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Metropolitan King County Council  
Councilmembers: Girmay Zahilay, Chair;  
Sarah Perry, Vice Chair of Policy Development and Review;  
Reagan Dunn, Vice Chair of Regional Coordination;  
Claudia Balducci, Jorge L. Barón, Rod Dembowski,  
Teresa Mosqueda, Pete von Reichbauer  
1:30 PM  
Tuesday, January 28, 2025  
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Metropolitan King County Council  
Meeting Minutes  
January 28, 2025  
1.  
Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m.  
The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:55 p.m.  
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:59 p.m.  
The Chair recessed the meeting at 3:17 p.m.  
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 3:18 p.m.  
2.  
Roll Call  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Present:  
Excused:  
3.  
4.  
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance  
Councilmember von Reichbauer led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.  
Approval of Minutes of January 14, 2025, and January 21, 2025  
Vice Chair Perry moved to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2025, and January  
21, 2025, meetings as presented. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.  
5.  
Additions to the Council Agenda  
Items 30-32 were added to the agenda.  
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6.  
Public Comment  
The following people spoke:  
Mathew Renner  
Kathy Hougardy  
Mayor Thomas McLeod  
Maha Roy  
Billy Hetherington  
Beth Bazley  
Alex Tsimerman  
Jeremy Une  
Jackie Boshok  
Joe Kunzler  
Rosario Lopez  
Sam Hatsen  
Britt Nave  
Donny Donnovan  
Kelly and Kevin  
Lee Swedin  
AJ  
Rob Senate  
Ursula  
Gabriela Quintana  
Ometeotl  
Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances from  
Standing Committees and Regional Committees, and of  
Ordinances related to Collective Bargaining  
There will be one public hearing on Items 7-16  
The Public Hearing on Items 7-16 were held under Public Comment  
Consent Items 7-10  
7.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0281.2  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute a new, longer term service agreement with Puget  
Sound Energy for the purchase of renewable energy, replacing the existing service agreement approved  
under Ordinance 18472.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19886.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
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8.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0324.2  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2024 levy of property taxes in King County for collection in the year  
2025.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19887.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
9.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0383.2  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an amended and restated affordable  
housing ground lease with the tenant for the housing elements only of the existing mixed-use affordable  
housing project on county-owned land located at the Northgate Park and Pool lot, in council district one.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19888.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
10.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0384.2  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an amended and restated  
commercial ground lease agreement with one of the original lease signatories for the child care, comfort  
station, and retail space elements of the existing mixed-use affordable housing project on county-owned  
land located at the Northgate Park and Pool lot, in council district one.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19889.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
Passed On The Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Perry that the Consent Agenda be passed.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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11.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0017  
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated by and  
between King County and the King County Sheriff's Office Marshals' Guild, representing employees in  
the Marshals job classification in the King County sheriff's office, the Arbitrator's award, and the Police  
Officers Bill of Rights; and establishing the effective date of said agreement and award.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number 19890.  
Jeff Muhm, Chief Policy Officer, briefed the Council and answered questions.  
Sasha Alessi, Labor Relations Negotiator, Office of Labor Relations, briefed the  
Council and answered questions.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. A motion was made by Vice Chair  
Perry that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional  
Committees and Motions related to Collective  
Bargaining, for Council Action  
Consent Items 12-13  
12.  
Proposed Motion No. 2024-0358  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Daniel Kim, who resides in council district seven,  
to the King County conservation futures advisory committee, as a council at-large representative.  
von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16731.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
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13.  
Proposed Motion No. 2024-0399  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Harium Martin-Morris, who resides in council  
district one, to the King County Museum of Flight Authority board of directors, filling an executive at-large  
position.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16732.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
Passed On The Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Perry that the Consent Agenda be passed.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Transportation, Economy and Environment  
14.  
Proposed Motion No. 2024-0367  
A MOTION relating to the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2021-2031  
and King County Metro Transit Service Guidelines and accepting the King County Metro Transit 2024  
System Evaluation.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16733.  
Mary Bourguignon, Council Staff, briefed the Council and answered questions.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. A motion was made by  
Councilmember Dembowski that this Motion be Passed. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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Reappointment Consent Agenda Items 15-16  
15.  
Proposed Motion No. 2025-0028  
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Jackie Jainga Hyllseth, who resides in council  
district two, to the King County children and youth advisory board.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16734.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
16.  
Proposed Motion No. 2025-0031  
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Dwane Chappelle, who resides in council district  
two, to the King County children and youth advisory board, as the city of Seattle designee.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16735.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
Passed On The Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Perry that the Consent Agenda be passed.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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First Reading and Referral of Ordinances  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0032  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system,  
submitted by Daniel Klein for property located north and abutting 24427 135th Avenue SW, Vashon, WA  
98070, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E24CT006.  
Zahilay  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0033  
Sponsors:  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system,  
submitted by Kerri Grace for property located east and abutting 13710 SW Reddings Beach Road, WA  
98070, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E24CT014.  
