally, members will discuss a motion related to Harborview Medical Center's support for mission population programs.

• 2023 budgets and work plans for South King Housing and Homelessness Partners and ARCH A Regional Coalition for Housing
• Ordinance authorizing the sale of emissions credits from Cedar Hills regional landfill gas to Puget Sound Energy
• Confirmation of Saloni Mavani to the King County board of ethics
• Adoption of the 2022-2025 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan
• Motion regarding Harborview Board of Trustees action to suspend support for mission population programs

The Committee of the Whole recommended several motions and ordinances for Council approval, including 2023 budgets for housing coalitions and an updated Equal Employment Opportunity plan. The committee also recommended the appointment of Saloni Mavani to the board of ethics and a landfill emissions credit agreement.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2023 budget and work plan for South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2023 budget and work plan for ARCH A Regional Coalition for Housing (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Saloni Mavani to King County board of ethics (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for 2022-2025 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for sale of environmental attributes from Cedar Hills regional landfill to Puget Sound Energy (9-0)
• Passed Out of Committee Without a Recommendation regarding Harborview Board of Trustees action on mission population programs (8-0, 1 excused)

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will review several reports regarding public health, justice, and community pathways. Members will also consider confirming three appointments to the King County public defense advisory board.

• Ordinance authorizing a template for city entities seeking jail services from King County
• Confirmation of Andrés Muñoz to the public defense advisory board
• Confirmation of Sara Rankin to the public defense advisory board
• Confirmation of Oloth Insyxiengmay to the public defense advisory board
• Acceptance of the sixth annual report on the Best Starts for Kids initiative

The committee recommended several motions and ordinances for council approval, including the confirmation of three appointments to the King County public defense advisory board. It also recommended the acceptance of multiple reports regarding child initiatives, restorative community pathways, and jail services.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Andrés Muñoz to Public Defense Advisory Board (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Sara Rankin to Public Defense Advisory Board (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Oloth Insyxiengmay to Public Defense Advisory Board (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent to accept sixth annual Best Starts for Kids report (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass to acknowledge restorative community pathways implementation plan (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for interlocal agreement template for city jail services (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent to acknowledge report on opioid use disorder medication in jails (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent to acknowledge Seattle's secure detention utilization reports (5-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is considering several ordinances regarding land use and utilities. This includes a proposed annexation for the Siler Ridge Water Annexation and a franchise renewal with Seattle for electric facilities. The council will also review updates to countywide planning policies.

• Annexation of approximately 120 acres into Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district
• Franchise renewal agreement with the City of Seattle for electric transmission facilities
• New county policy for compost procurement
• Amendments to the 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Subdivision of property at 18204 136th Ave SE, Renton

The Council passed several ordinances regarding road rights of way, compost procurement, and countywide planning policies. It also approved a water service annexation for the Sammamish Plateau and updated development regulations and open space rating systems.

• Approved franchise renewal with City of Seattle for electric facilities in unincorporated road rights of way (9-0)
• Approved county policy for compost procurement (9-0)
• Approved amendments to 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies (9-0)
• Approved annexation of ~120 acres into Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district (9-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2022-0313 regarding Coalition Labor Agreement benefits
• Approved comprehensive planning and development regulations as amended (9-0)
• Approved modifications to public benefit rating system for open space and agricultural assessment (9-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of biosolids thermal drying comprehensive study report (9-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed property tax levy for regional behavioral health services to be presented at an April 2023 special election. The agenda also includes reviewing reports on court case backlogs and considering supplemental budget appropriations.

• Proposed property tax levy for regional behavioral health crisis care centers
• Supplemental appropriations of $8,884,000 to general fund agencies and $7,118,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Motion acknowledging reports on civil/criminal case backlogs and eviction cases
• Sale of surplus property located at Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE in Sammamish
• Amendment to an office space use agreement for King County district court

The committee recommended a supplemental appropriation ordinance for general, non-general, and capital fund budgets. It also recommended an office space agreement for district courts and a report on court case backlogs. A proposed behavioral health tax levy and the sale of surplus property in Sammamish were deferred.

• Approved November 8 and November 10, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion No. 2022-0440 regarding court case backlog reports (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance No. 2022-0340 regarding district court office space (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance No. 2022-0428 for supplemental appropriations of $8,884,000 (general fund), $7,118,000 (non-general fund), and $8,999,893 (capital fund) (7-0)
• Passed Out of Committee Without a Recommendation for Ordinance No. 2022-0387 regarding 2023 property taxes (7-0)
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2022-0399 regarding a regional behavioral health property tax levy
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2022-0359 regarding the sale of surplus property at Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council meeting scheduled for November 29, 2022, was cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The November 23, 2022, meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council.

• Cancellation of the November 23, 2022, committee meeting

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022, was cancelled. No business or discussions were held during this session.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Local Services and Land Use Committee for November 22, 2022, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposed one-year moratorium on the establishment of new or expanded wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The agenda also includes interlocal agreements for environmental initiatives in the Duwamish river basin and public defense services with Seattle. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the landmarks commission and the board of health.

• One-year moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms
• Interlocal agreement for environmental initiatives in the Duwamish river basin
• $50,000 donation from Foothills Trail Coalition for Foothills Trail Segment B
• Interlocal agreement between King County and Seattle for public defense services
• Confirmation of Kimberly Hartman to the King County landmarks commission

The Council approved the 2023 State Legislative Agenda and a one-year moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, and distilleries. They also authorized interlocal agreements for environmental initiatives in the Duwamish river basin and financial contributions from Pierce County.

• Approved 2023 State Legislative Agenda (7-1)
• Approved one-year moratorium on new/expanded wineries, breweries, and distilleries (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Duwamish river basin environmental initiatives (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for financial contribution from Pierce County (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 donation from Foothills Trail Coalition for Foothills Trail Segment B (9-0)
• Confirmed Kimberly Hartman to King County landmarks commission (9-0)
• Confirmed King County board of health nonelected member candidates for 2023 (9-0)
• Deferred ordinance regarding Coalition Labor Agreement benefits

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole is reviewing several proposed ordinances. Discussions include land annexation for water service, compost procurement policies, and updates to countywide planning policies. The committee will also acknowledge a report on a biosolids thermal drying study.

• Annexation of approximately 120 acres into the Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district
• New policy for the procurement of compost
• Amendments to the 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Receipt of a consultant report on a biosolids thermal drying study
• Selection process for a Board of Health Community Stakeholder Alternate

The Committee of the Whole recommended the passage of three ordinances regarding compost procurement, countywide planning policies, and a water annexation in Siler Ridge. The committee also acknowledged a report on biosolids thermal drying.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion No. 2022-0372 acknowledging biosolids thermal drying report (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance No. 2022-0355 regarding compost procurement policy (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2022-0398 amending 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2022-0436 regarding Siler Ridge Water Annexation (9-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board will receive a briefing on syphilis trends from the University of Washington. Members will also discuss the 2023 work plan and consider Resolution No. 22-05 to identify an alternate community stakeholder member.

• Syphilis update briefing (No. 22-B12)
• Introduction of a recommended nonelected alternate candidate for 2023
• Resolution No. 22-05 to identify an alternate community stakeholder member
• Discussion of the 2023 Board of Health work plan

The Board of Health appointed Marissa Jauregui as an alternate nonelected member representing community stakeholders for a one-year term. The board also received briefings on syphilis and the 2023 work plan.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2022
• Passed Resolution No. 22-05 appointing Marissa Jauregui as an alternate nonelected member (9-0)

Regional Transit Committee

The committee will consider Proposed Motion No. 2022-0437 regarding the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2021-2031. This item includes reviewing transit service guidelines and accepting the 2022 System Evaluation. The motion is scheduled for a first reading and referral to the Metropolitan King County Council.

• Proposed Motion No. 2022-0437 regarding the 2021-2031 Transit Strategic Plan
• Acceptance of the King County Metro Transit 2022 System Evaluation
• Review of King County Metro Transit Service Guidelines

The Regional Transit Committee approved Amendment 1 and recommended a 'Do Pass Substitute' for Motion No. 2022-0437. This motion relates to the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2021-2031, Service Guidelines, and the 2022 System Evaluation.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Motion No. 2022-0437 (10-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion No. 2022-0437 (11.5-0)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The November 16, 2022, meeting agenda consists of procedural items. The committee will conduct roll call, approve minutes from November 2, 2022, and review invoices. No specific projects or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Approval of November 2, 2022 minutes
• Public comment period
• Approval of invoices

The Executive Committee approved the meeting minutes from November 2, 2022. The committee also approved a series of invoices for professional services and auditing.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2022 meeting
• Approved King County Q3 invoice ($95,304.00)
• Approved Cockner Fennessy invoice ($17,373.75)
• Approved Francis & Company invoice ($46,253.50)
• Approved Inslee Best invoice ($13,737.78)
• Approved Lund Consulting invoice ($24,050.00)
• Approved Parametrix invoice ($102,431.59)
• Approved WA State Auditor ($7,720.65) and Wilkins ($2,945.84) invoices

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The November 15, 2022, meeting of the King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposal to issue bonds for housing, 911, and infrastructure. Other items include adjusting low-income transit fares and amending development permitting fees.

• Bond issuance not to exceed $664,000,000 for housing, 911, and infrastructure
• Low-income transit fare reduction to $1.00 starting January 1, 2023
• Harborview Medical Center 2023 Capital Improvement Program budget
• Amendments to development permitting fees
• Revision of surface water management service charges

The Council approved the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget and several ordinances related to county funding, transportation, and public safety. Other actions included authorizing $664 million in general obligation bonds and updating school impact fees for multiple districts.

• Approved 2023-2024 Biennial Budget as amended (9-0)
• Authorized up to $664M in limited tax general obligation bonds (Consent Agenda)
• Approved 2023 property tax levies (9-0)
• Adopted school impact fees for 13 school districts (9-0)
• Set low-income transit fares to $1.00 starting Jan 1, 2023 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved parking changes at Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (7-2)
• Revised surface water management service charges (7-2)
• Deferred the 2023 State Legislative Agenda motion

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss proposed ordinances regarding a $625 million bond issuance and the adoption of the 2023-2024 biennial budget. These items involve funding for infrastructure, housing, and county agency operations.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0386: Issuance of bonds up to $625,000,000 for projects including affordable housing and transit
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0374: Adoption of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget and appropriations

The committee recommended the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget for approval after adopting multiple amendments. It also recommended a bond issuance of up to $664 million for various county infrastructure and social service projects.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0374 (2023-2024 Biennial Budget)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0386 (bond issuance up to $664,000,000) (9-0)
• Adopted striking amendment S2, amendment 1 to S2, and title amendment T1 for Ordinance No. 2022-0386
• Adopted striking amendment S1 as amended for Ordinance No. 2022-0374
• Adopted amendments 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, and 18 for Ordinance No. 2022-0374
• Denied amendments 4 and 11 for Ordinance No. 2022-0374

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0399 regarding a special election proposition. This ordinance would authorize a nine-year property tax levy to fund regional behavioral health crisis care centers, residential treatment facilities, and mobile crisis care. The proposed levy would begin in 2024 at a rate of up to $0.145 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0399 regarding a behavioral health property tax levy
• Special election proposition scheduled for April 25, 2023
• Approval of minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. A proposed ordinance regarding a property tax levy for regional behavioral health services was discussed but deferred.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0399 regarding behavioral health services property tax levy

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The November 8, 2022, 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 meeting.

• Cancellation of the November 8, 2022, committee meeting

King County Flood Control District

The Executive Committee is considering resolutions to adopt the 2023 budget and authorize improvements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a property tax levy for the district's 2023 budget.

• Adoption of the 2023 budget and authorization of improvements (Resolution FCD2022-13.2)
• Authorization of a property tax levy for the 2023 budget (Resolution FCD2022-14)
• Protection of up to $.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 budget and authorized the corresponding property tax levy. The budget resolution was passed with five amendments following a public hearing.

• Approved Substitute FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-13 adopting the 2023 budget as amended (9-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-14 authorizing a property tax levy for the 2023 budget (9-0)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss several ordinances regarding budget adjustments and tax levies. Proposed items include supplemental appropriations for general and capital funds and the 2023 property tax levies. The agenda also includes discussions on various service fees and administrative reorganization.

• Supplemental appropriation of $8,884,000 to general fund agencies
• Ordinance regarding parking at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center
• 2023 county property tax levies
• Elimination of electronic monitoring fees for program participants
• Changes to development permitting fees

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended several ordinances for Council action, including updates to public transportation fares, school impact fees, and administrative office organization. One ordinance regarding supplemental appropriations was deferred, and another regarding property tax levies was passed out of committee without a recommendation.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for parking at Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (7-2)
• Passed Out of Committee Without a Recommendation for 2023 county property tax levies (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for administrative office organization (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for performance management and accountability (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for emergent need project thresholds (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Body-Worn Camera and In-Car Camera System Pilot Report (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for nonrepresented employee general wage increases (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for eliminating electronic monitoring fees (9-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The regular Metropolitan King County Council meeting scheduled for November 8, 2022, was cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended several motions and ordinances for approval, including a franchise renewal with the city of Seattle and a donation for the Foothills Trail. The committee also confirmed appointments to the landmarks commission and board of health.

• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Kimberly Hartman to landmarks commission (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Duwamish river basin environmental partnership agreement (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for board of health nonelected member candidates (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Seattle franchise renewal for electric facilities (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute to accept $50,000 donation for Foothills Trail Segment B (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for interlocal agreement with Pierce County (9-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from the October 19, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes an executive session to review the performance of a public employee.

• Approval of October 19, 2022, minutes
• Executive session to review public employee performance

The committee approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022, meeting. The board held an executive session to review the performance of a public employee, but no action followed.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Regional Water Quality Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee for November 2, 2022, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The November 1, 2022, meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

King County Flood Control District

The special meeting of the King County Flood Control District scheduled for November 1, 2022, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing ordinances for land annexations into water, sewer, and fire districts. Members will also consider collective bargaining agreements for county employees and approve various council job descriptions.

• Annexation of ~80 acres into Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district
• Annexation of ~12 acres from Issaquah into Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district
• Annexation of ~1.36 acres into fire district 43
• Collective bargaining agreements for King County Sheriff's Office employees
• Sale of surplus property at Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE in Sammamish

The Council approved several collective bargaining agreements for the Sheriff's Office and Juvenile Detention staff. It also passed ordinances for water, sewer, and fire service annexations and approved several council job descriptions. The 2023 State Legislative Agenda was deferred.

• Approved M-Brooke Farm Water Annexation (8-0)
• Approved NE 1st & Juniper sewer annexation (8-0)
• Approved Vander Woude fire district 43 annexation (8-0)
• Approved labor agreement with King County Juvenile Detention Guild (8-0)
• Approved labor agreement with WSCCCE Council 2, Local 2084-S (8-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with King County Police Officers Guild (8-0)
• Approved labor agreements with Puget Sound Police Managers Association (8-0)
• Deferred motion establishing the 2023 State Legislative Agenda

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will review several proposed ordinances regarding county funds and fees. Key items include a large bond issuance for infrastructure and housing, transit fare changes, and school impact fees.

• $625 million bond issuance for housing, transit, and infrastructure
• Low-income transit fares reduced to $1.00 starting January 1, 2023
• Revision of surface water management service charges
• Adoption of school impact fees for multiple school districts
• Amendments to development permitting fees

The committee held a hybrid meeting on October 26, 2022, but took no substantive action. All 13 proposed ordinances on the agenda were deferred.

• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0378 (county fund)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0377 (surface water management charges)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0382 (abolishing various funds)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0379 (noxious weed control program assessments)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0385 (development permitting fees)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0376 (community needs lists)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0392 (low-income transit fares)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0391 (Public Transportation Fund financial practices)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Local Services and Land Use Committee for October 25, 2022, has been cancelled. No committee business was scheduled to be discussed or decided at this time.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing several proposed ordinances. Topics include 2023-2024 salary schedules for nonrepresented employees and 2023 county property tax levies.

• Proposed ordinance for 2023-2024 King County salary schedules and wage increases
• Proposed ordinance regarding 2023 county property tax levies
• Proposed ordinance adopting the Harborview Medical Center 2023 Capital Improvement Program budget
• Proposed ordinance to eliminate electronic monitoring fees for program participants
• Proposed ordinance renaming the Children and Youth Services Division

The committee held a hybrid meeting on October 25, 2022, to review several proposed ordinances and motions. No substantive decisions were made as all items on the agenda were deferred.

• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0381 (renaming children and youth services division)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0310 (parking at Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0390 (2023 county property tax levies)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0394 (organization of administrative offices and executive departments)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0393 (performance management and accountability)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0375 (emergent need project thresholds)
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2022-0383 (Body-Worn Camera and In-Car Camera System Pilot Report)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0384 (general wage increase for nonrepresented employees)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider motions to approve several job descriptions for King County Council positions. The committee will also vote on appointing Christopher Hayes to the citizens' elections oversight committee. Staff updates are scheduled regarding human resources and the fleet vehicle pool program.

• Appointment of Christopher Hayes to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Approval of job description for director of chief policy officer
• Approval of job description for director of government relations
• Approval of job description for chief operating officer
• Discussion of King County Fleet Vehicle Pool Program

The Employment and Administration Committee recommended for approval five job descriptions for council positions, including chief policy officer and chief operating officer. The committee also recommended confirming Christopher Hayes to the citizens' elections oversight committee.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Christopher Hayes to citizens' elections oversight committee (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for chief policy officer job description (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for director of government relations job description (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for chief operating officer job description (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for director of local and regional affairs job description (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for external affairs manager job description (9-0)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The council is reviewing several ordinances regarding collective bargaining agreements for police, detention, and transit employees. They are also considering supplemental budget appropriations totaling over $25 million across various funds.

• $25 million in supplemental budget appropriations across general and capital funds
• Public hearing for a labor agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587
• First readings for collective bargaining agreements involving police and detention staff
• Reappointment of Wendy Davis to the King County rural forest commission
• Ordinance regarding clothing and uniform procurement

The Council approved a memorandum of agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587. They also confirmed the reappointment of Wendy Davis to the King County rural forest commission. Several other ordinances regarding budget appropriations and labor agreements were introduced and referred to committees.

• Approved memorandum of agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Wendy Davis to the King County rural forest commission (9-0)
• Referred supplemental appropriation ordinance of $8,884,000 (general fund), $7,118,000 (non-general fund), and $8,999,893 (capital fund) to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred clothing and uniforms procurement ordinance to Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
• Referred labor agreements for Juvenile Detention Guild and Juvenile Detention Division Supervisors to Metropolitan King County Council
• Referred collective bargaining agreements for King County Police Officers Guild and Puget Sound Police Managers Association to Metropolitan King County Council

Board of Health

The meeting includes a briefing regarding sexual and gender-based violence in K-12 schools. Additionally, the board will discuss and potentially act on Resolution No. 22-04 to identify selected nonelected member candidates for the 2023 term.

• Briefing: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in K-12 Schools
• Resolution No. 22-04: Identifying selected nonelected member candidates to begin serving in 2023

The King County Board of Health approved Resolution 22-04, selecting nonelected member and alternate candidates to serve on the board starting in 2023. The resolution passed 12-0 with one abstention. The board also heard briefings on COVID-19, monkeypox, and sexual and gender-based violence in K-12 schools.

• Approved Resolution 22-04 selecting nonelected member candidates for 2023 (12-0-1)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard briefing on sexual and gender-based violence in K-12 schools (presented, no action taken)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The session focuses on Briefing No. 2022-B0128 regarding the Executive’s proposed 2023-2024 budget.

• Public Hearing No. 2022-B0128 to discuss the Executive's proposed 2023-2024 budget

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee held a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 King County budget. No decisions were made; the meeting was solely for public comment. 39 individuals provided testimony. The meeting was adjourned without any votes or actions taken.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was a public hearing only.

Regional Transit Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to revise low-income fares for buses, trolleys, and streetcars to $1.00 starting January 1, 2023. The agenda also includes a briefing on the performance measurement dashboard annual oral report.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0392: Revising low-income fares for transit vehicles to $1.00 for twelve months
• Briefing No. 2022-B0132: Performance measurement dashboard annual oral report

The Regional Transit Committee voted 13.5-1.5 to recommend passage of an ordinance setting low-income transit fares at $1.00 for twelve months starting January 1, 2023. The measure now goes to the full King County Council. The committee also approved minutes from June 15, 2022, and received briefings on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and a performance measurement dashboard.

