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April 15, 2025 ·1:30 PM Final Without Extra Items

Hybrid Meeting

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Agenda — 72 items

  1. 1 Hybrid Meetings: Attend King County Council meetings in person in Council Chambers (Room 1001), 516 3rd Avenue in Seattle, or through remote access. Details on how to attend and/or provide comment remotely are listed below. HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TESTIMONY: The Council values community input and looks forward to hearing from you. Testimony must be limited to items listed on the agenda for council action, unless it's the fourth Tuesday of the month, when the Council will hear general comment on matters relating to county government. You are not required to sign up in advance. There are three ways to provide public testimony: 1. In person: You may attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers. 2. By email: You may testify by submitting a COMMENT email. If your testimony is submitted before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Council meeting, your email testimony will be distributed to the Councilmembers and appropriate staff prior to the meeting. Please submit your testimony by emailing clerk@kingcounty.gov. 3. Remote attendance on the Zoom Webinar: You may provide oral public testimony at the meeting by connecting to the meeting via phone or computer using the ZOOM application at https://zoom.us/, and entering the Webinar ID below.
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  3. 3 CONNECTING TO THE WEBINAR Webinar ID: 890 5838 1493 If you do not have access to the ZOOM application, you can connect to the meeting by calling 1 253 215 8782 and using the Webinar ID. Connecting in this manner, however, may impact your ability to be unmuted to speak. You have the right to language access services at no cost to you. To request these services, please contact our Equity and Social Justice Coordinator, Tera Chea at (206) 477 9259 or Tera.Chea2@kingcounty.gov, three (3) days prior to the meeting. If you do not wish to be called upon for public comment during the meeting, please help us manage the callers and use one of the options below (Live Streaming or King County TV Channel 22). HOW TO LISTEN TO THE MEETING: There are several ways to listen to the meeting if you don't wish to provide public testimony: 1. Stream online via this link: https://kingcounty.gov/kctv, or input the link web address into your web browser. 2. Watch King County TV on Comcast Channel 22 and 322(HD), and Astound Broadband Channels 22 and 711 (HD). 3. Listen to the meeting by telephone – See “Connecting to the Webinar” above.
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  5. 1 Call to Order
  6. 2 Roll Call
  7. 3 Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
  8. 4 Approval of Minutes of April 1, 2025
  9. 5 Additions to the Council Agenda
  10. 6 Special Item
  11. 11 Proclamation of April 13, 2025, as Vaisakhi Day in King County
  12. 12 Recognition of April 15, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge genocide
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  14. 14 Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances from Standing Committees and Regional Committees, and of Ordinances related to Collective Bargaining
  15. 15 There will be one public hearing on Items 6-11, 18-29, and 32
  16. 16 Consent Items
  17. 16 page break
  18. 7 AN ORDINANCE relating to wineries, breweries, distilleries, and remote tasting rooms; amending Ordinance 1888, Article III, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 6.01.150, Ordinance 19030, Section 13, and K.C.C. 21A.06.996, Ordinance 19881, Section 211, and K.C.C. 21A.xx.xxx, Ordinance 10870, Section 336, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.070, Ordinance 10870, Section 335, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.080, Ordinance 10870, Section 336, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.090, Ordinance 19881, Section 177, and K.C.C. 21A.xx.xxx, Ordinance 10870, Section 407, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.18.030, Ordinance 10870, Section 536, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.30.080, Ordinance 15606, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.30.085, Ordinance 10870, Section 537, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.30.090, Ordinance 10870, Section 547, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.32.100, Ordinance 10870, Section 548, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.32.110, Ordinance 10870, Section 549, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.32.120, and Ordinance 13623, Section 37, as amended, and K.C.C. 23.32.010, adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 21A.06, repealing Ordinance 19030, Section 3, Ordinance 19030, Section 4, and K.C.C. 6.74.010, Ordinance 19030, Section 5, and K.C.C. 6.74.020, Ordinance 19030, Section 6, and K.C.C. 6.74.030, Ordinance 19030, Section 7, and K.C.C. 6.74.040, Ordinance 19030, Section 8, and K.C.C. 6.74.050, Ordinance 19030, Section 9, and K.C.C. 6.74.060, Ordinance 19030, Section 10, and K.C.C. 6.74.070, Ordinance 19030, Section 11, and K.C.C. 6.74.080, Ordinance 19030, Section 14, and K.C.C. 21A.06.1427A, Ordinance 19030, Section 15, and K.C.C. 21A.06.1427B, Ordinance 19030, Section 16, and K.C.C. 21A.06.1427C, Ordinance 19030, Section 28, Ordinance 19030, Section 29, and K.C.C. 21A.55.110, and Ordinance 19030, Section 32, prescribing penalties, and establishing an effective date. 2024-0387 Deferred
  19. 8 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a new lease to support the operation of local services and transit. 2025-0054 Passed Pass
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  21. 20 Regional Policy
  22. 9 AN ORDINANCE providing for the submission to the qualified electors of King County at a special election to be held in King County on August 5, 2025, of a proposition authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the levy limitation contained in chapter 84.55 RCW for a period of six consecutive years, at a total rate of not more than $0.2329 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation in the first year and limiting annual levy increases by the King County inflation plus population index published by the King County office of economic and financial analysis, or the chapter 84.55 RCW limitation, whichever is greater in years two through six for the purpose of maintaining and operating King County's open space system; improving parks, recreation, access, and mobility in King County by acquiring lands and continuing to develop and support parks, recreation facilities, and regional trails; improving parks and trails in and acquiring lands by metropolitan parks districts, towns and cities in King County; funding environmental education, maintenance and conservation programs at the Woodland Park Zoo; funding environmental education, maintenance and conservation programs at the Seattle Aquarium; funding development, maintenance, and programming for Seattle's Waterfront park; funding environmental and climate stewardship and education at Pacific Science Center; funding a capital project at Memorial Stadium; and funding capital improvements at public pools, for all King County residents. 2025-0070 Passed Pass
