Metropolitan King County Council
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda — 69 items
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- 1 Call to Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
- 4 Approval of Minutes of January 14, 2025, and January 21, 2025
- 5 Additions to the Council Agenda
- 6 Public Comment
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- 12 Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances from Standing Committees and Regional Committees, and of Ordinances related to Collective Bargaining
- 13 There will be one public hearing on Items 7-16
- 14 Consent Items 7-10
- 7 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute a new, longer term service agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the purchase of renewable energy, replacing the existing service agreement approved under Ordinance 18472.
- 8 AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2024 levy of property taxes in King County for collection in the year 2025.
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- 9 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an amended and restated affordable housing ground lease with the tenant for the housing elements only of the existing mixed-use affordable housing project on county-owned land located at the Northgate Park and Pool lot, in council district one.
- 10 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an amended and restated commercial ground lease agreement with one of the original lease signatories for the child care, comfort station, and retail space elements of the existing mixed-use affordable housing project on county-owned land located at the Northgate Park and Pool lot, in council district one.
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- 11 AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated by and between King County and the King County Sheriff's Office Marshals' Guild, representing employees in the Marshals job classification in the King County sheriff's office, the Arbitrator's award, and the Police Officers Bill of Rights; and establishing the effective date of said agreement and award.
- 20 Passed On The Consent Agenda
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- 22 Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional Committees and Motions related to Collective Bargaining, for Council Action
- 23 Consent Items 12-13
- 12 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Daniel Kim, who resides in council district seven, to the King County conservation futures advisory committee, as a council at-large representative.
- 13 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Harium Martin-Morris, who resides in council district one, to the King County Museum of Flight Authority board of directors, filling an executive at-large position.
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- 27 Transportation, Economy and Environment
- 14 A MOTION relating to the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2021-2031 and King County Metro Transit Service Guidelines and accepting the King County Metro Transit 2024 System Evaluation.
- 29 Reappointment Consent Agenda Items 15-16
- 29 Passed On The Consent Agenda
- 15 A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Jackie Jainga Hyllseth, who resides in council district two, to the King County children and youth advisory board.
- 16 A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Dwane Chappelle, who resides in council district two, to the King County children and youth advisory board, as the city of Seattle designee.
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- 33 First Reading and Referral of Ordinances
- 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 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.
- 18 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.
- 19 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.
- 36 Passed On The Consent Agenda
- 20 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.
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- 21 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.
- 22 AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of approximately 1.1 acres of land into the Northeast Sammamish sewer and water district, known as the Parklane Annexation, for the purpose of sewer service.
- 23 AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of the surplus property located at 33431 13th Place S., Federal Way, Washington, in council district seven.
- 24 AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system, submitted by Lynn McManus for property located at 9923 West Snoqualmie Valley Road NE, Carnation, WA 98014, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E24CT019.
- 25 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.
- 43 Reintroductions of Ordinances
- 26 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an interlocal agreement with the city of Kent for the inspection and maintenance of the Rock Creek Bridge.
- 45 Reintroductions of Motions
- 27 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Tim Gately, who resides in council district nine, to the King County emergency management advisory committee, as an alternate for the King County Police Chiefs Association representative.
- 28 A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Michelle Maley, who resides in council district seven, to the King County women's advisory board, as the district seven representative.
- 29 Reports on Special and Outside Committees
- 49 Other Business
- 50 Added Items 30-32
- 51 First Reading of and Action on Emergency Ordinances Without Referral to Committee
- 30 AN ORDINANCE relating to council rules and order of business; amending Ordinance 11683, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.035; and declaring an emergency.
- 53 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
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- 55 First Reading of and Action on Motions Without Referral to Committee
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- 31 A MOTION relating to the organization of the council; and amending Motion 11122, Section D, as amended, and OR 2-020, Motion 11122, Section G, as amended, and OR 2-040, and Motion 11122, Section H, as amended, and OR 2-050.
- 57 SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085
- 32 A MOTION appointing a candidate to fill the vacant position of County councilmember representing council district five, in accordance with Section 680.10 of the King County Charter and RCW 36.16.110(3).
- 59 SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085
- 60 Adjournment
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