• Recommended do pass Ordinance 2022-0392 setting low-income fare at $1.00 for 12 months (13.5-1.5)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The special meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee scheduled for October 19, 2022, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hold a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget. This is a special meeting of the committee.

• Briefing on Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (No. 2022-B0135)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes and invoices. The agenda includes a motion regarding an amendment to an agreement for advisory committee facilitation services.

• Motion FCDECM2022-04: Authorizing an amendment to the agreement for advisory committee facilitation services

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The October 18, 2022, meeting of the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee has been cancelled. Consequently, the Metropolitan King County Council agenda is limited to committee business.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hold a special meeting to receive a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Briefing on Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (No. 2022-B0135)

The committee received a briefing on the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget from council staff and the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget. Multiple budgets were discussed, including Behavioral Health, Harborview 2020 Bond Capital, Solid Waste Construction, and Transit Operating and Capital. No decisions were made; the matter was only presented.

Metropolitan King County Council

The council deferred a vote on a memorandum of agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 for Metro transit employees, holding the item for one week. Nine reappointments to various boards and commissions were approved unanimously on the consent agenda. Several ordinances and motions received first readings and were referred to committees.

• Deferred proposed ordinance on ATU Local 587 transit union agreement (held one week)
• Approved reappointment of Deryl Brown-Archie to Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District board (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Frank Immel to Fauntleroy Ferry advisory committee (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Sunny Lovin to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Mario Paredes to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Liway Hsi to rural forest commission (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Wyatt Golding to rural forest commission (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jeff Boyce to rural forest commission (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee is considering several land annexations for water, sewer, and fire services. Members will also discuss a one-year moratorium on applications for new or expanded alcohol production facilities and tasting rooms. Additionally, the committee will review the 2023 State Legislative Agenda.

• M-Brooke Farm Water Annexation of approximately 80 acres
• NE 1st & Juniper Sewer Annexation of approximately 12 acres
• Vander Woude Annexation of approximately 1.36 acres into fire district 43
• One-year moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and tasting rooms
• Establishment of the King County 2023 State Legislative Agenda

The King County Committee of the Whole met on October 17, 2022, and recommended do-pass consent for five ordinances and one motion, all by 9-0 votes. These included water and sewer annexations, a fire district annexation, a one-year moratorium on new wineries/breweries/distilleries, and the extension of an acting juvenile detention director. The committee also passed a motion establishing the 2023 State Legislative Agenda out of committee without a recommendation by an 8-0 vote, with one excused. Two briefings were presented: the King County Library System and 4Culture.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2022-0343 (M-Brooke Farm Water Annexation, ~80 acres) — 9-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0358 (extending acting juvenile detention director Quanetta West) — 9-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2022-0397 (NE 1st & Juniper sewer annexation, ~12 acres) — 9-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2022-0409 (Vander Woude fire district annexation, ~1.36 acres) — 9-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2022-0412 (one-year moratorium on new wineries/breweries/distilleries) — 9-0
• Passed Motion 2022-0396 (2023 State Legislative Agenda) out of committee without a recommendation — 8-0, 1 excused
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 — no objections
• Presented briefings from King County Library System and 4Culture — no action taken

Panel 3 – Support a Safe King County For Everyone

This meeting features a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for the Support a Safe King County for Everyone panel. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0127: Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget

The panel received a briefing on the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for the 'Support a Safe King County For Everyone' initiative. Council staff and the budget director presented and answered questions. No votes or decisions were taken; the matter was only presented.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0127 on proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget presented; no action taken

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the Executive’s proposed 2023-2024 budget. This special meeting is also noticed as a meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council, though the agenda is limited to committee business.

• Public Hearing for Briefing No. 2022-B0128 regarding the proposed 2023-2024 budget

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee held a public hearing to discuss the Executive’s Proposed 2023-2024 Budget. Chair McDermott provided introductory comments and councilmembers introduced themselves. Twenty-one individuals provided public comment. No decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• No decisions were made; the meeting consisted of a briefing and public comment only.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will hear briefings regarding the impact of professional sports in local communities. The committee will also receive updates on the Tucson Crisis Center and the Redmond Thrive Program.

• Briefing on the impact of pro sports by Seattle Seahawks and Mariners representatives
• Briefing on the Tucson Crisis Center
• Briefing on the Redmond Thrive Program from Redmond City staff

The Regional Policy Committee received three presentations: on the economic and community impact of professional sports in King County, on a crisis center model from Tucson, and on the Redmond Thrive program for homeless outreach and mental health co-response. No votes or decisions were taken on any of the briefings.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Presented briefing on impact of pro sports (no action taken)
• Presented briefing on Tucson Crisis Center (no action taken)
• Presented briefing on Redmond Thrive program (no action taken)

Panel 2 – Climate & Environment; Invest in People

The meeting includes a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for Climate & Environment; Invest in People. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0126: Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget for Climate & Environment; Invest in People

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee for October 11, 2022, has been cancelled. As a result, no committee business was held.

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the 2023 budget and authorizing improvements. The meeting includes discussion of a property tax levy to implement this budget. Additionally, the board will take final action on fund expenditures for flood reduction grants.

• Adoption of 2023 budget and improvements (Resolution FCD2022-13.2)
• Property tax levy authorization (Resolution FCD2022-14)
• Expenditure of funds for Flood Reduction Grants (Resolution FCD2022-12)
• Acquisition Policy Briefing
• Bonding Policy Briefing

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution FCD2022-12, authorizing expenditure of district funds for flood reduction grants. The 2023 budget and property tax levy resolutions were deferred to a future meeting. Two briefings on acquisition and bonding policies were presented but no action was taken.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-12 authorizing flood reduction grant expenditures (9-0)
• Deferred Substitute FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-13.2 adopting the 2023 budget
• Deferred FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-14 authorizing property tax levy for 2023 budget
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting as presented

Panel 1 – Housing and Homelessness; Behavioral Health; Fill the Gap

The King County Panel 1 will hold a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget. This briefing covers housing, homelessness, behavioral health, and Fill the Gap programs.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0125 on the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for housing, homelessness, and behavioral health

The panel received a briefing on the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for housing, homelessness, behavioral health, and the Fill the Gap initiative. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the briefing was informational, with several budget items noted as closed or open for further discussion at upcoming Budget and Fiscal Management meetings.

• Briefing on proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget received (no vote)
• Housing and Homeless Program budget noted as closed
• Behavioral Health budget left open to October 18-19 BFM meeting
• HMC 2020 Bond Capital budget left open to October 18-19 BFM meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several ordinances, including a one-year moratorium on expanding certain alcohol production facilities. The meeting also includes motions to confirm department directors and approve transit union agreements.

• One-year moratorium on applications for new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms
• Annexation of 1.36 acres into Fire District 43 (Vander Woude Annexation)
• Memorandum of agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 for Metro transit employees
• Confirmation of Faisal Khan as Director of the Department of Public Health
• Proclamation of October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in King County

The King County Council approved a consent agenda confirming several appointments and reappointments, including David Mendel as acting director of IT, Faisal Khan as director of public health, and reappointments to the Seattle Convention Center board and mental health advisory committee. The council also held first readings and referred several ordinances to committees, including a moratorium on new wineries and breweries.

• Approved extension of David Mendel as acting IT director (9-0)
• Confirmed Faisal Khan as public health director (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Frank Finneran to Seattle Convention Center board (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jeremiah Bainbridge to mental health advisory committee (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Lynne Robinson to mental health advisory committee (9-0)
• Referred annexation ordinance for fire district 43 to Committee of the Whole
• Referred transit union agreement ordinance to council
• Referred winery/brewery moratorium ordinance to Committee of the Whole

Panel 3 – Support a Safe King County For Everyone

This meeting includes a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget. The presentation is provided by King County Council staff.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0127: Proposed 2023 2024 Biennial Budget

The panel heard a briefing on the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for public safety but deferred action on most items, including the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and District Court budgets, to the October 13 meeting. Several budgets were placed on consent or closed without discussion. No final decisions were made.

• Deferred action on District Court, Office of Inquest, Prosecuting Attorney, Adult and Juvenile Detention, Office of Law Enforcement Oversight, Sheriff, Local Services Administration, Planning and Permitting, and Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget budgets to October 13 meeting
• Closed without discussion: Assessments, Superior Court, Judicial Administration, Public Defense, Jail Health Services, Drug Enforcement Forfeits, Human Resources Management, Airport, Airport Construction Transfer, Airport Construction, Elections, General Public Services, Permitting Division Abatement, GF Transfer to DLS, Unincorp King County Capital
• Placed on consent: multiple budgets including Records and Licensing Services, Regional Animal Services, County Council, and others

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The October 5, 2022, meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• No items listed due to cancellation

Regional Water Quality Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee for October 5, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the Executive's proposed budget for 2023-2024. The meeting includes an opportunity for public testimony.

• Public Hearing for Briefing No. 2022-B0128 on the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee held a public hearing on the Executive's proposed 2023-2024 budget, receiving testimony from six individuals. The matter was deferred, meaning no decision was made at this meeting.

• Deferred Briefing No. 2022-B0128 on the Executive's Proposed 2023-2024 Budget

Panel 2 – Climate & Environment; Invest in People

The panel will receive a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for Climate & Environment; Invest in People. This meeting is designated as a special meeting.

• Briefing on Proposed 2023 2024 Biennial Budget Climate & Environment; Invest in People

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for October 4, 2022, is cancelled. This notice also includes the cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Panel 1 – Housing and Homelessness; Behavioral Health; Fill the Gap

The panel will receive a briefing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget. This briefing covers housing, homelessness, behavioral health, and Fill the Gap programs.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0125 on the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget

The King County Council's Panel 1 held a briefing on the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget for housing, homelessness, and behavioral health. No formal decisions were made; the briefing was deferred, with several budget items left open for discussion at the October 11 meeting.

• Deferred briefing on proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget (No vote recorded)
• Closed several budget items, including Health Through Housing and Best Starts for Kids Levy (No vote recorded)
• Left multiple budget items open for October 11 discussion, including Housing and Homeless Program and Behavioral Health (No vote recorded)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding transit infrastructure and land use. Proposed items include transferring the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel and authorizing land use for a radio network operator. The council will also consider budget appropriations for Harborview Medical Center.

• Transfer of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority
• Land use agreements with Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator in Snoqualmie, Seattle, and Issaquah
• Amendment to the agreement between Sound Transit and King County for Link light rail maintenance
• One-time employee incentive via agreement with Washington State Nurses Association
• Adoption of the Harborview Medical Center 2023 Capital Improvement Program Annual Budget

The council passed ordinances authorizing leases with the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator for three county-owned sites, approved a third amendment to the Sound Transit light rail operations agreement, and transferred the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to Sound Transit. All votes were 9-0 except one labor agreement that passed 8-0 with one recusal.

• Approved lease for radio network at 14600 Rattlesnake Road SE, Snoqualmie (9-0)
• Approved lease for radio network at 206 SW 112th Street, Seattle (9-0)
• Approved lease for radio network at 10900 Squak Mountain Road South, Issaquah (9-0)
• Approved third amendment to Sound Transit light rail operations agreement (9-0)
• Approved transfer of Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to Sound Transit (9-0)
• Approved labor agreement with Washington State Nurses Association for detention and public health nurses (9-0)
• Approved two labor agreements for union benefits, with Councilmember Dunn recused (8-0)
• Appointed Amanda Dodd to Bothell City Council vacancy (9-0)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee is considering recommendations for the Board of Supervisors. These items include adopting the 2023 budget and authorizing a property tax levy.

• Resolution FCD2022-13: Adopting the 2023 budget and authorizing improvements
• Resolution FCD2022-14: Authorizing a property tax levy for the 2023 budget
• Resolution FCD2022-14: Protecting up to $.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the 2023 budget (Resolution FCD2022-13) and a property tax levy (Resolution FCD2022-14) to the full Board of Supervisors. The budget authorizes improvements and operations for the King County Flood Control Zone District, while the tax levy sets a rate up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value and reserves banked capacity. Both items were briefed by Executive Director Michelle Clark and passed 4-0.

• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-13 (2023 budget) (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-14 (property tax levy) (4-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to FCD2022-13 (motion by Supervisor Dunn, carried)
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2022 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider appointments for department leadership. The agenda includes confirming a new public health director and extending an interim IT director.

• Confirmation of Faisal Khan as Director of the Department of Public Health
• Extension of David Mendel as acting director of information technology through November 26, 2022
• Extension of David Mendel as acting director of information technology through January 25, 2023

The Committee of the Whole voted 9-0 to recommend confirming Faisal Khan as director of the Department of Public Health. Two motions extending David Mendel as acting IT director were also approved unanimously. All three items were expedited to the October 11 Council agenda.

• Recommended confirming Faisal Khan as public health director (9-0)
• Approved extension of David Mendel as acting IT director (Motion 2022-0331, 9-0)
• Approved extension of David Mendel as acting IT director (Motion 2022-0353, 9-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hear presentations regarding proposed 2023-2024 budgets from several elected officials. These briefings include the King County Assessor, Elections Director, Prosecuting Attorney, and presiding judges of the Superior and District Courts. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting.

• Presentation of proposed 2023-2024 budgets by elected officials
• Approval of September 14, 2022, meeting minutes

The committee received presentations from the Elections Director, Prosecuting Attorney, Superior and District Court Presiding Judges, Public Defense Director, and Assessor on their proposed 2023-2024 budgets. No votes or decisions were taken; the item was only presented.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received budget presentations from six elected officials (no action taken)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to review items for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda includes a resolution regarding Flood Reduction Grants and a briefing on the 2023 budget.

• Resolution FCD2022-12 authorizing District funds for Flood Reduction Grants
• Briefing on the 2023 Flood Control District Budget
• Approval of September 7, 2022, meeting minutes

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend a resolution authorizing flood reduction grant spending. The committee also approved invoices totaling over $4.7 million and received a briefing on the 2023 budget. The meeting was a special session held hybrid on September 28, 2022.

• Recommended Do Pass: FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-12, authorizing expenditure of District funds for flood reduction grants (4-0 vote)
• Approved: Minutes of September 7, 2022 meeting
• Approved: Invoices totaling $5,112,261.84 including $4,777,681.45 for Water and Land Resources Division

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Local Services and Land Use Committee for September 27, 2022, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider motions regarding county appointments and job descriptions. The agenda includes confirming a representative for the citizens' elections oversight committee and approving roles for a hearing examiner specialist and a county ombuds.

• Appointment of Jason Lambacher to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Approval of job description for hearing examiner specialist
• Approval of job description for county ombuds
• Discussion on ombuds recruitment and Municipal Relations Team scope of work
• Human Resources and Chief of Staff updates

Metropolitan King County Council

This special meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council features a presentation by County Executive Dow Constantine. He will deliver his Budget Address to the council.

• Budget Address by County Executive Dow Constantine

The Metropolitan King County Council held a special meeting to receive the County Executive's budget address. No legislation was introduced, debated, or voted on. The meeting lasted 22 minutes and was purely procedural.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding land use, parks, and utility services. Proposed actions include updating the county's open space plan and approving a settlement with the Suquamish Tribe. The agenda also includes various lease agreements for emergency radio networks and water service annexations.

• Update to the King County Open Space Plan for parks, trails, and natural areas
• Settlement agreement between King County and the Suquamish Tribe
• Land use agreements with Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator in multiple locations
• M-Brooke Farm Water Annexation into the Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district
• Lease agreement with Ardagh Glass Inc. for properties in Seattle

The council passed several ordinances and motions, including adopting the King County Open Space Plan 2022 Update, approving leases for Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network sites, and authorizing a lease with Ardagh Glass Inc. for county-owned investment properties. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, including a water annexation proposal and some radio network leases.

• Adopted King County Open Space Plan 2022 Update (Ordinance 19501, consent agenda)
• Approved settlement agreement with Suquamish Tribe (Ordinance 19502, consent agenda)
• Updated high conservation value properties inventory (Ordinance 19503, consent agenda)
• Approved lease with Ardagh Glass Inc. for three Seattle properties (Ordinance 19507, 8-1)
• Authorized new lease for Department of Public Defense operations (Ordinance 19509, 9-0)
• Approved lease for Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network site in Woodinville (Ordinance 19504, consent agenda)
• Approved lease for Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network site in Renton (Ordinance 19505, consent agenda)
• Deferred water annexation for M-Brooke Farm (Ordinance 2022-0343)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will receive briefings regarding the RapidRide prioritization process and innovative, flexible mobility services. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting.

• Briefing on RapidRide prioritization process
• Briefing on innovative and flexible mobility services
• Approval of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Regional Transit Committee received briefings on the RapidRide prioritization process and innovative flexible mobility services, but took no formal votes or decisions. The meeting was largely informational, with presentations from Metro Transit staff and public comment from five individuals.

• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No substantive decisions made; briefings only

Committee of the Whole

The September 21, 2022, meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole was cancelled. This cancellation also applied to the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

• No items were scheduled for discussion due to the cancellation.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022, has been cancelled. A cancellation notice was issued on September 20, 2022.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The September 20, 2022 meeting of the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

• Meeting cancellation

The September 20, 2022 meeting of the King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

Metropolitan King County Council

The regular meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council scheduled for September 20, 2022, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will hold briefings regarding a monkeypox update and opioid use and harm reduction. The meeting also includes the introduction of new member Esther Lucero and an update on recruitment planning for a board restructure.

• Monkeypox update briefing (No. 22-B09)
• Opioid use and harm reduction briefing (No. 22-B10)
• Introduction of Board Member Esther Lucero
• Board of Health restructure recruitment planning update

The King County Board of Health received informational briefings on the monkeypox outbreak and opioid use/harm reduction, but took no votes on either. The board approved the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes and voted to invite candidates for the 2023 Board of Health to interviews. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to invite Board of Health restructure candidates to next meeting for interviews (motion carried)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will consider several motions and ordinances, including a settlement agreement with the Suquamish Tribe, an update to the King County Open Space Plan, and revisions to the WaterWorks program. The committee will also receive reports on water taxi expansion, transit-oriented development, and paratransit service, plus a briefing from the Conservation Futures Advisory Committee.

• Ordinance 2022-0223: settlement agreement between King County and the Suquamish Tribe
• Ordinance 2022-0198: adopt 2022 Open Space Plan update as county policy
• Ordinance 2022-0345: revise Round 5 of WaterWorks program
• Motion 2022-0255: water taxi expansion progress report
• Motion 2022-0263: transit-oriented development feasibility report for Shoreline Park & Ride

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee voted unanimously (6-0, with two excused) to recommend approval of a settlement agreement between King County and the Suquamish Tribe, and also recommended adopting the 2022 update to the King County Open Space Plan. Additionally, the committee recommended passing several consent agenda items, including motions acknowledging reports on water taxi expansion, transit-oriented development, and paratransit service, as well as an ordinance revising the WaterWorks program. The committee also recommended updating the inventory of high conservation value properties.

• Recommended do-pass consent for settlement agreement with Suquamish Tribe (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass substitute consent for 2022 Open Space Plan update (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass substitute consent for updating high conservation value properties inventory (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for water taxi expansion progress report (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for transit-oriented development feasibility report for Shoreline Park & Ride (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for Access paratransit service update (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for WaterWorks program Round 5 revision (6-0)
• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will review briefings regarding Harborview Medical Center staffing and bed capacity. The meeting also includes a briefing on behavioral health crisis care in King County. Additionally, the committee will consider a motion to accept the sixth annual report for the Best Starts for Kids initiative.

• Briefing on Harborview staffing and bed capacity
• Briefing on behavioral health crisis care in King County
• Motion to accept the sixth annual report on the Best Starts for Kids initiative

The Regional Policy Committee voted 11-0 to recommend passing a motion accepting the sixth annual report on the Best Starts for Kids initiative. The committee also approved the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes. Two informational briefings were presented on Harborview Medical Center staffing and bed capacity, and on behavioral health crisis care in King County.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended Do Pass on Motion 2022-0222 (Best Starts for Kids annual report) by vote of 11 yes, 0 no, 1 excused

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing proposed ordinances regarding land leases and transit operations. This includes amendments to the Link light rail agreement and the transfer of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel.