  23. 22 All versions of the legislation are before the council for consideration.
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  25. 24 Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional Committees and Motions related to Collective Bargaining, for Council Action
  26. 25 Regional Policy
  27. 10 A MOTION related to a property tax levy for 2026 through 2031 for the purpose of: maintaining and operating King County's open space system; improving parks, recreation, access, and mobility in King County by acquiring lands and continuing to develop and support parks, recreation facilities, and regional trails; improving parks and trails in and acquiring lands by metropolitan parks districts, towns, and cities in King County; funding environmental education, maintenance, and conservation programs at the Woodland Park Zoo; funding environmental education, maintenance and conservation programs at the Seattle Aquarium; funding environmental and climate stewardship and education at Pacific Science Center; funding development, maintenance, and programming for Seattle's Waterfront park; funding a capital project at Memorial Stadium; and funding for capital improvements at public pools, for all King County residents. 2025-0077 Passed Pass
  28. 27 All versions of the legislation are before the council for consideration.
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  30. 29 First Reading of and Action on Emergency Ordinances Without Referral to Committee
  31. 11 AN ORDINANCE correcting an error in Ordinance 19909; amending Ordinance 19909, Section 1, and establishing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. 2025-0117 Passed Pass
  32. 31 SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING LESS THAN SEVEN DAYS AFTER FIRST READING PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.095 AND A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085
  33. 32 Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda
  34. 12 AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Daniel Klein and David Pfeiffer for property located at 136XX SW 244th Street, Vashon, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E24CT006. 2025-0032 Passed Pass
  35. 13 AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Kerri Grace for property located at east and abutting 13710 SW Reddings Beach Road, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E24CT014. 2025-0033 Passed Pass
  36. 14 AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Derek and Lorae Schin for property located at 12633 SW 276th Street, Vashon, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E24CT022. 2025-0034 Passed Pass
  37. 15 AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Timothy and Teri Farno for property located at 28403 NE 112th Way, Duvall, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E24CT010. 2025-0035 Passed Pass
  38. 36 Passed On The Consent Agenda Passed Pass
  39. 16 AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Fred and Henrlet Schapelhouman for property located at 22312 NE 114th Street Redmond, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E24CT013. 2025-0036 Passed Pass
  40. 17 AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space submitted by Anna Mitros and Seth LaForge for property located at 12003 184th Avenue SE, Redmond, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E24CT011. 2025-0041 Passed Pass
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  42. 40 Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional Committees and Motions related to Collective Bargaining, for Council Action
  43. 41 Consent Items
  44. 18 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Sercan Hepsener, who resides in council district seven, to the King County immigrant and refugee commission. 2024-0416 Passed Pass
  45. 19 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Wahid Bihroz, who resides in council district seven, to the King County immigrant and refugee commission. 2024-0417 Passed Pass
  46. 20 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Nandita Sharma, who resides in council district three, to the King County women's advisory board, as an executive at-large representative. 2025-0015 Passed Pass
  47. 21 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Asia Tail, who resides in council district five, to the King County cultural development authority (4Culture), as an executive at-large representative. 2025-0074 Passed Pass
  48. 22 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Paul Graves, who resides in council district nine, to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees, as the district nine representative. 2025-0087 Passed Pass
  49. 46 Passed On The Consent Agenda Passed Pass
  50. 23 A MOTION confirming the appointment of LeAnn Blanco to the citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative sponsored by a junior taxing district or a city with a population of under twenty thousand. 2025-0099 Passed Pass
  51. 24 A MOTION approving a job description for the position of director of the office of law enforcement oversight; and rescinding Motion 15790 and Motion 15790, Attachment A. 2025-0100 Passed Pass
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  53. 50 Committee of the Whole
  54. 25 A MOTION adopting the King County 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities. 2025-0088 Deferred
  55. 52 First Reading of and Action on Motions Without Referral to Committee
  56. 26 A MOTION appointing the King County executive. 2025-0114 Deferred
  57. 54 SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085
  58. 27 A MOTION establishing a process for appointing the King County executive. 2025-0116 Deferred
  59. 56 SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085
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  61. 57 Passed On The Consent Agenda Passed Pass
  62. 58 Reappointment Consent Agenda
  63. 28 A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Rita Alcantara, who resides in council district two, to the King County children and youth advisory board. 2025-0097 Passed Pass
  64. 29 A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Aaron Johnson, who resides in council district two, to the King County children and youth advisory board. 2025-0108 Passed Pass
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  66. 62 First Reading and Referral of Motions
  67. 30 A MOTION relating to the Skyway-West Hill Community Center project; acknowledging receipt of the parks community center plan relating to the Skyway-West Hill Community Center project as required by the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 19546, Section 101, Proviso P1, as amended by Ordinance 19633, Section 75. 2025-0113 Introduced and Referred
  68. 31 Reports on Special and Outside Committees
  69. 65 Other Business
  70. 32 Proclamation/Recognition Presented in the Community
  71. 67 Recognition of the Festival of Color (Holi) in the Indian community
  72. 68 Adjournment