King County public meetings in 2024

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is in recess from December 11, 2024, through January 2, 2025, so no meeting is held on December 31, 2024. This agenda serves only as notice of the cancelled meeting.

• No meeting scheduled for December 31, 2024

Law and Justice Committee

This meeting has been cancelled due to Council recess from December 11, 2024 through January 2, 2025. No business will be conducted.

Committee of the Whole

This meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council has no meeting on December 24, 2024, as the Council is in recess from December 11, 2024, through January 2, 2025, per county code. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• No items scheduled; Council in recess until January 2, 2025

Board of Health

The December 19, 2024, meeting of the King County Board of Health has been cancelled. The agenda lists various members and staff, but the official notice states the meeting will not occur.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Board of Health members listed
• Hybrid meeting format noted

Regional Transit Committee

The December 18, 2024 meeting of the King County Regional Transit Committee has been cancelled due to the council being at recess from December 11, 2024 through January 2, 2025. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to act on.

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The December 17, 2024 meeting of the King County Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will not hold a meeting on December 17, 2024, due to a scheduled recess from December 11, 2024, through January 2, 2025, per county code. The next meetings on December 24 and December 31 are also cancelled.

• No business conducted; all December 17, 24, and 31 meetings cancelled due to recess

Regional Policy Committee

The December 11, 2024, meeting of the King County Regional Policy Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been cancelled because the King County Council is in recess from December 11 through January 2, 2025. No business will be conducted.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will consider several executive appointment confirmations, adopt the county’s Strategic Information Technology Plan for 2024‑2027, adopt the Youth Bill of Rights, set policy for the civic campus planning initiative, and adopt the Auditor’s Office Work Program for 2025. The committee will also hear briefings on county space planning and a compensation request from Human Resources. Public comment will be accepted before the motions are considered.

• Motion 2024-0325: confirm appointment of Stuart Rolfe to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District board.
• Motion 2024-0285: confirm appointment of Donny Stevenson to the Washington state major league baseball stadium public facilities district board.
• Motion 2024-0288: adopt the King County Strategic Information Technology Plan 2024‑2027.
• Motion 2024-0276: adopt the King County Youth Bill of Rights and Report (Ordinance 17738, Sec. 4.A.2).
• Motion 2024-0395: adopt the King County Auditor’s Office Work Program 2025.

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee recommended approval of four executive appointments to boards, including the Seattle Convention Center and MLB Stadium Public Facilities Districts, and the King County personnel board. It also recommended adopting the 2024-2027 Strategic IT Plan, the Youth Bill of Rights, civic campus planning priorities, and the 2025 Auditor's Work Program. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with one excused. The committee also confirmed job classifications and pay ranges from a compensation briefing.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Stuart Rolfe to Seattle Convention Center board (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Donny Stevenson to MLB Stadium board (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Donna Lurie to King County personnel board (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Lauren Berkowitz to King County personnel board (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Strategic IT Plan 2024-2027 (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Youth Bill of Rights (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for civic campus planning priorities (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Auditor's Office Work Program 2025 (3-0)

King County Flood Control District

The Board scheduled a meeting for December 10, 2024, but it was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The cancellation was noted in the agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hold public hearings and take final action on the 2025 property tax levy (Items 11-12) and a $128 million supplemental budget appropriation (Item 13). The council will also vote on appointments to fill the vacant state Senate and House seats for the 33rd Legislative District. Several wastewater loan agreements and land-use policy amendments are scheduled for second reading and possible adoption.

• 2025 property tax levy ordinances (Items 11-12) – public hearing and final vote
• Supplemental appropriation of $25,114,000 general fund, $101,179,000 non-general, and $1,944,800 capital (Item 13)
• Appointments to fill vacant state Senator and state Representative for the 33rd Legislative District (Items 6-7)
• Wastewater loan agreements with Washington Department of Ecology for capital projects (Items 8-10)
• Amendments to Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program (Item 14) – public hearing after repeated deferrals

The King County Council appointed Tina Orwall to fill the vacant state Senate seat for the 33rd Legislative District and Edwin Obras to fill the vacant state Representative seat, both by unanimous 9-0 votes. The council also approved the 2025 property tax levy ordinances, a supplemental budget appropriation, and several other items, including a road vacation in Renton. All decisions were made as recorded in the minutes.

• Appointed Tina Orwall to fill 33rd District Senate vacancy (9-0)
• Appointed Edwin Obras to fill 33rd District House vacancy (9-0)
• Approved 2025 property tax levy ordinance (9-0)
• Approved county property tax levies for 2025 (6-3)
• Approved $25.1M general fund supplemental appropriation (9-0)
• Adopted Urban Growth Area policy amendments (9-0)
• Passed comprehensive planning ordinance (8-1)
• Vacated portion of 190th Ave SE in Renton (9-0)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The scheduled Executive Committee meeting for the King County Flood Control District on December 4, 2024 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The cancellation notice was printed on November 27, 2024.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will receive briefings on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan update (follow-up from September discussion), Puget Sound nutrients, and the 2024 work plan. They will also hear reports from the MWPAAC and the Wastewater Treatment Division, and consider approval of November meeting minutes.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0125: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update follow-up on scope of work and next steps
• Briefing No. 2024-B0124: Puget Sound Nutrients Briefing by Nutrient Management Coordinator and Prosecuting Attorney
• Briefing No. 2024-B0042: 2024 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Plan presented by Council staff
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reports: MWPAAC Chair John McClellan and Wastewater Treatment Division Director Kamuron Gurol

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Members received briefings on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan update, Puget Sound nutrients, and the 2024 work plan, but took no formal action on these items. The committee also entered executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard briefing on Regional Wastewater Services Plan update (no action)
• Heard briefing on Puget Sound nutrients (no action)
• Heard briefing on 2024 RWQC work plan (no action)
• Entered executive session for litigation discussion (20 minutes)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The December 4, 2024 meeting of the King County Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the response to recent severe weather. The body will also receive a briefing on the November 19 bomb cyclone storm.

• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Briefing on the Nov. 19 Bomb Cyclone Storm
• Discussion on maximizing support for residents and businesses impacted by recent severe weather

The Committee of the Whole received briefings on the Nov. 19 bomb cyclone storm response and approved a motion requesting executive support for impacted residents and businesses, along with a plan for ongoing response and an after-action report. The motion was recommended do pass substitute consent and expedited to the December 10 council meeting.

• Approved motion 2024-0398 recommending support for storm-impacted residents and businesses (6-0, 3 excused)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 and Title Amendment T1 to motion 2024-0398
• Expedited motion 2024-0398 to December 10, 2024 council meeting
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will meet to receive briefings on the Culture Change Initiative, Human Resources, and the Chief of Staff. Members will also review meeting materials for 2025.

• Culture Change Initiative Update
• 2025 Meeting Materials Review
• Human Resources Update
• Chief of Staff Update

Metropolitan King County Council

The council will hold a single public hearing on ordinances 6-19. Key items include adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 2024-0370, consent), changes to Urban Growth Area policies and the Four-to-One program (Ordinance 2023-0438.2), and a large omnibus ordinance amending numerous King County Code sections related to comprehensive planning (Ordinance 2023-0440.2). The meeting also covers procedural items such as minutes approval.

• Adoption of amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 2024-0370) – consent item
• Public hearing on Urban Growth Area policy and Four-to-One program amendments (Ordinance 2023-0438.2, deferred multiple times)
• Omnibus ordinance amending dozens of King County Code sections related to comprehensive planning (Ordinance 2023-0440.2)
• Public hearing covers all items 6-19 in one session
• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024

The King County Council passed an ordinance revising permit review processes (Ordinance 2024-0217, enacted as 19872) with a 9-0 vote, after adopting amendments. The council also approved amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 2024-0370, enacted as 19871) and a collective bargaining agreement with the King County Juvenile Detention Guild (Ordinance 2024-0394, enacted as 19873), both by 9-0 votes. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, including ordinances related to Urban Growth Area policies and comprehensive planning. The council also passed a consent agenda confirming multiple appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions.

• Passed Ordinance 2024-0217 revising permit review processes (9-0)
• Adopted amendments to Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 2024-0370) (9-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with King County Juvenile Detention Guild (Ordinance 2024-0394) (9-0)
• Deferred Urban Growth Area policies ordinance (2023-0438.2) to Dec 10
• Deferred comprehensive planning ordinance (2023-0440.2) to Dec 10
• Passed consent agenda confirming appointments to public defense advisory board, board of health, and other boards (9-0)
• Passed reappointment consent agenda for women's advisory board, board of ethics, and landmarks commission (9-0)
• Referred motions on airport roundtable appointment and auditor's work program to committee

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council held a special session on Dec 2, 2024 at the King County Elections office in Renton. The agenda included a call to order, roll call, a King County Legislative Delegation Meeting, and adjournment. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or ordinances were listed.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• King County Legislative Delegation Meeting
• Adjournment

The Metropolitan King County Council held a special meeting with state legislators to discuss legislative priorities. Executive Constantine and several councilmembers presented King County's legislative priorities, and legislators presented their own 2025 priorities. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is meeting to discuss supplemental appropriations for general and non-general fund agencies. The body will also consider loan financing for wastewater projects and a renewal levy for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0343: Net supplemental appropriations of $21,734,000 to general fund agencies and $100,744,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinances No. 2024-0373, 2024-0374, and 2024-0375: Loan financing agreements with the Washington state Department of Ecology for wastewater capital projects
• Briefing No. 2024-B0130: Proposed Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Renewal Levy
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0383: Amended residential ground lease for affordable housing at the Northgate Park and Pool lot
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0384: Amended commercial ground lease for child care and commercial space at the Northgate Park and Pool lot

The committee recommended passing a supplemental budget ordinance that adds $25.1M to general fund agencies, $101.2M to non-general fund agencies, and $1.9M to capital fund budgets, with amendments. It also recommended three wastewater loan agreements with the state Department of Ecology. A briefing on the AFIS renewal levy was presented, and two ground lease ordinances for the Northgate affordable housing project were deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for supplemental budget ordinance 2024-0343 (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for wastewater loan ordinance 2024-0373 (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for wastewater loan amendment ordinance 2024-0374 (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for wastewater loan ordinance 2024-0375 (6-0)
• Deferred ground lease ordinance 2024-0383 (affordable housing)
• Deferred ground lease ordinance 2024-0384 (child care/commercial space)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The November 27, 2024, meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Law and Justice Committee

The November 27, 2024 meeting of the Law and Justice Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The cancellation notice is issued pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F.

Committee of the Whole

The November 26, 2024 meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Metropolitan King County Council

The council holds public hearings and second readings on several ordinances, including a six-month extension of a moratorium on new wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms. Consent items include adjustments to arts and heritage funding programs and the Doors Open program for cultural organizations. First readings include a collective bargaining agreement for juvenile detention employees and appointments to the board of health.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2024-0254.2 extending moratorium on wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0359 amending sustained support programs for arts and heritage
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0377 relating to the King County Doors Open Program for cultural organizations
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2024-0236.3 approving Doors Open implementation plan for 2024-2031
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0394 approving collective bargaining agreement with King County Juvenile Detention Guild

The Metropolitan King County Council approved ordinances extending a moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and tasting rooms by six months, and approved the implementation plan for the Doors Open Program supporting cultural organizations from 2024 through 2031. The council also passed several consent items, recognized retiring State Representative Frank Chopp, and referred new collective bargaining agreements and board appointments to committees.

• Approved Ordinance 19865 extending an alcohol facility moratorium by six months (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19866 relating to sustained support programs for arts and heritage (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19867 relating to the King County Doors Open Program (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19868 approving the Doors Open Program implementation plan for 2024-2031 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19869 approving open space public benefit rating system assessed valuation (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19870 authorizing the vacation of a portion of an unnamed alley and street in Stillwater (9-0)
• Referred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0394 regarding a collective bargaining agreement to the Council
• Referred Proposed Motion 2024-0398 regarding severe weather support to the Committee of the Whole

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will discuss and potentially act on updated regulations for on-site sewage systems. The board will also identify members from the American Indian Health Commission and receive briefings on maternal healthcare and 2025 legislative priorities.

• R&R No. BOH24-05: Rule and regulation regarding on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems (Public Hearing Required)
• Resolution No. 24-07: Identifying the American Indian Health Commission's regular member
• Resolution No. 24-08: Identifying the American Indian Health Commission's alternate member
• BOH Briefing No. 24-B22: Discussion on infant and birthing parents' healthcare access and options
• Discussion of 2025 Legislative Priorities and the 2025 Board of Health Workplan

The King County Board of Health deferred a proposed rule on on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems to February 21, 2025, after a public hearing. The board also passed two resolutions identifying the American Indian Health Commission's regular and alternate members to serve on the board, with the alternate resolution amended to name Angela Young. Briefings were held on infant and birthing parent health and 2025 legislative priorities.

• Deferred R&R No. BOH24-05 on on-site sewage systems to Feb 21, 2025
• Passed Resolution No. 24-07 identifying AIHC regular member (9-0, 8 excused)
• Passed Resolution No. 24-08 as amended identifying AIHC alternate member Angela Young (9-0, 8 excused)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The November 20, 2024 meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. The cancellation was made pursuant to King County Code 1.24.035 A. and F.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will consider two proposed ordinances that govern the King County Doors Open Program. Ordinance No. 2024-0236 would approve the program's implementation plan and set how the cultural access sales and use tax is spent from 2024 through 2031. Ordinance No. 2024-0377 would amend Ordinance 19710, Section 8, to further support cultural organizations. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0236 – approve Doors Open Program implementation plan and set use of cultural access sales and use tax (2024‑2031)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0377 – amend Ordinance 19710, Section 8, to support cultural organizations
• Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2024 special meeting
• Roll call of committee members
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Regional Policy Committee approved the September 30, 2024 special meeting minutes. It then recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2024-0236 (Doors Open Program implementation plan) and Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0377 (amending the Doors Open Program), both expedited to the November 26 Council agenda. Votes were unanimous (10-0).

• Approved September 30, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2024-0236 (Doors Open implementation plan) (10-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0377 (Doors Open Program amendment) (10-0)
• Expedited both ordinances to November 26, 2024 Council agenda

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will approve the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes, hear a chair's report, public comments, and a general manager's report. It will discuss and possibly act on Proposed Motion No. 2024-0367, which relates to the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021-2031, service guidelines, and acceptance of the 2024 System Evaluation. A briefing will present the 2024 Metro Performance Measures Dashboard update. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0367 on the Metro Transit Strategic Plan and 2024 System Evaluation
• Briefing No. 2024-B0106: Metro Performance Measures Dashboard, 2024 Update
• Public comment period for agenda items
• General Manager's Report

The Regional Transit Committee recommended a motion to accept the King County Metro Transit 2024 System Evaluation and related strategic plan and service guidelines. The committee also received a briefing on the 2024 update to the Metro Performance Measures Dashboard.

• Recommended Do Pass for Motion No. 2024-0367 regarding the 2024 System Evaluation and Strategic Plan (10-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The November 19, 2024, meeting of the King County Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will hold a special hybrid meeting to take final action on three resolutions: adopting the 2025 budget and authorizing improvements, approving a property tax levy for 2025 that could increase revenue and protect up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration, and updating grant agreement templates. Public hearings on the budget and tax levy are continued from a prior meeting.

• FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-12: Adopting the 2025 budget and authorizing improvements
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-13: Authorizing a 2025 property tax levy, reserving banked capacity, and protecting up to $0.25 per $1,000 assessed value from proration
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-14: Repealing and replacing Resolution FCD2024-07 to approve new grant agreement templates

The King County Flood Control District Board unanimously approved three resolutions: the 2025 budget and improvement authorization, a property tax levy for 2025 collection, and replacement grant agreement templates. All votes were 9-0. No public comments were received.

• Adopted 2025 budget and authorized improvements via Resolution FCD2024-12 (9-0)
• Authorized 2025 property tax levy, reserving banked capacity, via Resolution FCD2024-13 (9-0)
• Repealed and replaced grant agreement templates via Resolution FCD2024-14 (9-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on items 4‑31 and consider a series of proposed ordinances. Among them is Ordinance No. 2024‑0306, which would establish an electric‑vehicle‑charging infrastructure fund. The council will also act on ordinances covering jail‑service agreements, park levy abolishment, a county hospital capital fund, and wage schedules for non‑represented employees.

• Ordinance No. 2024‑0271 – interlocal agreement template for city jail services
• Ordinance No. 2024‑0300 – 2025 wage increase schedule for non‑represented county employees
• Ordinance No. 2024‑0302 – abolishes 2008‑2019 parks and open‑space levies
• Ordinance No. 2024‑0305 – establishes the county hospital capital fund
• Ordinance No. 2024‑0306 – creates the electric‑vehicle‑charging infrastructure fund

The council adopted the 2025 annual budget after passing several amendments, including one that failed. It also approved a $604 million bond authorization for capital projects and passed a consent agenda with 16 ordinances covering topics like jail services, fees, and transportation fares.

• Adopted 2025 annual budget (9-0)
• Authorized up to $604M in bonds for capital projects (9-0)
• Passed consent agenda with 16 ordinances (9-0)
• Approved 2024 Fund Management Policies for Public Transportation Fund (9-0)
• Approved 2025 State Legislative Priorities (9-0)
• Deferred two comprehensive planning ordinances to Dec. 3
• Confirmed 5 reappointments to county boards/committees (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will consider seven appointments to advisory boards and an acting director position, along with four ordinances. Key items include amendments to countywide planning policies, updates to arts and heritage support programs, the Doors Open program for cultural organizations, and a comprehensive rewrite of regulations for wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0387 amends multiple code sections to overhaul regulations for wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0370 adopts amendments to the King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Proposed Ordinances 2024-0359 and 2024-0377 relate to arts and heritage support and the Doors Open program for cultural organizations
• Proposed Motion 2024-0334 extends the appointment of Ed Carter as acting director of community corrections in adult and juvenile detention
• Proposed Motions 2024-0344 through 2024-0356 confirm appointments to the public defense advisory board and board of health

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for several executive and board of health appointments, including positions on the public defense advisory board and the department of adult and juvenile detention. Members also recommended passage of ordinances regarding cultural support programs and countywide planning policies. A proposed ordinance concerning wineries, breweries, and distilleries was deferred.

• Confirmed Jacqueline Walsh to public defense advisory board (9-0)
• Confirmed George Yeannakis to public defense advisory board (9-0)
• Confirmed Christopher Petroni to public defense advisory board (9-0)
• Confirmed LaMont Green to board of health (9-0)
• Confirmed Mustafa Mohammed to board of health (9-0)
• Approved Ed Carter as acting director of community corrections (9-0)
• Recommended passage of arts and heritage support ordinance (9-0)
• Deferred ordinance regarding wineries, breweries, and distilleries

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss three proposed ordinances. Ordinance No. 2024-0299 would adopt the 2025 annual budget and appropriate funds for county agencies and capital projects. Ordinances No. 2024-0314 and No. 2024-0316 address the 2024 property‑tax levy and its collection in 2025, with the latter implementing RCW 84.55.120. The committee will vote on these items after public comment.

• Ordinance No. 2024-0299 – adopts the 2025 annual budget and appropriations for county operations and capital improvements
• Ordinance No. 2024-0314 – relates to the 2024 property‑tax levy for collection in 2025
• Ordinance No. 2024-0316 – relates to county property‑tax levies for collection in 2025 and implements RCW 84.55.120

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended the 2025 Annual Budget ordinance (2024-0299) do pass substitute, with 8 yes votes and 1 no (Dunn). The committee adopted multiple amendments, including 1B, 2B, 3, 3.5, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11B, 12, 14, and 15, and the striking amendment S1 as amended (Dunn voting no). The ordinance was expedited to the November 19, 2024 Council agenda. Two property tax levy ordinances (2024-0314 and 2024-0316) were passed out of committee without recommendation, to be held until the December 10, 2024 Council agenda.

• Recommended 2025 Annual Budget ordinance do pass substitute (8-1, Dunn no)
• Adopted striking amendment S1 as amended (Dunn no)
• Adopted amendment 1B (Mosqueda)
• Adopted amendment 2B (Mosqueda, Dembowski added as sponsor)
• Adopted amendment 3 (Dembowski, Mosqueda no)
• Adopted amendment 3.5 (Dembowski)
• Adopted amendments 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11B, 12, 14, 15
• Passed out property tax levy ordinances 2024-0314 and 2024-0316 without recommendation (9-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is reviewing multiple ordinances regarding fee changes, transportation rates, and fund management. The body is deciding on several public transportation fare revisions and the adoption of school impact fees for 13 school districts.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0307: Issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds up to $585,000,000
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0322: Establishing school impact fees for 13 school districts
• Proposed Ordinances No. 2024-0310, 2024-0317, 2024-0309, and 2024-0308: Revising regular, low-income, and Water Taxi fares
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0300: Annual general wage increase for nonrepresented King County employees
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0315: Revisions to development permitting fees

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended approval of several ordinances, including a $604 million bond issuance for capital improvement projects, and forwarded them to the full Council. It also recommended changes to transit fares, including regular, low-income, and water taxi rates, and approved various fee adjustments and fund establishments. All recommendations were made with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with one dissenting vote on development permitting fees.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Snoqualmie Valley community needs list (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for regular transit fare revision (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for low-income transit fare revision (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for water taxi fare revisions (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2025 salary schedules and wage increase (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for school impact fees (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for surface water management charges (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for development permitting fees (8-1, Dunn no)

Regional Policy Committee

The November 13, 2024, meeting of the King County Regional Policy Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee’s scheduled meeting for November 12, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The cancellation notice references K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F.

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will consider final action on the 2025 budget and a property tax levy to fund the District's work program. The meeting includes public hearings for the budget and tax levy resolutions.

• Resolution FCD2024-12: Adopting the 2025 budget and authorizing improvements
• Resolution FCD2024-13: Authorizing a property tax levy for 2025 collection
• Resolution FCD2024-13: Protecting up to $.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration
• Resolution FCD2024-14: Approving templates for grant agreement administration

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors deferred three resolutions regarding the 2025 budget, a property tax levy, and grant agreement templates. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting, which adjourned after five minutes.

• Deferred Resolution FCD2024-12 (2025 budget adoption)
• Deferred Resolution FCD2024-13 (2025 property tax levy)
• Deferred Resolution FCD2024-14 (grant agreement templates)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will vote on establishing a county hospital levy fund and a regional workforce housing initiative. The body is also reviewing collective bargaining agreements for transit and natural resources employees and several executive appointments.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0303 to establish the county hospital levy fund
• Proposed Substitute Motion 2024-0279.2 to establish a regional workforce housing initiative
• Proposed Ordinances 2024-0371 and 2024-0372 regarding collective bargaining agreements for IBEW Local 77 and SEIU Local 925
• Proposed Ordinances 2024-0383 and 2024-0384 for residential and commercial ground leases at the Northgate Park and Pool lot
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0387 relating to wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms

The council passed a motion requesting the executive develop a regional workforce housing initiative implementation plan (8-1), and approved collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 77 and SEIU Local 925. It also passed consent agenda items establishing a county hospital levy fund and maintaining emergent need thresholds, and confirmed several appointments.