• Land leases for Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator in Snoqualmie, Woodinville, Seattle, Renton, and Issaquah
• Lease agreement with Ardagh Glass, Inc. for land in Seattle
• Amendment to the Sound Transit and King County agreement for Link light rail operations
• Transfer of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of five ordinances authorizing the King County executive to enter into agreements with the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator for county-controlled or county-owned land in Snoqualmie, Woodinville, Seattle, Renton, and Issaquah. The committee also recommended approval of a lease with Ardagh Glass Inc. for county-owned investment properties in Seattle, with a 5-1 vote. All items will go to the full Council for final action.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0275 (Rattlesnake Road SE, Snoqualmie) — unanimous 7-0
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0276 (Old Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville) — unanimous 7-0
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0277 (SW 112th Street, Seattle) — unanimous 7-0
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0278 (NE 2nd Street, Renton) — unanimous 7-0
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0279 (Squak Mountain Road South, Issaquah) — unanimous 7-0
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0280 (lease with Ardagh Glass Inc., Seattle) — 5-1, with Zahilay opposed and Perry excused
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0281 (amending financial investment property code) — 6-0, with Perry excused
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0308 (new lease for public defense operations) — 6-0, with Perry excused

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee is reviewing proposed motions to confirm executive appointments to two boards. The agenda also includes updates on the King County Rural Broadband Program and the King County Ombuds Office.

• Confirmation of Dick Woo to the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Confirmation of Jesse Anderson as primary representative to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network joint board
• Confirmation of Mark Ellerbrook as alternate representative to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network joint board
• Briefing on the King County Rural Broadband Program
• Briefing on the King County Ombuds Office

The committee unanimously recommended do-pass consent for three executive appointments: Dick Woo to the King County Board of Appeals and Equalization, Jesse Anderson as King County's primary representative to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network joint board, and Mark Ellerbrook as the alternate representative. The committee also received briefings on the King County Rural Broadband Program and the King County Ombuds Office, with no decisions made on those items.

• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Recommended do-pass consent for Dick Woo's appointment to the King County Board of Appeals and Equalization (5-0).
• Recommended do-pass consent for Jesse Anderson's appointment to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network joint board (5-0).
• Recommended do-pass consent for Mark Ellerbrook's appointment as alternate to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network joint board (5-0).
• Heard briefing on King County Rural Broadband Program update (no action taken).
• Heard briefing on King County Ombuds Office general update (no action taken).

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will vote on resolutions to amend agreements for professional services and project management related to the Lower Green River Corridor Plan. The meeting also includes a briefing regarding the 2023 Flood Control District budget process.

• Resolution FCD2022-10: Amendment for environmental impact statement services for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan
• Resolution FCD2022-11: Amendment for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services
• Briefing on the 2023 Flood Control District budget process

The King County Flood Control District Board unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing amendments to professional-services agreements for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan and its Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. The board also approved the minutes from the July 12 meeting and received a briefing on the 2023 budget process. No public testimony was given.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-10 authorizing amendment to agreement for PEIS on Lower Green River Corridor Plan (9-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-11 authorizing amendment to agreement for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services (9-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting as presented

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing ordinances to transfer land from the Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district to the city of Issaquah. The agenda also includes discussions on collective bargaining agreements for county employees and a proposal for a new hate crime reporting system.

• Transfer of land from Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district to Issaquah
• Wage increase for Assessments Auditor classification via Teamsters Local 763 agreement
• Collective bargaining agreement for King County Corrections Guild
• Proposal for a countywide hate crime reporting hotline and web portal
• Extension of competitive bidding waivers for the housing crisis emergency

The King County Council passed ordinances adjusting solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities, approved collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 763 and the Corrections Guild, and authorized land withdrawals from the Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district for Issaquah. All votes were 9-0. A motion to develop a non-law-enforcement hate crime reporting hotline was deferred to September 27.

• Approved solid waste fee changes at recycling/transfer facilities and Cedar Hills landfill (9-0)
• Approved wage increase for Assessments Auditor classification via Teamsters Local 763 agreement (9-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with King County Corrections Guild (9-0)
• Approved withdrawal of ~247 acres from Sammamish Plateau water district for Issaquah water service (consent, 9-0)
• Approved withdrawal of ~27 acres from Sammamish Plateau sewer district for Issaquah sewer service (consent, 9-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending council rules and order of business (9-0)
• Approved motion requesting county response to Pakistan flooding (9-0)
• Deferred motion on non-law-enforcement hate crime hotline plan to September 27

Metropolitan King County Council

This special meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council is focused on professional development training. The agenda contains only procedural items and training.

• Professional development training

The Metropolitan King County Council held a special meeting on September 12, 2022, but the minutes record only procedural actions: call to order, roll call, recesses, and adjournment. No substantive decisions, approvals, denials, or discussions were recorded.

Metropolitan King County Council

This special meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council includes a briefing regarding the Annual Labor Summit. The agenda consists only of procedural items and this single briefing.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0113: Annual Labor Summit

The Metropolitan King County Council held a special meeting for the Annual Labor Summit, featuring remarks from Council Chair Balducci, Executive Constantine, and labor leaders. Presentations covered the Equity and Racial and Social Strategic Plan update, recruiting and retention efforts, and a debrief on the Coalition of Labor Agreements (CLA) and speed of negotiations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review reports from the Wastewater Treatment Division and the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee. The agenda includes briefings regarding pump station overflows and budget implications for upcoming Combined Sewer Overflow projects.

• Discussion of a draft template for select issue reviews
• Briefing on causes and responses to overflows at pump stations and other wastewater facilities
• Briefing on Combined Sewer Overflows, the Georgetown Project, and budget implications

The committee approved minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting and received three briefings: a draft template for a select issue review, an overview of overflows at pump stations and other wastewater facilities, and a presentation on combined sewer overflows including the Georgetown project and budget implications. No substantive decisions were made; all items were presented for discussion only.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will receive an executive COVID briefing and a forum regarding human services inflation adjustments. Representatives from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board are also scheduled to provide a briefing.

• Executive COVID Briefing (No. 2022-B0114)
• Human Services Inflation Adjustment Forum (No. 2022-B0115)
• Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Briefing (No. 2022-B0116)

The King County Committee of the Whole met on September 7, 2022, and received three briefings: an executive COVID briefing, a human services inflation adjustment forum, and a Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board briefing. No votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions were taken. The minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned at 11:39 a.m.

• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 meeting

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee will take final action on adopting staffing and personnel policies. The meeting also includes briefings on 2023 budget recommendations and an acquisition policy update.

• Adoption of Staffing and Personnel Policies
• Contract amendment for Flood Preparedness Brochure
• 2023 budget recommendations briefing
• Acquisition Policy Update briefing

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved two motions: adopting staffing and personnel policies (FCDECM2022-02) and authorizing the chair to amend a contract for a flood preparedness brochure (FCDECM2022-03), both by a 3-0 vote with one excused. The committee also received briefings on the Advisory Committee's 2023 budget recommendations and an acquisition policy update.

• Approved FCDECM2022-02 adopting Staffing and Personnel Policies (3-0, 1 excused)
• Approved FCDECM2022-03 authorizing contract amendment for Flood Preparedness Brochure (3-0, 1 excused)

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will hear briefings on the Crisis Connections One Call Program and behavioral health crisis system needs. Members will also consider motions regarding food bank inflation support and a new recovery award.

• Motion 2022-0241: Requesting resources to support food banks impacted by inflation
• Motion 2022-0273: Creating a behavioral health recovery champion award
• Motion 2022-0268: Approving a report on achieving zero youth detention
• Briefing 2022-B0103: Crisis Connections One Call Program overview
• Briefing 2022-B0104: Behavioral health crisis system needs and opportunities

The committee recommended do-pass for three motions: one requesting resources for food banks facing inflation, one creating a recovery champion award, and one approving a plan for zero youth detention. All three passed unanimously 6-0. The committee also received briefings on crisis connections and behavioral health system needs.

• Recommended do-pass substitute for motion requesting resources for food banks and food security organizations (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass substitute consent for motion creating a recovery champion award (6-0)
• Recommended do-pass for motion approving plan for zero youth detention and strategic planning for secure juvenile detention (6-0)
• Approved August 30, 2022 special meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances and motions. These include proposals for employee referral bonuses for certain county positions and revisions to the city of Enumclaw's corporate boundary. The council will also consider various appointments and acknowledge several departmental reports.

• Ordinance 2022-0300.2 regarding employee referral bonuses for deputy sheriff, corrections officer, and detention officer positions
• Ordinance 2022-0306 revising the corporate boundary of Enumclaw
• Ordinance 2022-0232 regarding an easement relinquishment at 41200 US Forest Service 212 RD
• Motion 2022-0264 approving the North Highline urban design implementation strategies study
• Ordinance 2022-0307 for a franchise renewal agreement with the city of Seattle

The council passed a consent agenda of ordinances and motions, including easement relinquishment, employee referral bonuses, and boundary revisions. A motion to extend competitive bidding waivers for housing crisis contracts was deferred to a future meeting after an executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-0232 relinquishing easement at 41200 US Forest Service 212 RD (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0300.2 establishing employee referral bonuses for nonrepresented county employees (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0306 revising Enumclaw corporate boundary (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0200.2 concurring with hearing examiner on open space valuation (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2022-0225 confirming Geoff Kaiser to investment pool advisory committee (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2022-0269 confirming Allen Nance as director of adult and juvenile detention (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2022-0290 reappointing Lori Guilfoyle to veterans, seniors and human services levy advisory board (9-0)
• Deferred Motion 2022-0347 extending waiver of competitive bidding for housing crisis emergency contracts

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing motions to request a public safety summit and the development of a countywide system for reporting hate crimes. The agenda also includes briefings on court implementation and in-custody suicides within the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.

• Motion to request a public safety summit to reduce criminal activity
• Motion to develop a countywide hate crime reporting system, including a hotline and web portal
• Confirmation of Jennifer Teunon to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Acknowledgment of an independent monitor report on juvenile confinement in detention facilities
• Briefing on Superior Court HB 1320 implementation

The committee recommended approval of a motion requesting a plan for a countywide hate crime reporting system (5-0, Balducci excused) and acknowledged a second independent monitor report on juvenile detention compliance (5-0, Balducci excused). A motion for a public safety summit was withdrawn by the sponsor. Two briefings were presented on Superior Court HB 1320 implementation and on in-custody suicides and the vision for the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for hate crime reporting system motion (5-0, Balducci excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for juvenile detention monitor report motion (5-0, Balducci excused)
• Public safety summit motion withdrawn by sponsor
• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Jennifer Teunon to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (6-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for August 30, 2022, was cancelled. No legislative items or public hearings were listed for this date.

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on Resolution No. KCFC2022-05. This resolution proposes the adoption of the 2023 economic forecast. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 25, 2022.

• Adoption of the 2023 economic forecast (Resolution No. KCFC2022-05)
• Approval of July 25, 2022, meeting minutes

The King County Forecast Council voted unanimously to adopt the 2023 economic forecast for King County via Resolution KCFC2022-05. The resolution was moved by Councilmember Kohl-Welles and passed 3-0, with Executive Constantine excused. Chief Economist Dave Reich briefed the council before the vote.

• Adopted 2023 economic forecast for King County via Resolution KCFC2022-05 (3-0, 1 excused)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee recommended passing a motion acknowledging the second report on COVID-19 case backlog and eviction progress, and confirmed two appointments to the investment pool advisory committee. Three ordinances related to a glass company lease, financial investment properties, and solid waste fees were deferred. An easement relinquishment ordinance was recommended for passage.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Confirmed Navdeep Otal to investment pool advisory committee (6-0, McDermott excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Confirmed Geoff Kaiser to investment pool advisory committee (6-0, McDermott excused)
• Deferred: Lease agreement with Ardagh Glass Inc. for county-owned properties
• Deferred: Ordinance amending financial investment property code
• Deferred: Ordinance on solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and landfill
• Recommended Do Pass: Acknowledged second COVID-19 case backlog and eviction progress report (6-0, McDermott excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Relinquished easement at 41200 US Forest Service 212 RD (6-0, McDermott excused)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will consider ordinances to transfer land from the Sammash Plateau water and sewer district to the City of Issaquah. The agenda also includes reviewing reports on urban design, tenant protection, and flood risks.

• Transfer of approximately 247 acres to Issaquah for water service
• Transfer of approximately 27 acres to Issaquah for sewer service
• Approval of the North Highline urban design implementation strategies study
• Review of the 2022 King County Repetitive Loss Area Analysis Report
• Revision of Enumclaw boundary to include SE 448th Street right-of-way

The King County Local Services and Land Use Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of several ordinances and motions. These include withdrawing land from the Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district for Issaquah water and sewer service, approving reports on townhouse accessory dwelling units, North Highline urban design, tenant protections, landlord outreach, flood analysis, and a Fairwood Golf & Country Club flooding report, and revising Enumclaw's corporate boundary. All items were recommended to the full council for approval.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0317 (withdraw ~247 acres from Sammamish Plateau water/sewer district for Issaquah water service) – vote 5-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2022-0318 (withdraw ~27 acres from Sammamish Plateau water/sewer district for Issaquah sewer service) – vote 5-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0256 (acknowledge Townhouse Accessory Dwelling Unit Analysis report) – vote 5-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0264 (approve North Highline urban design implementation strategies study) – vote 5-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0261 (acknowledge Tenant Protection Access Plan) – vote 5-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0262 (acknowledge Landlord Outreach Plan) – vote 5-0
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2022-0294 (approve 2022 Repetitive Loss Area Analysis Report for FEMA) – vote 5-0
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0316 (acknowledge Fairwood Golf & Country Club flooding report) – vote 5-0

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider motions to confirm two members to the citizens' elections oversight committee. The committee will also review a proposed job description for the King County council clerk. Staff updates on human resources and the chief of staff are also scheduled.

• Appointment of Jude Ahmed to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Appointment of Mike Flood to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Approval of the job description for the King County council clerk
• Chief of Staff and Human Resources briefings

The King County Employment and Administration Committee voted unanimously to recommend confirming Jude Ahmed and Mike Flood to the citizens' elections oversight committee, and to approve the job description for the clerk of the council. The committee also received updates on new hires and held a brief executive session on legal risks.

• Recommended confirming Jude Ahmed to citizens' elections oversight committee (9-0)
• Recommended confirming Mike Flood to citizens' elections oversight committee (9-0)
• Approved job description for clerk of the council (9-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold a hearing and second reading for a proposed substitute ordinance regarding building and construction standards. The agenda also includes the recognition of August 24, 2022, as Ukrainian Independence Day.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2021-0346.2 regarding building and construction standards
• Recognition of August 24, 2022, as Ukrainian Independence Day

The King County Council passed a supplemental budget ordinance adding $26.9 million to general fund agencies and $32.6 million to non-general fund agencies, and approved a coalition labor agreement with county unions. The council also dissolved several inactive park and fire districts, and passed a building code update. All votes were unanimous except for the labor agreement, which passed 8-0 with one recusal.

• Approved supplemental budget ordinance 2022-0312 (9-0)
• Approved coalition labor agreement ordinance 2022-0311 (8-0, Dunn recused)
• Approved building code update ordinance 2021-0346.2 (9-0)
• Approved timberland classification merger ordinance 2021-0452 (9-0)
• Dissolved Coalfield Park and Recreation Service Area (9-0)
• Dissolved Enumclaw Park and Recreation Service Area (9-0)
• Dissolved Issaquah Park and Recreation Service Area (9-0)
• Approved Harborview Medical Center pharmacy space motion (9-0)

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting of the King County Board of Health for August 18, 2022, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision due to this cancellation.

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022, was cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting, which was limited to committee business.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss gun violence prevention next steps and consider appointing Allen Nance as director of adult and juvenile detention. The committee will also review an ordinance regarding employee referral bonuses for certain county positions.

• Appointment of Allen Nance as director of the department of adult and juvenile detention
• Ordinance for employee referral bonuses for deputy sheriff, corrections officer, and detention officer roles
• Briefing on gun violence prevention next steps

The Committee of the Whole voted 8-0 to pass Proposed Motion No. 2022-0269 out of committee without a recommendation, confirming Allen Nance as director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. It also voted 8-0 to recommend Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0300, which establishes employee referral bonuses for nonrepresented county employees for deputy sheriff, corrections officer, and detention officer positions, with an expiration date. A briefing on gun violence prevention was presented but no action was taken.

• Passed Motion 2022-0269 out of committee without recommendation, confirming Allen Nance as detention director (8-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 2022-0300 do pass substitute consent, creating employee referral bonuses for deputy sheriff, corrections officer, and detention officer positions (8-0)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding professional services and project management for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan. The agenda also includes approval of July meeting minutes and invoices.

• Resolution FCD2022-10: Amendment for environmental impact statement services for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan
• Resolution FCD2022-11: Amendment for project manager services for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS
• Approval of July 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of two resolutions authorizing amendments to agreements for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan and its Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. The committee also approved invoices totaling approximately $7.8 million and routine minutes.

• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-10 (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-11 (4-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $7,812,963.10
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The August 16, 2022, meeting of the King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting as its agenda was limited to committee business.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including supplemental budget appropriations for various agencies and funds. The agenda also includes grant allocations for parks and recreation and franchise agreements with the city of Redmond. Additionally, the meeting covers appointments to county task forces and boards.

• Supplemental appropriation of $333,107,000 to various non-general fund agencies
• Grant funding allocations for the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails and open space levy
• Franchise agreements with the city of Redmond for water and sewer system facilities
• Adoption of a Coalition Labor Agreement for several county departments
• Request for a regional operational plan for extreme weather centers and disaster sheltering

The council passed a major supplemental budget ordinance (Ordinance 19479) making net appropriations of $10 million to general fund agencies, $333 million to non-general fund agencies, and $47.6 million from capital fund budgets. It also approved four park levy grant allocations (Ordinances 19477-19478) and several consent agenda items including franchise agreements with Redmond and open-space tax valuations. Two labor-related ordinances were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $333M supplemental budget ordinance (9-0)
• Approved park levy grant allocations for 2020-2025 program (9-0)
• Approved franchise agreements with Redmond for water/sewer facilities (9-0)
• Approved four open-space tax valuation applications (9-0)
• Deferred coalition labor agreement ordinance to August 23
• Deferred second supplemental budget ordinance to August 23
• Approved motion for extreme weather center regional plan (9-0)
• Approved multiple appointments to gender identity task force and elections oversight committee (9-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The August 10, 2022 meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

• No items were scheduled due to the meeting cancellation

Regional Policy Committee

The August 10, 2022, meeting of the Regional Policy Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

• Cancellation of the Regional Policy Committee meeting
• Cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The August 9, 2022, 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.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Metropolitan King County Council

The regular meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council scheduled for August 9, 2022, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee for August 3, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for August 3, 2022, has been cancelled.

Committee of the Whole

The August 3, 2022, meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The King County Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 2, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The regular meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council scheduled for August 2, 2022, has been cancelled.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The July 27, 2022, meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding water and sewer franchise agreements with the City of Redmond. Members will also discuss updates to development regulations and the White Center Community Action Plan. The agenda includes a preliminary plat for Star Lake Heights in Auburn and briefings on conservation and forest commissions.

• Franchise agreements with the City of Redmond for water and sewer systems
• Updates to comprehensive planning and development regulations
• Appointment of Anton Zgraggen to King County drainage district No. 2 board
• Preliminary plat for Star Lake Heights at 3930 S 277th Place, Auburn
• Briefing on the King Conservation District Annual Report

The committee recommended approval of a major zoning code update implementing the White Center Community Action Plan, with an amendment. It also recommended approval of two Redmond franchise agreements for water and sewer facilities, and denied a reconsideration of a land use appeal for the Star Lake Heights preliminary plat.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for White Center zoning ordinance 2022-0162 (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Redmond franchise agreement 2022-0175 (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Redmond Novelty Hill franchise agreement 2022-0176 (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for drainage district appointment 2022-0208 (5-0)
• Denied reconsideration of Star Lake Heights land use appeal (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will consider motions to reappoint two members to the citizens' elections oversight committee. It will also review a new job description for a digital media and design specialist. Staff updates on the Chief of Staff and Human Resources are also scheduled.

• Reappointment of Jayson Todd Morris to elections oversight committee
• Reappointment of Hilary Coleman to elections oversight committee
• Approval of digital media and design specialist job description
• Chief of Staff update
• Human Resources update

The committee recommended approval of two reappointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee and approved a job description change for a council staff position. All three items were recommended to the full council with unanimous votes (8-0, with one excused). The meeting also included staff updates on hiring and equity initiatives.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2022-0259, reappointing Jayson Todd Morris to the elections oversight committee (8-0, McDermott excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2022-0272, reappointing Hillary Coleman to the elections oversight committee (8-0, McDermott excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0295, approving the job description for digital media and design specialist (8-0, McDermott excused)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances and motions. These include supplemental budget appropriations for various agencies and a proposal to change youth transit fares to zero.

