516 Third Avenue, Council  
Chambers, 10th Floor,  
Seattle, WA 98104  
King County  
Meeting Agenda  
Metropolitan King County Council  
Councilmembers:  
Sarah Perry, Chair;  
Jorge Barón, Vice Chair of Policy Development and Review;  
Reagan Dunn, Vice Chair of Regional Coordination;  
Claudia Balducci, Rod Dembowski, Steffanie Fain,  
Rhonda Lewis, Teresa Mosqueda, Pete von Reichbauer  
1:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting  
Tuesday, August 18, 2026  
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1.  
2.  
3.  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance  
Councilmember Barón  
4.  
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026, and the Special  
Meeting of July 28, 2026  
Councilmember Barón  
Additions to the Council Agenda  
Special Item  
5.  
6.  
Proclamation of August 18, 2026, as Dolores Sibonga Day in King County  
Councilmember Dembowski and Executive Zahilay  
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Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional Committees and  
Motions related to Collective Bargaining, for Council Action  
There will be one public hearing on Items 6-13 & 18-21  
Local Services and Land Use  
Councilmember Dunn  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0168  
7.  
A MOTION appointing a qualified person to Position No. 2 on the Fire District No. 24 board of  
commissioners.  
Fain  
Sponsors:  
On 7/7/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Local Services  
and Land Use Committee.  
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION  
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0169  
8.  
A MOTION appointing a qualified person to Position No. 3 on the Fire District No. 24 board of  
commissioners.  
Fain  
Sponsors:  
On 7/7/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Local Services  
and Land Use Committee.  
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION  
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125  
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Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances from Standing Committees  
and Regional Committees, and of Ordinances related to Collective  
Bargaining  
Consent Items 9-12  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0097.2  
9.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of the surplus property parcel 152104-9016, located near South  
328th Street and Military Road South, Federal Way, Washington, in council district seven.  
von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
On 6/9/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
On 7/22/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute  
Consent.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0117  
10.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to enter into an interlocal agreement for the  
provision of autopsy and forensic pathology services by the King County medical examiner's office to  
Skagit County.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
On 5/26/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Health, Housing,  
and Human Services Committee.  
On 7/23/2026, the Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass  
Consent.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0161.2  
11.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a new lease to support the operation of department of  
public health.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
On 7/7/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
On 7/22/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute  
Consent.  
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0165  
12.  
AN ORDINANCE that adopts the Harborview Medical Center 2027 Capital Improvement Program  
Annual Budget for the year ending June 30, 2027, and makes appropriations for the capital  
improvements for the Harborview Medical Center.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
On 7/7/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
On 7/22/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.  
First Reading and Action on Emergency Ordinances Without Referral to  
Committee  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0218  
13.  
AN ORDINANCE related to public transportation, to prevent the deletion of Route 372 under the  
Lynnwood Link Connections public transportation service changes for King County; amending  
Ordinance 19751, Section 1; and declaring an emergency.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING LESS  
THAN SEVEN DAYS AFTER FIRST READING PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.095 AND A MOTION  
TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE  
PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085  
Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda Items 14-17  
Councilmember Fain  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0065.2  
14.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of a portion of 149th Avenue SE and portions of  
King County Road Nos. 949, 1182, 1244, and 23-23-5-4, lying between the Cedar River and the  
existing cul-de-sac limits for 149th Avenue SE north of Maple Valley Highway, file no. V-2771;  
Petitioner: King County water and land resources division.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 4/7/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.  
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Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0148.2  
15.  
16.  
17.  
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to  
conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space  
submitted by Justin and Michelle Vanhulle for property located at 16519 300th Avenue NE, Duvall, WA,  
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E26CT002.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 6/9/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0149.2  
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to  
conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space  
submitted by Justin and Michelle Vanhulle for property located at 16501 300th Avenue NE, Duvall, WA,  
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E26CT001.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 6/9/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0151.2  
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to  
conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space  
submitted by Jeremy and Kristin Tinder, et al for property located at 6505, 6603, and 6515 282nd  
Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98027, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water  
and land resources division file no. E25CT024.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 6/16/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
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Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional Committees and  
Motions related to Collective Bargaining, for Council Action  
Consent Items 18-19  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2026-0119.2  
18.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the Harbor Island Studio Assessment Report required by the  
2026-2027 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 20023, Section 16, as amended by Ordinance  
20086, Section 3, Proviso P11.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
On 5/12/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and  
Fiscal Management Committee.  
On 7/22/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute  
Consent.  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0146  
19.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the Harbor Island surplussing analysis as required by the  
2026-2027 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 20023, Section 110, Proviso P3.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
On 7/7/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
On 7/22/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.  
Health, Housing, and Human Services  
Councilmember Mosqueda  
Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2026-0145.2  
20.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the Harborview Medical Center Long-Range Planning Committee  
Plan required by the 2026-2027 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 20023, Section 17, Proviso P8.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
On 6/23/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Health, Housing,  
and Human Services Committee.  
On 7/23/2026, the Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee Recommended Do Pass  
Substitute.  
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Reappointment Consent Agenda Item 21  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0213  
21.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Francesca Renouard, who resides in council  
district two, to the King County landmarks commission, as a representative of professionals with  
experience in historic preservation related disciplines.  
Lewis  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral of Ordinances  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0198  
22.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the process of selection for advisory committee members and grant  
projects funded by Ordinance 19922 and relating to a budget proviso and requesting a report  
recommending an approach to grants advisory committee processes in the 2026-2027 Biennial Budget  
Ordinance, Ordinance 20023, Section 94, Proviso P4.  
Fain  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee  
First Reading and Referral of Motions  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0170  
23.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Daniel Santon, who resides in council district  
seven, to the King County community advisory committee for law enforcement oversight, as an at-large  
representative.  
Lewis  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Law and Justice Committee  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0201  
24.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Thomas Valdriz, who resides in council district  
two, to the King County transit advisory commission.  
Lewis  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee  
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Proposed Motion No. 2026-0212  
25.  
A MOTION confirming the reappointment of Jason Lambacher to the citizens' elections oversight  
committee as a representative sponsored by an academic institution and who has knowledge of  
elections.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Employment and Administration Committee  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0217  
26.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the temporary release of a restrictive covenant over the property commonly  
known as 12531 28th Avenue NE, Lake City, to support the construction and future operation of a  
community center and affordable housing within the city of Seattle.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Local Services and Land Use Committee  
27.  
Reports on Special and Outside Committees  
Other Business  
Adjournment  
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