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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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 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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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 [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 this date. The meeting is cancelled because July 30 falls on the fifth Tuesday of the month.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [email protected] by 1:00 p.m. on May 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider appointing Bryan Ohno and Leanne Guier to the 4Culture board. Members will also discuss technical corrections to various county ordinances and a motion to repeal requirements for reporting updates on homeless housing and services fund allocations. Additionally, staff will present the 2024 Committee of the Whole work plan.

• Appointment of Bryan Ohno to the 4Culture board
• Appointment of Leanne Guier to the 4Culture board
• Technical corrections to various county reports and ordinances
• Repeal of reporting requirements for homeless housing and services funds

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council is considering several ordinances, including a $85.9 million supplemental appropriation for crisis care centers. Other items include a land annexation for the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and various appointments to advisory committees.

• Supplemental appropriation of $85,936,000 to the crisis care centers fund
• Annexation of 79.90 acres into the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District (LakePointe Annexation)
• Interlocal agreements for fire code inspections with Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
• Sale of surplus property at 27454 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way
• Vacation of a portion of S. 368th Street/10th Street

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will elect its Chair and Vice Chairs for 2024. The meeting also includes a discussion on the 2024 Draft Workplan and a briefing regarding state legislative updates.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chairs
• Resolution No. 24-01 designating vice-chair order of succession
• Discussion of 2024 Board of Health Draft Workplan
• State legislative update briefing

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will review a briefing regarding the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The committee will also hold a discussion on Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440, which involves multiple amendments to various county codes.

• Briefing: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for 2024 Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion: Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0440 regarding comprehensive planning

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will review several ordinances regarding land annexation and fire code administrative duties. The agenda also includes a motion to confirm an appointment to the emergency management advisory committee.

• Annexation of 79.90 acres into Soos Creek Water and Sewer District (LakePointe Annexation)
• Interlocal agreements with Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
• Appointment of Eric Zimmerman to the King County emergency management advisory committee
• Comprehensive planning ordinance amendments

Regional Transit Committee

The scheduled meeting of the King County Regional Transit Committee for January 17, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will consider several executive appointments for the solid waste and priority hire advisory committees. The meeting also includes briefings on Metro Transit and a discussion regarding the King County Metro Transit 2023 System Evaluation.

• Appointment of Brett Lohrman to the King County solid waste advisory committee
• Appointments of Caroline Vidal, Leilanna Barrientes, Robin Strom, and David Johnson to the King County priority hire advisory committee
• Metro GM Briefing by Michelle Allison
• Paratransit Advisory Committee Report Briefing
• Acceptance of the King County Metro Transit 2023 System Evaluation

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider collective bargaining agreements for transit and public defense employees. Members will also review appointments to the Sound Transit Board of Directors. Additionally, the Council will hold a first reading on an ordinance regarding the crisis care centers levy implementation plan.

• $365,000 supplemental appropriation for Department of Public Defense
• Collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 77 for Metro transit employees
• Implementation plan for the crisis care centers levy
• Appointments and reappointments to the Sound Transit Board of Directors
• Open space assessed valuation applications in Vashon, Seattle, and Issaquah

Regional Policy Committee

The committee will discuss the 2024 regional policy committee work program via resolution. Briefings are scheduled regarding waste to energy and King County Sheriff’s Office contracts with cities.

• Resolution No. RPC2024-01 concerning the 2024 work program
• Briefing on Waste to Energy
• Briefing on King County Sheriff’s Office contracts with cities and general updates

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The January 10, 2024, meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council.

King County Flood Control District

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Snoqualmie regarding the Riverwalk Project. They will also review a resolution to amend the District's rules and operating procedures.

• Resolution FCD2023-13: Authorization for ILA with the City of Snoqualmie for the Riverwalk Project
• Resolution FCD2024-01: Amendment of King County Flood Control Zone District rules and operating procedures

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The January 9, 2024, meeting of the King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council agenda.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is reviewing a proposed ordinance regarding 2023 property tax levies for 2024 collection. The agenda also includes several personnel appointments, collective bargaining agreements, and land vacation requests.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-0364: 2023 property tax levy for 2024 collection
• Land vacation of a portion of 152nd Ave SE, Renton (File V-2745)
• Land vacation of a portion of 172nd Ave SE, Renton (File V-2743)
• Collective bargaining agreement: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 77
• Collective bargaining agreement: Service Employees International Union, Local 925

Regional Water Quality Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee for January 3, 2024, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council meeting regarding 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 for the Metropolitan King County Council.

Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee

The January 2, 2024, meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Employment and Administration Committee

There will be no committee meeting held on this date. The King County Council is currently in recess until January 2, 2024.