File #: 2025-0174    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 7/1/2025 In control: Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to implementation of the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan; amending Ordinance 6835, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.99.030, Ordinance 17096, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.700.700, Ordinance 16147, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.010, Ordinance 19402, Section 8 as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.050, Ordinance 19402, Section 10, and K.C.C. 18.17.070, Ordinance 19052, Section 2, and K.C.C. 18.22.010, Ordinance 17270, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.25.010, Ordinance 17971, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.40.020, Ordinance 17971, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.40.030, Ordinance 17166, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.50.010, and Ordinance 16804, Section 4, and repealing Ordinance 19052, Section 4, and K.C.C. 28.94.085.
Sponsors: De'Sean Quinn
Indexes: Climate, Climate Change
Attachments: 1. 2025-0174 Transmittal Letter, 2. 2025-0174 Summary of Proposed Code Changes, 3. 2025-0174 Fiscal Note, 4. 2025-0174 Legislative Review Form, 5. 2025-0174_SR_Climate Omnibus Ordinance, 6. ATT5. Green Building Requirements History, 7. 2025-0174_SR_Climate Omnibus Ordinance_9.8.25, 8. 2025-0174_ATT2_AMDS1_Climate Omnibus Striker, 9. 2025-0174_ATT3_AMDS1_Climate Omnibus Strike_Redline_for illustrative purposes only, 10. 2025-0174_ATT4_AMDT1_Climate Omnibus_Title Amendment, 11. 2025-0174_ATT7_Summary_of_Proposed_Code_Changes, 12. SEPA Checklist 2025 SCAP, 13. SEPA Notice of Decision NOD 2025 SCAP, 14. SEPA Process Conclusion 2025 SCAP memo, 15. SEPA Threshold Determination TD 2025 SCAP, 16. 2025-0174_REVISED SR_Climate Omnibus Ordinance_9.8.25
Related files: 2014-0479, 2011-0308, 2011-0127, 2012-0049, 2019-0435, 2021-0321, 2008-0107
Staff: Tracy, Jake
Title
AN ORDINANCE relating to implementation of the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan; amending Ordinance 6835, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.99.030, Ordinance 17096, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.700.700, Ordinance 16147, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.010, Ordinance 19402, Section 8 as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.050, Ordinance 19402, Section 10, and K.C.C. 18.17.070, Ordinance 19052, Section 2, and K.C.C. 18.22.010, Ordinance 17270, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.25.010, Ordinance 17971, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.40.020, Ordinance 17971, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.40.030, Ordinance 17166, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.50.010, and Ordinance 16804, Section 4, and repealing Ordinance 19052, Section 4, and K.C.C. 28.94.085.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. King County's leadership in establishing climate, equity, and preparedness goals is established through its 2025 update to the county's Strategic Climate Action Plan ("SCAP"). The 2025 SCAP sets commitments that advance King County's leadership in equitable climate solutions, create opportunities for all residents, reduce climate risks, and protect the natural environment for everyone who lives here today and for those who follow us.
2. The transportation sector is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas and air pollution in the Puget Sound region. Air pollution from transportation emissions is linked to increased rate of heart attacks, asthma, strokes, cancer, and premature deaths.
3. The 2025 SCAP directs the county to reduce emissions in the transportation sector by supporting electrification of vehicles across King County and in county-owned fleets. Electrification of county-owned fleets requires the availability of vehicle technology to meet the operational needs to provide services to county residents.
4. The 2025 SCAP sets forth new performance goals and targets for electric-vehicle adoption that reflect current market conditions for electric...

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