• Approved workforce housing implementation plan motion (8-1)
• Approved IBEW Local 77 collective bargaining agreement (9-0)
• Approved SEIU Local 925 collective bargaining agreement (9-0)
• Passed ordinance establishing county hospital levy fund (consent)
• Passed ordinance maintaining emergent need thresholds (consent)
• Confirmed Tina Keys to Housing Authority board (consent)
• Confirmed Jerry Lee to Housing Authority board (consent)
• Confirmed Tyson Hartman to elections oversight committee (consent)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The November 6, 2024 meeting of the King County Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled per K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee will consider recommending a resolution that repeals and replaces templates for grant agreements. They will also receive a briefing on the 2024-2025 flood season preparedness. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and invoices, and public comment is accepted.

• Resolution FCD2024-14 to approve updated grant agreement templates
• Briefing on 2024-2025 flood season preparedness
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2024
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved the minutes from September 4, 2024, and approved multiple district invoices. They also recommended the adoption of a resolution regarding grant agreement templates. Additionally, the committee received briefings on flood season preparedness and manager reports.

• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved district invoices totaling $5,152,444.43
• Recommended Do Pass for FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-14 (4-0)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee is meeting to receive briefings on wastewater services and budgeting. The body will discuss the 2025 proposed budget for the Wastewater Treatment Division and the 2024 committee work plan.

• Briefing on the 2025 Proposed Budget for Wastewater Treatment Division
• Briefing on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan
• Briefing on the 2024 Regional Water Quality Committee (RWQC) Work Plan
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved the September and October 2024 meeting minutes. Members received briefings on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan and the 2025 proposed budget for the Wastewater Treatment Division, but took no formal action on these items. The 2024 work plan review was deferred. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2024.

• Approved September 4, 2024 and October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Deferred 2024 RWQC Work Plan review
• Scheduled hybrid meeting for December 4, 2024

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation was issued pursuant to King County Code 1.24.035.

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will meet to discuss human resources and staff updates. The body is considering a motion to reappoint a member to the citizens' elections oversight committee.

• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0360: Reappointment of Tyson Hartman to the citizens' elections oversight committee

The King County Employment and Administration Committee approved the September 3, 2024, meeting minutes and recommended a motion to reappoint Tyson Hartman to the citizens' elections oversight committee. The committee also received briefings on the Human Resources TLT project, a human resources update, and a chief of staff update.

• Approved the minutes of the September 3, 2024 meeting
• Recommended Proposed Motion No. 2024-0360 (reappointment of Tyson Hartman to the citizens' elections oversight committee) do pass consent (3-0) and expedited it to the November 12, 2024 Council meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will consider a consent item to authorize background checks for for-hire drivers and confirm various board appointments. The meeting will also include first readings for ordinances related to arts funding, transit labor agreements, and county planning policies.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0245.2: Authorizes background checks for for-hire drivers
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0289: Confirms appointment of Jake Prendez to 4Culture board
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0370: Adopts amendments to King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0371: Approves labor agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0372: Approves labor agreement with Service Employees International Union

The Metropolitan King County Council passed ordinances to authorize FBI and Washington State Patrol background checks for for-hire drivers and to approve an open space tax assessment. The Council also confirmed several appointments to county advisory boards and committees. One appointment was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further review.

• Approved ordinance 19839 for for-hire driver background checks (9-0)
• Approved ordinance 19840 for open space tax assessment (9-0)
• Confirmed Jake Prendez to 4Culture board (9-0)
• Confirmed six reappointments to advisory boards (9-0)
• Referred board of health reappointment to Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider motions to confirm the executive's appointments of Tina Keys and Jerry Lee to the King County Housing Authority board of commissioners. The committee will also discuss the 2025 State Legislative Priorities and approve an implementation plan for the Doors Open Program.

• Confirm appointment of Tina Keys to King County Housing Authority board
• Confirm appointment of Jerry Lee to King County Housing Authority board
• Establish King County 2025 State Legislative Priorities
• Approve King County Doors Open Program implementation plan
• Approve October 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for two appointments to the King County Housing Authority board and the 2025 State Legislative Priorities. Members also recommended a substitute ordinance for the Doors Open Program implementation plan, which governs cultural access tax expenditures through 2031. All items were approved by a 9-0 vote.

• Recommended appointment of Tina Keys to KCHA board (9-0)
• Recommended appointment of Jerry Lee to KCHA board (9-0)
• Recommended 2025 State Legislative Priorities (9-0)
• Recommended substitute ordinance for Doors Open Program (9-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The committee will discuss the Executive’s Proposed 2025 Budget.

• Public hearing on the Executive’s Proposed 2025 Budget (Briefing No. 2024-B0119)

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the Executive's proposed 2025 budget. No decisions were made; the item was presented and public comment was heard. The meeting was adjourned after the hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 budget held (no vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and vote on several proposed ordinances, including adjustments to public transportation fares and water taxi rates, as well as a supplemental budget appropriation.

• Proposed ordinance to increase parenting seminar fees
• Proposed ordinance to revise King County water taxi fare rates
• Proposed ordinance to revise King County Metro regular and low-income transit fares
• Proposed ordinance to adopt 2024 Fund Management Policies for the Public Transportation Fund
• Proposed ordinance for a net supplemental appropriation of $123,422,800

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee held a special meeting on October 30, 2024, with all nine members present. No public comment was offered. The committee discussed nine proposed ordinances covering court judge positions, a parenting seminar fee, public transportation fares, water taxi rates, fund management policies, surface water management charges, school impact fees, and a net supplemental appropriation of $21,734,000 to general fund agencies, $100,744,000 to non-general fund agencies, and $1,944,800 from capital fund budgets. Every item was deferred; no substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0311 (approval of 55th and 56th superior court judge positions)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0304 (increase parenting seminar registration fee)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0310 (revise regular public transportation fare)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0317 (revise low-income public transportation fare)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0309 (revise Water Taxi rates of fare)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0308 (revise water taxi rates of fare)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0319 (adopt 2024 Fund Management Policies for Public Transportation Fund)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0301 (revise surface water management service charges)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several ordinances regarding county funds, fees, and bonds. The body will consider a motion for a regional workforce housing initiative and discuss various permit fee updates.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0307: Issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds up to $585,000,000 for capital improvement projects
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0279: Request for a regional workforce housing initiative and implementation plan for rent-restricted housing
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0315: Changes to development permitting fees
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0313: Changes to plumbing permit fees
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0300: Annual general wage increase and benefits for nonrepresented King County employees

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended passage of an ordinance maintaining emergent need thresholds, an ordinance establishing a county hospital levy fund, and a motion requesting a regional workforce housing initiative implementation plan. Eight other proposed ordinances relating to fees, bonds, funds, and wage schedules were deferred after briefings and discussion.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0312 to maintain emergent need thresholds (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0303 to establish the county hospital levy fund (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Motion No. 2024-0279 requesting a regional workforce housing initiative implementation plan (8-1)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0315 relating to development permitting fees
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0302 relating to parks operating and open space subfunds
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0313 relating to plumbing permit fees
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0307 authorizing the issuance and sale of limited tax general obligation bonds up to $604,000,000
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0300 relating to salary schedules, wage increases, and insured benefits for nonrepresented employees

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council meeting scheduled for October 29, 2024 has been cancelled. The cancellation follows K.C.C. 1.24.035A.1.a., which requires no meeting when the date falls on the fifth Tuesday of the month. No agenda items were set for discussion.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will convene a special meeting at the Kent Senior Center to receive a briefing on the Executive’s proposed 2025 budget. The agenda includes a public hearing and a standard call to order and roll call; no formal decisions are listed.

• Public hearing on Executive’s proposed 2025 budget

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee held a special meeting for a public hearing on the Executive's proposed 2025 budget. The briefing was deferred, meaning no decision was made on the budget. The committee heard public comments from numerous individuals before adjourning.

• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0119 on the 2025 budget

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The special meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee scheduled for October 24, 2024, was cancelled. This also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting as its agenda was limited to committee business.

Law and Justice Committee

The King County Law and Justice Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, has been cancelled pursuant to King County Code 1.24.035. No committee business will be conducted at this time.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, was canceled pursuant to King County Code 1.24.035. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The special meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee scheduled for October 22, 2024, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting to vote on labor agreements and 2025 budgets for housing coalitions. The body will also conduct a first reading for a large supplemental budget appropriation and an interlocal agreement with the city of Kent.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0343: Supplemental appropriations of $21,734,000 to general fund agencies and $100,744,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0340: Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 174 for solid waste division employees
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0282: 2025 budget and work program for ARCH, A Regional Coalition for Housing
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0283: 2025 budget and work plan for SKHHP, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0263: Interlocal agreement with the city of Kent for Rock Creek Bridge maintenance

The Metropolitan King County Council approved a memorandum of agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 174 and passed the 2025 budgets and work programs for ARCH and SKHHP on the consent agenda. The Council also confirmed an appointment to the King County rural forest commission and referred several new ordinances and motions to committees.

• Approved Ordinance 19838 adopting Teamsters Local Union No. 174 agreement (9-22)
• Approved Motion 16676 adopting 2025 budget and work program for ARCH (9-0)
• Approved Motion 16677 adopting 2025 budget and work plan for SKHHP (9-0)
• Approved Motion 16678 appointing a member to the Coal Creek utility district board of commissioners (9-0)
• Approved Motion 16679 confirming Cindy Spiry to the King County rural forest commission (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several motions and ordinances, including a motion to confirm Jake Prendez's appointment to the 4Culture board. It will vote on an ordinance requiring background checks for enhanced regional for‑hire driver licenses. A key ordinance will extend the existing moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms for six months. Additional items include a motion on 2025 state legislative priorities and an ordinance for the Doors Open Program implementation plan.

• Motion confirming appointment of Jake Prendez to the 4Culture board (Motion No. 2024-0289)
• Ordinance authorizing background checks for enhanced regional for‑hire driver licenses (Ordinance No. 2024-0245)
• Ordinance extending moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms for six months (Ordinance No. 2024-0254)
• Motion establishing King County 2025 State Legislative Priorities (Motion No. 2024-0287)
• Ordinance approving the Doors Open Program implementation plan for cultural access tax (Ordinance No. 2024-0236)

The King County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of three items: the appointment of Jake Prendez to the 4Culture board, an ordinance authorizing background checks for enhanced regional for-hire driver licenses, and an ordinance extending a moratorium on new wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms by six months. All three were recommended to pass with a unanimous 9-0 vote. Two other items—the 2025 State Legislative Priorities motion and the Doors Open Program implementation plan ordinance—were deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0289, confirming Jake Prendez to the 4Culture board (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0245, authorizing background checks for enhanced regional for-hire driver licenses (9-0)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 to Ordinance 2024-0245 (no objections)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0254, extending the moratorium on new wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms by six months (9-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2024-0254 (no objections)
• Deferred Motion 2024-0287, establishing 2025 State Legislative Priorities
• Deferred Ordinance 2024-0236, approving the Doors Open Program implementation plan

King County Transportation District

The October 21, 2024, meeting of the King County Transportation District was cancelled.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several member appointments and reappointments. The body will also hold a required public hearing regarding a rule and regulation relating to fees for environmental health services.

• R&R No. BOH24-04: Proposed changes to fees for environmental health services (Public Hearing Required)
• Resolution No. 24-03: Member selections for the American Indian Health Commission
• Resolution No. 24-04: Reappointment of Katherine Gudgel
• Resolution No. 24-05: Appointment of Mustafa Mohammed
• Resolution No. 24-06: Appointment of LaMont Green as alternate member

The King County Board of Health approved four resolutions confirming appointments to the board and passed a rule and regulation updating fees for environmental health services. The fee changes were approved with a 6-2 vote, with several abstentions. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• Approved Resolution 24-03 identifying American Indian Health Commission selections (11-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 24-04 reappointing Katherine Gudgel (11-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 24-05 appointing Mustafa Mohammed (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-06 appointing LaMont Green as alternate (12-0)
• Approved R&R BOH24-04 updating environmental health service fees (6-2, 9 abstentions)

Panel 3 – Health, Housing, and Human Services

The King County Council Panel 3 will hold a briefing on the proposed 2025 annual budget for Health, Housing and Human Services. Council staff member Jake Tracy will present the budget details. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0100: Proposed 2025 Annual Budget for Health, Housing and Human Services
• Public comment period for community input
• Roll call of council members
• Call to order and adjournment

The panel received a briefing on the proposed 2025 Annual Budget for Health, Housing and Human Services. Several budget items were referred to the Budget Leadership Team (BLT), including the Hospital Levy, Public Health, Tourism, Housing and Homeless Program, and Housing and Community Development. Other items were closed or left open for further discussion. No final decisions were made.

• Referred Hospital Levy to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Public Health to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Tourism to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Housing and Homeless Program to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Housing and Community Development to Budget Leadership Team
• Closed HMC Capital Program 2020 Prop 1
• Closed Environmental Health Services
• Closed Emergency Medical Services

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will hear a briefing on the Metro Service and Workforce Initiative, delivered by Metro Transit staff. The meeting also includes approval of July 17, 2024 minutes, a chair's report, public comment, and a general manager's report. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chair's Report
• Public Comment period
• General Manager's Report
• Briefing No. 2024‑B0117 – Metro Service and Workforce Initiative Update

The King County Regional Transit Committee met on October 16, 2024, and approved its July 17, 2024, minutes without objection. The committee received a briefing on the Metro Service and Workforce Initiative Update and heard theGeneral Manager's report on recent service changes, including added bus trips, the new RapidRide G line, and connections to four new Link light rail stations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

• Approved July 17, 2024, meeting minutes (no objections)
• Received Briefing No. 2024-B0117 on Metro Service and Workforce Initiative Update (presented, no action)
• Heard General Manager's report on service changes, safety upgrades, ridership, and the 2025 budget (no action)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The October 16, 2024 meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. This notice also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for this date.

Panel 2 – Public Safety

The panel will hear two briefings: one from the King County Sheriff on the 2025 budget priorities for the Sheriff's Office, and another from council staff on the proposed 2025 annual public‑safety budget. No decisions are listed; the items are for informational briefing and public comment.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0120 – King County Sheriff's Office 2025 Budget Priorities (presented by Patti Cole‑Tindall)
• Briefing No. 2024-B0099 – Proposed 2025 Annual Budget Public Safety (presented by Nick Bowman, council staff)

The King County Council's Panel 2 – Public Safety held a special meeting on October 16, 2024, to receive briefings on the Sheriff's Office 2025 budget priorities and the proposed 2025 annual budget for public safety. No final decisions were made; the panel discussed multiple department budgets, referring several to the Budget Leadership Team (BLT) and closing others. The meeting was presented and adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

• Presented Briefing No. 2024-B0120: King County Sheriff's Office 2025 Budget Priorities
• Presented Briefing No. 2024-B0099: Proposed 2025 Annual Budget Public Safety
• Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) budget - Close
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO) budget - Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Department of Public Defense (DPD) budget - Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Superior Court budget - Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Sheriff's Office budget - Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Drug Enforcement Forfeits budget - Close

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The October 15, 2024, meeting of the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This notice also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for the same date.

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District is holding a special meeting to discuss and adopt the 2025 budget. The body will also consider a resolution authorizing improvements to district operations and finances.

• Resolution No. FCD2024-12: Adopting the 2025 budget and authorizing improvements
• Executive Session to discuss legal risks of a proposed action per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The King County Flood Control District Board met on October 15, 2024, with all nine boardmembers present. The Board discussed FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-12, which would adopt the 2025 budget and authorize improvements, but deferred the matter without a vote. No public comment was offered. The Board also held an executive session on legal risks and adjourned at 3:31 p.m.

• Deferred FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-12 adopting the 2025 budget and authorizing improvements
• Held executive session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) on litigation or legal risks, with no action to follow

Panel 1 – Public Transit, Climate, Local Services, and Infrastructure

The committee is holding a special meeting to receive a briefing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Budget for Public Transit, Climate, Local Services, and Infrastructure. This briefing will be presented by Council staff member Sherrie Hsu.

• Briefing on Proposed 2025 Annual Budget for Public Transit, Climate, Local Services, and Infrastructure

The panel received a briefing on the proposed 2025 annual budget for public transit, climate, local services, and infrastructure. Several budget items were closed, while transit-related items were referred to the Budget Leadership Team (BLT) for further review. No final decisions were made during this briefing.

• Fleet Management Equipment budget closed
• Wastewater Treatment budget closed
• Water Quality Construction - Unrestricted budget closed
• Transit budget referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Public Transit Revenue Fleet Capital referred to BLT
• Public Transit Construction - Unrestricted referred to BLT
• Solid Waste budget closed

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed natural resource conservation rate for the King Conservation District. The body is also discussing a motion regarding Washington state Initiative 2066 concerning natural gas and electrification. Other items include collective bargaining agreements and land withdrawals for water service.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0278.2: Natural resource conservation rate and charge in the King Conservation District
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0259: Withdrawal of approximately 25 acres from Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district to Ames Lake water association
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0331: Intent related to Washington state Initiative 2066 regarding natural gas and electrification
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0254: Six-month extension of moratorium on new or expanded wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms
• Proposed Ordinances No. 2024-0332, 2024-0333, and 2024-0340: Memorandums of agreement with Washington State Nurses Association and Teamsters Local Union No. 174

The King County Council passed a motion opposing Washington state Initiative 2066, which would repeal or prohibit certain laws that discourage natural gas use and require utilities to provide natural gas to eligible customers. The motion passed 7-1, with Councilmember Dunn voting no and von Reichbauer excused. The Council also approved several ordinances and motions, including a water de-annexation, a conservation rate, and two nurse union agreements.

• Passed motion opposing Initiative 2066 (7-1, Dunn no, von Reichbauer excused)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-0259: Ames Lake Road water de-annexation (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-0278.2: King Conservation District rate and interlocal agreement (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-0332: Nurse supervisors/managers MOA (8-0, von Reichbauer excused)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-0333: Nurse staff MOA (8-0, von Reichbauer excused)
• Approved Motion 2024-0290: Extension of Ed Carter as acting director (9-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2024-0254: Six-month moratorium extension on wineries/breweries to Committee of the Whole
• Referred three motions confirming children and youth advisory board appointments to Health and Human Services Committee

Panel 3 – Health, Housing, and Human Services

The King County Council's Health, Housing, and Human Services Panel will hold a special meeting to receive a briefing on the proposed 2025 annual budget for these departments. The meeting will be hybrid, allowing in-person attendance at the King County Courthouse or remote participation via Zoom.

• Briefing on Proposed 2025 Annual Budget Health, Housing and Human Services
• Hybrid meeting at King County Courthouse, 1200 King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue
• Public comment via email, in person, or Zoom
• Meeting limited to committee business under K.C.C. 1.24.035
• Language access services available upon request

The panel heard a briefing on the proposed 2025 Health, Housing and Human Services budget and discussed various budget items. Several budgets were closed or referred to the Budget Leadership Team, while others were left open for the October 17th meeting. No final budget decisions were made; the matter was deferred.

• Deferred budget briefing 2024-B0100
• Referred Elections budget to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Community Services Operating budget to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Veterans Seniors and Human Services Levy to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account to Budget Leadership Team
• Closed Cultural Development Authority budget
• Closed Cultural Access budget
• Closed Arts and Culture Transfer budget

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will convene a public hearing to review the Executive’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and a public comment period. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing to discuss Executive’s Proposed 2025 Budget (Briefing No. 2024‑B0119)
• Public comment period

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee held a special meeting to discuss the Executive's proposed 2025 budget, but deferred the matter without taking action. Public comment was heard from seven individuals. No substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0119 on the proposed 2025 budget

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee meeting set for October 9, 2024 at the King County Courthouse was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F. No agenda items were considered.

Panel 2 – Public Safety

The King County Council Panel 2 – Public Safety will hold a hybrid meeting to review the Department of Public Defense's 2025 budget priorities and receive a briefing on the proposed 2025 Annual Budget Public Safety section.

• Briefing on Department of Public Defense 2025 Budget Priorities
• Briefing on Proposed 2025 Annual Budget Public Safety
• Hybrid meeting format available in-person and remotely
• Public comment accepted via email to budget.council@kingcounty.gov

The King County Panel 2 – Public Safety held a special meeting to review the 2025 budget. The Department of Public Defense presented its budget priorities, and council staff briefed the panel on the proposed annual budget. No final decisions were made; most budget items were either closed, referred to the Budget Leadership Team, or left open for the October 16th meeting.

• Closed Office of Equity and Social Justice budget
• Closed Government Relations budget
• Referred External Support to Budget Leadership Team
• Referred Office of Performance Strategy and Budget to BLT
• Referred Office of Economic Opportunity and Creative Economy to BLT
• Referred Office of Inquest to BLT
• Closed Employee Benefits, KCIT Services, ITS Capital, and other tech funds
• Deferred all remaining public safety budgets to October 16th meeting

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation was made pursuant to King County Code 1.24.035 A. and F.

• Meeting cancelled
• Notice of cancellation per K.C.C. 1.24.035

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District board will consider several actions, including a resolution to adopt the 2025 budget and authorize improvements. It will also vote on a resolution to spend district funds for projects under the Flood Reduction Grant Program. Motions will be considered to rename the grant program and to adopt a new Flood Reduction Facilities Inventory Policy. Public comment and routine items such as approval of minutes and invoices are also on the agenda.

• Resolution FCD2024-11: authorize district fund expenditures for Flood Reduction Grant Program projects
• Motion FCD24-04: rename Flood Reduction Grant Program to Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program
• Motion FCD24-05: adopt Flood Reduction Facilities Inventory Policy
• Resolution FCD2024-12: adopt the 2025 budget and authorize improvements
• Approval of invoices

The King County Flood Control District approved a resolution authorizing expenditures for the Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program, passed a motion renaming the program, and adopted a Flood Reduction Facilities Inventory Policy. All three items passed 8-0 with one excused absence. The 2025 budget resolution was deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-11 authorizing grant program expenditures (8-0)
• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD24-04 renaming program Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program (8-0)
• Adopted FCD Motion No. FCD24-05 Flood Reduction Facilities Inventory Policy (8-0)
• Deferred FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-12 (2025 budget) to a later meeting
• Approved invoices totaling $6,517,441.96 (motion carried)

Panel 1 – Public Transit, Climate, Local Services, and Infrastructure

The panel will hear a briefing on the proposed 2025 annual budget for public transit, climate initiatives, local services, and infrastructure. Staff will present the budget details and answer questions. No formal vote is listed on the agenda.