Zahilay  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0034  
Sponsors:  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system,  
submitted by Derek and Lorae Schin for property located at 12633 SW 276th Street, Vashon, WA  
98070, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E24CT022.  
Zahilay  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0035  
Sponsors:  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system,  
submitted by Timothy and Teri Farno for property located south and abutting 28403 NE 112th Way,  
Duvall, WA 98019, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources  
division file no. E24CT010.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
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21.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0036  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system,  
submitted by Fred and Henrlet Schapelhouman for property located at 22312 NE 114th Street Redmond,  
WA 98053, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file  
no. E24CT013.  
Zahilay  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0038  
Sponsors:  
22.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of approximately 1.1 acres of land into the Northeast  
Sammamish sewer and water district, known as the Parklane Annexation, for the purpose of sewer  
service.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Local Services and  
Land Use Committee.  
23.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0039  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of the surplus property located at 33431 13th Place S., Federal  
Way, Washington, in council district seven.  
Zahilay and von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
24.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0040  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system,  
submitted by Lynn McManus for property located at 9923 West Snoqualmie Valley Road NE, Carnation,  
WA 98014, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file  
no. E24CT019.  
Zahilay  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0041  
Sponsors:  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating system,  
submitted by Anna Mitros and Seth LaForge for property located at 12003 184th Avenue SE, Redmond,  
WA 98052, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file  
no. E24CT011.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
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Reintroductions of Ordinances  
26.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0263  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to execute an interlocal agreement with the city  
of Kent for the inspection and maintenance of the Rock Creek Bridge.  
Dunn  
Sponsors:  
This matter was Reintroduced  
Reintroductions of Motions  
27.  
Proposed Motion No. 2024-0149  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Tim Gately, who resides in council district nine, to  
the King County emergency management advisory committee, as an alternate for the King County  
Police Chiefs Association representative.  
Dunn  
This matter was Reintroduced  
Proposed Motion No. 2024-0368  
Sponsors:  
28.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Michelle Maley, who resides in council district  
seven, to the King County women's advisory board, as the district seven representative.  
von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
This matter was Reintroduced  
29.  
Reports on Special and Outside Committees  
No reports were given.  
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Other Business  
Added Items 30-32  
First Reading of and Action on Emergency Ordinances  
Without Referral to Committee  
30.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0044  
AN ORDINANCE relating to council rules and order of business; amending Ordinance 11683, Section 4,  
as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.035; and declaring an emergency.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19891.  
Vice Chair Perry made a motion to suspend the rules to hold a public hearing less than  
seven days after first reading pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.095 and a motion to suspend the  
rules to tale action without referral to committee pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.085. The  
motion carried.  
Jeff Muhm, Chief Policy Officer, briefed the Council and answered questions.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. A motion was made by Vice Chair  
Perry that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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First Reading of and Action on Motions Without Referral  
to Committee  
31.  
Proposed Motion No. 2025-0046  
A MOTION relating to the organization of the council; and amending Motion 11122, Section D, as  
amended, and OR 2-020, Motion 11122, Section G, as amended, and OR 2-040, and Motion 11122,  
Section H, as amended, and OR 2-050.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16736.  
Vice Chair Perry made a motion to suspend the rules to take action without referral to  
committee pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.085. The motion carried.  
Jeff Muhm, Chief Policy Officer, briefed the Council and answered questions.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. A motion was made by  
Councilmember Perry that this Motion be Passed. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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32.  
Proposed Motion No. 2025-0045  
A MOTION appointing a candidate to fill the vacant position of County councilmember representing  
council district five, in accordance with Section 680.10 of the King County Charter and RCW  
36.16.110(3).  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16737.  
Vice Chair Perry made a motion to suspend the rules to take action without referral to  
committee pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.085. The motion carried.  
Jeff Muhm, Chief Policy Officer, briefed the Council and answered questions.  
Karen Keiser made remarks and thanked the Council.  
Julia Patterson made remarks and thanked the Council.  
De'Sean Quinn made remarks and thanked the Council.  
At 3:38 p.m., the Chair announced the meeting would go into Executive Session as  
allowed by RCW 42.30.110(1)(h), to evaluate the qualifications for appointment to  
elective office, for approximately 15 minutes, until 3:55 p.m.  
The Chair extended the Executive Session for approximately 5 minutes, until 4:00 p.m.  
The Chair extended the Executive Session for approximately 3 minutes to 4:03 p.m.  
The Chair extended the Executive Session for approximately 5 minutes to 4:08 p.m.  
The Chair extended the Executive Session for approximately 10 minutes to 4:18 p.m.  
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 4:18 p.m.  
Councilmember von Reichbauer made and oral amendment to insert "De'Sean Quinn"  
on Line 20. The motion carried.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. A motion was made by  
Councilmember Perry that this Motion be Passed as Amended. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
7 - Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
1 - Mosqueda  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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Adjournment  
The meeting was adjourned at 4:36 p.m.