• Supplemental appropriation of $9,961,000 to general fund agencies and $333,107,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Revision of youth transit fares to zero
• Ordinance for a public school easement at 1211 E Alder St, Seattle
• Referral bonus program for deputy and corrections officer vacancies
• Feasibility study for a voluntary firearm and ammunition return program

The council approved a substitute ordinance setting youth transit fares to zero, two collective bargaining agreements providing hiring incentives for deputies and corrections officers, and a motion requesting a feasibility study for a voluntary firearm and ammunition return program. It also passed consent items including an easement for a school and transportation planning forum agreements, and deferred a $10 million supplemental appropriation to August 16. Several ordinances and motions were introduced and referred to committees.

• Approved zero youth fare ordinance (9-0)
• Approved referral bonus MOA for deputy/corrections vacancies (9-0)
• Approved leave grant MOA for lateral corrections officers (9-0)
• Approved motion for firearm return program feasibility study (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda: school easement and transportation forum agreements (9-0)
• Deferred supplemental appropriation ordinance to Aug 16
• Approved motions appointing voters' pamphlet committees for charter amendment and conservation futures levy (9-0)

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council will consider a resolution to adopt the 2023 economic forecast for the county. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 9, 2022, meeting.

• Resolution No. KCFC2022-04 adopting the 2023 economic forecast
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The King County Forecast Council held a special meeting on July 25, 2022, and approved Resolution No. KCFC2022-04, adopting the 2023 economic forecast for King County. The vote was 3-0 with one member excused. The council also approved the minutes of the March 9, 2022 meeting.

• Approved KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2022-04 adopting the 2023 economic forecast (3-0, McDermott excused)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2022 meeting

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will review a briefing regarding the Climate and Health Equity Initiative. The board will also discuss an update on recruitment planning for a Board of Health restructure. Other items include the approval of minutes from the June 16, 2022, meeting.

• Briefing on the Climate and Health Equity Initiative
• Update on Board of Health restructure recruitment planning
• Approval of June 16, 2022, meeting minutes

Regional Transit Committee

The July 20, 2022, meeting of the Regional Transit Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

• Cancellation of the Regional Transit Committee and Metropolitan King County Council meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing motions regarding a firearm and ammunition return program assessment and extreme weather sheltering plans. The meeting also includes briefings on gun violence prevention and appointments to an inclusion task force.

• Motion to assess feasibility of a voluntary firearm and ammunition return program
• Motion requesting an operational plan for sheltering residents during extreme weather
• Confirming appointments to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force
• Briefings on preventing gun violence in King County

The Committee of the Whole recommended four appointments to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force, all passing unanimously. It also recommended a motion requesting a regional operational plan for extreme weather centers and disaster sheltering, with amendments, and a motion to assess a voluntary firearm return program, expedited to the full council. Two briefings on gun violence prevention were presented.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Sam Choi appointment to gender identity task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Christina Fogg appointment to gender identity task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Jose Romero appointment to gender identity task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Agaiotupu Viena appointment to gender identity task force (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for extreme weather shelter plan motion, with amendments S1 and T1 (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for firearm return program feasibility motion, with Amendment 1, expedited to July 26 council agenda (9-0)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The July 20, 2022, agenda for the Executive Committee consists of routine procedural items. The committee will review minutes from June 15, 2022, and approve invoices. No specific projects or new ordinances are listed for discussion.

• No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved invoices totaling approximately $13 million, including payments to the Water and Land Resources Division for April and May 2022, and smaller payments to consultants and the state auditor. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public testimony or other substantive decisions.

• Approved April 2022 Water and Land Resources Division invoice ($6,870,665.79)
• Approved May 2022 Water and Land Resources Division invoice ($6,127,025.62)
• Approved Inslee Best invoice ($18,560.02)
• Approved Lund Consulting invoice ($23,435.00)
• Approved WA State Auditor invoice ($986.85)
• Approved Wilkins invoice ($3,150.00)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will consider ordinances to approve grant funding for the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy. Members will also discuss revising youth transit fare rates to zero and adopting an updated county open space plan. Staff briefings are scheduled regarding wildfire risk and the ER1 Youth ORCA program.

• Revising youth transit fare rates to zero (Ordinance 2022-0205.2)
• Grant funding allocations for parks, recreation, trails, and open space (Ordinances 2022-0218 and 2022-0219)
• Adopting the King County Open Space Plan: Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas 2022 Update (Ordinance 2022-0198)
• Authorizing agreements for transportation forums through 2024 (Ordinance 2022-0238)
• Wildfire Risk Strategy briefing (Briefing 2022-B0093)

The committee recommended do pass a substitute ordinance setting youth transit fares to zero, expedited to the July 26 Council agenda. It also recommended do pass consent for the 2022 Metro Title VI report, transportation forum agreements, and two park levy grant allocations. Briefings on wildfire risk and youth ORCA were presented, and the open space plan update was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Ordinance 2022-0205.2, zero youth transit fare (6-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Motion 2022-0237, 2022 Metro Title VI report (6-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Ordinance 2022-0238, transportation forum agreements (6-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Ordinance 2022-0218, park levy grant Round 1 allocation (7-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Ordinance 2022-0219, park levy grant Round 1 allocation (7-0, 1 excused)
• Deferred Ordinance 2022-0198, Open Space Plan 2022 Update

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a motion to declare fentanyl-related overdoses a public health crisis. The agenda also includes reviewing labor agreements for IT managers and corrections officers, as well as approving various land leases.

• Motion to declare fentanyl-related overdoses a public health crisis
• Ordinance approving a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 117 for IT managers and supervisors
• Ordinance regarding referral bonuses for deputy and corrections officer vacancies
• Lease agreements for county land in Renton and Issaquah to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator
• Motion regarding a voters' pamphlet statement for restoring the conservation futures property tax levy

The council passed a motion declaring fentanyl-related overdoses a public health crisis and requesting the executive to identify strategies and recommendations for the county's public health response. The motion was approved 8-0 with one excused vote. The council also approved a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 117 and several consent agenda items, including accepting reports and confirming appointments.

• Declared fentanyl-related overdoses a public health crisis (8-0, Upthegrove excused)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 117 (9-0)
• Accepted 2020 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report (consent agenda)
• Confirmed appointment of Lydia Faitalia to children and youth advisory board (consent agenda)
• Accepted Office of Law Enforcement Oversight 2021 annual report (consent agenda)
• Confirmed reappointments to investment pool advisory committee and veterans/seniors/human services levy advisory board (consent agenda)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will review proposed ordinances for large-scale supplemental budget appropriations across various agencies and capital funds. The agenda also includes a proposal regarding an easement for public school purposes in Seattle.

• Supplemental appropriation of $9,932,000 to general fund agencies
• Supplemental appropriation of $333,107,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Supplemental appropriation of $35,880,718 from capital fund budgets
• Easement for public school purposes at 1211 E Alder St, Seattle

The committee recommended passing a supplemental appropriation ordinance totaling $390.8 million across general, non-general, and capital funds, with amendments. It also recommended passing an easement ordinance for a public school site. Both were forwarded to the full council.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for supplemental appropriation ordinance (6-1)
• Adopted striking amendment S1 as amended (Dembowski voting no)
• Adopted amendments 2 and 3
• Adopted title amendment T1
• Tabled amendment 1B (Dembowski, Kohl-Welles, Zahilay voting no)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for school easement ordinance (7-0)

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will review briefings regarding the King County Superior Court and the implementation of the 988 Crisis Line. The committee will also hold a discussion on a motion to accept the sixth annual report for the Best Starts for Kids initiative.

• Superior Court briefing by Judge Patrick Oishi
• Briefing on 988 Crisis Line implementation
• Motion to accept the sixth annual Best Starts for Kids report

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will hear briefings regarding COVID-19 responses and general updates from two divisions. These include the Records and Licensing Services Division and the Office of Risk Management Services. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0095: Records and Licensing Services Division COVID response and general update
• Briefing No. 2022-B0096: Office of Risk Management Services COVID response and general update
• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes and received briefings from the Records and Licensing Services Division and the Office of Risk Management Services on their COVID responses. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to amend district operating procedures and authorize expenditures for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. The agenda also includes briefings on the 2022 Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program and floodplain management design.

• Resolution FCD2022-08: Amending district rules and operating procedures
• Resolution FCD2022-09: Authorizing funds for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10
• Briefing on the 2022 Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program
• Briefing on Integrated Floodplain Management Motion to Capital Project Design

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two resolutions: FCD2022-08, amending the district's rules and operating procedures, and FCD2022-09, authorizing expenditures for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Both passed 9-0. The board also received briefings on the 2022 Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program and the application of integrated floodplain management to capital project design, but took no action on these items.

• Approved Resolution FCD2022-08 amending rules and operating procedures (9-0)
• Approved Resolution FCD2022-09 authorizing expenditures for projects in WRIA 7, 8, 9, 10 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10 and May 24, 2022 meetings

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances regarding fireworks enforcement and fossil fuel facility regulations. The Council will also consider various job description updates for the Auditor's office. Additionally, the agenda includes first readings for land use and appointment motions.

• Ordinance for fireworks regulation enforcement
• Ordinance on financial responsibility for fossil fuel facilities
• Annexation of 2.33 acres into Covington Water District
• Appointment of Allen Nance as director of adult and juvenile detention
• Approval of North Highline urban design study

The King County Council approved the annexation of 2.33 acres into the Covington Water District (Ordinance 2022-0228) and passed 11 consent agenda motions approving job descriptions for auditor positions and confirming an elections committee appointment. Several ordinances and motions were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Approved Covington Water District annexation of 2.33 acres (Ordinance 2022-0228) (9-0)
• Passed consent agenda approving 11 motions, including auditor job descriptions and elections committee appointment (9-0)
• Referred fireworks enforcement ordinance to Local Services and Land Use Committee
• Referred fossil fuel facility financial responsibility ordinance to Local Services and Land Use Committee
• Referred North Highline development regulations ordinance to Local Services and Land Use Committee
• Referred motions on accessory dwelling unit analysis, tenant protection, landlord outreach, and transit-oriented development to committees
• Referred appointment of Allen Nance as detention director to Committee of the Whole
• Referred collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 117 to full council

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss a motion to declare fentanyl-related overdoses a public health crisis and request response strategies from the executive. Members will also consider accepting annual reports regarding law enforcement oversight and mental illness evaluations. Additionally, the agenda includes an appointment confirmation for the children and youth advisory board.

• Motion to declare fentanyl-related overdoses a public health crisis
• Confirmation of Lydia Faitalia to the King County children and youth advisory board
• Acceptance of the 2021 law enforcement oversight annual report
• Acceptance of the 2020 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report
• Briefing on the vision of the New King County Sheriff

The committee recommended passing a motion declaring fentanyl-related overdoses a public health crisis and requesting the executive to identify strategies for the county's response. It also recommended passing a motion accepting the 2020 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report, and approved consent items including the sheriff's oversight annual report and an appointment to the children and youth advisory board. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for fentanyl crisis motion (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2020 mental illness/drug dependency report (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for sheriff oversight 2021 annual report (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Lydia Faitalia to children and youth advisory board (6-0)
• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The July 6, 2022, meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will hear reports from the MWPACC and the Wastewater Treatment Division. The meeting also includes briefings regarding water works project implementation and the Resource Recovery Program.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0085: Implementation of Water Works Projects-2021-2022 Project Round
• Briefing No. 2022-B0086: Resource Recovery Program (Biosolids, Sustainability, Energy, Recycled Water)
• Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee Report
• Wastewater Treatment Division Report

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the minutes from its June 1, 2022 meeting. Members received briefings on the implementation of WaterWorks projects for the 2021-2022 round and on the Resource Recovery Program (biosolids, sustainability, energy, recycled water). No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; the briefings were informational only.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed motion to develop an operational plan for sheltering vulnerable residents during extreme cold, heat, or wildfire smoke. The agenda also includes briefings on COVID-19 and mapping gun violence in King County.

• Proposed Motion No. 2022-0197: Extreme weather sheltering operational plan
• Executive COVID Briefing (No. 2022-B0089)
• Gun violence prevention briefing: Panel 1 (No. 2022-B0087)
• Gun violence prevention briefing: Panel 2 (No. 2022-B0088)

The King County Committee of the Whole deferred action on Proposed Motion No. 2022-0197, which would request the executive to develop an operational plan for sheltering vulnerable residents during extreme cold, heat, or wildfire smoke. The committee also received briefings on COVID-19 and gun violence prevention, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2022-0197 on extreme weather shelter plan
• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The July 5, 2022, meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council passed several motions and an ordinance during this meeting. Key actions included a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for public health abortion services and the restructuring of the Eastrail regional advisory council. The Council also introduced motions regarding water taxi expansion and a taskforce for rural homeless encampment clean-up.

• Ordinance No. 2022-0267: $500,000 supplemental appropriation for public health abortion services
• Motion No. 2022-0167: Approval of a memorandum of understanding to restructure the Eastrail regional advisory council
• Motion No. 2022-0229.2: Request for an implementation plan for a personal locator beacon lending program
• Motion No. 2022-0260: Request for a taskforce to develop a pilot project for rural homeless encampment clean-up
• Motion No. 2022-0158: Acknowledgment of the Metro Transit Department's Fare Collection System report

The council passed an emergency ordinance appropriating $500,000 to public health for abortion services, with an 8-1 vote. It also approved a consent agenda of six motions, including transit reports and a personal locator beacon program, and reappointed a public defense board member. Two motions had first readings and were referred to committees.

• Passed emergency ordinance 2022-0267, appropriating $500,000 for abortion services (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda items 7-12, including transit fare collection and RapidRide reports (9-0)
• Approved motion 2022-0158 acknowledging Metro fare collection system report
• Approved motion 2022-0160 acknowledging RapidRide restart report
• Approved motion 2022-0167 approving Eastrail advisory council restructuring MOU
• Approved motion 2022-0177 accepting Metro Connects implementation report
• Approved motion 2022-0188 confirming Loy Anne Leiblie to Lake Geneva management district advisory board
• Approved motion 2022-0229.2 requesting plan for personal locator beacon lending program

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee is considering multiple motions to approve updated job descriptions within the King County auditor's office. The agenda also includes a motion to confirm an appointment to the citizens' elections oversight committee. Briefings from the Chief of Staff and Human Resources Manager are scheduled.

• Proposed job descriptions for various Auditor and analyst positions
• Appointment confirmation for Mathew Patrick Thomas to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Chief of Staff update from Stephanie Cirkovich
• Human Resources update from Deandra Stanley

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Local Services and Land Use Committee for June 28, 2022, has been cancelled. No committee business will be conducted.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposed change to the county charter regarding election timing. The agenda also includes budget appropriations for building repairs and agreements for trail maintenance. Public hearings are scheduled for various land use and service items.

• Proposed amendment to move county elections from odd to even years
• $681,900 supplemental appropriation for the building repair and replacement fund
• $423,000 Community Partnerships Grant for Northshore Athletic Fields Phase 2
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Buckley regarding Foothills Trail maintenance
• New lease authorization to support the prosecuting attorney's office

The council passed an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2022 ballot to move certain county elections from odd to even-numbered years, with a 7-2 vote. It also approved several other ordinances, including a $423,000 grant for Northshore Athletic Fields, a lease for the prosecuting attorney's office, and a supplemental appropriation of $681,900 for building repairs. A motion to reappoint Anita Khandelwal as county public defender passed 5-4, and an ordinance on winery, brewery, and distillery uses was re-referred to committee.

• Approved charter amendment to move county elections to even years (7-2)
• Approved $423,000 grant for Northshore Athletic Fields Phase 2 (consent agenda)
• Approved aquatic land easement for Foothills Trail, as amended (9-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Buckley for Foothills Trail (consent agenda)
• Approved interagency agreement with Kirkland for Eastrail Corridor crossing (consent agenda)
• Approved lease for prosecuting attorney's office (9-0)
• Approved $681,900 supplemental appropriation for building repairs (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Anita Khandelwal as public defender (5-4)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee is considering motions to approve new job descriptions within the King County Auditor's Office. The committee will also consider confirming a representative to the citizens' elections oversight committee.

• Approval of various auditor office job descriptions
• Appointment of Mathew Patrick Thomas to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Chief of Staff update briefing
• Human Resources update briefing

The Employment and Administration Committee recommended do-pass consent for 12 motions approving job descriptions for positions in the King County auditor's office, including audit director, auditor levels 1-5, supervising auditor, county auditor, and capital projects analysts. It also recommended confirming Mathew Patrick Thomas to the citizens' elections oversight committee. All votes were 8-0 with one excused. The committee received briefings on equity and social justice director position, veteran fellow interviews, HR recruiting, space issues, and new hires.

• Approved job description for audit director (Motion 2022-0242) 8-0
• Approved job description for auditor 1 (Motion 2022-0244) 8-0
• Approved job description for auditor 2 (Motion 2022-0245) 8-0
• Approved job description for auditor 3 (Motion 2022-0246) 8-0
• Approved job description for supervising auditor (Motion 2022-0247) 8-0
• Approved job description for auditor 4 (Motion 2022-0248) 8-0
• Approved job description for county auditor (Motion 2022-0249) 8-0
• Approved job description for auditor 5 (Motion 2022-0250) 8-0

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss several proposed ordinances regarding budget adjustments and property use. This includes a significant supplemental appropriation for general and non-general fund agencies. The agenda also covers an easement for a Seattle school and a new lease for the prosecuting attorney's office.

• Supplemental appropriation of $9,932,000 to general fund agencies
• Supplemental appropriation of $333,107,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Easement for public school purposes at 1211 E Alder St, Seattle
• New lease to support the operation of the prosecuting attorney's office
• Supplemental appropriation of $681,900 to the building repair and replacement fund

The committee recommended do-pass for a new lease supporting the prosecuting attorney's office (with an adopted amendment) and for a $681,900 supplemental appropriation to the building repair and replacement fund. Both items were expedited to the June 28, 2022, meeting. Two other items—a large supplemental budget ordinance and a school easement—were deferred without action. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for prosecutor's office lease ordinance (5-0, 2 excused)
• Adopted amendment 1 to prosecutor's office lease ordinance
• Recommended Do Pass for $681,900 building repair fund appropriation (5-0, 2 excused)
• Deferred supplemental appropriation ordinance (no vote)
• Deferred school easement ordinance (no vote)
• Approved June 8, 2022, meeting minutes

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee recommended approval of an ordinance authorizing the King County executive to amend the Northshore Athletic Fields use agreement for Phase 2 construction and award a $423,000 Community Partnerships Grant. It also recommended approval of several other motions and ordinances, including the Eastrail advisory council restructuring, a personal locator beacon lending program, and Foothills Trail easements. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved Northshore Athletic Fields Phase 2 ordinance with $423,000 grant (8-0)
• Approved motion to restructure Eastrail regional advisory council (8-0)
• Approved motion for personal locator beacon lending program (8-0)
• Approved ordinance for Foothills Trail aquatic land easement (8-0)
• Approved ordinance for Foothills Trail interlocal agreement with Buckley (8-0)
• Approved ordinance for Eastrail Corridor crossing with Kirkland (8-0)
• Approved ordinance modifying public benefit rating system (8-0)
• Approved ordinance merging timberland classification with designated forestland (8-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances and motions. Key items include a proposal to restore a property tax levy for conservation purposes and updates to regulations for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The council will also consider various administrative appointments and job descriptions.

• Proposal to restore the conservation futures property tax levy at $0.0625 per $1,000 of assessed valuation
• Ordinance regarding winery, brewery, and distillery uses
• Creation of protection order commissioner positions for King County Superior Court
• Extension of Dennis Worsham as acting director of the King County Department of Public Health
• Confirmation of Brian K. Surratt to the MLB stadium public facilities district board

The council passed an ordinance to place a measure on the November 2022 ballot to restore the conservation futures property tax levy to $0.0625 per $1,000 assessed value. The vote was 8-1, with Councilmember Dunn opposed. Other actions included confirming appointments and deferring several items to the next meeting.