• Briefing No. 2024‑B0098: Proposed 2025 annual budget for public transit, climate, local services, and infrastructure

The Panel 1 – Public Transit, Climate, Local Services, and Infrastructure committee held a briefing on the Proposed 2025 Annual Budget, hearing presentations from council staff and the Director of the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget. Multiple budget items were reviewed, with certain items consented, closed, referred to the Budget Leadership Team, or kept open for subsequent meetings, and the matter was ultimately deferred.

• Briefed on Proposed 2025 Annual Budget (Deferred)

Metropolitan King County Council

The council will hold a public hearing on items 6‑10 and consider several ordinances. Items include a substitute ordinance to authorize an interlocal agreement for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a substitute ordinance to condemn property for the Rapid Ride I Line in Renton, and ordinances adopting collective bargaining agreements for Metro transit capital staff and sheriff’s officers. Additional first‑reading ordinances will address two new superior court judge positions and other county initiatives.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0257 authorizing the interlocal agreement to create the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0226 authorizing condemnation of property for the Rapid Ride I Line in Renton
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0326 adopting the collective bargaining agreement with the Technical Employees' Association for Metro transit capital staff
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0327 adopting the collective bargaining agreement with the King County Police Officers Guild for sheriff’s deputies and sergeants
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0311 approving two new King County superior court judge positions

The Metropolitan King County Council approved an amended interlocal agreement for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and authorized property condemnation for the Rapid Ride I Line in Renton. The Council also adopted collective bargaining agreements for Metro transit capital division staff and King County Sheriff's Office commissioned deputies and sergeants. Additionally, several new ordinances and motions received their first readings and referrals.

• Approved Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2024-0257.2 for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority interlocal agreement (9-0)
• Approved Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2024-0226.2 to authorize property condemnation for the Rapid Ride I Line in Renton as amended (7-2)
• Approved Proposed Ordinance 2024-0326 for the Technical Employees' Association collective bargaining agreement (9-0)
• Approved Proposed Ordinance 2024-0327 for the King County Police Officers Guild collective bargaining agreement (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on 2025 budgets and work plans for ARCH and South King Housing and Homelessness Partners. The body will also consider a land withdrawal for water service and a board appointment.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0259: Withdrawal of approximately 25 acres from Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district to Ames Lake water association
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0282: 2025 budget and work program for ARCH, A Regional Coalition for Housing
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0283: 2025 budget and work plan for SKHHP, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0298: Appointment to a vacant position on the Coal Creek utility district board of commissioners
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0290: Extension of Ed Carter as acting director of the community corrections division

The Committee of the Whole recommended several items to the full council, including appointing Kim William Lane to a vacant Coal Creek utility district board seat, approving the 2025 budgets for ARCH and SKHHP, and consent items on a water de-annexation and an acting director appointment. All votes were unanimous. A briefing on preventing gender-based violence was presented with no action taken.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2024-0298 appointing Kim William Lane to Coal Creek utility district board (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0282 approving ARCH 2025 budget and work program (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0283 approving SKHHP 2025 budget and work plan (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0259 on Ames Lake Road water de-annexation (unanimous)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0290 extending Ed Carter as acting director of community corrections (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The October 2, 2024 meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. This notice also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for the same date.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee will meet to approve the 2025 budget, authorize expenditures for flood reduction projects, and rename a grant program. The meeting will be held in person at the King County Courthouse or remotely via Zoom.

• Adoption of 2025 budget and authorization of improvements
• Authorization of expenditures for Flood Reduction Grant Program projects
• Renaming of Flood Reduction Grant Program to Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program
• Adoption of Flood Reduction Facilities Inventory Policy
• Approval of invoices and minutes from September 4, 2024

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will receive several briefings on wastewater and stormwater management. Discussions include a status report on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan and a study session on stormwater issues.

• Proposed 2025 Wastewater Treatment Division Capital Improvement Program
• Update on efforts to reduce and control PFAS and Contaminants of Emerging Concern
• Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update status report
• Stormwater Study Session: Part 1-Understanding the Stormwater Problem
• 2024 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Plan

The Regional Water Quality Committee held a hybrid meeting on October 2, 2024, with 8 members present and 5 excused. Chair Balducci announced the committee will continue meeting as scheduled during the King County budget season. All substantive briefings (Regional Wastewater Services Plan, PFAS update, 2025 Capital Improvement Program, and 2024 Work Plan) were deferred, except the Stormwater Study Session Part 1, which was presented. No formal decisions or votes were taken.

• Continued scheduled meetings through King County budget season
• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0085 (Regional Wastewater Services Plan)
• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0067 (PFAS and contaminants update)
• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0114 (2025 WTD Capital Improvement Program)
• Presented Briefing No. 2024-B0115 (Stormwater Study Session Part 1)
• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0042 (2024 RWQC Work Plan)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.

Employment and Administration Committee

The scheduled October 1, 2024 meeting of King County's Employment and Administration Committee was cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for the same date.

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hear public testimony on a proposed ordinance to condemn property for the Rapid Ride I Line in Renton, approve a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 174, and consider the 2025 Annual Budget and various fee and tax adjustments.

• Proposed ordinance to condemn property for Rapid Ride I Line in Renton
• Proposed labor agreement with Teamsters Local 174
• Proposed 2025 Annual Budget and appropriations
• Proposed ordinance to revise water taxi and regular transit fares
• Proposed ordinance to increase development permitting fees

The King County Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 174 (Ordinance 2024-0295, enacted as 19827) by a 9-0 vote. The council also passed several consent agenda items, including open space property tax assessments and a forest carbon credit report. A proposed ordinance authorizing condemnation for the Rapid Ride I Line in Renton was deferred to the October 8 meeting. Multiple budget-related ordinances had their first reading and were referred to committee.

• Approved Teamsters Local Union No. 174 collective bargaining agreement (9-0)
• Deferred Rapid Ride I Line condemnation ordinance to Oct 8
• Approved open space tax assessment for Dofelmier property (consent)
• Approved open space tax assessment for Litz property (consent)
• Approved forest carbon credit report (consent)
• Approved Equitable Development Initiative Implementation Plan Phase 2 (9-0)
• Referred 2025 Annual Budget ordinance to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred 2025 property tax levy ordinance to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will meet on September 30, 2024. The committee will approve minutes from the September 3, 2024 special meeting. It will discuss and possibly adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0257, which would authorize the executive to implement an amended interlocal agreement establishing the King County Regional Homelessness Authority with Seattle and other public agencies. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Doors Open Implementation Plan.

• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2024 special meeting
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0257 – authorizes execution of amended interlocal agreement to establish King County Regional Homelessness Authority
• Briefing No. 2024‑B0109 – Doors Open Implementation Plan

The Regional Policy Committee recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-0257, which authorizes the executive to execute an amended interlocal agreement for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. The motion to recommend do pass consent carried with 13 yes votes and no opposition, with two excused. The item was expedited to the October 8, 2024 Council agenda. The committee also received a briefing on the Doors Open Implementation Plan but took no action on it.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0257 (13-0, 2 excused)
• Approved September 3, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Expedited Ordinance 2024-0257 to October 8, 2024 Council agenda

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will receive briefings on the proposed 2025 budget from six county departments and agencies. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a public briefing session.

The committee received presentations on the proposed 2025 budget from the Assessor, Elections, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Superior and District Courts, and the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget. No substantive decisions were made; the item was presented for information only. The committee also approved the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Received briefing on proposed 2025 budget (presented, no action)

Law and Justice Committee

The September 25, 2024, meeting of the Law and Justice Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on agreements regarding the Regional Homelessness Authority and natural resource conservation rates. The body will also review the Doors Open Program implementation plan and receive briefings on equity plans and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0257: Amended and restated interlocal agreement for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0236: Implementation plan for the Doors Open Program regarding cultural access sales and use tax (2024-2031)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0278: Natural resource conservation rate and charge in the King Conservation District
• Briefing No. 2024-B0111: Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Strategic Plan Refresh
• Briefing No. 2024-B0112: Disability Equity Action Plan implementation update

The Committee of the Whole recommended do-pass substitute for two ordinances: one authorizing the amended King County Regional Homelessness Authority interlocal agreement and one imposing a natural resource conservation rate in the King Conservation District. Both passed unanimously 9-0 with amendments. A proposed ordinance on the Doors Open Program implementation plan was deferred, as was a briefing on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.

• Recommended do-pass substitute for amended Regional Homelessness Authority interlocal agreement (9-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to the homelessness authority ordinance
• Recommended do-pass substitute for King Conservation District natural resource conservation rate ordinance (9-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to the conservation rate ordinance
• Deferred proposed ordinance on Doors Open Program implementation plan
• Deferred briefing on 2024 Comprehensive Plan

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will consider ordinances for wastewater loan financing with the state Department of Ecology and a major update to energy storage system rules. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Recovery Month and Filipino American History Month.

• Ordinance authorizing loan financing for wastewater capital projects with Washington state Department of Ecology
• Substitute ordinance amending rules for energy storage systems
• Ordinance relating to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Ordinance authorizing King County to enter into a Teamsters Local Union No. 174 labor agreement
• Proclamation of October as Filipino American History Month

The Metropolitan King County Council passed an ordinance regulating energy storage systems (Ordinance 2024-0263.2, enacted as 19824) with an 8-1 vote, and adopted a Complete Streets ordinance (2024-0277.2, enacted as 19825) with a 7-1 vote. The council also approved three consent agenda ordinances related to wastewater loan financing and elections oversight, and several motions including appointments to the rural forest commission. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were procedural first readings or referrals.

• Passed energy storage systems ordinance (19824) 8-1
• Passed Complete Streets ordinance (19825) 7-1
• Approved wastewater loan financing agreements (19821, 19822) on consent
• Approved citizens' elections oversight committee amendment (19823) on consent
• Confirmed Chris Raynham to rural forest commission (16669) on consent
• Confirmed Lori Price to rural forest commission (16670) on consent
• Reappointed John Strait to public defense advisory board (16671) 7-0
• Referred Teamsters MOA ordinance to council

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a rule and regulation regarding food safety ratings for various food service operations. The agenda also includes briefings on board membership recruitment and healthcare access and outreach.

• R&R No. BOH24-03: Proposed rule and regulation relating to food safety ratings for general food service establishments, bakeries, mobile food units, meat/fish establishments, and catering operations
• BOH Briefing No. 24-B20: Board of Health membership and recruitment
• BOH Briefing No. 24-B21: Healthcare Access and Outreach

The King County Board of Health passed a rule and regulation updating food safety ratings for general food service establishments, bakeries, mobile food units, meat/fish establishments, and catering operations. The motion carried 12-0 with four excused. The board also received briefings on membership and recruitment, and healthcare access and outreach, but took no other substantive actions.

• Passed R&R BOH24-03 updating food safety ratings (12-0, 4 excused)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 meeting
• Received briefing on Board of Health membership and recruitment
• Received briefing on healthcare access and outreach

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, has been cancelled pursuant to King County Code 1.24.035 A. and F. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council's agenda for the same date.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The September 18, 2024 meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. This notice also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting, as its agenda was limited to committee business.

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The September 17, 2024 meeting of the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee has been cancelled. This also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for that date.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting to vote on water system plans for Snoqualmie and Enumclaw and the sale of surplus property in Vashon. The body will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 King County Flood Management Plan and a water service de-annexation on the Sammamish Plateau.

• Adoption of the 2024 King County Flood Management Plan (Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0202.2)
• Sale of surplus property at 18005 107th Ave SW, Vashon (Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0238.2)
• Approval of City of Snoqualmie and City of Enumclaw Water System Plans
• Withdrawal of 25 acres from Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district to Ames Lake water association
• Proposed natural resource conservation rate and charge in the King Conservation District

The council passed ordinances approving water system plans for Snoqualmie and Enumclaw, sold surplus property on Vashon, and adopted the 2024 King County Flood Management Plan. It also held a public hearing on a water de-annexation but deferred action. Several other items were introduced and referred to committees.

• Approved Snoqualmie Water System Plan (Ordinance 19817)
• Approved Enumclaw Water System Plan (Ordinance 19818)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 18005 107th Ave SW, Vashon (Ordinance 19819)
• Adopted 2024 King County Flood Management Plan (Ordinance 19820)
• Held public hearing on Ames Lake Road water de-annexation; deferred to committee
• Confirmed airport roundtable appointments (Motions 16665, 16666)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee will consider two motions: one to approve a forest carbon credit report and another to accept the Phase 2 implementation plan for the King County Equitable Development Initiative. The meeting also includes briefings from Metro Transit and the State Forest Trust Lands program. Public comment is scheduled before the votes.

• Motion 2024-0274: approve forest carbon credit approval report
• Motion 2024-0258: accept Equitable Development Initiative Implementation Plan Phase 2
• Briefing 2024-B0107: Metro Transit Department update
• Briefing 2024-B0108: State Forest Trust Lands report
• Public comment period

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the King County Equitable Development Initiative Implementation Plan Phase 2, which will go to the full council. It also recommended approval of a forest carbon credit report and heard briefings from Metro Transit and state forestry officials. The meeting was a special session with no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended Do Pass for Equitable Development Initiative Phase 2 plan (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for forest carbon credit report (5-0)
• Approved August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Heard Metro General Manager briefing (no action)
• Heard State Forest Trust Lands Report briefing (no action)

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee of King County, Washington, has cancelled its September 11, 2024 meeting. The cancellation notice was issued pursuant to county procedural code and applies to both the committee and the Metropolitan King County Council.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and potentially act on several ordinances and a motion. Key items include a regional workforce housing initiative and the condemnation of property for the Rapid Ride I Line in Renton.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0238: Sale of surplus property at 18005 107th Ave SW, Vashon
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0279: Request for a regional workforce housing initiative and implementation plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0226: Condemnation of real property for Rapid Ride I Line construction in Renton
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0269: Agreement with WA Dept of Ecology for wastewater capital project loan financing
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0270: Agreement with WA Dept of Ecology for wastewater capital project loan financing

The committee recommended approval of the sale of surplus property at 18005 107th Ave SW, Vashon, with an adopted amendment, and expedited it to the September 17 Council agenda. It also recommended approval of ordinances for Rapid Ride I Line property condemnation and two wastewater loan agreements with the state Department of Ecology. A motion on a regional workforce housing initiative was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2024-0238 (surplus property sale, Vashon) (6-0)
• Adopted striking amendment S1 to Ordinance 2024-0238
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2024-0226 (Rapid Ride I Line condemnation) (6-0)
• Adopted amendment 1 to Ordinance 2024-0226
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0269 (wastewater loan agreement) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0270 (wastewater loan agreement) (6-0)
• Deferred Motion 2024-0279 (regional workforce housing initiative)
• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will confirm two appointments to the King County rural forest commission and discuss proposed changes to permit review processes and the Complete Streets concept.

• Confirm appointment of Chris Raynham to King County rural forest commission
• Confirm appointment of Lori Price to King County rural forest commission
• Proposed ordinance revising permit review processes
• Proposed ordinance relating to Complete Streets concept
• Acknowledge receipt of tree code update report

The committee recommended the Complete Streets ordinance (2024-0277) do pass substitute after adopting an amendment, with a 3-1 vote. It also passed out the permit review ordinance (2024-0217) without recommendation, and recommended do pass consent for two rural forest commission appointments, an EV plan acknowledgment, and a tree code update report.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Complete Streets ordinance 2024-0277 (3-1)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 to Complete Streets ordinance
• Passed Out of Committee Without a Recommendation for permit review ordinance 2024-0217 (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for rural forest commission appointment of Chris Raynham (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for rural forest commission appointment of Lori Price (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for EV plan acknowledgment motion 2024-0214 (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for tree code update report motion 2024-0198 (4-0)

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District is meeting to take final action on an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle and flood hazard management plans for the Lower Green River Corridor. The board will also receive a briefing on 2025 revenue projections.

• Resolution FCD2024-03: Interlocal Agreement with City of Seattle for South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program
• Motion FCD24-02: Acceptance of Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
• Motion FCD24-03: Development of a planning process for the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan
• Briefing FCD2024-B09: King County 2025 Flood Control District revenue projections

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will receive briefings on King County International Airport projects and its stakeholders panel. The body will also consider appointments to the airport roundtable and an ordinance regarding the citizens' elections oversight committee.

• Briefing on King County International Airport Project Updates
• Briefing from the King County International Airport Stakeholders Panel
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0234 to confirm Brian Algiers to the King County international airport roundtable
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0235 to confirm Stephen Ratzlaff to the King County international airport roundtable
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0273 relating to the citizens' elections oversight committee

The committee recommended three items for approval: confirming Brian Algiers to the airport roundtable as labor representative, confirming Stephen Ratzlaff as pilots' association representative with amendments, and amending the citizens' elections oversight committee ordinance. All recommendations passed unanimously (4-0). The meeting also included briefings on airport projects and stakeholder perspectives.

• Recommended do pass consent for Motion 2024-0234 confirming Brian Algiers to airport roundtable (4-0)
• Recommended do pass substitute consent for Motion 2024-0235 confirming Stephen Ratzlaff with amendments (4-0)
• Recommended do pass consent for Ordinance 2024-0273 amending citizens' elections oversight committee (4-0)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will vote on several lease agreements and motions regarding juvenile detention and diversion reports. The body is also introducing a new ordinance regarding tenant protections for immediate family members.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0237: Lease agreement with WSDOT Ferries Division for 201 Alaskan Way S, Seattle
• Proposed Ordinances 2024-0239.2 and 2024-0244: New leases for the department of public health
• Proposed Motion 2024-0272: Opposition to Washington state Initiative 2117 regarding carbon tax credit trading
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0246: Tenant protections authorizing immediate family to reside in rental units
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0252: Approval of the Valley View Sewer District 2023 General Sewer Plan

The King County Council approved several ordinances and motions, including a lease with WSDOT Ferries for property at 201 Alaskan Way S, a new lease for public health operations, and a motion opposing Washington state Initiative 2117. It also acknowledged reports on juvenile detention monitoring and diversion programs, and confirmed a reappointment to the rural forest commission. All votes were along party lines with some excusals.

• Approved lease with WSDOT Ferries for 201 Alaskan Way S (Ordinance 19814, 8-0, von Reichbauer excused)
• Approved new lease for public health operations (Ordinance 19815, 8-0, von Reichbauer excused)
• Approved another public health lease (Ordinance 19816, 9-0)
• Approved motion acknowledging juvenile detention monitoring report (Motion 16661, 8-0, von Reichbauer excused)
• Approved motion opposing Initiative 2117 (Motion 16662, 7-0, Dunn and von Reichbauer excused)
• Approved motion acknowledging diversion programs report (Motion 16663, 7-1, Dunn dissenting, von Reichbauer excused)
• Confirmed reappointment of Wendy Davis to rural forest commission (Motion 16664, 7-0, Dunn and von Reichbauer excused)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee meets to hear staff reports on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan update and the 2024 work plan. Members also receive updates from the Wastewater Treatment Division and the MWPAAC. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The committee approved the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes. Briefings on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan and the 2024 RWQC Work Plan were deferred, with no decisions made on those topics. The meeting included reports from the MWPAAC chair and the Wastewater Treatment Division director.

• Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred briefing on Regional Wastewater Services Plan
• Deferred briefing on 2024 RWQC Work Plan

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review a proposed agreement with the City of Seattle for the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program. Members will also consider actions regarding the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan and 2025 budget recommendations.

• Resolution FCD2024-03: Interlocal Agreement with City of Seattle for South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program
• Motion FCD24-02: Acceptance of Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
• Motion FCD24-03: Planning process for Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan
• Motion FCDECM2024-03: Revision to 2024-2025 contract for Flood Preparedness Brochure Graphic Design and Project Management
• Briefing FCD2024-B06: 2025 budget recommendations from the Advisory Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved meeting minutes, district invoices, and a motion authorizing a contract revision for a flood preparedness brochure. The committee also recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors for an interlocal agreement with Seattle regarding South Park flooding preparedness, acceptance of the Lower Green River Corridor environmental impact statement, and a motion directing the planning process for that corridor. A briefing on the 2025 budget recommendations was presented, while a revenue projections briefing was deferred.

• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (passed without objection)
• Approved district invoices including $7,789,166.93 for Water and Land Resources Division (passed)
• Passed FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2024-03 to revise 2024-2025 contract for Flood Preparedness Brochure (4-0)
• Recommended do pass for FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-03 regarding City of Seattle interlocal agreement (4-0)
• Recommended do pass for FCD Motion No. FCD24-02 accepting Lower Green River Corridor environmental impact statement (4-0)
• Recommended do pass for FCD Motion No. FCD24-03 directing Lower Green River planning process (4-0)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss and potentially act on three ordinances. These include the adoption of a county-wide flood management plan and the approval of water system plans for two cities.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0202: Adopting the 2024 King County Flood Management Plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0216: Approving the City of Enumclaw Water System Plan (February 2024)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0187: Approving the City of Snoqualmie Water System Plan (November 2023)

The committee recommended approval of three ordinances: the City of Enumclaw Water System Plan (with an amendment), the City of Snoqualmie Water System Plan, and the 2024 King County Flood Management Plan (with amendments). All recommendations passed unanimously (4-0). The minutes also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and no public comment.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Enumclaw Water System Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Enumclaw Water System Plan ordinance
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Snoqualmie Water System Plan (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for 2024 King County Flood Management Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 to flood plan ordinance
• Adopted Title Amendment T1 to flood plan ordinance
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The September 3, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee has been cancelled. This also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for that date.

Regional Policy Committee

The King County Regional Policy Committee will consider a proposed motion (No. 2024-0228) to acknowledge receipt of the second annual report on the second Best Starts for Kids initiative, referencing Ordinance 19354. The meeting also includes a briefing on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority ILA and a briefing on the Doors Open Implementation Plan. Procedural items such as roll call, approval of the July 31, 2024 minutes, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Motion No. 2024-0228: acknowledge receipt of second annual report on second Best Starts for Kids initiative (Ordinance 19354)
• Approval of minutes from the July 31, 2024 meeting
• Briefing No. 2024-B0101: King County Regional Homelessness Authority ILA
• Briefing No. 2024-B0102: Doors Open Implementation Plan

The Regional Policy Committee approved the July 31, 2024 meeting minutes and recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2024-0228, which acknowledges receipt of the second annual report on the second Best Starts for Kids initiative. The vote was 12-0 with two excused. The committee also received briefings on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority ILA and the Doors Open Implementation Plan, but took no action on those items.

• Approved July 31, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2024-0228 (Best Starts for Kids annual report) (12-0, 2 excused)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will review the 2024 employee engagement survey, receive a human resources briefing, and hear a chief‑of‑staff update. The meeting also includes approval of the July 2, 2024 minutes and other business.

• Approve minutes of July 2, 2024
• Discuss results of the 2024 employee engagement survey
• Human resources briefing
• Chief of Staff update
• Other business

The Employment and Administration Committee approved the minutes from its July 2, 2024 meeting. Members received briefings on the 2024 Employee Engagement Survey results, a Human Resources update, and a Chief of Staff update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a hybrid meeting to decide on ordinances and motions, including a thermal energy agreement with Longacres Owners Association and reappointments to the rural forest commission. The council will also discuss a motion opposing state Initiative 2117, which seeks to repeal carbon trading policies.

• Sale of King County wastewater thermal energy to Longacres Owners Association (Ordinance 2024-0188)
• Reappointment of Jeff Boyce to King County rural forest commission (Motion 2024-0267)
• Extension of Ed Carter as acting director of community corrections division (Motion 2024-0227)
• Opposition to Washington state Initiative 2117 on carbon tax credit trading (Motion 2024-0272)
• Allocation of parks levy grant funding for projects (Ordinance 2024-0222)

The King County Council passed several consent agenda items, including an ordinance authorizing the sale and use of thermal energy from county wastewater at the former Longacres site in Renton, and an ordinance changing the form of a note for surplus property at 906 Pine Street in Seattle. The council also approved grant funding allocations for the parks levy program, confirmed appointments, and accepted reports on sustainable aviation fuel and RapidRide planning. A motion opposing state Initiative 2117 was deferred for one week, and a motion to confirm Eric Oien to the rural forest commission was re-referred because he is no longer eligible.

• Approved ordinance authorizing thermal energy agreement with Longacres Owners Association (9-0)
• Approved ordinance changing note form for 906 Pine Street surplus property (9-0)
• Approved parks levy grant funding allocation (9-0)
• Approved extension of Ed Carter as acting director of community corrections (9-0)
• Approved appointment to fire district No. 37 board (9-0)
• Approved confirmation of Leon Richardson as director of local services (9-0)
• Deferred motion opposing Initiative 2117 for one week
• Re-referred motion to confirm Eric Oien to rural forest commission

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is considering several lease agreements and a property note change. The meeting includes a briefing from Visit Seattle and discussions on ordinances supporting the department of public health.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0237: Lease with WSDOT Ferries Division for 201 Alaskan Way S, Seattle
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0239: New lease for the department of public health
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0244: New lease for the department of public health
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0229: Change to the note for surplus property at 906 Pine Street, Seattle
• Briefing No. 2024-B0103: Presentation by Visit Seattle

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended approval of four ordinances, including a lease agreement with Washington State Ferries for property at 201 Alaskan Way S, a new lease for public health operations, and an amendment to a surplus property note. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The committee also received a briefing from Visit Seattle and approved the July 24 meeting minutes.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for ferry lease ordinance 2024-0237 (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for public health lease ordinance 2024-0239, with amendment 1 adopted (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for public health lease ordinance 2024-0244 (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for surplus property note ordinance 2024-0229, with oral amendment adopted (6-0)
• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will discuss and potentially act on motions regarding county diversion programs and juvenile confinement monitoring. The body is also considering an ordinance regarding the treatment of and services to juveniles in the custody of the department of adult and juvenile detention.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0168: Requirements for treatment and services to juveniles in adult and juvenile detention
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0164: Receipt of a report on county diversion programs
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0205: Receipt of the second independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement
• Briefing No. 2024-B0075: Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Community Guidance Framework for Policy Reviews

The Law and Justice Committee recommended passing Motion 2024-0164, acknowledging a report on county diversion programs, with a 3-1 vote. It also recommended passing Motion 2024-0205, acknowledging the second independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement, unanimously. Ordinance 2024-0168 on juvenile treatment requirements was deferred, and a briefing on the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight's community guidance framework was presented.

• Recommended Do Pass Motion 2024-0164 (diversion programs report) (3-1)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Motion 2024-0205 (juvenile confinement monitoring report) (4-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2024-0168 (juvenile treatment requirements)
• Presented Briefing 2024-B0075 (OLEO community guidance framework)

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2025 economic forecast. The body will also review minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution No. KCFC2024-05: Adopting the 2025 economic forecast for King County

The King County Forecast Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. KCFC2024-05, which adopts the 2025 economic forecast for King County. The forecast was presented by Chief Economist Lizbeth Martin-Mahar, who answered questions from members. The council also approved the minutes of the July 22, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted 2025 economic forecast via Resolution KCFC2024-05 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2024 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a plan for the Doors Open Program to manage cultural access tax spending through 2031. The body will also consider an agreement for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and three appointments to county positions.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0236: King County Doors Open Program implementation plan for cultural access sales and use tax (2024-2031)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0257: Amended interlocal agreement for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0227: Extension of Ed Carter as acting director of the community corrections division
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0232: Appointment of Leon Richardson as director of the department of local services
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0230: Appointment to a vacant position on the fire district No. 37 board of commissioners

The Committee of the Whole recommended three appointments for full council approval: Ed Carter as acting director of community corrections, Leon Richardson as director of the department of local services, and David Scalabrini to the fire district No. 37 board. All were recommended to pass consent, with Scalabrini's motion amended to include his name. Two ordinances were discussed but deferred without action.

• Recommended approval of Ed Carter as acting director of community corrections (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Leon Richardson as director of local services (8-0)
• Recommended approval of David Scalabrini to fire district No. 37 board, with amendment (7-0)
• Deferred ordinance on Doors Open Program implementation plan
• Deferred ordinance on Regional Homelessness Authority interlocal agreement

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting to decide on several collective bargaining agreements and interlocal agreements for fire code inspections. The body will also consider appointments to the rural forest commission and discuss the operations of the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0221: Interlocal agreements with Mountain View Fire & Rescue and South King Fire for fire code inspections in districts 39 and 44
• Proposed Ordinances 2024-0250, 2024-0251, and 2024-0255: Memoranda of Agreement with various labor unions including ATU Local 587 and King County Coalition of Unions
• Proposed Motion 2024-0104: Intent to maintain operations of the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0259: Withdrawal of approximately 25 acres of land from Sammamish Plateau water and sewer district to Ames Lake water association
• Proposed Motion 2024-0272: Expression of opposition to Washington state Initiative 2117 regarding carbon tax credit trading

The council passed four ordinances, including three collective bargaining agreements with unions representing county employees, and a motion on juvenile secure detention operations. It also approved a contract for legislative representation and confirmed appointments to the rural forest commission. One appointment was deferred for a week.

• Approved interlocal agreements with fire districts for fire code inspections (8-0)
• Approved labor agreement with Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 (8-0)
• Approved labor agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 (8-0)
• Approved labor agreement with King County Coalition of Unions (7-0, Dunn recused)
• Approved motion on juvenile secure detention operations, as amended (8-0)
• Approved contract for legislative representation services (8-0)
• Confirmed Jon Matson to rural forest commission (consent agenda)
• Deferred confirmation of Eric Oien to rural forest commission for one week

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will consider Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0188, which would allow the County executive to contract with the Longacres Owners Association to sell and use thermal energy from wastewater and record ownership of the system at the former Longacres site in Renton. It will also review a grant funding allocation ordinance for parks, recreation, trails and open space projects, and several motions related to Search and Rescue headquarters funding, RapidRide planning, and a solid‑waste sustainable aviation fuel report.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0188 – authorizes agreement with Longacres Owners Association for wastewater thermal energy sale at former Longacres site, Renton
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0222 – approves grant funding allocation for 2020‑2025 parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy projects
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0211 – acknowledges funding report for new King County Search and Rescue Association headquarters
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0213 – accepts RapidRide Prioritization Plan report for K and R lines
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0001 – acknowledges receipt of sustainable aviation fuel report for solid waste

The committee recommended approval of an ordinance authorizing the sale and use of thermal energy from King County wastewater at the former Longacres site in Renton, and approved several other items including a parks levy grant allocation and reports on RapidRide and sustainable aviation fuel. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one member excused for several items.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0188 (Longacres thermal energy agreement) (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2024-0222 (parks levy grant funding allocation) (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0211 (Search and Rescue funding report) (4-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended Do Pass for Motion 2024-0213 (RapidRide Prioritization Plan report) (4-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended Do Pass for Motion 2024-0001 (sustainable aviation fuel report) (4-0, 1 excused)

Regional Transit Committee

The August 21, 2024, meeting of the Regional Transit Committee is cancelled. This also serves as a cancellation notice for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss proposed changes to permit review processes and receive briefings on flood management and conservation. The body is also considering appointments to the rural forest commission and fire code inspection agreements.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0217 to revise permit review processes
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0221 regarding fire code operational permit inspections for districts 39 and 44
• Briefing on the 2024 KC Flood Management Plan
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0040 to appoint Eric Oien to the rural forest commission
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0042 to appoint Jon Matson to the rural forest commission

The King County Local Services and Land Use Committee approved minutes and recommended three consent items to the full Council: confirming Eric Oien and Jon Matson to the rural forest commission, and authorizing interlocal agreements with Mountain View Fire & Rescue and South King Fire for fire code inspections. The committee also received briefings on the 2024 Flood Management Plan and King Conservation District, and deferred a proposed ordinance revising permit review processes.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0040 confirming Eric Oien to rural forest commission (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0042 confirming Jon Matson to rural forest commission (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0221 authorizing interlocal agreements with Mountain View Fire & Rescue and South King Fire (4-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2024-0217 revising permit review processes

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The King County Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including a collective bargaining agreement for the Puget Sound Police Managers Association. The body will also review the Harborview Medical Center 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget and updates to solid waste fees.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0231: Collective bargaining agreement for Puget Sound Police Managers Association
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0167: Harborview Medical Center 2025 Capital Improvement Program Annual Budget
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0204: Changes to solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities and Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0226: Condemnation of real property for Rapid Ride I Line construction in Renton
• Proposed Ordinances No. 2022-0297 and 2022-0301: Dissolution of Fire Protection District No. 24 and Shoreline Park and Recreation District

The King County Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Puget Sound Police Managers Association, adopted the Harborview Medical Center 2025 capital budget, and passed several consent agenda items including lease renewals and solid waste fee changes. The council also passed motions on traffic safety in Fairwood and transit restrooms, and deferred several items including the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center motion.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Puget Sound Police Managers Association (9-0)
• Adopted Harborview Medical Center 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget (consent)
• Passed ordinance on solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities (consent)
• Approved lease renewals for natural resources and parks department (consent)
• Passed motion endorsing Safe System approach to zero traffic deaths (9-0)
• Passed motion to evaluate traffic safety in Fairwood community (9-0)
• Passed motion on public restrooms at transit centers (9-0)
• Deferred motion on maintaining Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center

Board of Health

The August 15, 2024, meeting of the King County Board of Health has been cancelled. The agenda lists the meeting location as 1200 King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

• Meeting cancelled
• Board of Health meeting location: 1200 King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Regional Policy Committee

The King County Regional Policy Committee did not meet on August 14, 2024, because the Council was in recess from August 5 to August 16, 2024, as required by King County Code 1.24.035A.1.a.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee did not meet on August 14, 2024, because the County Council was in recess from August 5 to August 16, 2024. No decisions or discussions were scheduled or held.

King County Flood Control District

The August 13, 2024, meeting of the King County Flood Control District has been cancelled. The agenda included items regarding the district's operations and projects.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Hybrid meeting format noted
• Boardmembers listed for record

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee’s meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is observing a scheduled recess period and will not hold any meetings on August 6 or August 13, 2024. No legislative actions, hearings, or decisions are scheduled during this time.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The August 7, 2024 meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee has been cancelled. The meeting was scheduled for 3:00 PM at the King County Courthouse.

• Meeting cancelled
• Councilmembers: Claudia Balducci, Reagan Dunn, Dave Upthegrove
• Alternates: Kelli Curtis, Yolanda Trout Manuel, Ryika Hooshangi
• Lead Staff: Jenny Giambattista
• Committee Clerk: Blake Wells

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, was canceled due to the Council being in recess from August 5 to August 16, 2024, as specified in King County Code K.C.C. 1.24.035A.1.a.

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, has been cancelled. This also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting as the agenda was limited to committee business.

Employment and Administration Committee

There is no meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024. This is due to the King County Council being at recess from August 5, 2024, to August 16, 2024.

Metropolitan King County Council

There is no Council meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024. The body is at recess from August 5 through August 16, 2024.

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will hold a special meeting to receive three briefings. These include reports on civic campus planning, long-term solid waste disposal options, and the 2023 Best Starts for Kids annual report.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0089: Civic Campus Planning Report
• Briefing No. 2024-B0090: Long-term solid waste disposal options Update
• Briefing No. 2024-B0094: 2023 Best Starts for Kids Annual Report

The committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of briefings on civic campus planning, solid waste disposal options, and the 2023 Best Starts for Kids Annual Report.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

There is no Council meeting scheduled for this date. The meeting is cancelled because July 30 falls on the fifth Tuesday of the month.

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will review four motions, including maintaining operations at the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center, acknowledging transit safety and security reports, reviewing adult detention programming, and planning for closure of the King County Correctional Facility. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person and remote attendance.

• Motion 2024-0104: Maintain operations at Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center
• Motion 2024-0210: Acknowledge receipt of reimagining transit safety and security report
• Motion 2023-0434: Acknowledge report on programming for adults in detention
• Motion 2024-0193: Approve proviso report on planning for closure of King County Correctional Facility

The committee voted 4-0 to pass Motion 2024-0104, concerning juvenile secure detention operations, out of committee without a recommendation after two amendments failed. Two other motions were recommended to pass consent, and one was deferred.

• Passed Motion 2024-0104 out of committee without recommendation (4-0)
• Striking Amendment S1 to Motion 2024-0104 failed
• Amendment 1 to Motion 2024-0104 failed
• Recommended Motion 2024-0210 (transit safety report) do pass consent (4-0)
• Recommended Motion 2023-0434 (adult detention programming report) do pass consent (4-0)
• Deferred Motion 2024-0193 (planning for closure of King County Correctional Facility)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will consider a briefing on restructuring payments for the Convention Place Station sale. It will discuss three lease-related ordinances supporting the Department of Natural Resources and Parks. An ordinance will amend solid waste fees at recycling and landfill facilities. Finally, the committee will vote on the Harborview Medical Center 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget and appropriations.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0093 on proposed payment restructure for the Convention Place Station sale
• Ordinance 2024-0200: amendment to an existing lease for the Department of Natural Resources and Parks
• Ordinance 2024-0144: renewal of an existing lease for the Department of Natural Resources and Parks
• Ordinance 2024-0204: changes to solid waste fees at recycling, transfer facilities, and Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Ordinance 2024-0167: adoption of Harborview Medical Center 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget and appropriations

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended four ordinances for approval, all passing unanimously with a 5-0 vote (one member excused). These include lease amendments for the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, a solid waste fee update, and the Harborview Medical Center 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget. All items were expedited to the August 20, 2024 Council agenda.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for lease amendment ordinance 2024-0200 (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for lease renewal ordinance 2024-0144 (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for solid waste fee ordinance 2024-0204 (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Harborview Medical Center capital budget ordinance 2024-0167 (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss traffic safety strategies and the feasibility of intelligent speed assistance. The body is also considering the appointment of a department director and a contract for legislative representation.

• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0206: Endorsing the Safe System approach for zero traffic deaths
• Briefing No. 2024-B0092: Intelligent Speed Assistance Feasibility Report
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0203: Confirming Kelly Rider as director of the department of community and human services
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0208: Contract for services to represent the county with the Washington state Legislature

The Committee of the Whole recommended three motions to the full council: endorsing the Safe System approach to eliminate traffic deaths, confirming Kelly Rider as director of community and human services, and authorizing a contract for legislative representation. All three passed unanimously (9-0). The committee also received briefings on traffic safety and intelligent speed assistance.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0206 (Safe System approach) (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0203 (confirm Kelly Rider as DCHS director) (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Motion 2024-0208 (contract for legislative representation) (9-0)
• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a modification to a 2013 consent decree for the combined sewer overflow program. The body is also deciding on collective bargaining agreements for corrections officers and police managers.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0209: Modification to the 2013 Consent Decree with the EPA and Washington state Department of Ecology regarding the combined sewer overflow program
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0224: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the King County Corrections Guild
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0231: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Puget Sound Police Managers Association
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0222: Grant funding allocation for the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy grant program
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0221: Interlocal agreements with Mountain View Fire & Rescue and South King Fire for fire code operational permit inspections

The council unanimously approved two ordinances: a collective bargaining agreement with the King County Corrections Guild and a modification to the 2013 combined sewer overflow consent decree with federal and state agencies. It also passed a consent agenda confirming a reappointment to the priority hire advisory committee. Several other items were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with King County Corrections Guild (9-0)
• Approved first material modification to 2013 combined sewer overflow consent decree (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Karen Dove to priority hire advisory committee (9-0)
• Referred fire code inspection interlocal agreements to Local Services and Land Use Committee
• Referred parks levy grant allocation ordinance to Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
• Referred police managers collective bargaining agreement to full council
• Referred transit safety report motion to Law and Justice Committee
• Referred community and human services director appointment to Committee of the Whole

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 economic forecast for the county. The body will also review and approve minutes from the March 15, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution No. KCFC2024-04: Adopting the 2025 economic forecast for King County

The King County Forecast Council held a special meeting and approved Resolution No. KCFC2024-04, adopting the 2025 economic forecast for King County. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one excused absence. The council also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2024 meeting.

• Approved KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2024-04 adopting the 2025 economic forecast (3-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of the March 15, 2024 special meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a rule and regulation regarding permit fees for waste disposal and transportation. The meeting also includes briefings on board recruitment and LGBTQIA2S+ community mental health services.

• R&R No. BOH24-02: Proposed changes to annual operating permit fees for solid waste disposal sites, collection/transportation vehicles, and biomedical waste sites
• BOH Briefing No. 24-B18: Board of Health membership and recruitment
• BOH Briefing No. 24-B19: LGBTQIA2S+ Community Mental Health and Services

The King County Board of Health passed Rule and Regulation BOH24-02, amending annual operating permit fees for solid waste and biomedical waste facilities and transporters, as amended by Amendment 1. The vote was 5 yes, 0 no, with 4 excused and 7 abstentions. The board also received briefings on membership recruitment and LGBTQIA2S+ community mental health services, but took no action on those items.

• Passed R&R BOH24-02 on solid waste and biomedical waste permit fees, as amended (5-0, 4 excused, 7 abstentions)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to R&R BOH24-02 (motion carried, no tally recorded)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will meet to discuss transit planning, including a report on the RapidRide K and R lines. The committee may vote on a motion to accept the RapidRide Prioritization Plan report, which updates the status of planning and design for these lines. The meeting also includes procedural items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Motion No. 2024-0213: Accept RapidRide Prioritization Plan report for K and R lines
• Update on RapidRide K and R line planning and design status

The Regional Transit Committee recommended a motion to accept the RapidRide Prioritization Plan report. This report includes updates on the planning and design of the RapidRide K and R lines.

• Approved May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass for Motion No. 2024-0213 accepting the RapidRide Prioritization Plan report (11-0)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will consider a motion regarding traffic safety in the Fairwood community and an ordinance concerning energy storage systems. The meeting also includes briefings on winery, brewery, and distillery legislation and an affordable housing panel.

• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0166: Request for executive report on traffic safety in the Fairwood community
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0263: Amendments to the King County Code relating to energy storage systems
• Briefing No. 2024-B0088: Winery, Brewery, Distillery Legislation and Enforcement
• Briefing No. 2024-B0087: Affordable Housing Panel

The committee recommended passing a motion to evaluate traffic safety on county roads in and around Fairwood, with an adopted amendment. It also passed an ordinance on energy storage systems out of committee without a recommendation, after adopting amendments. Two briefings were presented on winery/brewery/distillery enforcement and affordable housing, with no decisions made on those topics.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2024-0166 on Fairwood traffic safety (4-0)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 to Motion 2024-0166
• Passed Ordinance 2023-0263 on energy storage systems out of committee without recommendation (4-0)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S3 to Ordinance 2023-0263
• Adopted Title Amendment T2 to Ordinance 2023-0263
• Approved minutes of July 3, 2024 meeting

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The King County Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on a sewer overflow ordinance and a transit restroom report. The committee will also hear a panel discussion on equitable development and confirm an appointment to a priority hire advisory committee.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0209: Authorizes executive to sign First Material Modification to 2013 Consent Decree for combined sewer overflow program
• Proposed Motion 2024-0212: Acknowledges receipt of Transit Public Restroom Initiative Report
• Proposed Motion 2024-0179: Confirms appointment of Jesse Franklin to King County priority hire advisory committee
• Briefing 2024-B0086: Equitable Development Initiative Panel Discussion with regional and city housing equity experts
• Public Comment: Opportunity for residents to provide input on agenda items

The committee recommended a sewer overflow program ordinance and a motion regarding transit center restrooms. It also recommended the appointment of Jesse Franklin to the priority hire advisory committee.

• Recommended Do Pass Ordinance 2024-0209 regarding combined sewer overflow program (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Motion 2024-0212 regarding public restrooms at transit centers (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Motion 2024-0179 confirming Jesse Franklin to the priority hire advisory committee (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on several ordinances, including a behavioral health advisory board ordinance, an interlocal agreement with Beaux Arts Village, and large supplemental appropriations for county budgets. It will also vote on consent items confirming appointments to the rural forest commission and other advisory boards. The meeting includes motions, consent items, and a range of budget‑related ordinances for discussion and approval.

• Item 6 – Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0013.2: empowers the King County behavioral health advisory board for the crisis care centers levy (Sponsor: Zahilay).
• Item 7 – Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0077.2: authorizes an interlocal agreement with the town of Beaux Arts Village for landmark designation and protection services (Sponsor: Balducci).
• Item 9 – Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0117: makes a supplemental appropriation of $52,065,500 to the Harborview Medical Center capital program 2020 Proposition 1 fund.
• Item 10 – Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0191.2: provides net supplemental appropriations of $32,327,000 to general fund agencies, $120,321,000 to non‑general fund agencies, and $25,659,772 to capital fund budgets.
• Item 19 – Proposed Motion No. 2024-0041: confirms the appointment of Thomas Amorose to the King County Rural Forest Commission.

The Council approved a $52 million appropriation for Harborview Medical Center and a larger supplemental appropriation totaling over $178 million for various general, non-general, and capital funds. Several open space valuation applications and executive appointments were also confirmed.

• Approved $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation for Harborview Medical Center (9-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations of $32,627,000 (general fund), $120,021,000 (non-general fund), and $25,659,772 (capital fund) (9-0)
• Approved landmark designation agreement with town of Beaux Arts Village (9-0)
• Approved 8 open space public benefit rating system valuations (9-0)
• Confirmed 8 executive appointments to various county boards and commissions (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Mary Hobday to emergency management advisory committee (9-0)
• Empowered behavioral health advisory board as advisory body for crisis care centers levy (9-0)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee holds a hybrid meeting to receive routine reports from staff and committees, including updates on wastewater treatment and a briefing on a consent decree modification for combined sewer overflows. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting. Members received briefings on the Combined Sewer Overflow Consent Decree Modification and the Regional Wastewater Services Plan, though the latter and the 2024 Work Plan were deferred.

• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

King County Transportation District

The July 15, 2024, meeting of the King County Transportation District was cancelled.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss several proposed ordinances regarding budget amendments. These items include a large supplemental appropriation for the Harborview Medical Center capital program and various net supplemental appropriations across multiple agencies.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0117: $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation to the Harborview Medical Center capital program 2020 Proposition 1 fund
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0190: Amendment to Ordinance 19530 regarding limited tax general obligation bonds
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0191: $26,675,000 net supplemental appropriation to various general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0191: $119,996,000 net supplemental appropriation to various non-general fund agencies
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0191: $25,659,772 net supplemental appropriation from various capital fund budgets

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee met on July 10, 2024, and advanced three ordinances to the July 16, 2024, Council agenda. It approved a $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation to the Harborview Medical Center capital program, recommended a bond ordinance amendment, and recommended a substitute ordinance making net supplemental appropriations of $32,627,000 to general fund agencies, $120,021,000 to non-general fund agencies, and $25,659,772 to capital fund budgets. All votes were 6-0, with members Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Mosqueda, Perry, and Zahilay present.

• Approved minutes of the June 26, 2024, meeting without objection
• Passed Ordinance 2024-0117 out of committee without recommendation (6-0), a $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation to the Harborview Medical Center capital program
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Ordinance 2024-0190 (6-0), amending the 2022 limited tax general obligation bond ordinance
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Ordinance 2024-0191 (6-0), net supplemental appropriations of $32,627,000 to general fund agencies, $120,021,000 to non-general fund agencies, and $25,659,772 to capital fund budgets
• Adopted striking amendment S1 as amended, plus amendments 1-5 and title amendment T2, to Ordinance 2024-0191
• Expedited all three ordinances to the July 16, 2024, Council agenda

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will review a revised 2024 budget and six-year capital improvement program. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the expenditure of funds for specific Water Resource Inventory Areas.

• Adoption of revised 2024 operating and capital budgets and a six-year capital improvement program (FCD2024-08)
• Public hearing on authorizing District fund expenditures for Water Resource Inventory Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10 (FCD2024-10)
• Briefing on the 2024 Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program

The Board approved a revised 2024 operating and capital budget and a six-year capital improvement program for 2024-2029. It also authorized funding for projects in specific Water Resource Inventory Areas.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2024
• Approved invoices for AndiSites, Francis & Co., Inslee Best, Lund Consulting, Lund Faucett, Parametrix, WA State Auditor, and Wilkins
• Passed FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-08 adopting revised 2024 budget and 2024-2029 capital improvement program (9-0)
• Passed FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-10 authorizing funds for projects in WRIA 7, 8, 9, and 10 (7-1)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will hear two briefings. The first concerns courthouse security, and the second involves a combined compensation request.

• Courthouse Security Briefing featuring Judges Ketu Shah, Sean O’Donnell, and Andrea Robertson
• Combined Compensation Request briefing from the Department of Human Resources

The King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee met on July 9, 2024. The committee received briefings on courthouse security and a combined compensation request from the Department of Human Resources. No new policies or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received Courthouse Security Briefing (2024-B0083)
• Received Combined Compensation Request Briefing (2024-B0082)
• Confirmed job classifications and pay ranges on record

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several legislative items, including an ordinance to establish the Doors Open Program fund. Members will also review motions for various reappointments and new appointments to county advisory boards and commissions.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0189.2 establishing the Doors Open Program fund
• Motion accepting the office of law enforcement oversight's 2023 annual report
• Motion approving a job description for an operations manager position
• Ordinance No. 2024-0209 regarding the combined sewer overflow program and EPA/Washington state consent decree
• Motion confirming Kelly Rider as director of the department of community and human services

Regional Water Quality Committee

The July 3, 2024, meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee 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 King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been cancelled.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will consider an appointment to the King County rural forest commission and a landmark protection agreement. The agenda also includes a briefing on housing security report recommendations.

• Motion confirming Thomas Amorose's appointment to the King County rural forest commission
• Briefing from WSU Ruckelshaus Center on Pathways to Housing Security Report Recommendations
• Ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the town of Beaux Arts Village for landmark designation and protection services
• Motion accepting the Interagency Coordination Report

The Local Services and Land Use Committee recommended three items for full council approval on July 9. These included an ordinance authorizing a landmark protection agreement with Beaux Arts Village, a motion confirming an appointment to the rural forest commission, and a motion accepting an interagency coordination report. All recommendations passed unanimously.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0041 confirming Thomas Amorose's appointment to the rural forest commission (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2024-0077 authorizing interlocal agreement with Beaux Arts Village for landmark services (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0103 accepting Interagency Coordination Report (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2024 meeting

Employment and Administration Committee

The King County Employment and Administration Committee meets on July 2, 2024, to review departmental updates and consider one staffing motion. The primary action involves approving a job description for an operations manager in the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight. Members will also receive briefings on the county’s continuity of government plan, human resources, and staff reports.

• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0207: Approve job description for operations manager in Office of Law Enforcement Oversight
• Continuity of Government Plan briefing by Director Brendan McCluskey
• Human Resources update and Chief of Staff report

The King County Employment and Administration Committee approved Proposed Motion 2024-0207, which approves a job description for the position of operations manager. The committee also approved Amendment 1 and Title Amendment T1 to the motion. The motion was recommended do pass as a substitute consent item by a 4-0 vote and was placed on the consent agenda for the July 9, 2024, Council meeting. The committee also approved the minutes of its June 4, 2024, meeting and received briefings on the Continuity of Government Plan and from the Chief of Staff; no Human Resources update was provided.

• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2024, meeting as presented
• Approved Amendment 1 to Proposed Motion 2024-0207
• Approved Title Amendment T1 to Proposed Motion 2024-0207
• Recommended do pass substitute consent Proposed Motion 2024-0207 (job description for operations manager) (4-0)
• Placed Proposed Motion 2024-0207 on the consent agenda for the July 9, 2024, Council meeting

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee will confirm appointments to three advisory boards via the consent agenda. Members will discuss Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0013.2, which would empower the King County behavioral health advisory board to advise on the crisis care centers levy and amend county code. The meeting also includes briefings on the Communities of Opportunity partnership and functional zero initiatives.

• Confirming appointments to the King County mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Confirming appointments to the King County children and youth advisory board
• Confirming appointments to the King County Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0013.2 regarding the behavioral health advisory board and crisis care centers levy
• Briefings on the Communities of Opportunity partnership and functional zero initiatives

The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee approved seven executive appointments to county advisory boards and advanced a substitute ordinance that empowers the behavioral health advisory board to serve as the advisory body for the crisis care centers levy. All items passed 4-0 by consent, with members Barón, Mosqueda, Perry, and Zahilay voting yes. The committee also received briefings on Communities of Opportunity and Sound Foundations NW; no other business was taken up.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Proposed Motion 2024-0047 confirming Stacey Devenney to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Proposed Motion 2024-0184 confirming Estella Williamson to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Proposed Motion 2024-0186 confirming Beratta Gomillion to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Proposed Motion 2024-0138 confirming Aaron Johnson to the children and youth advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Proposed Motion 2024-0195 confirming Aaron Garcia to the Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Proposed Motion 2024-0197 confirming Lindsay Goes Behind to the Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids levy advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2024-0013.2 making the behavioral health advisory board the advisory body for the crisis care centers levy (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2024 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several consent items including a public benefit rating system report and an appointment to the solid waste advisory committee. Additionally, a motion is proposed to authorize a contract for legislative representation.

• Acknowledgment of the 2024 public benefit rating system report
• Confirmation of Amy Lam to the King County solid waste advisory committee
• Extension of Danielle de Clercq as acting director of the Department of Local Services
• Authorization for a contract to represent the county with the Washington state Legislature

The Metropolitan King County Council approved three consent items, including a motion acknowledging the 2024 public benefit rating system report and two personnel appointments. The Council also gave first reading to a motion authorizing the chair to contract for services to represent the county with the Washington state Legislature, referring it to the Committee of the Whole. No other business was conducted.

• Approved Motion 2024-0079 acknowledging 2024 public benefit rating system report (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Motion 2024-0175 confirming Amy Lam's appointment to solid waste advisory committee (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Motion 2024-0201 extending Danielle de Clercq's appointment as acting director of local services (Consent Agenda)
• Consent Agenda passed 9-0
• First reading given to Motion 2024-0208 authorizing contract for legislative representation services
• Motion 2024-0208 referred to Committee of the Whole

Law and Justice Committee

The committee will consider motions regarding the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center and adult detention programming. Members will also receive briefings on law enforcement oversight reports and community guidance frameworks.

• Motion 2024-0104: Intent to maintain operations of the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center
• Motion 2023-0434: Acknowledgment of report on programming for adults in detention
• Briefing No. 2024-B0071: Office of Law Enforcement Oversight 2023 Annual Report
• Motion 2024-0194: Acceptance of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight's 2023 annual report
• Briefing No. 2024-B0075: OLEO Community Guidance Framework for Policy Reviews

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and potentially act on three proposed ordinances. The agenda includes establishing a Doors Open Program fund, approving a $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation for the Harborview Medical Center capital program, and reviewing discussion-only budget adjustments totaling over $172 million for various county agencies. The meeting also covers routine procedural items and public comment.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0189 to establish the Doors Open Program fund
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0117 approving $52,065,500 for Harborview Medical Center capital program
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0191 (discussion only) covering $26,675,000 in general fund appropriations and $119,996,000 in non-general fund appropriations
• Amendments to the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Ordinance

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended passage of an ordinance to establish the Doors Open Program fund. Two other proposed ordinances regarding supplemental budget appropriations for various agencies and the Harborview Medical Center capital program were deferred.

• Approved June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Adopted amendment 1 to Proposed Ordinance 2024-0189
• Recommended Do Pass for Proposed Ordinance 2024-0189 (6-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0117
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0191

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive briefings regarding the King County Library System and the status of child care in the county. The committee will also review a report on e-bike programs and consider a motion to extend an acting director's appointment.

• Briefing: King County Library System Annual Briefing
• Briefing: Status of Child Care in King County
• Briefing: Report on e-bike rebate, lending library, and ownership grant pilot program
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0201: Extension of Danielle de Clercq as acting director of the department of local services

The Committee of the Whole approved the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes and received briefings on the King County Library System, child care status, and an e-bike pilot program. The committee recommended that the full council approve the extension of Danielle de Clercq as acting director of the Department of Local Services.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for appointment of Danielle de Clercq (8-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on two proposed financial measures: a $1,200,000,000 authorization for sewer revenue bonds to fund system improvements, and an $85,936,000 supplemental appropriation for crisis care centers. Members will also review a proposed ordinance changing solid waste fees at the Cedar Hills regional landfill and other transfer facilities used by residents. The agenda includes confirming executive appointments to county advisory boards and discussing traffic safety and law enforcement oversight positions.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0161: Authorization for up to $1,200,000,000 in sewer revenue bonds for system improvements and refunding.
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0012: $85,936,000 supplemental appropriation to the crisis care centers fund.
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0204: First reading on solid waste fee changes at recycling facilities, Cedar Hills regional landfill, and construction waste sites.
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0206: Endorsement of the Safe System approach to achieve zero traffic deaths and serious injuries in King County.
• Proposed Motions 2024-0119 through 2024-0182: Confirmation of executive appointments and reappointments to the King County board of appeals, emergency management advisory committee, and other advisory boards.

The Metropolitan King County Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $85,936,000 to the crisis care centers fund and authorized up to $1.2 billion in sewer revenue and limited tax general obligation bonds for sewer system improvements. Both ordinances passed 9-0. The Council also confirmed several executive appointments and reappointments on the consent agenda, and referred several new ordinances and motions to committees for first reading.

• Approved $85,936,000 supplemental appropriation to the crisis care centers fund (9-0)
• Authorized up to $1,200,000,000 in sewer revenue and limited tax general obligation bonds for sewer system improvements (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Yasmin Ali to the King County women's advisory board (consent agenda)
• Confirmed appointment of Anna Peterson to the King County board of appeals and equalization (consent agenda)
• Approved King County Metro Agency Safety Plan 2024 (consent agenda)
• Confirmed reappointments of Ronald Bosi, Curry Mayer, Carrie Martin, Erik Lange, Heather Trim, and Geoff Kaiser to various boards and committees (consent agenda)
• Referred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0204 (solid waste fees) to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred Proposed Motion No. 2024-0206 (Safe System approach to traffic safety) to the Committee of the Whole

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review updates regarding board membership and recruitment. The meeting also includes a briefing on homelessness and health workgroup progress and a discussion on nuclear radiation health effects.

• Board of Health membership and recruitment briefing
• Homelessness and Health Workgroup update
• Briefing on nuclear radiation health effects

The King County Board of Health met on June 20, 2024, and approved the minutes of its May 16, 2024 meeting without objection. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports and presentations: the Chair's report, the Director's report on gun violence, avian influenza H5N1, and the sweetened beverage tax, and three briefings on board membership and recruitment, the Homelessness and Health Workgroup, and nuclear radiation health effects. No ordinances, contracts, budgets, or other substantive actions were decided; the briefings were recorded as presented.

• Approved minutes of the May 16, 2024 meeting as presented (no objection)
• Briefing on Board of Health membership and recruitment presented (no action)
• Briefing on Homelessness and Health Workgroup update presented (no action)
• Briefing on nuclear radiation health effects presented (no action)

Regional Transit Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Regional Transit Committee for June 19, 2024, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee is reviewing the King County Metro Agency Safety Plan 2024. The meeting also includes briefings on Metro zero emission work and salmon recovery efforts.

• Motion to confirm Amy Lam to the King County solid waste advisory committee
• Motion to acknowledge receipt of the 2024 public benefit rating system report
• Approval of the King County Metro Agency Safety Plan 2024
• Metro Zero Emission Work and Electrification Audit briefing
• Salmon Recovery Briefing

The committee unanimously recommended approval of the King County Metro Agency Safety Plan 2024, which was expedited to the full Council agenda. They also confirmed the appointment of Amy Lam to the solid waste advisory committee and acknowledged receipt of a public benefit rating report. Three briefings on Metro transit, electrification audits, and salmon recovery were presented without action.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0192 (Metro Agency Safety Plan 2024) (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0175 (Appointment of Amy Lam to solid waste advisory committee) (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0079 (Acknowledgment of 2024 public benefit rating system report) (5-0)
• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (No objections)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several ordinances, including a plan for crisis care center levy proceeds. Discussion also includes updates to the veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board and sewage treatment rates.

• Crisis care centers levy implementation plan (Ordinance No. 2024-0011.3)
• Sewage treatment and disposal rates and charges (Ordinance No. 2024-0146)
• Veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board updates (Ordinance No. 2023-0374.2)
• King County veterans' advisory board updates (Ordinance No. 2024-0115.2)
• Establishment of the Doors Open Program fund (Ordinance No. 2024-0189)

The Metropolitan King County Council approved a plan governing how crisis care centers levy money will be spent from 2024 to 2032, including a regional network of five crisis care centers. The Council also passed an ordinance setting sewage treatment and disposal rates and charges, which drew two no votes. Several board and committee appointments were confirmed on the consent agenda, and one appointment was deferred to the June 25 agenda. Other items had first readings and were referred to committees.

• Approved crisis care centers levy implementation plan (9-0)
• Approved sewage treatment and disposal rates and charges (7-2, Dunn and von Reichbauer voting no)
• Passed veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board ordinance on consent
• Passed King County veterans' advisory board ordinance on consent
• Confirmed multiple appointments to advisory boards and committees on consent (9-0)
• Deferred appointment of Yasmin Ali to women's advisory board to June 25, 2024
• Referred Doors Open Program fund ordinance to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred bond amendment ordinance to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will discuss a plan to govern the expenditure of crisis care centers levy proceeds from 2024 to 2032. This includes creating a regional network of five crisis care centers and expanding residential treatment capacity. The committee will also consider empowering the King County behavioral health advisory board.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0011.2 regarding crisis care centers levy implementation (2024-2032)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0013 relating to the King County behavioral health advisory board
• Briefing No. 2024-B0070: CJ Enterprise Data Hub briefing

The Regional Policy Committee recommended two ordinances for approval by the Council. These actions establish an implementation plan for crisis care centers levy proceeds from 2024 to 2032 and designate the behavioral health advisory board as the advisory body for the levy.

• Approved May 17, 2024 Special meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0011.2 for crisis care centers levy implementation (12-0)
• Adopted Amendment A1 to Ordinance No. 2024-0011.2
• Denied Amendment A1A to Ordinance No. 2024-0011.2
• Adopted Amendment A2 to Ordinance No. 2024-0011.2
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0013 regarding behavioral health advisory board (12-0)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 to Ordinance No. 2024-0013

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is considering several ordinances related to county funds. Discussion includes a supplemental appropriation for crisis care centers and various actions regarding sewage treatment and sewer revenue bonds.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0012: $85,936,000 supplemental appropriation to the crisis care centers fund
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0146: Rates and charges for sewage treatment and disposal
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0161: Issuance of sewer revenue bonds not to exceed $1,200,000,000

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes and advanced three proposed ordinances. Members recommended passage for a supplemental appropriation to the crisis care centers fund and a sewage treatment rates ordinance, while passing a sewer revenue and general obligation bonds ordinance out of committee without a recommendation.

• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0012, making a supplemental appropriation of $85,936,000 to the crisis care centers fund (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0146 regarding sewage treatment and disposal rates and charges (6-0)
• Passed Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0161 out of committee without a recommendation, authorizing up to $1,200,000,000 in sewer revenue and limited tax general obligation bonds (6-0)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee will consider a motion to confirm Anna Peterson to the King County board of appeals and equalization. Staff will also receive briefings regarding Metro Transit's 2035 zero emissions goal and vanpool program monitoring.

• Motion No. 2024-0139: Confirming appointment of Anna Peterson to the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Briefing No. 2024-B0068: Zero Emissions: Metro Transit Working to Mitigate Risks to County’s Ambitious 2035 Goal
• Briefing No. 2024-B0069: Vanpool: Improved Monitoring Could Help Achieve Strategic Goals and Reduce Program Risk

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee recommended do pass consent the motion confirming the executive's appointment of Anna Peterson, a district one resident, to the King County board of appeals and equalization. The committee also received two briefings: one on Metro Transit's zero-emissions 2035 goal and one on vanpool program monitoring. No other business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 10:17 AM.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent Motion No. 2024-0139 confirming Anna Peterson to the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Approved the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes by voice vote with no objections
• Presented Briefing No. 2024-B0068 on Metro Transit's zero-emissions 2035 goal (no action taken)
• Presented Briefing No. 2024-B0069 on vanpool program monitoring (no action taken)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions regarding district finances and grant templates. The meeting also includes a required public hearing concerning an agreement with the City of Kent.

• Resolution FCD2024-07: Repealing and replacing a template for grant agreements
• Resolution FCD2024-08: Adopting a revised 2024 budget, operating budget, capital budget, and six-year capital improvement program
• Resolution FCD2024-09: Amending an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent for the Lower Russell Road Levee Setback Project

The Board of Supervisors approved a new template for grant program agreements and amended an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent for the Lower Russell Road Levee Setback Project. A resolution to revise the 2024 budget and six-year capital improvement program was deferred.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-07 regarding grant agreement templates (9-0)
• Deferred FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-08 regarding the 2024 budget and six-year capital improvement program to July 9, 2024
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-09 amending the Lower Russell Road Levee Setback Project agreement with the City of Kent (8-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several ordinances, including a water service annexation for the Covington Water District and various open space assessments. Additionally, the Council will review motions regarding gender identity inclusion strategies and requests to halt the removal of asylum seekers from county property.

• Ordinance 2024-0163: Annexation of 0.49 acres into Covington Water District
• Ordinance 2024-0191: Supplemental appropriations totaling $172,329,772 across various agencies
• Motion 2024-0199: Request to halt removal of immigrant asylum seekers from county property
• Six ordinances regarding open space and public benefit rating system assessments
• Motion 2024-0192: Approval of the King County Metro Agency Safety Plan 2024

The Metropolitan King County Council held a hybrid meeting on June 11, 2024, with all nine members present. The Council approved a consent agenda that included an ordinance on personal and demographic information, a water district annexation, six open space tax assessment ordinances, and two motions. Several items had first readings and were referred to committees, and one motion was removed from the agenda because no text was filed. The meeting also featured the Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards and the State of the County address.

• Passed consent agenda (9-0) including Ordinance 2024-0157.2 on personal and demographic information (enacted as 19772)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-0163 annexing 0.49 acres into Covington Water District (enacted as 19773)
• Approved six ordinances concurring with hearing examiner recommendations for open space tax assessments (enacted as 19774-19779)
• Approved Motion 2024-0009 on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Inclusion Strategy Update Report (enacted as 16602)
• Confirmed appointment of Robyn Austin to emergency management advisory committee (Motion 2024-0151, enacted as 16603)
• Referred Ordinance 2024-0191 (net supplemental appropriations) to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred Ordinance 2024-0202 (2024 Flood Management Plan) to Local Services and Land Use Committee
• Removed Motion 2024-0199 from agenda due to lack of filed text

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several items for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. These include a revised budget and an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent.

• Acceptance of the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
• Repeal and replacement of Resolution FCD2023-05 regarding grant agreement templates
• Adoption of a revised 2024 budget, operating budget, capital budget, and six-year capital improvement program
• Amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent for the Lower Russell Road Levee Setback Project

The Executive Committee recommended the approval of a revised 2024 budget and a six-year capital improvement program. It also recommended a new grant agreement template and an amended agreement with the City of Kent. One environmental impact statement was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved various invoices including $6,511,089.05 for Water and Land Resources Division
• Deferred Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan PEIS
• Recommended Do Pass for Resolution FCD2024-07 regarding grant agreement templates (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Resolution FCD2024-08 adopting revised 2024 budget and 2024-2029 capital program (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Resolution FCD2024-09 amending interlocal agreement with City of Kent for Lower Russell Road Levee Setback Project (4-0)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will review several briefings regarding regional water quality and wastewater management. Discussions include proposed 2025 sewer rates, capacity charges, and updates to the Regional Wastewater Services Plan.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-0146: Proposed 2025 Sewer Rate and Capacity Charge and 2025-2034 Financial Forecast
• Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update
• Update on Motion 16434 regarding Contaminants of Emerging Concern
• 2024 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Plan

The committee voted to send a letter to the King County Council supporting the rate recommendations from MWPAAC regarding Proposed Ordinance 2024-0146. Members also received briefings on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan and the Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

• Approved sending a letter to King County Council supporting MWPAAC rate recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0067 regarding Contaminants of Emerging Concern
• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0042 regarding the 2024 RWQC Work Plan

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will review a water service annexation for the Schneider area and an appointment to the emergency management advisory committee. The agenda also includes discussion regarding comprehensive planning amendments.