• Approved ordinance to place conservation futures levy restoration on Nov 8, 2022 ballot (8-1)
• Deferred winery/brewery/distillery ordinance to June 28, 2022 meeting
• Deferred protection order commissioner positions ordinance to June 28, 2022 meeting
• Confirmed Brian K. Surratt to baseball stadium public facilities district board (9-0)
• Approved extension of Dennis Worsham as acting public health director (9-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive briefings regarding childhood lead poisoning prevention and information on COVID-19 and “Long COVID.” The board will also discuss a recruitment planning update for the Board of Health restructure.

• Briefing on preventing childhood lead poisoning in King County
• Briefing on COVID-19 and “Long COVID”
• Update on Board of Health restructure recruitment planning
• Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The King County Board of Health met on June 16, 2022, and approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting. The board received briefings on preventing childhood lead poisoning and on COVID-19 and 'Long COVID,' but took no substantive votes or decisions. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including public comments and a recruitment planning update.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous, no objection)
• Heard briefing on preventing childhood lead poisoning (presented, no action)
• Heard briefing on COVID-19 and 'Long COVID' (presented, no action)
• Received update on Board of Health restructure recruitment planning (no action)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding public transportation. The proposal seeks to revise youth fare rates to zero. The committee will also review minutes from the May 18, 2022, meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0205 to revise youth transit fares to zero
• Approval of May 18, 2022, meeting minutes

The Regional Transit Committee recommended approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0205, which would set youth transit fares to zero, with a substitute motion passing 13.5-0. The committee also approved an amendment to the ordinance. The minutes note a vote tally correction due to software misreporting.

• Approved amendment 1 to youth fare ordinance (voice vote)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0205 (13.5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the King County Charter regarding election years. The agenda also includes a motion for the reappointment of the county public defender and a briefing on the Harborview Annual Report.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0180: Amending the King County Charter to move certain elections from odd to even years
• Proposed Motion No. 2022-0174: Reappointment of Anita Khandelwal as county public defender
• Briefing No. 2022-B0079: Harborview Annual Report

The Committee of the Whole recommended passing an ordinance that would amend the King County Charter to move elections for certain county offices from odd-numbered to even-numbered years, sending it to the full council. The committee also recommended approving the reappointment of Anita Khandelwal as county public defender, with an amendment. Both items were approved by majority votes.

• Recommended Do Pass ordinance to move county elections to even-numbered years (7-2)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute motion approving Anita Khandelwal's reappointment as public defender (5-2)
• Adopted amendment 1 to the public defender reappointment motion
• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider resolutions to recommend to the Board of Supervisors. These items include amending district operating procedures and authorizing expenditures for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10.

• Resolution FCD2022-08: Amending District rules and operating procedures.
• Resolution FCD2022-09: Authorizing expenditures for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10.
• Approval of invoices.

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee met and approved invoices totaling $108,613.49. The committee recommended two resolutions to the Board of Supervisors: FCD2022-08, amending rules and operating procedures, and FCD2022-09, authorizing expenditures for projects in specific water resource areas. Both resolutions passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved invoices totaling $108,613.49 (4-0)
• Recommended FCD2022-08, amending rules and operating procedures, to Board (4-0)
• Recommended FCD2022-09, authorizing expenditures for projects in WRIA 7, 8, 9, 10, to Board (4-0)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will review briefings regarding racial disparities and traffic enforcement within the Sheriff’s Office. Members will also consider a motion to confirm Brian K. Surratt to a baseball stadium public facilities district board. Additionally, the Department of Community and Human Services will provide an update on its Veterans Program.

• Motion No. 2022-0149 to confirm Brian K. Surratt to the baseball stadium public facilities district board
• Briefing on racial disparities and potential for alternative policing in the Sheriff’s Office
• Briefing on strategies for Sheriff's Office traffic enforcement
• Update on Department of Community and Human Services Veterans Program and COVID response

The committee recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2022-0149, confirming Brian K. Surratt to the Washington state major league baseball stadium public facilities district board. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0) and expedited to the June 21, 2022 Council meeting. Three briefings were presented: a Veterans Program update, and two Auditor's Office reports on Sheriff's Office racial disparities and traffic enforcement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2022-0149 confirming Brian K. Surratt to stadium board (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presented Veterans Program update and COVID response briefing
• Presented Auditor's Office briefing on Sheriff's Office racial disparities
• Presented Auditor's Office briefing on Sheriff's Office traffic enforcement

King County Flood Control District

The scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District for June 14, 2022, was cancelled. No items were presented or discussed.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding winery, brewery, and distillery regulations. Members will also consider several appointments to the immigrant and refugee commission and various budget amendments for county agencies.

• Public hearing on ordinance relating to winery, brewery, and distillery uses
• Supplemental appropriation of $333,107,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Settlement agreement between King County and the Suquamish Tribe
• Interagency agreement with the City of Kirkland for an Eastrail Corridor crossing
• Appointment confirmations for the King County immigrant and refugee commission

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will discuss a motion to accept the 2020 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report. The meeting also includes briefings on Harborview Medical Center and the Conservation Futures Levy Renewal.

• Motion No. 2021-0283.2 to accept the 2020 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report
• Briefing regarding Harborview Medical Center
• Briefing regarding Conservation Futures Levy Renewal

The Regional Policy Committee recommended do pass a motion accepting the 2020 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report, with a vote of 11 yes, 0 no, and 1 excused. The committee also heard briefings on Harborview Medical Center and the Conservation Futures Levy renewal, but took no action on those items. The minutes from May 11, 2022, were approved.

• Recommended do pass motion accepting 2020 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report (11-0, 1 excused)
• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0199 for the November 8, 2022, general election. This ordinance proposes restoring a property tax levy to fund urban green spaces, wildlife habitats, and trails. The measure would set a rate of $0.0625 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation for 2023.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0199 regarding conservation futures property tax levy restoration
• Proposed levy rate of $0.0625 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation for 2023 collection

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended passing a substitute ordinance that would place a proposition on the November 2022 ballot to restore King County's conservation futures property tax levy to $0.0625 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The committee adopted a striking amendment before voting 7-0 to recommend the ordinance do pass. The measure now moves to the full council for consideration.

• Adopted striking amendment S1 to Ordinance 2022-0199
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0199 (7-0)

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee will review several briefings regarding public safety and justice. Topics include an annual report from the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and a discussion on court interpreter pay equity. The committee will also hear a briefing on deaths in custody within the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.

• Annual Report & Director’s Presentation from the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight
• Briefing on language access and pay equity for court interpreters
• Briefing on deaths in custody at the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
• Approval of May 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the May 3, 2022 meeting minutes and received three briefings: the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight annual report, court interpreter language access and pay equity, and deaths in custody in adult and juvenile detention. No formal decisions were made on the briefings; they were presented for information only.

• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing ordinances regarding sewage treatment rates and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda also includes a road project agreement with the City of Kent and appointments to an elections oversight committee.

• Ordinance regarding sewage treatment and disposal rates
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Kent for South 212th Street
• Sale of biomethane from the South Wastewater Treatment Plant to Bluesource, LLC
• Code changes for the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan update
• Appointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee

The King County Council passed ordinances setting timelines for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update and authorizing an interlocal agreement with Kent for South 212th Street design. It also approved sewage rates, biomethane sale, C-PACER foreclosure updates, and several open space tax assessments, all on consent or with recorded votes.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-0155 setting 2024 Comprehensive Plan update timelines (Consent Agenda, 9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0169.2 authorizing interlocal agreement with Kent for South 212th Street design (Consent Agenda, 9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0172 on sewage treatment rates (7-2, Dunn and von Reichbauer opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0157 authorizing biomethane sale to Bluesource, LLC (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0216 updating C-PACER foreclosure process (9-0)
• Approved 7 open space tax assessment ordinances (Consent Agenda, 9-0)
• Approved Motion 2022-0156.2 specifying 2024 Comprehensive Plan scope (9-0)
• Approved Star Lake Heights preliminary plat (9-0, oral amendment failed)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss an ordinance to change the timing of certain county office elections for voter ratification. The agenda also includes briefings on COVID-19 and the Immigrant and Refugee Commission, as well as motions to confirm three commission appointments.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0180 regarding moving certain county office elections to even-numbered years
• Confirmation of Gul Siddiqi to the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission
• Confirmation of Teclehaimanot Hiabu to the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission
• Confirmation of Carlos Michel to the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission
• Executive COVID Briefing from the Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget

The Committee of the Whole recommended three executive appointments to the King County immigrant and refugee commission, all passing unanimously. A proposed charter amendment to move county elections to even-numbered years was deferred without action. The meeting also included briefings on COVID and the immigrant and refugee commission.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Gul Siddiqi appointment to immigrant and refugee commission (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Teclehaimanot Hiabu appointment to immigrant and refugee commission (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Carlos Michel appointment to immigrant and refugee commission (9-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0180 (charter amendment on election years)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will review reports from the Wastewater Treatment Division and MWPACC. Agenda items include briefings regarding regional wastewater system infiltration and the status of the Puget Sound Nutrients General Permit.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0068: Status of the Puget Sound Nutrients General Permit
• Briefing No. 2022-B0067: Infiltration and inflow into regional wastewater system
• Approval of May 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• MWPACC Report

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the May 4, 2022 meeting minutes and received briefings on the proposed sewer rate increase, infiltration/inflow into the regional wastewater system, and the status of the Puget Sound Nutrients General Permit. No formal decisions were made on these topics; they were presented for information only.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 meeting (no objections)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The June 1, 2022, meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee is cancelled. No other items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice

The June 1, 2022, meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Metropolitan King County Council

The May 31, 2022, meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation notice.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding sewage treatment and disposal rates. Members will also consider a proposition to restore the conservation futures property tax levy at $0.0625 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2023. This levy would fund urban green spaces, wildlife habitat, and farmlands.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0172 regarding sewage treatment rates
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0199 to restore the conservation futures property tax levy
• Approval of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee voted 7-0 to recommend passage of an ordinance amending sewage treatment rates and charges. A separate ordinance to place a conservation futures property tax levy on the November ballot was discussed but deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass for Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0172 on sewage rates (7-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0199 on conservation futures levy

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider several motions to confirm or reappoint members to the citizens' elections oversight committee. The agenda also includes updates from the Chief of Staff and Human Resources Manager.

• Appointment of Hanna Floss to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Appointment of Kathy Sakahara to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Reappointment of Eliseo Juarez to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Reappointment of Linda Grez to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Briefings from the Chief of Staff and Human Resources Manager

The Employment and Administration Committee recommended approval of four appointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee, all passing unanimously. Two were recommended as consent items, and two passed on the consent agenda. The committee also received briefings on personnel policies, hiring, and hybrid meeting logistics, but took no other substantive action.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Hanna Floss appointment (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Kathy Sakahara appointment (9-0)
• Passed consent agenda including reappointments of Eliseo Juarez and Linda Grez (9-0)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will consider an agreement with the City of Kent to design and overlay South 212th Street. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan update and regulations for wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

• Interlocal agreement for South 212th Street between Green River Bridge and Orillia Road
• Scope of work for the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan update
• Amendments to winery, brewery, and distillery use regulations

The committee recommended approval of two ordinances updating winery, brewery, and distillery regulations, with amendments. It also recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with Kent for road design and a motion setting the scope for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. All votes were unanimous except the two zoning ordinances, which passed 4-1 with Dunn dissenting.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0169 (South 212th Street interlocal agreement with Kent) (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2022-0156 (2024 Comprehensive Plan scope of work) (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0147 (winery/brewery/distillery uses) (4-1)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0148 (winery/brewery/distillery uses) (4-1)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will meet to adopt the District's 2021 financial statements. The agenda also includes a motion to amend a contract for accounting services. This is a special meeting conducted virtually.

• Motion FCD22-02: Amendment to the contract for accounting services
• Motion FCD22-03: Adoption of 2021 financial statements

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors met virtually and unanimously approved two motions. FCD Motion No. FCD22-02 authorizes the Chair to enter into an amendment to the contract for accounting services. FCD Motion No. FCD22-03 adopts the District's 2021 financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. Both motions passed 9-0.

• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD22-02 authorizing contract amendment for accounting services (9-0)
• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD22-03 adopting 2021 financial statements (9-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will consider a proposition to restore the Conservation Futures property tax levy at the November 2022 election. The council will also review appointments for public safety and the library system board. Additionally, members will discuss a request for an operational plan to shelter vulnerable residents during extreme weather.

• Proposed ordinance for a one-time retention bonus for corrections officers
• Confirmation of Patti Cole-Tindall as chief officer of the department of public safety
• Confirmation of Laura Valenziano to the King County Library System board of trustees
• Proposed property tax levy restoration at $0.0625 per $1,000 of assessed valuation
• Request for an operational plan to shelter residents during extreme weather

The council passed an ordinance approving a memorandum of agreement with the King County Corrections Guild for a one-time retention bonus for corrections officers and sergeants in 2022. It also confirmed Patti Cole-Tindall as chief officer of the department of public safety and Laura Valenziano to the library board of trustees. Two items were introduced and referred to committees: a conservation futures property tax levy proposition for the November 2022 ballot and a motion for an extreme weather sheltering plan.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-0192 (enacted 19444) for corrections retention bonus (9-0)
• Confirmed Patti Cole-Tindall as chief officer of public safety (Motion 2022-0191.2, enacted 16136) (9-0)
• Confirmed Laura Valenziano to library board of trustees (Motion 2022-0043, enacted 16137) (9-0)
• Introduced and referred Ordinance 2022-0199 (conservation futures levy) to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Introduced and referred Motion 2022-0197 (extreme weather sheltering plan) to Committee of the Whole

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will discuss rule and regulation amendments for retail food establishments and board membership. The meeting also includes a recruitment planning update regarding a board restructure.

• Rule and regulation amendments for retail food establishments, including repealing meat cutter provisions (R&R No. BOH22-01)
• Rule and regulation amendments regarding King County Board of Health membership (R&R No. BOH22-02)
• Recruitment planning update for a Board of Health restructure

The King County Board of Health approved two amended rules and regulations: BOH22-01, which makes technical amendments to retail food establishment regulations and repeals meat cutter provisions, and BOH22-02, which amends the board's membership rules. Both passed unanimously with 10 yes votes and one excused. The board also appointed Dr. Robin Narruhn as a Health Professional and approved the April 21, 2022 minutes.

• Approved R&R BOH22-01 (retail food establishment amendments) as amended (10-0, Honda excused)
• Approved R&R BOH22-02 (board membership amendments) as amended (10-0, Honda excused)
• Appointed Dr. Robin Narruhn as Health Professional
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 meeting

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee is meeting to review reports and discuss public transportation matters. The agenda includes a motion for the first reading and referral of the Metro Connects implementation report.

• Proposed Motion No. 2022-0177: accepting the Metro Connects implementation report
• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting

The committee voted on Proposed Motion No. 2022-0177, which accepts the Metro Connects implementation report. An amendment by Councilmember McIrvin failed due to lack of a quorum. The main motion was then recommended to pass as a substitute, carrying 9-0 with 7 excused.

• Amendment 1 to Motion 2022-0177 failed due to lack of quorum
• Motion 2022-0177 recommended do pass substitute (9-0, 7 excused)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review an executive COVID briefing and consider two motions regarding county appointments. The agenda includes the reappointment of Anita Khandelwal as public defender and the confirmation of Patti Cole-Tindall as county sheriff.

• Motion No. 2022-0174: Reappointment of Anita Khandelwal as county public defender
• Motion No. 2022-0191: Confirmation of Patti Cole-Tindall as county sheriff
• Briefing No. 2022-B0061: Executive COVID Briefing

The Committee of the Whole recommended do-pass substitute consent for Motion 2022-0191, confirming Patti Cole-Tindall as chief officer of the Department of Public Safety, with amendments adopted. The item was expedited to the May 24 Council agenda. A separate motion to reappoint Anita Khandelwal as county public defender was deferred. The committee also approved the April 6 meeting minutes and received an executive COVID briefing.

• Recommended do pass substitute consent for Motion 2022-0191 confirming Patti Cole-Tindall as public safety chief (8-0, McDermott excused)
• Adopted Amendments 1 and Title Amendment T1 to Motion 2022-0191
• Expedited Motion 2022-0191 to May 24, 2022 Council agenda
• Deferred Motion 2022-0174 reappointing Anita Khandelwal as county public defender
• Approved April 6, 2022 meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to adopt the district's 2021 financial statements. The agenda also includes a motion to amend an accounting services contract. Additionally, the committee will review invoices and previous meeting minutes.

• Amendment of accounting services contract (FCD22-02)
• Adoption of 2021 financial statements (FCD22-03)
• Approval of April 20, 2022 minutes
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved invoices totaling over $8 million, including a $7.9 million payment to the Water and Land Resources Division. The committee also recommended two motions to the Board of Supervisors: one authorizing an amendment to an accounting services contract, and another adopting the district's 2021 financial statements. No public testimony was given, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved invoices totaling $8,006,083.21 (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Motion No. FCD22-02, authorizing contract amendment for accounting services (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Motion No. FCD22-03, adopting 2021 financial statements (4-0)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The May 17, 2022, meeting of the King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several ordinances and motions, including a significant supplemental budget appropriation related to COVID-19. The council will also discuss setting priorities for the 2023-2024 biennial budget and transit safety security. Additionally, items regarding cannabis business security and holiday date changes are on the agenda.

• Supplemental budget appropriation of $8,945,000 to general fund agencies and $141,593,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed ordinance changing the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday date
• Ordinance establishing processes for using virtual meetings
• Motion requesting an assessment report for the renewal of the veterans, seniors and human services levy
• Motion to establish a cannabis business security task force

The council passed a COVID-19 supplemental budget ordinance adding $8.9M to general fund agencies, $141.6M to non-general fund agencies, and $10.4M to capital improvement funds. It also approved a motion setting county priorities for the 2023-2024 biennial budget, and a motion approving a reimagining transit safety and security implementation report. All votes were unanimous except the transit safety motion, which passed 6-1 with two excused.

• Approved COVID-19 supplemental appropriations totaling $160.9M (9-0)
• Approved motion setting 2023-2024 biennial budget priorities (9-0)
• Approved reimagining transit safety and security implementation report (6-1, 2 excused)
• Approved motion to assess possible renewal of veterans, seniors and human services levy (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved motion to establish cannabis business security task force (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved ordinance changing Indigenous Peoples' Day to second Monday in October (9-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing process for virtual or restricted meetings (9-0)
• Approved 5 reappointments to advisory boards (7-0, 2 excused)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially act on two proposed ordinances regarding winery, brewery, and distillery uses. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 26, 2022, meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0147 relating to winery, brewery, and distillery uses
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0148 relating to winery, brewery, and distillery uses
• Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes

The Local Services and Land Use Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the April 26, 2022 meeting. The committee heard staff briefings on two proposed ordinances related to winery, brewery and distillery uses (2022-0147 and 2022-0148) but deferred both items without taking action. Public comment was heard from four individuals before adjournment.

• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0147 (winery, brewery and distillery uses)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0148 (winery, brewery and distillery uses)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will consider a supplemental appropriation related to COVID-19 involving several fund agencies. Members will also discuss setting priorities for the 2023-2024 biennial budget and sewage treatment rates.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0144: $5,805,000 supplemental appropriation to general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0144: $141,115,000 supplemental appropriation to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0144: $10,372,105 supplemental appropriation to capital improvement funds
• Proposed Motion No. 2022-0178: Setting priorities for the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0172: Rates and charges for sewage treatment and disposal

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended approval of a COVID-19 supplemental appropriation ordinance totaling over $160 million across general, non-general, and capital funds, and also recommended a motion setting county priorities for the 2023-2024 biennial budget. Both items were expedited to the May 17 Council agenda. A proposed ordinance on sewage treatment rates was deferred with no action.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0144 (COVID-19 supplemental appropriations) (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2022-0178 (2023-2024 budget priorities) (7-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2022-0172 (sewage treatment rates and charges)

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will discuss a motion requesting an assessment report to inform the potential renewal of the veterans, seniors and human services levy. The committee will also receive a briefing on District Court operations and review a 2020 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report.

• Motion requesting an assessment report for the veterans, seniors and human services levy renewal
• Briefing on District Court operations
• Acceptance of the 2020 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report

The Regional Policy Committee recommended passage of a motion requesting the executive prepare an assessment report to inform possible renewal of the voter-approved veterans, seniors and human services levy. Two amendments were adopted. The committee also heard a briefing on District Court operations and deferred action on a motion accepting the 2020 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2022-0090 (veterans, seniors, human services levy assessment) (11-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Motion 2022-0090
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Motion 2022-0090
• Approved March 30, 2022 special meeting minutes
• Deferred action on Proposed Substitute Motion 2021-0283.2 (mental illness and drug dependency report)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will consider a motion to confirm Laura Valenziano to the King County Library System board of trustees. The committee will also review an ordinance regarding the date of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. Briefings are scheduled on the Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 vaccination mandate and an audit of the Assessor’s Exemption Program.