• Annexation of 0.49 acres into Covington Water District (Schneider Annexation)
• Appointment of Robyn Austin to the King County emergency management advisory committee
• Comprehensive planning ordinance amendments

The Local Services and Land Use Committee recommended two major land-use ordinances for passage by the full King County Council. The committee approved a comprehensive planning ordinance with numerous amendments, recommending it as a substitute. They also recommended amendments to Urban Growth Area policies and the Four-to-One program. Two consent items, including a water district annexation, were approved unanimously.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning) (3-1)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies) (3-1)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2024-0163 (Schneider Annexation) (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2024-0151 (Robyn Austin appointment) (4-0)
• Adopted Amendments 1-7, 9-14, 16-20, 22, and 15A to Ordinance 2023-0440
• Adopted Amendments 1 and S1 to Ordinance 2023-0438
• Withdrawn Amendments 8 and 21 from consideration for Ordinance 2023-0440
• Approved minutes from May 15 and May 16, 2024 meetings

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee is considering several motions to confirm executive appointments to various county boards. The committee will also discuss ordinances related to the veterans advisory board and a crisis care centers levy implementation plan.

• Confirmation of Paul Getzel to the King County mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Confirmation of Molly McCoy to the King County board for developmental disabilities
• Confirmation of Radhe Morgan to the King County board for developmental disabilities
• Confirmation of Jennifer Ramirez Robson to the vulnerable populations committee
• Adoption of a crisis care centers levy implementation plan for 2024 to 2032

The committee recommended 'Do Pass' for nine executive appointments to various advisory boards. It also recommended approval for ordinances regarding the veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board and the veterans' advisory board.

• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Paul Getzel to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Molly McCoy to board for developmental disabilities (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Radhe Morgan to board for developmental disabilities (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Jennifer Ramirez Robson to veterans, seniors and human services levy advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Sarah Brusig to women's advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Yasmin Ali to women's advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Ramsey Mayhew to women's advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Kristina Sawyckyj and Lyscha Marcynyszyn to behavioral health advisory board (4-0)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider several motions regarding the citizens' elections oversight committee. The agenda includes reappointments for three members and a new appointment for a disability community representative.

• Reappointment of Hanna Floss (King County Democratic Party)
• Reappointment of Stanley Tsao (Chinese-speaking community)
• Reappointment of Mathew Patrick Thomas (King County Republican Party)
• Appointment of a representative from the disability community
• Disposition of a personnel matter

The committee approved the reappointment of three members and the appointment of one new member to the citizens' elections oversight committee. The committee also adopted the disposition of a personnel matter following an executive session.

• Approved reappointment of Hanna Floss to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Stanley Tsao to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Mathew Patrick Thomas to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of Carolyn Stevens to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Adopted disposition of personnel matter 2024-01 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2024 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several ordinances, including the establishment of a human and civil rights commission and amendments to parks and recreation regulations. Additional items include reports on language access for protection orders and public transportation options for the Seattle waterfront.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2023-0417.2 regarding a human and civil rights commission
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0007.2 regarding parks and recreation
• Motion to acknowledge report on language access for protection order petitioners and respondents
• Motion to acknowledge report on public transportation service options for Seattle waterfront and northwest Belltown
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0011.2 adopting the crisis care centers levy implementation plan

The Council passed ordinances to establish a human and civil rights commission and update parks and recreation codes. It also acknowledged reports on protection order language access and public transportation options for the Seattle waterfront.

• Passed Ordinance 19770 establishing a King County human and civil rights commission (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 19771 relating to parks and recreation as amended (9-0)
• Approved Motion 16597 acknowledging report on language access for protection orders (9-0)
• Approved Motion 16598 acknowledging civil protection order pilot evaluation report (9-0)
• Approved Motion 16599 acknowledging report on public transportation for Seattle waterfront and northwest Belltown (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Ellen Montanana to emergency management advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of William Louie to solid waste advisory committee (9-0)
• Rereferred crisis care centers levy implementation plan to Regional Policy Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a motion regarding the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Inclusion Strategy Update Report. Members will also consider an ordinance concerning personal and demographic information held by county agents and employees.

• Motion No. 2024-0009: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Inclusion Strategy Update Report
• Ordinance No. 2024-0157: Personal and demographic information held by county agents and employees

The Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Inclusion Strategy Update Report. The committee also recommended a substitute ordinance regarding the handling of personal and demographic information by county agents and employees.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion No. 2024-0009 regarding the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Inclusion Strategy Update Report (9-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0157
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0157 regarding personal and demographic information (9-0)
• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including changes to the board of appeals and equalization. The agenda also includes a $37.6 million supplemental appropriation for building repairs and a property purchase in Seattle.

• Ordinance 2024-0113 regarding the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Ordinance 2024-0128 regarding district court electoral district boundaries
• Substitute Ordinance 2024-0093.2 for a $37,691,109 building repair appropriation
• Ordinance 2024-0147 regarding property purchase at 710 Second Avenue, Seattle
• Ordinance 2024-0161 authorizing sewer revenue bonds up to $1,200,000,000

The Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $37,691,109 for the building repair and replacement fund and authorized the purchase of property at 710 Second Avenue in Seattle. Several board appointments and reappointments were confirmed, and district court electoral boundaries for 2024 were updated.

• Approved $37,691,109 supplemental appropriation for building repair and replacement fund (8-1)
• Approved purchase of property at 710 Second Avenue, Seattle (8-1)
• Approved amended King County district court electoral district boundaries for 2024 (9-0)
• Approved ordinances relating to the King County board of appeals and equalization (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Mark McIntyre to King County International Airport roundtable (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Terry Miller to emergency management advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of April Atwood, James Borsum, and Robin Freedman to solid waste advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Yohan Lee to investment pool advisory committee and Sonja Forster to priority hire advisory committee (9-0)

Law and Justice Committee

The committee will discuss requirements for treating juveniles in the custody of the department of adult and juvenile detention. Members will also consider a human and civil rights commission and review reports regarding protection orders.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0168: Juvenile treatment and services in adult and juvenile detention
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0417: Establishment of a King County human and civil rights commission
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0080: Receipt of the civil protection order pilot evaluation report
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0014: Receipt of the report on language access for protection orders

The Law and Justice Committee recommended the creation of a King County human and civil rights commission. The committee also recommended motions acknowledging reports on civil protection order evaluations and language access. A proposed ordinance regarding juvenile detention services was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0417 to establish a human and civil rights commission (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Motion No. 2024-0080 acknowledging the civil protection order pilot evaluation report (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Motion No. 2024-0014 acknowledging the report on language access for protection orders (4-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0168 regarding juvenile detention treatment and services
• Approved minutes of the April 24, 2024 meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss a supplemental appropriation for the Harborview Medical Center capital program. The committee will also discuss an ordinance regarding sewage treatment and disposal rates and charges.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0117: $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation for the Harborview Medical Center capital program 2020 Proposition 1 fund
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0146: ordinance relating to rates and charges for sewage treatment and disposal

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee reviewed two proposed ordinances but deferred both without taking a vote. The first item concerned a $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation for Harborview Medical Center. The second item concerned rates and charges for sewage treatment and disposal.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0117 ($52,065,500 Harborview appropriation)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0146 (sewage treatment rates)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee recommended passing a substitute ordinance relating to parks and recreation. It also recommended passing a motion acknowledging a report on public transportation options for the Seattle waterfront and northwest Belltown.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended Do Pass Motion No. 2024-0137 regarding Seattle waterfront and Belltown transit report (4-0)
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2024-0162 regarding a report in response to Motion 16463
• Adopted Striking amendment S1 and Title Amendment T2 for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0007
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0007 relating to parks and recreation (3-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council approved the issuance of limited tax general obligation notes to finance or refinance county capital projects. Several executive appointments to advisory boards were confirmed, and a water system plan was approved.

• Approved issuance of up to $150M in commercial paper for capital projects (8-0)
• Approved King County Water District No. 20 Comprehensive Water System Plan (8-0)
• Approved 2022 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report (8-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Andrea Coulson, Noah Katka, and Andrew Stevens to Emergency Management Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Amanda Knott and Devony Boyle to Board for Developmental Disabilities (8-0)
• Deferred supplemental appropriation of $37,691,109 to building repair and replacement fund
• Deferred purchase of property at 710 Second Avenue, Seattle

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee is considering Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011. This ordinance would adopt an implementation plan for crisis care centers levy proceeds to create a regional network of five centers. The plan also aims to expand residential treatment capacity and the behavioral health workforce in King County.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011 regarding the crisis care centers levy implementation plan
• Creation of a regional network of five crisis care centers
• Expansion of residential treatment capacity and behavioral health workforce sustainability

The Regional Policy Committee reviewed Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011, which establishes an implementation plan for the crisis care centers levy from 2024 to 2032. The plan aims to create a regional network of five crisis care centers, expand residential treatment capacity, and support the behavioral health workforce. After adopting several amendments to the legislation, the Committee voted 13-0 to recommend the ordinance as a substitute for passage.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adopted amendments A1, A3, A5, A6, and A7 to Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011
• Withdrawn amendment A2
• Pulled amendment A4
• Recommended Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011 as Do Pass Substitute (13-0)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss a briefing regarding a committee striking amendment. The committee is also reviewing Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which involves multiple amendments to the King County Code related to comprehensive planning.

• Briefing on Committee Striking Amendment (Discussion Only)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning

The committee held a special meeting to receive a briefing on a striking amendment and discuss comprehensive planning. Three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning and Urban Growth Area policies were deferred.

• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review briefings regarding ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis and a public health approach to addressing gun violence. The meeting also includes an update from the Homelessness and Health Workgroup.

• Briefing on ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis
• Briefing on a public health approach to addressing gun violence
• Update from the Board of Health Homelessness and Health Workgroup
• Approval of April 18, 2024, meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of briefings on the opioid crisis, gun violence, and homelessness and health.

• Approved minutes of April 18, 2024 meeting

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will consider several appointments to the King County emergency management advisory committee. The committee will also review a comprehensive water system plan for King County Water District No. 20.

• Appointment of Andrew Stevens to the emergency management advisory committee
• Appointment of Noah Katka to the emergency management advisory committee
• Appointment of Andrea Coulson to the emergency management advisory committee
• Ordinance approving the King County Water District No. 20 Comprehensive Water System Plan
• Discussion of Ordinance 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning

The committee recommended several executive appointments and a water system plan for Council approval. Three ordinances related to comprehensive planning and Urban Growth Area policies were deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass for Water District No. 20 Comprehensive Water System Plan (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass appointment of Andrew Stevens to emergency management advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass appointment of Noah Katka to emergency management advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass appointment of Andrea Coulson to emergency management advisory committee (4-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0439 regarding comprehensive planning
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0438 regarding Urban Growth Area policies
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning

Regional Transit Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding Metro ridership recovery and service planning. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 17, 2024, meeting.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0061: Metro Ridership Recovery and Service Planning
• Approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes

The Regional Transit Committee met to review updates from Metro Transit staff regarding ridership recovery, service planning, and fleet goals. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and received briefings on route changes and hiring progress. No new policies, budgets, or ordinances were voted on or adopted during this session.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received briefing on Metro Ridership Recovery and Service Planning (Presented)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will review a resolution for an interlocal agreement with the City of Snoqualmie regarding the Home Elevations Project. The meeting also includes a briefing on Community Navigators Partners in Engagement.

• Resolution FCD2024-02: Interlocal agreement with the City of Snoqualmie for the Home Elevations Project
• Briefing FCD2024-B04: Community Navigators Partners in Engagement

The King County Flood Control District Board approved a resolution establishing an interlocal agreement with the City of Snoqualmie for the Home Elevations Project. The board also approved a batch of invoices totaling over $3.5 million, primarily for water and land resources work. A briefing on community outreach for the Lower Green River Corridor plan was presented but required no vote.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-02 for Snoqualmie Home Elevations Project (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved invoices including $3,140,030.91 to Water and Land Resources Division
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting
• Presented briefing on Community Navigators outreach for Lower Green River Corridor

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will consider several ordinances regarding district court boundaries and the board of appeals and equalization. The meeting also includes briefings on airport capital projects, financial oversight in the Recorder’s Office, and juvenile confinement.

• Motion to confirm Mark McIntyre as a corporate tenant representative for the King County International Airport roundtable
• Ordinance 2024-0128 regarding King County district court electoral district boundaries
• Ordinance 2024-0113 regarding the convening of the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Ordinance 2024-0114 regarding qualifications for members and clerk of the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Briefing on Air Traffic Control Tower, runways, and future capital projects at King County International Airport

The committee unanimously recommended four items for consent approval by the full council: confirming Mark McIntyre's appointment to the King County International Airport roundtable, and three ordinances updating district court boundaries and board of appeals rules. Staff also presented briefings on airport capital projects, financial oversight in the Recorder's Office, and juvenile confinement issues. No public comment was received.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Motion 2024-0035 confirming Mark McIntyre to KCIA roundtable (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Ordinance 2024-0128 updating district court electoral boundaries (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Ordinance 2024-0113 amending board of appeals convening rules (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent: Ordinance 2024-0114 amending board of appeals member qualifications (4-0)
• Presented Briefing 2024-B0062 on KCIA air traffic control tower and runway projects
• Presented Briefing 2024-B0056 on Recorder's Office financial oversight
• Presented Briefing 2024-B0057 on juvenile confinement facility stays

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council passed a substitute ordinance establishing an hourly minimum wage rate for employees in unincorporated King County, certain county contractors, and county employees. The meeting also included the confirmation of several appointments to advisory committees and the first reading of an ordinance regarding the county personnel system.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-0310.2 establishing minimum wage for unincorporated King County and certain contractors
• Confirmed reappointments to the King County board of appeals and equalization
• Confirmed reappointments to the King County emergency management advisory committee
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-0143 regarding the county personnel system
• Proclaimed April 17, 2024 as Khmer Genocide Remembrance Day in King County

The Council passed an ordinance establishing a minimum wage rate for county employees, certain contractors, and employers in unincorporated King County. The Council also confirmed four executive reappointments to county boards and committees.

• Approved Ordinance 19762 establishing an hourly minimum wage (7-2)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kay S. Slonim to board of appeals and equalization (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of MJ Jorgensen to emergency management advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Brendan McCluskey to emergency management advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Alison Levy to emergency management advisory committee (9-0)
• Referred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0143 regarding personnel system to Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
• Referred Proposed Ordinance 2024-0163 regarding Schneider Annexation to Local Services and Land Use Committee

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss ordinances regarding county funding and property acquisitions. This includes authorizing commercial paper for capital projects and a supplemental appropriation for building repairs.

• Issuance of up to $150,000,000 in limited tax general obligation notes
• Property purchase at 710 Second Avenue, Seattle
• $36,640,000 supplemental appropriation for the building repair and replacement fund

The committee recommended passing an ordinance to authorize up to $150 million in limited tax general obligation notes. Two other ordinances regarding property purchase and capital improvement funding were passed out of committee without a recommendation.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance No. 2024-0116 to authorize up to $150,000,000 in commercial paper (4-0)
• Passed Out of Committee Without a Recommendation for Ordinance No. 2024-0147 regarding property purchase at 710 Second Avenue (4-0)
• Passed Out of Committee Without a Recommendation for Ordinance No. 2024-0093 for a $37,691,109 supplemental appropriation to the building repair and replacement fund (4-0)
• Approved March 27, 2024, meeting minutes

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee is reviewing Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011, which details how crisis care centers levy funds will be spent from 2024 to 2032. The proposal outlines a plan to create a regional network of five crisis care centers, expand residential treatment capacity, and support the behavioral health workforce serving King County residents. This item is listed as discussion only, meaning no vote or final decision is scheduled for this meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011: Crisis care centers levy implementation plan (2024–2032) for five regional centers and behavioral health workforce expansion
• Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting
• Public comment accepted in writing only via kcccomitt@kingcounty.gov by 1:00 p.m. on May 8

The committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting. A proposed ordinance to adopt a crisis care centers levy implementation plan for 2024 to 2032 was discussed and subsequently deferred.

• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011 (crisis care centers levy implementation plan)

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee will review a briefing on the state of the workforce in health and human services. The agenda includes reports on childcare costs and a motion regarding mental illness and drug dependency evaluation reports.

• Appointment of Amanda Knott to the King County board for developmental disabilities
• Appointment of Devony Boyle to the King County board for developmental disabilities
• Best Starts for Kids Report on the True Cost of Child Care
• Approval of the 2022 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report

The committee recommended the confirmation of two appointments to the King County board for developmental disabilities. It also recommended approval of the 2022 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Amanda Knott to King County board for developmental disabilities (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Devony Boyle to King County board for developmental disabilities (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for 2022 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 2, 2024 meetings

Employment and Administration Committee

The May 7, 2024, meeting of the King County Employment and Administration Committee has been cancelled. No other items were scheduled for this session.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is considering a substitute ordinance regarding hourly minimum wage rates for various employees and contractors. Members will also review several applications for open space property tax assessments and confirm various board appointments.

• Minimum wage rate adjustments for unincorporated King County and certain contractors
• Memorandum of Agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117 security employees
• Open space assessed valuation applications for properties in North Bend, Carnation, and Duvall
• Appointments and reappointments to the 4Culture board of directors
• Reappointment of members to the King County rural forest commission and Harborview Medical Center board

The Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement for security screener employees in the sheriff's office. Several applications for open space assessed valuations were approved via the consent agenda, and multiple board appointments were confirmed.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for sheriff's office security screeners (9-0)
• Approved open space assessed valuations for properties in North Bend, Carnation, and Duvall (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Angie Hinojos and Neil Strege to 4Culture board (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Laurie Benson to rural forest commission (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Seth Margolis to 4Culture board (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Meredith Mathews to Harborview Medical Center board (9-0)
• Deferred minimum wage rate ordinance for unincorporated King County to May 14, 2024

Regional Water Quality Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee on May 1, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee for May 1, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee for May 1, 2024, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

There will be no Council meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This is because the date falls on the fifth Tuesday of the month.

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will review briefings from the King County Auditor's Office regarding youth stays in juvenile detention and criminal legal audits. The committee will also consider a motion acknowledging receipt of a superior court report related to the 2023-24 biennial budget ordinance.

• Briefing on long stays for youth in juvenile detention facilities
• Update on recommendations for criminal legal audits since 2020
• Motion acknowledging receipt of a superior court report regarding the biennial budget ordinance

The Law and Justice Committee recommended a motion to acknowledge the receipt of a report from the Superior Court regarding the 2023-24 Biennial Budget. The committee also received briefings on juvenile detention stays and criminal legal audit updates.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion No. 2023-0348 acknowledging Superior Court report (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 27, 2024 meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee for April 24, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda was limited to committee business.

Committee of the Whole

The committee will receive briefings on the 2024 state of the King County District and Superior Courts. Members will also discuss the 4Culture Doors Open Program implementation plan and consider motions to confirm several appointments to the 4Culture board of directors.

• Briefing on the 2024 State of the King County District Court
• Briefing on the 2024 State of the King County Superior Court
• Update on 4Culture's King County Doors Open Program Implementation Plan
• Proposed confirmation of Angie Hinojos to the 4Culture board
• Proposed confirmation of Neil Strege to the 4Culture board

The Committee of the Whole confirmed three appointments to the King County cultural development authority (4Culture) board. The committee also received briefings from King County District and Superior Court judges and 4Culture staff. All appointment motions passed with unanimous support from the eight members present.

• Confirmed Angie Hinojos to 4Culture board (8-0)
• Confirmed Neil Strege to 4Culture board (8-0)
• Confirmed three corrected 4Culture appointments and rescinded prior motions (7-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is considering several ordinances including a collective bargaining agreement for crisis services and a supplemental appropriation for Harborview Medical Center. Other items include the transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and various board appointments.

• Ordinance 2024-0110: Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU Local 925
• Motion 2024-0092.2: Transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits or local governments
• Ordinance 2024-0117: $52,065,500 supplemental appropriation for Harborview Medical Center
• Ordinance 2024-0127: Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 117
• Ordinance 2024-0128: King County district court electoral district boundaries

The Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement for Involuntary Commitment Specialists and a motion to transfer retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments. Two reappointments to the veterans, seniors and human services levy advisory board were also confirmed.

• Approved labor agreement for Involuntary Commitment Specialists (8-0)
• Approved transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments (8-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Brian Berry to veterans committee (8-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Heidi Shepherd to vulnerable populations committee (8-0)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2024 meeting
• Proclaimed May 11, 2024, as Seattle Opera Day in King County

Regional Policy Committee

The special meeting of the King County Regional Policy Committee scheduled for April 19, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will review updates regarding public health strategic planning. The meeting also includes previews of changes to on-site sewage/septic codes and an environmental health rate study.

• Preview of On-site Sewage/Septic Code Updates
• Environmental Health Rate Study Preview
• Public Health Strategic Planning Update

The Board approved the minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken during this session. The meeting consisted of briefings on public health strategic planning, sewage/septic code updates, and an environmental health rate study.

• Approved minutes of March 21, 2024 meeting (no objection)
• Received briefing on Public Health Strategic Planning Update
• Received briefing on On-site Sewage/Septic Code Updates
• Received briefing on Environmental Health Rate Study Preview

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will receive briefings regarding transit safety, security, and Metro's SaFE Reform Initiative. The committee will also review information on Metro's Vanpool, Metro Flex, and Community Van programs.

• Briefing on Transit Safety and Security including Metro’s SaFE Reform Initiative
• Briefing on Metro’s Vanpool, Metro Flex, and Community Van Programs

The Regional Transit Committee met on April 17, 2024, and approved the minutes of its March 20, 2024, meeting without objection. The committee received two briefings: one on Transit Safety and Security, including Metro's SaFE Reform Initiative, and one on Metro's Vanpool, Metro Flex, and Community Van programs. Both matters were presented only; no substantive decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• Approved March 20, 2024, meeting minutes (no objections)
• Received briefing on Transit Safety and Security, including Metro's SaFE Reform Initiative (presented, no vote)
• Received briefing on Metro's Vanpool, Metro Flex, and Community Van programs (presented, no vote)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440. This ordinance involves multiple amendments to various sections of the King County Code related to comprehensive planning.

• Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning

The committee approved the minutes from April 3 and April 4, 2024. Three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning, Urban Growth Area policies, and the Four-to-One program were deferred.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2024 and April 4, 2024 meetings
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance to establish an hourly minimum wage for certain county employees, contractors, and residents in unincorporated King County. The agenda also includes a motion regarding the transfer of retired vanpool vans and a briefing from Metro Transit.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0310 establishing an hourly minimum wage for certain county employees, contractors, and unincorporated King County
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0092 regarding the transfer of retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments
• Briefing from Metro Transit Director Michelle Allison

The committee recommended two items for full council approval: a motion to transfer retired vanpool vans to nonprofits and local governments, and an ordinance establishing an hourly minimum wage in unincorporated King County. Both items were amended during the meeting before being recommended for passage. A Metro Transit briefing was also held, but no action was taken on it.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion 2024-0092 (vanpool van transfer) (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Ordinance 2023-0310 (minimum wage) (4-1)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Motion 2024-0092
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2023-0310
• Metro General Manager briefing presented (no action)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several items including a memorandum of agreement for Metro transit employees and various advisory board appointments. Discussion topics include 2025 budget priorities, federal legislative priorities, and reports on transit safety and juvenile detention.

• Ordinance 2024-0102: Memorandum of Agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117
• Ordinance 2024-0022: License agreement for the department of public health
• Motion 2024-0010: Transit safety and security report
• Motion 2024-0081.2: Setting county priorities for the 2025 Annual Budget
• Ordinance 2024-0116: Issuance of limited tax general obligation notes up to $150,000,000

The Council approved the county's priority settings for the 2025 Annual Budget and adopted its 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities. Several executive appointments to advisory boards were confirmed, and a labor agreement for Metro transit supervisory employees was approved.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 117 for Metro transit capital unit managers (7-0)
• Approved license agreement for the department of public health (8-0)
• Passed Motion 16564 setting priorities for the 2025 Annual Budget (8-0)
• Adopted 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Approved organization of the council via Motion 16566 (6-1)
• Acknowledged report on secure juvenile detention strategic planning (6-1)
• Confirmed 11 executive appointments to various advisory boards via Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of David Bain and Deborah Natelson to waterworks grant ranking committee (7-0)

King County Transportation District

The scheduled meeting for the King County Transportation District on April 15, 2024, has been cancelled.

• No agenda items due to cancellation

Regional Policy Committee

The regular meeting of the King County Regional Policy Committee scheduled for April 10, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The April 10, 2024, 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 agenda.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

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

Metropolitan King County Council

There is no Council meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024. The Council is in recess from April 8, 2024, through April 12, 2024.

• No items scheduled due to council recess

King County Flood Control District

The scheduled meeting for the King County Flood Control District on April 9, 2024, has been cancelled.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a briefing regarding Vashon-Maury Island changes and shoreline stabilization. The agenda also includes a discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which involves amendments to various King County Code sections related to comprehensive planning.

• Briefing on Vashon-Maury Island Changes and Shoreline Stabilization
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning amendments

The committee held a special meeting to discuss Vashon-Maury Island changes and shoreline stabilization. Three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning and Urban Growth Area policies were deferred.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0048 on Vashon-Maury Island Changes and Shoreline Stabilization: Discussion only
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning): Deferred
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning): Deferred
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program): Deferred

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a contract amendment for a flood preparedness brochure. The committee will also review a resolution regarding an interlocal agreement with the city of Snoqualmie.

• Motion to amend the King County Flood Control District Flood Preparedness Brochure contract
• Resolution approving an interlocal agreement with the city of Snoqualmie for the City of Snoqualmie Home Elevations Project
• 2024 Snoqualmie Basin Briefing

The Executive Committee approved a contract amendment for the Flood Preparedness Brochure and recommended an interlocal agreement for the City of Snoqualmie Home Elevations Project. The committee also approved several operational invoices.

• Approved first amendment to the King County Flood Control District Flood Preparedness Brochure contract (4-0)
• Recommended approval of interlocal agreement for City of Snoqualmie Home Elevations Project (4-0)
• Approved invoices including Water and Land Resources Division ($1,094,994.45) and Parametrix ($56,936.21)
• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which relates to comprehensive planning and involves numerous amendments to the King County Code. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 20, 2024, meeting and a period for public comment.

• Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning
• Approval of March 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting. Three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning and Urban Growth Area policies were discussed and subsequently deferred.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review updates to the regional wastewater services plan and capital forecasting methodology. Members will also discuss a resolution regarding how sewer rates and capacity charges are structured.

• Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update briefing
• Wastewater Treatment Division Long-Term Capital Forecasting Methodology Recommendation briefing
• Overview of regional wastewater system cost sharing and sewer rate/capacity charge structures
• Resolution RWQC2024-01 regarding sewer rate and capacity charge technical review
• 2024 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Plan briefing

The Regional Water Quality Committee unanimously passed Resolution RWQC2024-01, which expresses interest in the sewer rate and capacity charge and requests the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee continue its technical review. The committee also received briefings on a recent EPA loan commitment, the Regional Wastewater Services Plan, and capital forecasting methods. The 2024 work plan briefing was deferred for later updates.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Passed Resolution RWQC2024-01 unanimously
• Adopted Amendment 2A to the resolution
• Deferred briefing on 2024 RWQC Work Plan

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The committee will review a briefing regarding the implementation plan for the Crisis Care Centers Levy. Members will also consider several motions to confirm executive appointments to various advisory boards.

• Briefing on Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan (Ordinance 2024-0011)
• Appointment of Michael Byun to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee
• Appointments to the King County children and youth advisory board
• Appointments to the King County women's advisory board

The Health and Human Services Committee recommended 'Do Pass Consent' for nine executive appointments to various county advisory boards. The committee also received a briefing on the Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Michael Byun to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Charmaigne Jones to the children and youth advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ethiopia Alemneh to the children and youth advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Lisa Stirgus to the children and youth advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Eden Gebre to the children and youth advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Jerry Blackburn to the children and youth advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Yedidia Alebachew to the children and youth advisory board (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Hafsa Azaz and Hend Alhinnawi to the women's advisory board (4-0)

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will consider a motion regarding the organization of the council. The meeting also includes briefings from the Human Resources Manager and the Chief of Staff.

• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0095 relating to council organization
• Human Resources Update by Deandra Stanley
• Chief of Staff Update by Stephanie Cirkovich

The Employment and Administration Committee approved the minutes from March 5, 2024. The committee also voted to recommend a substitute version of Motion No. 2024-0095 regarding council organization.

• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Amendment 1 to Motion No. 2024-0095
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Motion No. 2024-0095 (4-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is reviewing several motions including reports on e-bike programs and Skykomish evacuations. The agenda also includes various personnel appointments and a supplemental appropriation for building repairs.

• Supplemental appropriation of $36,640,000 to the building repair and replacement fund
• Feasibility report on intelligent speed assistance
• E-bike rebate, lending library, and ownership grant pilot program plan
• Skykomish Evacuations Alternatives Analysis Report
• King County-Cities Climate Collaboration 2024 Work Plan and Budget

The Council passed a series of consent items including the acceptance of reports on intelligent speed assistance, e-bike programs, and evacuation alternatives. Several appointments to county boards and the Department of Natural Resources and Parks were confirmed.

• Acknowledged feasibility report on intelligent speed assistance (9-0)
• Acknowledged report on e-bike rebate, lending library, and grant pilot program (9-0)
• Acknowledged Skykomish Evacuations Alternatives Analysis Report (9-0)
• Confirmed Eric Zimmerman to King County conservation futures advisory committee (9-0)
• Accepted King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) 2024 Work Plan and Budget (9-0)
• Confirmed John Taylor as director of the department of natural resources and parks (9-0)
• Acknowledged Vanpool Program Update Report (9-0)
• Confirmed Maria Laura Musso Escude to King County board for developmental disabilities (9-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss Proposed Motion No. 2024-0081. This motion sets the county's priorities for the upcoming 2025 Annual Budget.

• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0081: setting the county's priorities for the 2025 Annual Budget

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee reviewed and recommended a substitute motion to set the county's priorities for the 2025 Annual Budget. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting.

• Approved March 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Adopted amendment 1 to Proposed Motion No. 2024-0081
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Motion No. 2024-0081 (6-0)

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will discuss two proposed motions. These include a report on strategic planning for secure juvenile detention in King County and a report regarding reimagining transit safety and security.

• Motion 2024-0037: Report on the future of secure juvenile detention in King County
• Motion 2024-0010: Report on reimagining transit safety and security

The Law and Justice Committee approved a substitute motion acknowledging receipt of the second of two reports on strategic planning for the future of secure juvenile detention in King County, voting 3-1 with Dunn opposed. The committee also approved a motion acknowledging receipt of a reimagining transit safety and security report, 4-0. Both items were procedural acknowledgments of reports required by the 2023-24 budget ordinance; no policy changes were decided. The meeting included public comment and no other business.

• Approved Title Amendment T1 to Proposed Motion 2024-0037 (no vote recorded)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Motion 2024-0037 acknowledging juvenile detention strategic planning report (3-1, Dunn opposed)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Motion 2024-0010 acknowledging transit safety and security report (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 28, 2024 meeting (no objections)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss the 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities and an update on the state legislative session. Members will also consider motions to confirm a parks director and fill vacancies on two boards.

• Confirming John Taylor as director of natural resources and parks
• Adopting 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities
• Appointing a person to the public hospital district No. 1 board
• Appointing Rian Watt to the Regional Homelessness Authority Implementation Board
• Update on the 2024 State Legislative Session

The Committee of the Whole recommended several appointments for the Public Hospital District No. 1 board, the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and the Regional Homelessness Authority. The committee also recommended the adoption of the 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for appointing Ricardo Polintan to Public Hospital District No. 1 board (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for confirming John Taylor as director of the department of natural resources and parks (8-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for the King County 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointing Rian Watt to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Implementation Board (8-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

At its March 26 meeting, the Metropolitan King County Council will review several proposed ordinances and motions. Items under consideration include public transit adjustments for the G Line Rapid Ride, Madison Area, and Lynnwood Link Connections, which will alter service schedules for daily commuters. The council is also reviewing a collective bargaining agreement for park department staff and administrative measures to cancel $1,455,288 in uncollectible property taxes.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0025 cancels $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes from 2015–2023.
• Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0053.2 proposes August 2024 service changes for the G Line Rapid Ride and Madison Area routes.
• Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0054.2 proposes transit adjustments for Lynnwood Link Connections (requires public hearing).
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0082 approves a collective bargaining agreement with the Technical Employees Association for Department of Natural Resources and Parks staff.
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0094 requests expanded juvenile case data on the King County prosecuting attorney’s public dashboard.

The Council approved the cancellation of over $1.45 million in uncollectible personal property taxes from 2015-2023. It also approved public transportation service changes for the G Line Rapid Ride, Madison Area, and Lynnwood Link Connections.

• Approved cancellation of $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes (8-0)
• Approved amendments to personnel board ordinances (8-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Technical Employees Association (8-0)
• Approved August 2024 G Line Rapid Ride and Madison Area transit changes (8-0)
• Approved Lynnwood Link Connections transit service changes (8-0)
• Referred public health license agreement to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred Mark McIntyre airport roundtable appointment to Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
• Referred request for expanded juvenile case data to Law and Justice Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to consider adopting the 2024 work plan and receive several departmental briefings. The agenda includes updates on the county budget, community health needs, opioid crisis efforts, and severe weather responses for unsheltered populations.

• Resolution No. 24-02: Adopting the 2024 work plan
• Briefing on King County Budget and Legislative Update
• Briefing on Community Health Needs Assessment 2024/2025
• Briefing on ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis
• Briefing on severe weather response for unsheltered populations

The Board of Health approved its work plan for 2024. Members also received briefings on the county budget, community health needs, the opioid crisis, and severe weather responses for unsheltered residents.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-02 adopting the 2024 work plan (16-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 15, 2024 meeting

Regional Transit Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding the development of the RapidRide Prioritization Plan and Metro's community engagement approach. Members will also consider a resolution to adopt the 2024 work plan for the Regional Transit Committee.

• Briefing on development of RapidRide Prioritization Plan
• Briefing on Metro’s approach to community engagement
• RTC Resolution No. RTC2024-01: adopting the 2024 work plan for the King County regional transit committee

The committee approved the 2024 work plan for the King County regional transit committee. Members also received briefings on the RapidRide Prioritization Plan and Metro's community engagement approach.

• Approved 2024 work plan for the King County regional transit committee (10-0)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will consider a motion regarding Skykomish evacuation alternatives. The committee will also review an ordinance related to energy storage systems and a discussion-only item regarding comprehensive planning.

• Motion to acknowledge receipt of the Skykomish Evacuations Alternatives Analysis Report
• Ordinance relating to energy storage systems
• Discussion on ordinance related to comprehensive planning

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend Motion 2024-0002, acknowledging receipt of the Skykomish Evacuations Alternatives Analysis Report required by the 2023-2024 budget ordinance. Three proposed ordinances on energy storage and comprehensive planning (2023-0263, 2023-0440, 2023-0439, 2023-0438) were each deferred after staff briefings. The minutes also record approval of the March 6 and March 7, 2024 minutes and public comment from 17 named individuals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent Motion 2024-0002 acknowledging the Skykomish Evacuations Alternatives Analysis Report (4-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0263 on energy storage systems
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440 on comprehensive planning
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0439 on comprehensive planning
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438 on Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program
• Approved minutes of the March 6 and March 7, 2024 meetings

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding public transportation service changes and a new hourly minimum wage for certain employees in unincorporated King County. Members will also review reports on e-bike programs, vanpool updates, and the 2023 SCAP Biennial Report.

• Ordinance establishing an hourly minimum wage for certain employees in unincorporated King County
• Public transportation service changes for G Line Rapid Ride and Madison Area
• Lynnwood Link Connections public transportation service changes
• Approval of the 2024 K4C Work Plan and Budget
• Appointment of Eric Zimmerman to the Conservation Futures Advisory Committee

The committee recommended several public transportation service changes and acknowledged various reports on e-bikes, speed assistance, and vanpools. It also recommended the 2024 K4C work plan and budget. Two ordinances regarding parks and minimum wage were deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for August 2024 G Line and Madison Area transit changes (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Lynnwood Link Connections transit changes (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for K4C 2024 Work Plan and Budget (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Eric Zimmerman to conservation futures advisory committee (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for intelligent speed assistance feasibility report (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for e-bike rebate and grant pilot program report (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Vanpool Program Update Report (5-0)
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2024-0007 regarding parks and recreation

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several ordinances regarding current use assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes motions for board appointments and the adoption of federal legislative priorities.

• Motion to confirm Elizabeth Bardeen to the King County board for developmental disabilities
• Motion to accept a real property donation at 1514 and 1520 NE 146th Street, Shoreline
• Ordinance approving a memorandum of agreement with the Technical Employees Association
• Seven ordinances regarding current use assessments for properties in Vashon, Kent, and Enumclaw
• Motion to appoint Rian Watt to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's Implementation Board

The Metropolitan King County Council confirmed an appointment to the board for developmental disabilities and authorized the acceptance of a real property donation in Shoreline. Several ordinances regarding current use assessments were referred to the Hearing Examiner.

• Confirmed appointment of Elizabeth Bardeen to the King County board for developmental disabilities (8-0, 1 excused)
• Authorized acceptance of real property donation at 1514 and 1520 NE 146th Street, Shoreline (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2024 meeting
• Referred five current use assessment applications for Vashon and Enumclaw properties to the Hearing Examiner
• Referred appointment of Rian Watt to the Regional Homelessness Authority's Implementation Board to the Committee of the Whole
• Referred 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities to the Committee of the Whole
• Referred motion regarding transfer of retired vanpool vans to the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council will consider adopting the preliminary economic and revenue forecast for the 2024 budget and beyond. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair and approval of the 2024 work plan for the office of economic and financial analysis.

• Adoption of preliminary economic and revenue forecast for 2024 and beyond
• Approval of the 2024 work plan for the office of economic and financial analysis
• Adoption of 2024 and 2025 discount rates for King County
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The King County Forecast Council held a special meeting on March 15, 2024, with three of four members present; Executive Constantine was excused. The council approved the minutes of its December 15, 2023 meeting, elected Dow Constantine as chair and Girmay Zahilay as vice-chair, and passed three resolutions: adopting the preliminary 2024 economic and revenue forecast, approving the 2024 work plan for the office of economic and financial analysis, and adopting the 2024 and 2025 discount rates for King County. Each resolution passed 3-0, with Constantine excused. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the December 15, 2023 meeting as presented (no objection)
• Elected Dow Constantine as chair of the Forecast Council (motion carried)
• Elected Girmay Zahilay as vice-chair of the Forecast Council (motion carried)
• Passed KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2024-01 adopting the preliminary 2024 economic and revenue forecast (3-0, Constantine excused)
• Passed KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2024-02 approving the 2024 work plan for the office of economic and financial analysis (3-0, Constantine excused)
• Passed KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2024-03 adopting the 2024 and 2025 discount rates for King County (3-0, Constantine excused)

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will discuss a plan to use crisis care centers levy proceeds from 2024 to 2032 to create five regional crisis care centers. The committee will also consider actions regarding the veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board and a mental illness evaluation report.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0374 regarding the veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board
• Proposed Motion No. 2023-0276 to approve the 2022 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report
• Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011 regarding the crisis care centers levy implementation plan

The Regional Policy Committee recommended the passage of an ordinance regarding the veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board and approved a 2022 mental illness and drug dependency report. A proposed implementation plan for crisis care centers was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0374 regarding veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board (13-0)
• Approved amendment 1 to Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0374 (12-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Proposed Motion No. 2023-0276 approving the 2022 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report (13-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011 regarding the crisis care centers levy implementation plan
• Approved February 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will consider two items for possible action. This includes a proposal to cancel $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes from 2015 through 2023. The committee will also discuss accepting a donation of real property in Shoreline.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0025 to cancel $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes for years 2015-2023
• Proposed Motion No. 2024-0078 to accept a donation of real property at 1514 and 1520 NE 146th Street, Shoreline

The committee recommended the cancellation of $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes from 2015 through 2023. It also recommended the county accept a donation of real property in Shoreline.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2024-0025 to cancel $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes (6-0)
• Adopted striking amendment S2 for Motion No. 2024-0078
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion No. 2024-0078 to accept real property donations at 1514 and 1520 NE 146th Street in Shoreline (6-0)
• Approved February 28, 2024, meeting minutes

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will hear briefings regarding the King County International Airport and a combined compensation request. The committee will also receive an audit briefing on the Fish Passage Restoration Program and consider Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0055 relating to the personnel board.

• Briefing: King County International Airport panel discussion
• Briefing: Combined Compensation Request from Department of Human Resources
• Briefing: Fish Passage Restoration Program Audit
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0055 regarding the personnel board

The committee recommended a substitute consent 'Do Pass' for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0055 regarding the personnel board. The committee also confirmed job classifications and pay range increases. Briefings were held on the King County International Airport and the Fish Passage Restoration Program Audit.

• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirmed job classifications and pay range increases (Briefing No. 2024-B0040)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0055
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0055 (4-0)

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will meet on March 12, 2024. The board will consider a motion to authorize the Chair to enter into an amendment to the contract for accounting services.

• Motion FCD24-01: Authorizing a contract amendment for accounting services

The King County Flood Control District Board approved an amendment to the contract for accounting services. The board also approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting.

• Approved FCD Motion No. FCD24-01 to amend the accounting services contract (8-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is considering several ordinances regarding department leases and street vacations. Additional items include a real property donation in Shoreline and setting county priorities for the 2025 Annual Budget.

• Lease for Department of Community and Human Services (Ordinance No. 2023-0421.2)
• Amendment to an existing lease for Department of Community and Human Services (Ordinance No. 2023-0422)
• Amendment to an existing lease for Department of Public Health (Ordinance No. 2023-0435)
• Vacation of a portion of S. 370th Street (Ordinance No. 2023-0441.2)
• Donation of real property at 1514 and 1520 NE 146th Street in Shoreline (Motion No. 2024-0078)

The Council approved several ordinances to execute and amend leases for the department of community and human services and the department of public health. It also authorized the vacation of portions of S. 368th Street/10th Street and S. 370th Street.

• Approved new lease for department of community and human services (8-0)
• Approved lease amendment for department of community and human services (8-0)
• Approved lease amendment for department of public health (8-0)
• Approved vacation of portion of S. 368th Street/10th Street (8-0)
• Approved vacation of portion of S. 370th Street (8-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of juvenile confinement monitoring report (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Kevin Hollinz to public defense advisory board (8-0)
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2024 meeting

King County Forecast Council

The special meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, has been cancelled.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a briefing regarding the Executive's recommended plan for the Snoqualmie Valley and Northeast King County. The agenda also includes consideration of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which contains numerous amendments to the King County Code related to comprehensive planning.

• Briefing on Executive's Recommended Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning amendments

The Local Services and Land Use Committee held a special meeting in Duvall on March 7, 2024. The committee received a staff briefing on the Executive's Recommended Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan, which was presented for discussion only. Three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning (2023-0440, 2023-0439, and 2023-0438) were each deferred; no votes were recorded on them. Twenty-one residents signed in to provide public comment.

• Briefing on Executive's Recommended Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan presented (discussion only)
• Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning amendments) deferred
• Proposed Ordinance 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning amendments) deferred
• Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program amendments) deferred

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes and invoices. The agenda includes a motion regarding an amendment to an accounting services contract and a briefing on the 2024 King County Flood Management Plan.

• Motion FCD24-01: Amendment to the contract for accounting services
• Briefing FCD2024-B02: 2024 King County Flood Management Plan

The Executive Committee unanimously recommended a motion to amend the accounting services contract for approval by the Board of Supervisors. The committee also approved a batch of invoices totaling over $22 million, primarily for Water and Land Resources Division services. Briefings were held on the 2024 Flood Management Plan and updates to various flood protection projects.

• Recommended Do Pass FCD Motion No. FCD24-01 (amend accounting services contract) (4-0)
• Approved invoices including $7.38M and $17.13M for Water and Land Resources Division
• Approved invoices for King County, AndiSites, Francis & Co., Inslee Best, Lund Consulting, Parametrix, WA State Auditor, and Wilkins
• Presented 2024 King County Flood Management Plan briefing
• Briefed on Newaukum Creek, Seidel Creek, Desimone Levee, and White River flood protection updates

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which involves amendments to various sections of the King County Code related to comprehensive planning. This is a joint meeting with the Health and Human Services Committee.

• Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning
• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting. All other proposed ordinances and motions on the agenda were deferred.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program)
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2024-0002 (Skykomish Evacuations Alternatives Analysis Report)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review proposed 2025 Wastewater Treatment Division sewer rates and a regional wastewater services plan update. The committee may also take action on a resolution regarding sewer rate and capacity charge technical reviews.

• Resolution RWQC2024-01 regarding sewer rate and capacity charge technical review
• 2025 Wastewater Treatment Division Proposed Sewer Rate Briefing
• Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update briefing
• Wastewater Treatment Division Long-Term Capital Forecasting Methodology Recommendation briefing
• 2024 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Plan briefing

The committee approved the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting. A resolution regarding interest in sewer rates and capacity charges was deferred. Members received briefings on the 2025 proposed sewer rate and the Regional Wastewater Services Plan update.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred Resolution No. RWQC2024-01 regarding sewer rate and capacity charge technical review
• Deferred Briefing No. 2024-B0037 on Long-Term Capital Forecasting Methodology Recommendation

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is holding a special joint meeting with the Local Services and Land Use Committee. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which relates to comprehensive planning and includes numerous amendments to existing King County Code sections.

• Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning

The joint Health and Human Services and Local Services and Land Use Committee held a special meeting on March 6, 2024, with all four members present. The only substantive item was Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, a comprehensive planning ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Perry; it was listed as 'Discussion Only' and no vote was recorded. Council staff and a county housing official briefed the committee and answered questions. The minutes were deferred, four people gave public comment, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

• No substantive decisions were made; Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 was discussion only
• Approval of minutes deferred
• Public comment heard from Alex Tzimerman, Randy Bannecker, Clifford Cawthon, and Greg Blount
• Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee will review a motion regarding an executive appointment to the King County board for developmental disabilities. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan and a discussion of the committee work plan.

• Motion No. 2023-0398: Confirming Elizabeth Bardeen's appointment to the King County board for developmental disabilities
• Briefing No. 2024-B0033: Proposed Ordinance 2024-0011 Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan
• Briefing No. 2024-B0018: Health and Human Services Committee Work Plan Discussion

The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee recommended do pass consent on Motion 2023-0398, confirming the executive's appointment of Elizabeth Bardeen to the King County board for developmental disabilities. The vote was 4-0, with Barón, Mosqueda, Perry, and Zahilay voting yes. Two briefings — on the Crisis Care Centers Levy implementation plan and the committee work plan — were deferred. The meeting also included public comment from 25 individuals and approval of the February 6, 2024 minutes.

• Recommended do pass consent Motion 2023-0398 confirming Elizabeth Bardeen to the King County board for developmental disabilities (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 6, 2024 meeting (no objections)
• Deferred Briefing 2024-B0033 on Proposed Ordinance 2024-0011 Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan
• Deferred Briefing 2024-B0018 Health and Human Services Committee Work Plan Discussion

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding public records, space consolidation, and human resources. Updates from the Chief of Staff and Human Resources Manager are also scheduled.

• Public Records briefing by Johanna Loomis
• Space Consolidation briefing
• Human Resources update by Deandra Stanley
• Chief of Staff update by Stephanie Cirkovich

The committee approved the minutes from the February 6, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of briefings on public records, space consolidation, human resources, and council policy work.

• Approved minutes of February 6, 2024, meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is considering a substitute motion regarding the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan. Additionally, several motions are scheduled for confirmation of executive appointments to various advisory boards and committees.

• King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021-2031 and 2023 System Evaluation
• Appointment of Kasia Grzebyk to the King County solid waste advisory committee
• Appointment of Young-Sang Song to the King County priority hire advisory committee
• Appointment of Drew Gibson to the King County priority hire advisory committee
• Appointment of Mary Lerdahl to the King County priority hire advisory committee

The Council passed a motion relating to the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021-2031 and Service Guidelines. Additionally, the Council confirmed four executive appointments to county advisory committees.

• Approved King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021-2031 and Service Guidelines (9-0)
• Confirmed Kasia Grzebyk to the King County solid waste advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed Young-Sang Song to the King County priority hire advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed Drew Gibson to the King County priority hire advisory committee (9-0)
• Confirmed Mary Lerdahl to the King County priority hire advisory committee (9-0)
• Referred appointment of Hend Alhinnawi to the Health and Human Services Committee
• Referred appointment of Neil Strege to the Committee of the Whole

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss three proposed ordinances regarding lease agreements. These include an amendment to a lease for the department of public health and two lease actions for the department of community and human services.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0435: Amendment to an existing lease for the department of public health
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0421: New lease for the department of community and human services
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0422: Amendment to an existing lease for the department of community and human services

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended three ordinances for approval related to department leases. Two ordinances concern the Department of Community and Human Services, and one concerns the Department of Public Health.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2023-0435 regarding a Public Health lease amendment (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance No. 2023-0421 regarding a new Community and Human Services lease (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2023-0422 regarding a Community and Human Services lease amendment (6-0)
• Approved February 14, 2024, meeting minutes

Law and Justice Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance to establish a King County human and civil rights commission. The agenda also includes reviewing a monitoring report on juvenile confinement in county detention facilities and confirming an appointment to the public defense advisory board.

• Ordinance No. 2023-0417: Establishing a King County human and civil rights commission
• Motion No. 2023-0318: Acknowledging receipt of an independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement in county detention facilities
• Motion No. 2023-0427: Confirming Kevin Hollinz to the King County public defense advisory board
• Briefing No. 2024-B0034: Juvenile Detention Safety and Security Report

The Law and Justice Committee recommended the appointment of Kevin Hollinz to the public defense advisory board and acknowledged a juvenile detention monitoring report. A proposed ordinance to establish a human and civil rights commission was deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Kevin Hollinz to public defense advisory board (3-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for receipt of independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement (3-0)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0417 regarding a human and civil rights commission
• Approved minutes of the January 24, 2024 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will hear briefings regarding several county programs and institutions. These include updates on the 4Culture Doors Open Program, the KCIT Web Project status, and Harborview Medical Center.

• Update on 4Culture’s King County Doors Open Program Implementation Plan
• King County Information Technology (KCIT) Web Project Status Update
• Harborview Medical Center update

The committee approved the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting. Three briefings were presented to the committee regarding 4Culture's Doors Open Program, King County Information Technology web projects, and Harborview Medical Center. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were taken during this meeting.

• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presented briefing on 4Culture’s King County Doors Open Program
• Presented briefing on KCIT Web Project Status Update
• Presented briefing on Harborview Medical Center Update

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider several ordinances and motions, including a wastewater capital project loan and updates to district court electoral boundaries. The agenda also includes various appointments for advisory boards and department leadership.

• Ordinance 2023-0433: Wastewater capital project loan agreement with Washington state Department of Ecology
• Ordinance 2024-0036: King County district court electoral district boundaries for 2024
• Motion 2023-0346: CJ Enterprise Data Hub implementation plan receipt
• Motion 2024-0052: Letter of concurrence regarding West Tiger Mountain parcel transfers
• Motion 2024-0071: Appointment of John Taylor as director of the department of natural resources and parks

The Council passed several ordinances, including authorization for wastewater project loan financing and updates to district court electoral boundaries. They also acknowledged the CJ Enterprise Data Hub implementation plan and a land transfer at West Tiger Mountain.

• Approved loan financing for a wastewater capital project (9-0)
• Approved 2024 King County district court electoral district boundaries (9-0)
• Approved Substitute Ordinance No. 2023-0274.2 relating to the executive branch (9-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of the CJ Enterprise Data Hub implementation plan (9-0)
• Authorized concurrence for parcel transfers at West Tiger Mountain (9-0)
• Approved minutes from February 9 and February 20, 2024 meetings

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will review the committee's roles and responsibilities and select a Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a discussion on the RTC Work Plan and an update regarding the development of the RapidRide Prioritization Plan.

• Selection of Vice Chair
• RTC Work Plan Discussion
• Update on development of RapidRide Prioritization Plan

The King County Regional Transit Committee approved its November 15, 2023 meeting minutes and adopted a motion nominating Councilmember Joseph Cimaomo Jr. as vice chair. Staff presented briefings on the committee's roles and responsibilities and its proposed 2024 work plan. A briefing on the RapidRide Prioritization Plan was deferred, and the meeting adjourned with no other business.

• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Adopted motion nominating Joseph Cimaomo Jr. as vice chair
• Presented briefing on RTC roles and responsibilities
• Presented briefing on proposed 2024 RTC work plan
• Deferred briefing on RapidRide Prioritization Plan update

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440. This ordinance relates to amending various sections of the King County Code regarding comprehensive planning.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning)

The Local Services and Land Use Committee met on February 21, 2024, and deferred three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning: 2023-0440, 2023-0439, and 2023-0438. The committee also received a briefing on committee chair priorities and work plan. The minutes of the February 7 and February 8, 2024 meetings were approved, and public comment was provided by two individuals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 7 and February 8, 2024 meetings (no objections)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning amendments)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning amendments)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program)
• Presented Briefing 2024-B0032 on Committee Chair Priorities/Work Plan

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will consider public transportation service changes for the G Line Rapid Ride, Madison Area, and Lynnwood Link Connections. Members will also discuss a minimum wage ordinance and several appointments to advisory committees.

• August 2024 public transportation service changes for G Line Rapid Ride and Madison Area
• Lynnwood Link Connections public transportation service changes
• Ordinance establishing an hourly minimum wage for certain employers and employees
• Appointment of Kasia Grzebyk to the King County solid waste advisory committee
• Appointments of Young-Sang Song, Drew Gibson, and Mary Lerdahl to the King County priority hire advisory committee

The committee recommended several executive appointments and approved the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021-2031. It also recommended a land parcel transfer at West Tiger Mountain. Proposed changes to public transportation services and a minimum wage ordinance were deferred.

• Recommended appointment of Kasia Grzebyk to solid waste advisory committee (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Young-Sang Song to priority hire advisory committee (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Drew Gibson to priority hire advisory committee (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Mary Lerdahl to priority hire advisory committee (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021-2031 (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for West Tiger Mountain parcel transfer (5-0)
• Deferred August 2024 public transportation service changes
• Deferred Lynnwood Link Connections service changes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is considering multiple ordinances regarding current use assessments for properties in North Bend, Carnation, Duvall, and Woodinville. The council will also vote on confirming various individuals to county advisory boards.

• Ordinances for land use assessments in North\nBend, Carnation, Duvall, and Woodinville
• Appointment of Mustafa Mohammed to the behavioral health advisory board
• Appointment of Eric Zimmerman to the conservation futures advisory committee
• Appointment of Noah Katka to the emergency management advisory committee
• Multiple appointments to the children and youth advisory board

The Metropolitan King County Council approved one appointment on its consent agenda and referred several proposed ordinances and motions to committees or the Hearing Examiner. Eight proposed ordinances on current use assessment for properties in North Bend, Carnation, Duvall, and Woodinville had their first reading and were referred to the Hearing Examiner; no decisions were made on them. The council also held a closed executive session on collective bargaining and legal risks, with no action reported afterward.

• Confirmed Mustafa Mohammed to the King County behavioral health advisory board (Motion 2023-0400, enacted as 16532) — passed on consent agenda, 9-0
• Approved the February 13, 2024 meeting minutes as presented, with no objection
• Referred eight current use assessment ordinances (2024-0063 through 2024-0070) to the Hearing Examiner after first reading
• Referred five appointment motions (2024-0028, 2024-0050, 2024-0057, 2024-0058, 2024-0059, 2024-0060, 2024-0062) to committees after first reading
• Re-referred Motion 2023-0276 (2022 mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report) to the Regional Policy Committee

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will consider a rule change regarding annual permit fees for food establishments. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 draft workplan and a status report from the Homelessness and Health Workgroup.

• Proposed rule change for food establishment annual permit fees
• Review of the 2024 Board of Health Draft Workplan
• Status report on the Initial Homelessness and Health Workgroup

The Board of Health approved a rule and regulation regarding annual permit fees for food establishments. The board also received briefings on board authority, the 2024 draft workplan, and a homelessness and health workgroup status report.

• Approved R&R No. BOH24-01 relating to food establishment annual permit fees (7-0-7)
• Approved minutes of the January 18, 2024 meeting

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will discuss the implementation plan for the crisis care centers levy, which aims to create a regional network of five centers. The committee will also review the 2024 work program and an ordinance regarding the veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board.

• Resolution RPC2024-01 concerning the 2024 work program
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0374 regarding the veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011 for the crisis care centers levy implementation plan (2024–2032)

The committee approved the 2024 work program resolution. Two proposed ordinances regarding the human services levy advisory board and the crisis care centers levy implementation plan were deferred.

• Approved RPC Resolution No. RPC2024-01 concerning the 2024 work program (15-0)
• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0374 regarding veterans, seniors, and human services levy advisory board
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0011 regarding crisis care centers levy implementation plan

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to authorize a wastewater capital project loan with the Washington state Department of Ecology. Members will also review the CJ Enterprise Data Hub implementation plan.

• Proposed Motion No. 2023-0346: Acknowledging receipt of the CJ Enterprise Data Hub implementation plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0433: Authorizing a wastewater capital project loan agreement with the Washington state Department of Ecology

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended two items for consent passage. These included a loan financing agreement for a wastewater capital project and the receipt of a data hub implementation plan.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion No. 2023-0346 acknowledging the CJ Enterprise Data Hub implementation plan (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2023-0433 authorizing a wastewater capital project loan agreement with the Washington state Department of Ecology (5-0)
• Approved January 24, 2024, meeting minutes

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will review reports regarding elections and the Citizens’ Election Oversight Committee. The committee is also scheduled to discuss ordinances related to district court electoral boundaries and the reorganization of four executive branch departments.

• Citizens’ Election Oversight Committee Annual Report Briefing
• Elections Briefing by Department of Elections Director Julie Wise
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0036 regarding district court electoral district boundaries
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0274 regarding the reorganization of four executive branch departments

The King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee met on February 13, 2024. The committee approved the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes without objection. It recommended two proposed ordinances for passage: one on district court electoral district boundaries for 2024 and one amending numerous executive branch provisions. Both recommendations carried 4-0. The committee also received two briefings, on the Citizens' Election Oversight Committee annual report and from the Department of Elections.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0036 on 2024 district court electoral district boundaries (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0274 amending executive branch provisions (4-0)

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions regarding infrastructure and environmental studies. This includes amending an agreement with the City of Black Diamond for the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project. The board will also review amendments for professional services related to the Lower Green River Corridor Plan.

• Amending interlocal agreement with Black Diamond for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project
• Authorizing second amendment for environmental impact statement on Lower Green River Corridor Plan
• Authorizing second amendment for project manager services for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan

The Board of Supervisors approved three resolutions amending interlocal and professional services agreements. These actions relate to the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project and the Lower Green River Corridor Plan.

• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-04 amending interlocal agreement with city of Black Diamond for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project (9-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-05 authorizing second amendment for professional services for Lower Green River Corridor Plan programmatic environmental impact statement (9-0)
• Approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-06 authorizing second amendment for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 9, 2024 meeting

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council is reviewing several ordinances and motions regarding county services. Proposed actions include approving public transportation changes for the G Line Rapid Ride and Madison Area, as well as canceling uncollectible personal property taxes from 2015 through 2023. The council will also consider various appointments to regional boards and committees.

• Ordinance 2024-0025: Canceling $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes from 2015–2023
• Ordinance 2024-0053: Approving G Line Rapid Ride and Madison Area public transportation service changes
• Ordinance 2024-0054: Approving Lynnwood Link Connections public transportation service changes
• Motion 2024-0037: Reviewing a report on the future of secure juvenile detention in King County
• Motion 2024-0038: Accepting the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) 2024 Work Plan and Budget

The Metropolitan King County Council met on February 13, 2024 and passed its consent agenda 9-0, confirming seven executive reappointments to county boards and committees. The council also held first readings and referred seven proposed ordinances and six proposed motions to committees; no votes were taken on those items. A Black History Month proclamation was presented, and the meeting adjourned at 1:51 p.m.

• Passed consent agenda 9-0, confirming seven executive reappointments (Motions 2024-0026, 2024-0029, 2024-0030, 2024-0032, 2024-0033, 2024-0034, 2024-0049)
• Approved minutes of the February 6, 2024 meeting as presented
• Referred Ordinance 2024-0025 (canceling $1,455,288 in uncollectible personal property taxes, 2015-2023) to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred Ordinance 2024-0053 (August 2024 G Line RapidRide and Madison Area transit changes) to Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
• Referred Ordinance 2024-0054 (Lynnwood Link Connections transit changes) to Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
• Referred Ordinance 2024-0055 (personnel board amendments) to Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
• Referred Motion 2024-0037 (juvenile detention strategic planning report) to Law and Justice Committee
• Referred Motion 2024-0038 (K4C 2024 Work Plan and Budget) to Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

Metropolitan King County Council

This is a special meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council. The agenda is limited to council organizational discussion.

• Council organizational discussion

The council held a special meeting that included an organizational discussion and an executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will review a briefing regarding the Executive's recommended Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which involves multiple amendments to various King County Code sections related to comprehensive planning.

• Briefing on Executive's Recommended Comprehensive Plan (No. 2024-B0022)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning amendments

The King County Local Services and Land Use Committee held a special meeting to review the Executive's Recommended Comprehensive Plan. The committee received a briefing on the plan and then deferred three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning and urban growth area policies. No final votes were taken on the ordinances during this session.

• Briefing on Executive's Recommended Comprehensive Plan presented (Discussion Only)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 deferred
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0439 deferred
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0438 deferred

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will review the 2024 work plan and receive an update on long-term financial forecasting for the wastewater system. The meeting also includes a briefing on 2025 rate-setting policy direction and potential cost drivers.

• Selection of Vice Chair (Briefing No. 2024-B0011)
• 2024 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Plan (Briefing No. 2024-B0013)
• Update on long-term financial forecasting work (Briefing No. 2024-B0005)
• 2025 Rate-setting Policy Direction and Cost Drivers (Briefing No. 2024-B0017)

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved its November 1, 2023 and December 6, 2023 meeting minutes without objection. It appointed Councilmember Lee as the new vice chair, a motion that passed unanimously. The rest of the meeting consisted of briefings and presentations on wastewater treatment operations, the committee's 2024 work plan, long-term financial forecasting, and 2025 rate-setting policy direction; no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 1, 2023 and December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Appointed Councilmember Lee as vice chair (unanimous)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider amendments to professional services agreements and interlocal agreements. This includes work on the Lower Green River Corridor Plan and the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project. The committee will also receive a briefing on the 2024 Work Plan.

• Amendment to Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D. professional services agreement
• Amending interlocal agreement with Black Diamond for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project
• Second amendment for Lower Green River Corridor Plan environmental impact statement
• Second amendment for project manager services for the Lower Green River Corridor Plan

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee approved a motion authorizing the chair to amend a professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D., and approved payment of a list of invoices. It recommended three resolutions to the Board of Supervisors: amending an interlocal agreement with the city of Black Diamond for the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project, and two amendments tied to the Lower Green River Corridor Plan and its programmatic environmental impact statement. All votes were 4-0, with Dunn, Perry, Upthegrove and von Reichbauer present. The committee also received a briefing on the 2024 work plan and manager reports on several levee and river projects.

• Approved invoices from multiple vendors, including Water and Land Resources Division and others (motion carried)
• Passed FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2024-01 authorizing chair to amend professional services agreement with Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D. (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-04 amending interlocal agreement with city of Black Diamond for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-05 authorizing second amendment for professional services for Lower Green River Corridor Plan PEIS (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass FCD Resolution No. FCD2024-06 authorizing second amendment for Lower Green River Corridor Plan and PEIS Project Manager Services (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 15, 2023 meeting (no objection)
• Presented FCD Briefing No. FCD2024-B01 on 2024 Work Plan (no action)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440. This ordinance involves multiple amendments to various sections of the King County Code related to comprehensive planning.

• Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning

The Local Services and Land Use Committee met on February 7, 2024, with all four members present. The committee approved the minutes of the January 17 and January 18, 2024 meetings and heard public comment from two individuals. Three proposed ordinances related to comprehensive planning (2023-0440, 2023-0439, and 2023-0438) were discussed but deferred; no substantive decisions were made on them. The meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.

• Approved minutes of January 17 and January 18, 2024 meetings
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440 (comprehensive planning amendments)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0439 (comprehensive planning amendments)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438 (Urban Growth Area policies and Four-to-One program amendments)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will hold briefings regarding committee fundamentals, human resources, and the Chief of Staff. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from October and November 2023.

• Approval of October 17, 2023, and November 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Human Resources update by Deandra Stanley
• Chief of Staff update by Stephanie Cirkovich

The committee approved the minutes from October 17, 2023, and November 21, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of briefings on committee fundamentals, human resources, and staff updates.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2023 and November 21, 2023 meetings

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss health-related budget cuts and the Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan. The agenda also includes a report on child care costs and a motion regarding a behavioral health advisory board appointment.

• Briefing on Health and Human Services related budget cuts
• Motion to confirm Mustafa Mohammed to the King County behavioral health advisory board
• Briefing on Proposed Ordinance 2024-0011 Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan
• Best Starts for Kids Report on the True Cost of Child Care
• Health and Human Services Committee Work Plan Discussion

The committee recommended the appointment of Mustafa Mohammed to the King County behavioral health advisory board. Members also received briefings on budget cuts and the Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for appointment of Mustafa Mohammed to the King County behavioral health advisory board (3-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a one-year moratorium on applications for new or expanded breweries, wineries, and distilleries. The agenda also includes several appointments to county advisory committees and boards. Additionally, the Council will consider an ordinance regarding district court electoral boundaries.

• Public hearing on winery, brewery, and distillery moratorium
• Ordinance for district court electoral boundaries
• Appointments to Priority Hire Advisory Committee
• Confirmations for the 4Culture board
• Report on public defense hourly rates

The Council passed a series of motions confirming executive appointments to various advisory boards and committees. It also approved technical corrections to county reports and acknowledged a report on public defense counsel rates.

• Approved technical corrections to county reports via Ordinance 19738 (9-0)
• Acknowledged report on public defense assigned counsel hourly rates (9-0)
• Confirmed Brett Lohrman to Solid Waste Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Confirmed Caroline Vidal, Leilanna Barrientes, Robin Strom, and David Johnson to Priority Hire Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Confirmed Bryan Ohno and Leanne Guier to 4Culture board (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Joe Cunningham to Board for Developmental Disabilities (9-0)
• Referred district court electoral boundary ordinance to Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
• Held public hearing on winery and brewery moratorium; no action taken

Metropolitan King County Council

There is no Council meeting scheduled for January 30, 2024. This is because the date falls on the fifth Tuesday of the month.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will host a 'Budget 101' briefing presented by Dwight Dively, Director of the Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 22, 2023, meeting.

• Briefing No. 2024-B0014: Budget 101
• Approval of November 22, 2023 meeting minutes

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee approved its November 22, 2023 meeting minutes without objection. Dwight Dively, Director of the Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget, presented a Budget 101 briefing and answered committee questions; the item was recorded as presented. No public comment was offered, and no other business came before the committee. The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

• Approved November 22, 2023 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Budget 101 briefing by Dwight Dively presented (no vote recorded)

Law and Justice Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding regional approaches to gun violence prevention and potential legislation for 2024. Members will also consider a motion acknowledging a report on the Department of Public Defense's assigned counsel hourly rates.

• Briefing: Regional Approaches to Gun Violence Prevention
• Briefing: Potential Legislation and Issues for 2024
• Proposed Motion No. 2023-0275 regarding Department of Public Defense assigned counsel hourly rates

The Law and Justice Committee recommended a motion acknowledging the report on the Department of Public Defense's assigned counsel hourly rates. The committee also received briefings on gun violence prevention and potential 2024 legislation.

• Approved minutes of the November 7, 2023 meeting
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Motion No. 2023-0275 regarding public defense counsel hourly rates (3-0)