• Motion to confirm Laura Valenziano to King County Library System board of trustees
• Ordinance changing Indigenous Peoples' Day from October 12 to the second Monday in October
• Briefing on King County Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 vaccination mandate impact
• Briefing on the audit of the Assessor’s Exemption Program

The committee recommended approval of an ordinance changing Indigenous Peoples' Day from October 12 to the second Monday in October, with an amendment, and expedited it to the May 17 Council agenda. It also recommended confirming Laura Valenziano to the King County Library System board of trustees. Two briefings were presented: the Sheriff's Office COVID-19 vaccination mandate impact and an audit of the Assessor's exemption program.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0013 (Indigenous Peoples' Day date change) (5-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2022-0013
• Recommended Do Pass for Motion 2022-0043 (confirming Laura Valenziano to library board) (5-0)
• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes

King County Flood Control District

The Board is considering resolutions to adopt a revised 2022 operating and capital budget. This includes a six-year capital improvement program for 2022 through 2027. The agenda also includes amendments to District rules and operating procedures.

• Adoption of revised 2022 operating and capital budget
• Six-year capital improvement program (2022-2027)
• Amendments to District rules and operating procedures
• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The King County Flood Control District approved a revised 2022 budget, including operating and capital budgets and a six-year capital improvement program for 2022-2027, via Resolution FCD2022-06, as amended. The board also passed Resolution FCD2022-07, amending its rules and operating procedures. Both resolutions passed unanimously (9-0). The executive director also directed staff to begin analysis for the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.

• Adopted revised 2022 budget and 2022-2027 capital improvement program (Resolution FCD2022-06, as amended) (9-0)
• Amended rules and operating procedures (Resolution FCD2022-07) (9-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting
• Directed staff to begin analysis of Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will consider several ordinances regarding property valuations for open space in various locations. The agenda also includes a motion to approve a transit safety and security report and multiple executive appointments to advisory boards. Additionally, the council will issue proclamations for mental health awareness, affordable housing week, and police week.

• Ordinances for open space assessed valuations in Snoqualmie, Maple Valley, Enumclaw, Carnation, and Duvall
• Motion to appoint a Sammamish resident to the Sammamish City Council
• Approval of a transit safety and security implementation report
• Confirmation of appointments to the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board
• Confirmation of appointments to the Law Enforcement Oversight Committee

The council passed a motion in support of reproductive freedom and Roe v. Wade (8-1), with Councilmember Dunn voting no. The council also approved a consent agenda of open space tax valuations and advisory board appointments, and deferred a motion on transit safety. Several items were introduced and referred to committees.

• Passed motion supporting reproductive freedom and Roe v. Wade (8-1)
• Approved 7 open space property tax valuations (consent agenda, 9-0)
• Approved 11 advisory board appointments (consent agenda, 9-0)
• Appointed Pamela Stuart to Sammamish City Council (9-0)
• Deferred transit safety implementation report motion
• Introduced charter amendment to move county elections to even-numbered years
• Introduced motion to set 2023-2024 budget priorities
• Introduced motion accepting Metro Connects implementation report

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will review reports from the Wastewater Treatment Division and MWPAAC. Briefings include a proposal for sewer rate and capacity charges, as well as responses to auditor inquiries regarding the Clean Water Plan.

• Briefing on proposed sewer rate and capacity charge
• Clean Water Plan issue response and auditor's management letter

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the minutes of the April 6, 2022 meeting and received briefings on the executive-proposed sewer rate and capacity charge, and the Clean Water Plan response to the auditor's management letter. No formal decisions were made on these briefings; they were presented for discussion. The committee also announced a transition to a hybrid meeting model starting in July.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Presented briefing on executive-proposed sewer rate and capacity charge (no action)
• Presented briefing on Clean Water Plan response to auditor's management letter (no action)

Committee of the Whole

The May 4, 2022, meeting of the Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The May 4, 2022, meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss a motion to establish a task force to address security concerns at marijuana retail locations. Members will also review an audit report on protection orders and a status update on bodyworn cameras. Additionally, the committee is set to consider several executive appointments to various county advisory boards.

• Motion to establish a marijuana retail security task force
• Audit report regarding protection orders
• Status update on the Sheriff’s Office bodyworn camera pilot project
• Approval of a transit safety and security implementation report
• Confirmation of several executive appointments to county advisory boards

The committee recommended do-pass substitute for a motion requesting the county executive establish a cannabis business security task force, with amendments adopted. It also recommended do-pass consent for a transit safety report and 13 executive appointments to various advisory boards. Two briefings were presented: an audit on protection orders and a body-worn camera pilot update. All votes were 5-0 with one excused.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for cannabis business security task force motion (5-0, Perry excused)
• Adopted striking amendment S1 to cannabis motion
• Adopted title amendment T1 to cannabis motion
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for transit safety implementation report (5-0, Perry excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 13 advisory board appointments (5-0, Perry excused)
• Approved April 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is holding public hearings on a $9,006,655 capital improvement appropriation and two new leases for homeless services. The council will also consider grant allocations for parks and trails, as well as motions regarding vanpool transfers and hate crime reporting.

• $9,006,655 supplemental appropriation for a capital improvement project
• Two new leases to provide shelter and behavioral health services
• Grant funding allocations for the 2020-2025 parks and trails levy
• Transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments
• Request for a countywide hate crime reporting system and hotline

The council passed three ordinances and three motions, including a $9,006,655 supplemental appropriation for a capital improvement project, authorization for two leases to provide shelter and behavioral health services for people living unhoused, and approval of grant funding allocations for the 2020-2025 parks levy. All votes were 6-0 with three members excused. Several proclamations were deferred, and multiple items received first readings and were referred to committees.

• Approved $9,006,655 supplemental appropriation for capital improvement project (6-0)
• Authorized two leases for shelter, supportive services, and crisis behavioral health services (6-0)
• Approved grant funding allocations for 2020-2025 parks levy (6-0)
• Confirmed Laura Casey to conservation futures advisory committee (6-0)
• Approved transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments (6-0)
• Approved motion on council organization as amended (6-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss proposed ordinances regarding supplemental appropriations for COVID-19 and capital projects. The committee will also consider authorizing two new leases to provide shelter and behavioral health services to people living unhoused.

• Proposed Ordinance 2022-0144: $5,805,000 appropriation to general fund agencies for COVID-19
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-0144: $141,115,000 appropriation to non-general fund agencies for COVID-19
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-0144: $10,372,105 appropriation to capital improvement funds
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-0151: $9,006,655 appropriation to the long term lease fund
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-0152: Two new leases for shelter and behavioral health services

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended do-pass for a $9,006,655 supplemental appropriation to the long-term lease fund for a capital improvement project, and recommended do-pass substitute for an ordinance authorizing two new leases for shelter, supportive services, and crisis behavioral health services for people living unhoused. Both items were expedited to the May 3, 2022 Council agenda. A proposed $8.9M COVID-19 supplemental appropriation was deferred with no vote.

• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2022-0151, $9,006,655 supplemental appropriation to long-term lease fund (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2022-0152, authorizing two leases for shelter and behavioral health services (7-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2022-0144, COVID-19 supplemental appropriations totaling $160.9M
• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will review the scope of work and timelines for the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda also includes amendments to development regulations and the adoption of community needs lists for Skyway-West Hill and North Highline.

• Scope of work for the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan update (Motion 2022-0156)
• Code changes to establish timelines for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update (Ordinance 2022-0155)
• Amendments to comprehensive planning and development regulations (Ordinance 2022-0162)
• Adoption of community needs lists for Skyway-West Hill and North Highline (Ordinance 2022-0161)

The committee recommended passing an ordinance establishing timelines for the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan update, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. Other agenda items, including a motion on the plan's scope and ordinances on development regulations and community needs lists, were deferred without action.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2022-0155 (5-0)
• Deferred Motion 2022-0156 on Comprehensive Plan scope
• Deferred Ordinance 2022-0162 on development regulations
• Deferred Ordinance 2022-0161 on community needs lists

Employment and Administration Committee

The April 26, 2022, meeting of the King County Employment and Administration Committee was cancelled. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Metropolitan King County Council

The regular meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council scheduled for April 26, 2022, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice.

Board of Health

The Board is considering rule changes for retail food establishments, including technical amendments and the repeal of meat cutter provisions. The meeting also includes a review of proposed regulations regarding Board of Health membership and an update on recruitment planning for a Board restructure.

• Rule and regulation updates for retail food establishments (BOH22-01)
• Regulation changes regarding Board of Health membership (BOH22-02)
• Board of Health restructure recruitment planning update

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will review several briefings regarding King County Metro services. These updates include the future of the fare collection system, progress on RapidRide K and R lines, and the electrification of the transit fleet.

• Briefing on the future of Metro’s fare collection system
• Progress report on RapidRide K & R Lines
• Update on the electrification of the Metro fleet

Committee of the Whole

The April 20, 2022, meeting of the Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider adopting a revised 2022 operating and capital budget along with a six-year capital improvement program for 2022-2027. The meeting also includes updates on the Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project and a review of the 2021-2022 flood season.

• Adoption of revised 2022 budget, operating budget, and capital budget
• Six-year capital improvement program for 2022-2027
• Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration Project motion update
• 2021-2022 King County flood season review

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will consider grant allocations for the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy program. The agenda also includes a motion regarding the transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments. Additionally, staff will present briefings on extreme heat event preparations and a bus accident prevention audit.

• Grant funding allocations for the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy program
• Transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments
• Appointment of Laura Casey to the King County conservation futures advisory committee
• Briefing on preparations for extreme heat events
• Bus accident prevention audit presentation

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing ordinances related to 2022 district court electoral boundaries and redistricting plans. The agenda also includes a briefing on the COVID-19 response from Public Health and several appointments to county advisory boards.

• Ordinance regarding 2022 King County district court electoral district boundaries
• Proposed amendment to the district court redistricting committee plan
• Public Health briefing on the COVID-19 response
• Proclamation of April 22, 2022, as Earth Day in King County
• Confirming appointments to the King County children and youth advisory board

The council passed ordinances implementing district court redistricting and approving King County Metro public transportation service changes, both by unanimous 9-0 votes. It also approved a consent agenda with numerous appointments and acknowledgments, and passed a motion requesting a comprehensive response to the crisis in Ukraine.

• Approved district court redistricting ordinance (Ordinance 19420) on consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved district court electoral boundary ordinance (Ordinance 19421) on consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved public transportation service changes (Ordinance 19422) as amended (9-0)
• Approved 8 open space property tax valuation applications on consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved 22 motions on consent agenda including appointments and acknowledgments (9-0)
• Approved motion requesting comprehensive response to Ukraine crisis (Motion 16108) (9-0)
• Approved 2 reappointments to Vashon-Maury Island groundwater protection committee on consent agenda (9-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council session.

Regional Policy Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Regional Policy Committee for April 13, 2022, was cancelled. This notice also served as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

King County Flood Control District

The scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District on April 12, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for April 12, 2022, has been cancelled. This also serves as a cancellation notice for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Metropolitan King County Council

The regular meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council scheduled for April 12, 2022, was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review reports from the Wastewater Treatment Division and the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee. The agenda includes a status update and discussion regarding sewer rate and capacity charges. A briefing on the Decennial Flow Monitoring/Conveyance System Improvement Program is also scheduled.

• Sewer Rate/Capacity Charge status update (Briefing No. 2022-B0045)
• Decennial Flow Monitoring/Conveyance System Improvement Program briefing (Briefing No. 2022-B0046)
• Approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Regional Water Quality Committee met virtually and approved the minutes of the March 2, 2022 meeting. Members received briefings on the 2023 sewer rate proposal and the decennial flow monitoring program, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee for April 6, 2022, was cancelled. No other agenda items were provided.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed changes to district court electoral boundaries. The committee will also consider motions regarding the Cities for Citizenship initiative and a response to the crisis in Ukraine. Additionally, members will receive an executive COVID briefing.

• District court redistricting amendments (Ordinance 2022-0122 and 2022-0123)
• Extension of acting public health director appointment (Motion 2022-0154)
• Request for response to the crisis in Ukraine (Motion 2022-0100)
• Support for Cities for Citizenship initiative (Motion 2022-0153)
• Executive COVID briefing (Briefing 2022-B0049)

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will review an overview of King County’s criminal justice transformation work. Members will also consider a motion to request an assessment report regarding the potential renewal of the veterans, seniors and human services levy. Additionally, the committee will acknowledge several reports and confirm various executive appointments to advisory boards.

• Motion requesting an assessment report for the veterans, seniors and human services levy renewal
• Briefing on King County’s Criminal Justice Transformation Work
• Acknowledgment of a monitor report regarding juvenile confinement in detention facilities
• Acknowledgment of a report on electronic home monitoring as an alternative to secure detention
• Confirmation of multiple executive appointments to the children and youth advisory board

The committee recommended passing two motions acknowledging reports on juvenile detention compliance and electronic home monitoring, along with several consent items confirming appointments to advisory boards. A motion to assess the veterans, seniors and human services levy was deferred. The committee also received a briefing on criminal justice transformation.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0329 (juvenile detention monitor report) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0371 (electronic home monitoring report) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0369 (community work program report) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0056 (appointment of Minu Ranna-Stewart) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0057 (appointment of Jeremiah Bainbridge) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0071 (appointment of Carol Goertzel) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0072 (appointment of Cindy Elizalde) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2022-0086 (appointment of Nicole Herron) (6-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council is reviewing ordinances for transit service changes and the Salmon Habitat Plan update. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the sale of surplus property in Seattle. Additionally, several committee appointments and motions related to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan will be addressed.

• Fall 2022 public transportation service changes
• Sale of surplus property at 10821 8th Ave SW, Seattle
• Ratification of the Salmon Habitat Plan 2021 Update
• King County-Cities Climate Collaboration 2022 Work Plan and Budget
• Request for a marijuana retail security task force

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will review briefings on restorative community pathways and the public health response to the opioid crisis. Members will also discuss a proposed motion requesting an assessment report regarding the potential renewal of the veterans, seniors and human services levy.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0048: Restorative Community Pathways Consortium
• Briefing No. 2022-B0047: Public Health Response to the Opioid Crisis
• Proposed Motion No. 2022-0090: Request for an assessment report on the veterans, seniors and human services levy renewal

The Regional Policy Committee met virtually and approved the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes. It received briefings on Restorative Community Pathways and the Public Health Response to the Opioid Crisis, both presented for information only. Proposed Motion No. 2022-0090, which would request an assessment report on the veterans, seniors and human services levy, was deferred with no vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2022-0090 (veterans, seniors and human services levy assessment)

Metropolitan King County Council

This is a special meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council focused on organizational discussion. No specific legislative actions or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Council organizational discussion

The Metropolitan King County Council convened a special meeting on March 29, 2022, at Cedarbrook Lodge. The minutes record only procedural actions: call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded.

Metropolitan King County Council

The regular meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council scheduled for March 29, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will review the Risk Management Fund update and Council budget priorities. The committee will also consider an ordinance regarding the sale of surplus property at 10821 8th Ave SW, Seattle.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0275: Sale of surplus property at 10821 8th Ave SW, Seattle
• Briefing No. 2022-B0043: Risk Management Fund Update
• Briefing No. 2022-B0044: Council Budget Priorities

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss and consider action on Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346, which amends various building and construction standards within the King County Code.

• 2022 Comprehensive Plan Briefing
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346 regarding building and construction standards

The committee received a briefing on the 2022 Comprehensive Plan and a briefing on a winery, brewery, and distillery code update. It then considered Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346, which amends numerous building and construction standards in the King County Code. After adopting a striking amendment (S2) and a title amendment (T1), the committee voted 5-0 to recommend the ordinance do pass as substituted consent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted striking amendment S2 to Ordinance 2021-0346 (5-0)
• Adopted title amendment T1 to Ordinance 2021-0346 (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 2021-0346 do pass substitute consent (5-0)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will discuss mobile device management and personnel updates. The committee will consider a motion to appoint Tyson Hartman to the citizens' elections oversight committee. Briefings are also scheduled for the Chief of Staff and Human Resources.

• Motion No. 2022-0121: Appoint Tyson Hartman to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• IT briefing on Mobile Device Management
• Chief of Staff update
• Human Resources update

The committee voted 9-0 to recommend passage of Motion 2022-0121, confirming Tyson Hartman to the citizens' elections oversight committee as the technology-experience representative. The committee also approved the February 22, 2022 meeting minutes and held an executive session on IT security. Updates were given on council staffing and new employees were introduced.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2022-0121 (confirming Tyson Hartman) (9-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting
• Held executive session on IT systems security (RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(ii))

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances, including changes to solid waste fees at recycling facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill. The agenda also includes large supplemental appropriations for COVID-19 response and property condemnation for a sewer upgrade project in Bellevue.

• Proposed ordinance regarding solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and Cedar Hiills landfill
• $141,115,000 supplemental appropriation to non-general fund agencies for COVID-19
• Property condemnation for the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade project in Bellevue
• Collective bargaining agreements for Juvenile Detention and Corrections Jail Captains
• Modifying regulations for winery, brewery, and distillery facilities

The council passed Ordinance 2021-0449.2, updating solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill, in a 6-3 vote. It also approved the condemnation of property for the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade project in Bellevue (9-0), and ratified two collective bargaining agreements with juvenile detention staff unions (both 9-0). Additionally, the council passed a motion requesting a feasibility study on manufacturing concrete for county projects (9-0).

• Passed solid waste fee ordinance 2021-0449.2 (6-3)
• Approved condemnation for Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade (9-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Juvenile Detention Guild (9-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Uniformed Command Association (9-0)
• Passed motion to study concrete manufacturing feasibility (9-0)
• Approved 10 reappointment motions on consent agenda (9-0)
• Referred 13 ordinances and 11 motions to committees for further review

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review briefings regarding the state legislative session and the health of King County. The agenda also includes a briefing concerning a restructure of the Board of Health.

• Briefing on the health of King County
• State legislative session recap
• King County Board of Health restructure briefing
• Approval of February 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will receive briefings on the Safety, Security, and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative. The meeting also includes updates on federal and state transit funding and the development of a performance measures dashboard.

• Update on Safety, Security, and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative
• Update on Federal and State Funding for Transit
• Development of the Strategic Plan Performance Measures Dashboard
• Approval of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the February 16, 2022 meeting minutes and received three briefings: an update on the Safety, Security, and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative, an update on federal and state funding for transit, and a presentation on the Strategic Plan Performance Measures Dashboard. No formal decisions were made on these briefings; they were presented for information and discussion.

• Approved February 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including roll call and public comment. The committee will also approve minutes from March 2, 2022, and review invoices.

• Approval of March 2, 2022 minutes
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved invoices totaling $23,889,339.22 for the Water and Land Resources Division, along with smaller payments to Wilkins, Lund, Inslee Best, and the Washington State Auditor. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public testimony, no executive session, and no other business.

• Approved $23,889,339.22 invoice for Water and Land Resources Division
• Approved $5,308.34 invoice for Wilkins
• Approved $19,145.00 invoice for Lund
• Approved $9,700.00 invoice for Inslee Best
• Approved $1,799.55 invoice for Washington State Auditor
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss an ordinance regarding King County Board of Health membership. The meeting includes a briefing on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and Partnership for Zero. The committee will also consider confirming an appointment to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0103 regarding King County Board of Health membership
• Briefing on King County Regional Homelessness Authority and Partnership for Zero
• Motion No. 2022-0051 to confirm Shawn Peterson to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force

The Committee of the Whole recommended do-pass consent for a motion confirming Shawn Peterson's appointment to the King County gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force, representing the Na'ah Illahee Fund. The committee also recommended do-pass substitute consent for an ordinance amending the King County Board of Health membership, after adopting a striking amendment. A briefing on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority update and Partnership for Zero was presented. The minutes from March 2, 2022, were approved.

• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2022-0051 confirming Shawn Peterson to the inclusion task force (9-0)
• Adopted striking amendment S1 to Ordinance 2022-0103
• Recommended do-pass substitute consent for Ordinance 2022-0103 amending Board of Health membership (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved March 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will review proposed changes to King County's public transportation services for Fall 2022. Members will also consider ratifying the Salmon Habitat Plan 2021 Update and accepting the K4C 2022 Work Plan and Budget. Additionally, several appointments to the conservation futures advisory committee are up for confirmation.

• Fall 2022 public transportation service changes
• Ratification of the Salmon Habitat Plan 2021 Update
• Acceptance of the K4C 2022 Work Plan and Budget
• Appointments to the King County conservation futures advisory committee

The committee recommended approval of the fall 2022 public transportation service changes for King County, along with several other items. It also approved appointments to the conservation futures advisory committee, accepted the K4C 2022 work plan and budget with an amendment, and ratified the Salmon Habitat Plan 2021 Update. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved fall 2022 public transportation service changes (8-0)
• Confirmed Nancy Huizar to conservation futures advisory committee (8-0)
• Confirmed Yoshiko Grace Matsui to conservation futures advisory committee (8-0)
• Confirmed Dre Avila to conservation futures advisory committee (8-0)
• Confirmed Sam Rapoport to conservation futures advisory committee (8-0)
• Accepted K4C 2022 work plan and budget with amendment (8-0)
• Ratified Salmon Habitat Plan 2021 Update (8-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will discuss COVID-19 response updates and consider ordinances regarding public safety committees and voting precinct revisions. The agenda also includes first readings for court boundary changes and new collective bargaining agreements.

• Proposed Ordinance 2022-0069 regarding the public safety advisory committee
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-0088 to revise King County voting precincts
• Motion requesting an implementation plan for an equitable development initiative
• Ordinance 2022-0111 for a property subdivision in Renton by Harbour Homes LLC
• Collective bargaining agreements for Juvenile Detention Guild and Corrections Jail Captains

The Council passed a motion requesting the executive establish an equitable development initiative and prepare an implementation plan, with Councilmember Dunn voting no. The Council also approved two consent agenda ordinances, including one revising voting precincts for 2022, and several reappointments to boards and commissions. A proposed striking amendment to the equitable development motion failed.

• Passed equitable development initiative motion (8-1)
• Striking amendment to equitable development motion failed
• Approved public safety advisory committee ordinance (consent)
• Approved 2022 voting precinct revision ordinance (consent)
• Confirmed reappointments to Museum of Flight Authority board (consent)
• Confirmed reappointments to King County transit advisory commission (consent)
• Acknowledged Restorative Community Pathways implementation plan (8-1)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing proposed ordinances regarding regional waste fees and a sewer upgrade. The committee will also discuss council budget priorities.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0449 regarding solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0468 authorizing property condemnation for the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade project in Bellevue
• Briefing No. 2022-B0035 on Council Budget Priority

The committee passed out Proposed Ordinance 2021-0449, which adjusts solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill, without a recommendation after adopting an amendment. It also recommended Proposed Ordinance 2021-0468, authorizing condemnation for the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade project in Bellevue, with a unanimous vote. Both actions were taken during the March 9, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted striking amendment S1 to solid waste fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Passed out Ordinance 2021-0449 (solid waste fees) without recommendation (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Ordinance 2021-0468 (Coal Creek Sewer condemnation) (7-0)

Regional Policy Committee

The March 9, 2022, meeting of the Regional Policy Committee has been cancelled. This also serves as a cancellation notice for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting. A special meeting for the committee is scheduled for March 30, 2022.

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council is meeting to consider several financial resolutions. These include adopting a preliminary economic and revenue forecast for the 2022 budget and beyond. The council will also address discount rates for 2022 and 2023.

• Adoption of preliminary economic and revenue forecast for 2022 and beyond
• Adoption of 2022 and 2023 discount rates
• Approval of the 2022 work program for the office of economic and financial analysis
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The King County Forecast Council unanimously approved three resolutions: the preliminary economic and revenue forecast for the 2022 budget and beyond, the 2022 and 2023 discount rates, and the 2022 work program for the Office of Economic and Financial Analysis. The council also elected Dow Constantine as chair and Joe McDermott as vice-chair. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted preliminary economic and revenue forecast for 2022 budget (4-0)
• Adopted 2022 and 2023 discount rates for King County (4-0)
• Approved 2022 work program for Office of Economic and Financial Analysis (4-0)
• Elected Dow Constantine as chair (4-0)
• Elected Joe McDermott as vice-chair (4-0)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will review a briefing on the King County International Airport COVID response. The agenda also includes consideration of ordinances regarding airport impacts and voting precinct revisions.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0011 regarding airport environmental and community impacts
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-0088 for revising King County voting precincts
• KCIA General Update and COVID response briefing

The committee recommended the 2022 precinct revision ordinance for passage on the March 15 Council agenda. The airport update was presented for discussion only, and the airport environmental ordinance was deferred without action.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2022 precinct revision ordinance (5-0)
• Expedited precinct ordinance to March 15, 2022 Council agenda
• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Deferred proposed ordinance on airport environmental impacts

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors is meeting to take final action on two interlocal agreements. These resolutions involve flood mitigation projects in the cities of Bellevue and North Bend. The agenda also includes public comment and an executive session.

• Agreement with Bellevue for 148th Ave SE at Larsen Lake Flood Mitigation Project
• Agreement with North Bend for Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project
• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors met virtually and unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing interlocal agreements: one with Bellevue for the 148th Ave SE at Larsen Lake Flood Mitigation Project and one with North Bend for the Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project. The meeting was brief, with no public testimony, no executive session, and no other business.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-04, interlocal agreement with Bellevue for Larsen Lake flood mitigation (9-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-05, interlocal agreement with North Bend for Ribary Creek flood risk reduction (9-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council is reviewing a proposal to delay the next scheduled update of wastewater capacity charges. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances regarding public transportation changes and catalytic converter sale records. Additionally, the Council will consider several property valuation applications for open space.

• Proposed ordinance to defer regional wastewater capacity charge updates
• First reading of Fall 2022 public transportation service changes
• First reading of records requirements for catalytic converter sales
• Grant funding allocation for the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails and open space levy program
• Applications for open space assessed valuations in Vashon, Maple Valley, and Enumclaw

The council passed an ordinance deferring the next scheduled update of the wastewater capacity charge, and approved seven open space property tax breaks recommended by the hearing examiner. It also confirmed several appointments to advisory committees and moved several ordinances and motions to committee for further review.

• Approved Ordinance 19403 deferring wastewater capacity charge update (9-0)
• Approved open space tax break for Brett Safford and Nick Lukens (consent)
• Approved open space tax break for Rick and Traci Heinz (consent)
• Approved open space tax break for Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust (consent)
• Approved open space tax break for Claire, Ryan, Carla and Patrick McShane (consent)
• Approved open space tax break for Omar Ibrahim (consent)
• Approved open space tax break for Russell and Jeanne Moul (consent)
• Approved open space tax break for Steven Jensen and Mark Grace (consent)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project. This item involves recommending an interlocal agreement with the City of North Bend to the Board of Supervisors.

• Resolution FCD2022-05: Interlocal agreement with the City of North Bend for the Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project
• Approval of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee voted 4-0 to recommend FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-05, approving an interlocal agreement with the city of North Bend for the Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project. The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors for final action. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public testimony or executive session.

• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-05, approving interlocal agreement with North Bend for Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2022, meeting as presented

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss a motion to establish an equitable development initiative and prepare an implementation plan. The agenda also includes an executive COVID briefing from the King County Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget.

• Motion No. 2021-0467: Requesting an equitable development initiative and implementation plan
• Executive COVID Briefing (No. 2022-B0032)
• Approval of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The Committee of the Whole recommended Proposed Motion No. 2021-0467, which requests the executive to establish an equitable development initiative and prepare an implementation plan. The motion was amended with a striking amendment (S4) and passed with a 5-4 vote. Several other amendments were proposed but failed.

• Adopted Striking Amendment S4 to Motion 2021-0467
• Amendment 10 failed
• Amendment 20 failed
• Amendment 25 failed
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2021-0467 (5-4)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review a resolution regarding its committee work plan. The meeting includes a briefing on the 2023 sewer rate and capacity charge context. Additionally, staff will present reports from the Wastewater Treatment Division and the MWPAAC.

• Resolution No. RWQC2022-01 concerning the committee work plan
• Briefing on 2023 sewer rate/capacity charge environment and context
• Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC) report
• Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) report

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved its 2022 work plan as amended, with 11 votes in favor and none against. The committee also received briefings on the 2023 sewer rate study and the Wastewater Treatment Division's response to recent rainfall. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 work plan as amended (11-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2022 meeting

Regional Water Quality Committee

This special meeting is dedicated to a committee orientation led by Mike Reed and Kamuron Gurol, Director of the Wastewater Treatment Division. No other legislative or policy items are listed on this agenda.

• Committee orientation

The committee met for a special meeting and received briefings from staff on committee operations and the Wastewater Treatment Division. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider a motion requesting a pause on certain program referrals and a review of felony charges. Members will also receive an update on criminal justice transformation work and review an ordinance regarding the public safety advisory committee.

• Motion 2022-0030: Requesting a pause on restorative community pathways referrals and reviewing felony charges
• Motion 2021-0319: Acknowledging receipt of the Restorative Community Pathways implementation plan
• Briefing 2022-B0027: Overview of King County’s Criminal Justice Transformation Work
• Ordinance 2022-0069: Ordinance relating to the public safety advisory committee

The committee voted 5-1 to recommend passing Motion 2021-0319, which acknowledges receipt of the Restorative Community Pathways implementation plan. A separate motion to pause referrals and remove certain felony charges from the program failed 1-5. The committee also recommended passing an ordinance amending the public safety advisory committee, and deferred a briefing on criminal justice transformation work.

• Recommended Do Pass Motion 2021-0319 (acknowledging Restorative Community Pathways implementation plan) (5-1)
• Failed Motion 2022-0030 (requesting pause on referrals and removal of certain felony charges) (1-5)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Ordinance 2022-0069 (amending public safety advisory committee) (6-0)
• Deferred Briefing 2022-B0027 (Criminal Justice Transformation Work)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding sustainable development practices and the sale of surplus property in Auburn. The agenda also includes reviewing transit service reports and confirming appointments to a youth advisory board.

• Ordinance 2022-0031.2: Sale of surplus property at 101 15th Street NE, Auburn
• Ordinance 2021-0321.2: Changes to green building and sustainable development practices
• Motion 2021-0133: Report on North Link connections mobility project service hours
• Ordinance 2022-0088: Revision of King County voting precincts for 2022
• Appointments to the King County children and youth advisory board

The King County Council passed two ordinances: one authorizing the sale of surplus property at 101 15th Street NE in Auburn, and another updating green building and sustainable development practices for county capital projects and leases. Both passed unanimously (9-0). The council also approved several motions, including appointing a council chief of staff, and recognized the Ukrainian community and Women's History Month.

• Approved sale of surplus property at 101 15th Street NE, Auburn (Ordinance 19401, 9-0)
• Approved green building ordinance amending county code (Ordinance 19402, 9-0)
• Approved motion accepting Metro transit 2021 System Evaluation (Motion 16049, 9-0)
• Approved motion acknowledging water taxi expansion progress report (Motion 16050, 9-0)
• Approved motion acknowledging public health climate action report (Motion 16051, 9-0)
• Approved motion appointing council chief of staff (Motion 16052, 9-0)
• Referred precinct revision ordinance to committee (first reading)
• Referred three children and youth advisory board appointments to committee

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will consider ordinances regarding solid waste fees and wastewater capacity charges. The committee will also review a report on progress addressing court and eviction backlogs and discuss the sale of surplus property in Auburn.

• Report on progress addressing civil and criminal case backlogs and eviction cases
• Ordinance regarding solid waste fees at recycling facilities and Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Sale of surplus property located at 101 15th Street NE, Auburn
• Deferral of the next capacity charge update for the Regional Wastewater Services Plan

The committee recommended approval of a motion accepting the first report on addressing civil and criminal case backlogs from the COVID-19 pandemic and new eviction cases after the moratorium. It also recommended approval of an ordinance deferring the next capacity charge update for wastewater services. A solid waste fee ordinance was deferred, and a surplus property sale ordinance was expedited to the council agenda.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2021-0456 on court backlog report (7-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2021-0449 on solid waste fees
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2022-0031 on surplus property sale at 101 15th Street NE, Auburn (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0458 deferring wastewater capacity charge update (7-0)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will meet to discuss appointing the council chief of staff. The meeting also includes an executive session to evaluate qualifications for public employment.

• Motion No. 2022-0049 to appoint the council chief of staff
• Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes
• Executive session to evaluate applicants for public employment

The committee recommended do-pass substitute for Proposed Motion No. 2022-0049, which appoints the council chief of staff. An amendment inserted 'Stephanie Cerkovich' on Line 10, and the motion passed unanimously (9-0). The meeting included executive sessions to evaluate applicants for public employment.

• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022, as presented.
• Recommended do-pass substitute for Motion 2022-0049, appointing council chief of staff.
• Adopted amendment to insert 'Stephanie Cerkovich' on Line 10 of the motion.
• Held executive sessions to evaluate qualifications of applicants for public employment.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will consider confirming three appointments to the King County emergency management advisory committee. Members will also hold a discussion regarding an ordinance related to building and construction standards.

• Confirming Carl Lunak as Bellevue representative to the emergency management advisory committee
• Confirming MJ Jorgensen as Renton representative to the emergency management advisory committee
• Confirming Gene Mueller as King County department of local services representative to the emergency management advisory committee
• Discussion of building and construction standards (Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346)

The committee recommended confirming three appointments to the King County emergency management advisory committee: Carl Lunak (Bellevue), MJ Jorgensen (Renton), and Gene Mueller (executive services). All three motions passed unanimously 5-0. A proposed ordinance on building and construction standards was discussed but deferred without action.

• Recommended do pass consent for Carl Lunak appointment (5-0)
• Recommended do pass consent for MJ Jorgensen appointment (5-0)
• Recommended do pass substitute consent for Gene Mueller appointment (5-0)
• Deferred proposed ordinance 2021-0346 on building standards

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider an ordinance regarding green building and sustainable development practices for county projects. They will also discuss evaluating a potential cricket facility at Marymoor Park and approving the cancellation of certain uncollectible personal property taxes.

• Cancellation of $843,396 in uncollectible personal property taxes for 2015-2021
• Proposed changes to green building and sustainable development practices
• Evaluation of a potential major league cricket facility at Marymoor Park
• Acknowledgment of a report on a countywide basic income pilot program feasibility
• Land use assessments for timber or public benefit in various locations

The King County Council approved several consent agenda items, including canceling $843,396 in uncollectible personal property taxes (Ordinance 19400) and confirming appointments to the 4Culture board and the acting public health director. A motion acknowledging a basic income pilot study report passed 8-1, with Councilmember Dunn dissenting. A proposed ordinance on transit-related matters was deferred to the March 1 meeting. The council also recognized the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066.

• Approved Ordinance 19400 to cancel $843,396 in uncollectible personal property taxes for 2015-2021.
• Confirmed Afua Kouyate to the 4Culture board (Motion 16043).
• Extended Dennis Worsham as acting public health director (Motion 16044).
• Passed Motion 16045 acknowledging a basic income pilot study report, 8-1 (Dunn no).
• Passed Motion 16046 requesting evaluation of a cricket facility at Marymoor Park.
• Confirmed Staci Adman's reappointment to 4Culture board (Motion 16047).
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2021-0321 to March 1, 2022.
• Referred multiple land assessment applications and advisory board appointments to committees.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss adopting its 2022 work plan and considering rules regarding bicycle helmet use for cyclists of all ages. A briefing will also be provided on the state legislative session update.

• Adoption of the 2022 work plan (Resolution No. 22-03)
• Bicycle helmet regulation requiring use by all age cyclists (R&R No. BOH21-01)
• Resolution supporting helmet use to prevent injuries and fatalities (Resolution No. 21-08)
• State legislative session update briefing

The Board of Health approved its 2022 work plan (Resolution 22-03) with amendments, and passed amended rules (R&R BOH21-01) that update bicycle helmet regulations to require helmet use by all ages. The Board also passed a resolution (21-08) strongly recommending helmet use and a comprehensive bicycle safety approach, including a public education campaign. An amendment to add an equity impact study to the helmet rules failed.

• Approved Resolution 22-03, the 2022 work plan, as amended (13-0).
• Passed R&R BOH21-01, amending bicycle helmet regulations to require helmets for all ages, as amended (11-2).
• Rejected an amendment to add an equity impact study to R&R BOH21-01 (3-10).
• Passed Resolution 21-08, strongly recommending helmet use and a comprehensive bicycle safety approach, as amended (13-0).
• Approved the minutes of the January 20, 2022 meeting.

Regional Transit Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to adopt the 2022 work plan for the Regional Transit Committee. The agenda also includes briefings on the Puget Sound Regional Council’s draft Regional Transportation Plan 2022-2050 and the Next Generation ORCA project.

• Resolution No. RTC2022-01 to adopt the 2022 work plan
• Briefing on Puget Sound Regional Council’s draft Regional Transportation Plan 2022-2050
• Briefing on Next Generation ORCA

The King County Regional Transit Committee approved Resolution RTC2022-01, adopting the 2022 work plan for the committee. The vote was 12 in favor, 0 against, with two members excused. The committee also received briefings on the Puget Sound Regional Council's draft Regional Transportation Plan 2022-2050 and on the Next Generation ORCA fare system, but took no action on those items.

• Approved RTC Resolution No. RTC2022-01, adopting the 2022 work plan for the King County Regional Transit Committee, with 12 yes votes and 0 no votes.
• Approved the January 19, 2022, meeting minutes without objection.
• Received a briefing on the Puget Sound Regional Council's draft Regional Transportation Plan 2022-2050; no action taken.
• Received a briefing on Next Generation ORCA; no action taken.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider motions regarding public health leadership and a cultural board appointment. The meeting also includes an Arts Fund COVID report briefing and a discussion on requesting an equitable development initiative plan.

• Motion to extend Dennis Worsham as acting director of King County public health
• Confirmation of Afua Kouyate to the 4Culture board
• Arts Fund COVID report briefing
• Request for an equitable development initiative and implementation plan

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a motion to extend Dennis Worsham's appointment as acting director of the King County Department of Public Health, and also recommended approval of a motion confirming Afua Kouyate to the 4Culture board. Both items were expedited to the February 22, 2022 Council agenda. A briefing on the Arts Fund COVID report was presented, and a motion on an equitable development initiative was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Motion No. 2022-0047, extending Dennis Worsham's appointment as acting director of public health (9-0).
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Motion No. 2022-0010, confirming Afua Kouyate to the 4Culture board (9-0).
• Presented Briefing No. 2022-B0029, the Arts Fund COVID Report.
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2021-0467, requesting an equitable development initiative and implementation plan.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review an interlocal agreement regarding the 148th Ave SE at Larsen Lake Flood Mitigation Project. The agenda also includes a briefing on 2022 FEMA flood insurance updates.

• Interlocal agreement with the City of Bellevue for the 148th Ave SE at Larsen Lake Flood Mitigation Project
• Briefing on 2022 FEMA flood insurance updates

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee met virtually and approved the minutes of the January 19, 2022 meeting. They approved invoices totaling $86,144.17. The committee recommended Do Pass a resolution approving an interlocal agreement with Bellevue for the 148th Ave SE at Larsen Lake Flood Mitigation Project. No public testimony was given, and no executive session was held.

• Approved the minutes of the January 19, 2022 meeting as presented.
• Approved invoices: Lund ($18,755.00), Inslee Best ($7,011.60), Parametrix ($60,377.57).
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-04 (interlocal agreement with Bellevue for Larsen Lake flood project) by a 4-0 vote.

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will consider a request to study building a major league cricket facility in Marymoor Park. Members will also review reports regarding water taxi expansion and North Link transit service changes. Briefings are scheduled regarding Metro service recovery and COVID-19 impacts on the transit workforce.

• Request to evaluate constructing a major league cricket facility in Marymoor Park
• Water taxi expansion progress report
• Report on North Link connections mobility project service hour changes
• Acceptance of King County Metro 2021 System Evaluation
• Briefing on COVID-19 impacts to the transit workforce

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will review several executive appointments to various boards and committees. The agenda also includes a Public Health briefing on the COVID-19 response and a motion regarding a national infrastructure bank.

• Appointment of Alina Santillan to the 4Culture board
• Reappointment of Matt Sullivan to the King County investment pool advisory committee
• Appointment of Shawn Peterson to the gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion task force
• Appointments for the King County conservation futures advisory committee
• Declaration of support for a national infrastructure bank

The council approved revised comprehensive financial management policies for King County, rescinding Motion 15250, after adopting an amendment. It also confirmed appointments to the 4Culture board and the investment pool advisory committee, and referred several other appointments to committees for further review.

• Approved Motion 2021-0469, confirming Alina Santillan to the 4Culture board (enacted as 16040).
• Approved Motion 2021-0334, adopting revised financial management policies and rescinding Motion 15250, as amended (enacted as 16041).
• Approved Motion 2022-0050, confirming Matt Sullivan's reappointment to the investment pool advisory committee (enacted as 16042).
• Referred Motion 2022-0051 (Shawn Peterson appointment) to the Committee of the Whole.
• Referred Motion 2022-0052 (Sam Rapoport appointment) to the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee.
• Referred Motion 2022-0053 (Dre Avila appointment) to the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee.
• Referred Motion 2022-0054 (Yoshiko Grace Matsui appointment) to the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee.
• Referred Motion 2022-0060 (support for a national infrastructure bank) to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will discuss a resolution regarding the 2022 work program. The meeting includes briefings on the COVID-19 budget update and the King County Flood Control District. Members will also review the 2020 VSHSL Annual Report.

• Resolution No. RPC2022-01 regarding the 2022 work program
• COVID-19 Budget Update briefing
• King County Flood Control District update
• 2020 VSHSL Annual Report

The King County Regional Policy Committee approved its 2022 work program (Resolution RPC2022-01) with a vote of 8-0, with two excused. The committee also received briefings on the COVID-19 budget update, the King County Flood Control District update, and the 2020 Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) annual report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved RPC Resolution No. RPC2022-01, 2022 work program (8-0, 2 excused)
• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received briefing on COVID-19 budget update (presented)
• Received briefing on King County Flood Control District update (presented)
• Received briefing on 2020 VSHSL Annual Report (presented)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing several proposals. These include the cancellation of certain uncollectible taxes, a report on a basic income pilot program, and the sale of surplus property in Seattle.

• Cancellation of $843,396 in uncollectible personal property taxes for the years 2015 through 2021
• Acknowledgment of a feasibility study for a countywide basic income pilot program
• Sale of surplus property located at 10821 8th Ave SW, Seattle

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will hear briefings on COVID-19 responses from the Department of Assessments, Regional Animal Services, and the King County Sheriff’s Office. The committee will also review the 2021 Annual Report for the Citizens Elections Oversight Committee.

• Briefing on King County Department of Assessments COVID-19 response and update
• Briefing on Regional Animal Services of King County COVID-19 response and update
• Review of the King County Citizens Elections Oversight Committee 2021 Annual Report
• Briefing on the impact of the King County Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 vaccination mandate on staffing and operations

The committee approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes and received briefings from the King County Assessor, Regional Animal Services, and the Citizens Elections Oversight Committee. A briefing on the Sheriff's Office COVID vaccination mandate was deferred. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received briefing on King County Department of Assessments COVID response (presented)
• Received briefing on Regional Animal Services COVID response (presented)
• Received briefing on Citizens Elections Oversight Committee 2021 annual report (presented)
• Deferred briefing on Sheriff's Office COVID vaccination mandate impact

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will vote on resolutions regarding employee retention bonuses and a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss legal risks.

• Resolution authorizing retention bonuses for District employees
• Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D.
• Waiver of procurement requirements for the agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D.
• Executive session to discuss legal risks of a proposed action

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two resolutions: FCD2022-02 authorizing retention bonuses for District employees, and FCD2022-03 authorizing the Chair to enter into a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D., waiving procurement requirements. Both votes were 9-0. The meeting also included approval of the January 11, 2022 minutes and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Approved FCD2022-02 authorizing retention bonuses for District employees (9-0)
• Approved FCD2022-03 authorizing Chair to contract with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D., waiving procurement (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council passed several ordinances regarding youth advisory boards and a lease for The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle. The Council also introduced new items concerning property tax cancellations and the sale of surplus property in Auburn.

• Passed a lease agreement with The Center for Wooden Boats at 1445 N. Northlake Pl, Seattle
• Passed ordinances regarding the King County children and youth advisory board
• Confirmed Natasha Rivers' reappointment to the 4Culture board of directors
• Introduced an ordinance to cancel $843,396 in uncollectible personal property taxes
• Introduced an ordinance for the sale of surplus property at 101 15th Street NE, Auburn

The King County Council passed four ordinances on the consent agenda, including a lease with The Center for Wooden Boats and updates to the children and youth advisory board. It also confirmed a reappointment to the 4Culture board. A motion on financial management policies was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved lease with The Center for Wooden Boats for county-owned land (Ordinance 19396)
• Approved ordinance amending children and youth advisory board (Ordinance 19397)
• Adopted Best Starts for Kids Governance Update Report (Ordinance 19398)
• Approved ordinance on Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board (Ordinance 19399)
• Confirmed reappointment of Natasha Rivers to 4Culture board (Motion 16039)
• Deferred proposed motion on financial management policies to Feb 15, 2022

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will consider Resolution No. RWQC2022-01 regarding the regional water quality committee work plan. The agenda also includes a briefing on the Washington Department of Ecology Nutrients General Permit status and reports from the WTD and MWPAAC.

• Resolution No. RWQC2022-01 concerning the committee work plan
• Briefing No. 2022-B0009 regarding Washington Department of Ecology Nutrients General Permit status
• Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) report
• Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC) report

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the December 2021 minutes and unanimously elected Commissioner Warren as 2022 vice chair. Action on Resolution RWQC2022-01 concerning the committee work plan was deferred. The committee received briefings on the Nutrients General Permit status and WTD activities, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Warren as 2022 vice chair (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Resolution RWQC2022-01 (work plan)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a motion requesting an equitable development initiative and implementation plan. The committee will also discuss confirming Alina Santillan to the 4Culture board. An executive COVID briefing is also scheduled.

• Motion to confirm Alina Santillan to the 4Culture board
• Request for an equitable development initiative and implementation plan
• Executive COVID Briefing from the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of Alina Santillan's appointment to the 4Culture board (9-0). An executive COVID briefing was presented. A motion on an equitable development initiative was deferred. The minutes from December 1, 2021, were approved.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Alina Santillan's appointment to 4Culture board (9-0)
• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Deferred motion on equitable development initiative

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee for February 2, 2022, has been cancelled.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding the King County children and youth advisory board and the Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board. Officials will also provide briefings on sheriff's office recruitment and the impact of the pandemic on incarcerated individuals and court operations.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0364.2 regarding the King County children and youth advisory board
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0366.2 adopting the Best Starts for Kids Governance Update Report
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0367.2 regarding the structure of the Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board
• Briefing on King County Sheriff’s Office transition and recruitment
• Briefing on the pandemic experience of incarcerated people

The committee unanimously recommended three ordinances related to the King County children and youth advisory board and the Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board, all expedited to the February 8 Council agenda. The committee also received briefings on Sheriff's Office transition and recruitment, pandemic experiences of incarcerated people, and pandemic responses by detention, prosecution, and courts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0364.2 (children and youth advisory board) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0366.2 (Best Starts for Kids Governance Update Report) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2021-0367.2 (Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board) (6-0)
• Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing the 2022 property tax levy and updates to the capital improvement program. The agenda also includes motions regarding law enforcement oversight job descriptions and guidelines for removing encampments on public property.

• Proposed ordinance for the 2022 King County property tax levy
• Ordinance to update the capital improvement program and budgeting process
• Motion requesting rules or guidelines for removing encampments on public property
• Motion approving job descriptions for law enforcement oversight analysts
• Ordinance changing Indigenous Peoples' Day to the second Monday in October

The council passed two ordinances on the consent agenda: one setting the 2022 property tax levy (Ordinance 19394) and another streamlining the capital improvement program and budgeting process (Ordinance 19395). It also approved job descriptions for investigations and policy analysts in the office of law enforcement oversight, and confirmed a reappointment to the investment pool advisory committee. Several ordinances and motions were introduced or reintroduced for further review.

• Approved 2022 property tax levy ordinance (Ordinance 19394) (9-0)
• Approved capital improvement program streamlining ordinance (Ordinance 19395) (9-0)
• Approved job description for investigations analysts in law enforcement oversight (Motion 16036) (9-0)
• Approved job description for policy analysts in law enforcement oversight (Motion 16037) (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of William Gates to investment pool advisory committee (Motion 16038) (9-0)
• Referred ordinance changing Indigenous Peoples' Day to second Monday in October to committee
• Referred Salmon Habitat Plan 2021 Update ordinance to committee
• Reintroduced motion on encampment removal rules for public property

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is considering several fiscal ordinances and motions. Discussion includes the 2021 property tax levy for 2022 collection and revised financial management policies. The committee will also review a lease agreement for land in Seattle and updates to the capital budgeting process.

• Ordinance No. 2021-0376 regarding 2021 property tax levies for 2022 collection
• Motion No. 2021-0334 to adopt revised financial management policies
• Ordinance No. 2021-0363 authorizing a lease with The Center for Wooden Boats at 1445 N. Northlake Pl
• Ordinance No. 2021-0384 regarding the capital improvement program and budgeting process

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended approval of the 2022 property tax levy ordinance, with amendments, and expedited it to the full Council. It also recommended adoption of revised financial management policies and approved a lease with The Center for Wooden Boats, plus a capital budgeting streamlining ordinance.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for 2022 property tax levy ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted amendments S1 and T1 to the levy ordinance
• Recommended Do Pass for revised financial management policies (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for lease with The Center for Wooden Boats (6-0, Balducci excused)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for capital budgeting streamlining ordinance (6-0, Balducci excused)
• Adopted amendments S1 and T1 to the capital budgeting ordinance

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will review a briefing regarding local services, parks, emergency management, housing, and regional planning. The committee will also hold a discussion on Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346, which relates to building and construction standards.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0010 regarding local services, parks, emergency management, housing, and regional planning
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346 relating to building and construction standards
• Approval of minutes from the November 30, 2021 meeting

The King County Local Services and Land Use Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the November 30, 2021 meeting. They received a briefing from multiple department directors on local services, parks, emergency management, housing, and regional planning. The committee discussed Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346, a large building and construction standards update, but deferred action on it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 30, 2021 meeting
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-0346 (building code update)

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will consider motions to approve job descriptions for policy analysts and investigations analysts within the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight. The meeting also includes updates regarding Chief of Staff recruitment.

• Motion 2022-0020: Job description for policy analysts in OLEO
• Motion 2022-0019: Job description for investigations analysts in OLEO
• Chief of Staff recruitment update

The King County Employment and Administration Committee unanimously recommended passing two motions approving job descriptions for policy analysts and investigations analysts in the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight. The committee also passed a personnel matter related to harassment and discrimination policies after an executive session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved job description for policy analysts in Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (9-0)
• Approved job description for investigations analysts in Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (9-0)
• Passed personnel matter related to harassment and discrimination policies (9-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several motions and ordinances, including the issuance of large-scale sewer revenue refunding bonds. Members will also consider appointments to the Sound Transit board and a lease for county-owned land. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on interim use permits and court record fees.

• Issuance of Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds totaling over $565 million
• Confirmation of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to the Sound Transit board
• Reappointments to the Sound Transit board for several regional officials
• Ordinance regarding the extension of interim use permits
• Lease agreement with The Center for Wooden Boats at 1445 N. Northlake Pl

The council passed Ordinance 2022-0009 (enacted as 19393) to extend interim use permits, with a 7-2 vote. It also approved motions confirming Sound Transit board appointments, including Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and authorized the issuance of sewer revenue refunding bonds totaling over $565 million. Several other appointments and reports were handled via consent agenda or referred to committees.

• Passed Ordinance 2022-0009 extending interim use permits (7-2)
• Approved Motion 2022-0023 confirming Bruce Harrell to Sound Transit board (9-0)
• Approved Motion 2022-0032 authorizing sewer revenue refunding bonds (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to Sound Transit board for Constantine, Backus, Upthegrove, von Reichbauer (consent agenda)
• Confirmed David Baker's reappointment to Sound Transit board with amendment (9-0)
• Referred Motion 2022-0014 on climate action report to committee
• Referred Motion 2022-0030 on restorative community pathways to committee
• Reintroduced ordinances on court record fees and Center for Wooden Boats lease

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the 2022 draft workplan and receive a COVID-19 update. The meeting includes resolutions regarding leadership succession and encouraging state legislative action on racism, gun violence, and the opioid crisis.

• Resolution No. 22-02: Encouraging the Washington State Legislature to address racism as a public health crisis
• Resolution No. 22-01: Designating the order of vice-chairs acting in the chair's absence for 2022
• COVID-19 Update briefing
• Review of the 2022 Board of Health Draft Workplan
• Election of Chair and Vice Chairs

The King County Board of Health passed Resolution No. 22-02, as amended, encouraging the Washington State Legislature to address racism as a public health crisis, including gun violence, gender-based violence, and the opioid crisis. The board also elected officers for 2022, reappointed two health professionals, and passed a resolution designating the order of vice-chairs. A COVID-19 update was presented, and the 2022 draft workplan was discussed.

• Passed Resolution No. 22-02 urging state legislature to address racism as public health crisis (11-0-1, Honda abstained)
• Passed Resolution No. 22-01 designating order of vice-chairs in chair's absence (10-0, Mosqueda and Zahilay excused)
• Elected McDermott as Chair, Morales, Baker, Daniell, Kohl-Welles as Vice-Chairs (unanimous)
• Reappointed Daniell and de Castro as health professionals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Regional Transit Committee

The committee will consider accepting the 2021 King County Metro transit department System Evaluation. Members will also review the 2022 Regional Transit Committee Work Plan and select a Vice Chair.

• Acceptance of the 2021 King County Metro transit department System Evaluation
• Selection of a committee Vice Chair
• Review of the 2022 Regional Transit Committee Work Plan

The Regional Transit Committee approved the November 17, 2021 meeting minutes and unanimously selected Toni Troutner as 2022 vice chair. The committee recommended do-pass on a motion accepting the 2021 System Evaluation, with an amendment adopted. The vote was 11.5 yes, 0 no, with 4 excused.

• Approved November 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Toni Troutner as 2022 vice chair (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment 1 to Motion 2021-0423
• Recommended do-pass substitute for Motion 2021-0423 (11.5-0, 4 excused)

Committee of the Whole

The January 19, 2022, meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. The Metropolitan King County Council meeting is also cancelled as its agenda was limited to committee business.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is taking final action on an advisory committee services amendment. The committee will also recommend resolutions to the Board of Supervisors regarding employee retention bonuses and a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D.

• Motion authorizing an amendment for advisory committee facilitation services
• Resolution authorizing retention bonuses for District employees
• Resolution for a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D.
• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved all invoices presented, totaling over $16 million, and passed a motion authorizing an amendment to an advisory committee facilitation services agreement. The committee also recommended two resolutions to the Board of Supervisors: one authorizing retention bonuses for District employees and another authorizing a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D., waiving procurement requirements. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved invoices totaling $16,218,361.68 (4-0)
• Passed FCDECM2022-01 authorizing chair to amend advisory committee facilitation services agreement (4-0)
• Recommended FCD2022-02 authorizing retention bonuses for District employees (4-0)
• Recommended FCD2022-03 authorizing professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D. and waiving procurement requirements (4-0)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is discussing the possibility of constructing a major league cricket facility in Marymoor Park. Other agenda items include updates to green building practices and construction standards. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 response briefing and proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Martin Luther King, Jr. Month.

• Evaluation of a major league cricket facility at Marymoor Park
• Updates to green building and sustainable development practices
• Amendments to building and construction standards
• Denial of road vacation for NE 113th Street/Henderson Road in Redmond
• New job descriptions for the office of law enforcement oversight

The council passed Ordinance 2021-0247 on the consent agenda, denying the vacation of a portion of NE 113th Street/Henderson Road in Redmond, with a unanimous 9-0 vote. The meeting also included a COVID-19 briefing, proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Month, and the first reading and referral of several motions and ordinances to committees.

• Denied vacation of NE 113th Street/Henderson Road, Redmond (Ordinance 2021-0247, enacted as 19392) (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting
• Referred appointment of Ariana Sherlock to children and youth advisory board to Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee
• Referred 2020 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report to Regional Policy Committee
• Referred job descriptions for investigations analysts and policy analysts in Office of Law Enforcement Oversight to Employment and Administration Committee
• Referred motion to evaluate major league cricket facility in Marymoor Park to Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee
• Reintroduced multiple ordinances and motions (green building, building standards, property tax levy, etc.)
• Rereferred several ordinances and motions to committees per organizational motion 16025

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee is reviewing several proposed ordinances and resolutions. These include the 2022 work program and updates to children and youth advisory boards. The meeting also includes a winter update from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

• Resolution RPC2022-01 regarding the 2022 work program
• Proposed Ordinance 2021-0267 for a solid waste advisory committee
• Proposed Ordinance 2021-0366 to adopt the Best Starts for Kids Governance Update Report
• Proposed Ordinance 2021-0364 regarding the children and youth advisory board
• Winter update from King County Regional Homelessness Authority

The King County Regional Policy Committee approved minutes from November 10, 2021, and appointed Mayor Nancy Backus as vice chair. The committee recommended do-pass substitutes for three ordinances related to advisory boards for children and youth and Communities of Opportunity, all with unanimous votes. A proposed ordinance on waste-to-energy technology was deferred. The committee also received a briefing on the 2022 work program and a winter update from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

• Approved November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Nancy Backus as vice chair (unanimous)
• Recommended do-pass substitute for Ordinance 2021-0366 (Best Starts for Kids Governance Update) (11-0)
• Recommended do-pass substitute for Ordinance 2021-0364 (children and youth advisory board) (11-0)
• Recommended do-pass substitute for Ordinance 2021-0367 (Communities of Opportunity advisory board) (11-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2021-0267 (waste-to-energy advisory committee)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

• Meeting cancellation

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will receive briefings on the 2021 election review and the 2021 redistricting review. The agenda also includes an audit briefing regarding emergency preparedness planning gaps.

• Briefing No. 2022-B0006: 2021 Election Review
• Briefing No. 2022-B0007: 2021 Redistricting Review
• Briefing No. 2022-B0003: Emergency Preparedness Limited by Planning Gaps Audit

The committee approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes. It received three briefings: a 2021 election review, a 2021 redistricting review, and an emergency preparedness audit. No other business was conducted.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will review several ordinances and motions. This includes a labor agreement for the Maintenance Painter Apprentice Program and property condemnations for the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade project. The council will also consider various land use assessments for open space and timber land.

• Labor agreement for the Maintenance Painter Apprentice Program with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587
• Property condemnation for the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade project in Bellevue
• Amendments to King County Council rules and order of business
• Land use assessments for properties in Auburn, Enumclaw, and Vashon
• Appointments to the Museum of Flight Authority board and Board of Appeals

The council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance amending council rules and order of business (Ordinance 2022-0016, enacted as 19385) and a motion reorganizing council operations (Motion 2022-0017, enacted as 16025), both with amendments. It also approved a memorandum of agreement for a Maintenance Painter Apprentice Program with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 (Ordinance 2021-0466, enacted as 19387). All votes were 9-0.

• Passed emergency ordinance amending council rules (9-0)
• Passed motion reorganizing council operations (9-0)
• Approved transit apprentice program agreement (9-0)
• Approved voters' pamphlet ordinance (9-0)
• Approved four open space property assessments (consent agenda)
• Confirmed appointments to Museum of Flight board and appeals board (consent agenda)
• Reappointed Patrice Thorell to veterans/seniors levy board (9-0)
• Referred fentanyl crisis motion to committee

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to amend the district's rules and operating procedures. The meeting also includes a motion regarding the organization of the Board of Supervisors.

• Resolution FCD2022-01: Amending rules, operating procedures, and the executive committee
• Motion FCD22-01: Regarding the organization of the Board of Supervisors

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two items: a resolution amending the district's rules and operating procedures to change the executive committee, and a motion relating to the organization of the board. Both passed 9-0. The meeting also included approval of the previous minutes and one public comment.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2022-01 amending rules and operating procedures to change the executive committee (9-0)
• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD22-01 relating to board organization (9-0)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The January 5, 2022, meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The January 5, 2022, meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting, which was limited to committee business.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee for January 5, 2022, was cancelled.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022, is cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council for January 4, 2022, was cancelled.