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Seattle, WA 98104  
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  
Tuesday, June 23, 2026  
Hybrid Meeting  
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1.  
2.  
3.  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance  
Councilmember von Reichbauer  
4.  
Approval of Minutes of June 16, 2026  
Councilmember Barón  
5.  
6.  
Additions to the Council Agenda  
Public Comment  
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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 6-14, and 20-24  
Consent Items 7-9  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0286.2  
7.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a franchise agreement with HyperFiber of Washington,  
LLC, for use of certain King County road rights-of-way in unincorporated King County for the  
construction, operation, and maintenance of wireline telecommunications transmission facilities.  
von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
On 12/9/2025, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Government  
Accountability and Oversight Committee.  
On 1/20/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Reintroduced.  
On 5/12/2026, the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee Deferred.  
On 6/9/2026, the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee Recommended Do Pass  
Substitute Consent.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0062  
8.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to King County district court electoral district boundaries for 2026; and  
amending Ordinance 16803, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.12.050.  
von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
On 5/26/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Government  
Accountability and Oversight Committee.  
On 6/9/2026, the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee Recommended Do Pass  
Consent.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0116.2  
9.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of environmental attributes held by the county; authorizing the  
county to enter into an agreement for the sale of environmental attributes related to biomethane  
produced at the South Treatment Plant to Karbone Energy LLC.  
Fain  
Sponsors:  
On 5/26/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation,  
Economy, and Environment Committee.  
On 6/16/2026, the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee Recommended Do Pass  
Substitute Consent.  
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Budget and Fiscal Management  
Councilmember Dembowski  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0071.2  
10.  
AN ORDINANCE making a net supplemental appropriation of $69,297,000 to various general fund  
agencies, a net supplemental appropriation of $147,858,000 to various non-general fund agencies and  
a net supplemental appropriation of $208,368,141 from various capital fund budgets; amending the  
2026-2027 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 20023, Sections 7, 8, 16, 21, 21, 30, 30, 33, 33, 34,  
34, 35, 36, 43, 43, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 59, 60, 60, 64, 64, 70, 70, 71, 71, 79, 80,  
82, 83, 83, 87, 87, 90, 90, 91, 91, 94, 94, 96, 96, 98, 98, 101, 102, 102, 103, 103, 104, 104, 105, 107,  
109, 109, 110, 110, 111, 111, 115, 115, 116, 116, 122, 123, 124, 126, 132, and 132, as amended, and  
Attachment A, as amended, adding a new section to Ordinance 20023, as amended, and repealing  
Ordinance 20023, Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 27, and 28, as amended.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
On 4/7/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
On 4/22/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.  
On 5/13/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.  
On 6/10/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Substitute.  
Public Hearing Required  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0103.2  
11.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to rates and charges for sewage treatment and disposal; and amending  
Ordinance 12353, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.670.100, Ordinance 18745, Section 2, as  
amended, and Ordinance 11398, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 28.84.055.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
On 5/5/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
On 5/27/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Deferred.  
On 6/10/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Passed Out of Committee Without a  
Recommendation.  
Public Hearing Required  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0132  
12.  
AN ORDINANCE regarding the King County noxious weed control program; revising King County  
noxious weed control program assessments; amending Ordinance 13325, Sections 1 and 2, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 4A.670.200 and establishing an effective date.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
On 5/26/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and  
Fiscal Management Committee.  
On 6/10/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass.  
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Public Hearing Required  
Government Accountability and Oversight  
Councilmember von Reichbauer  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0101.2  
13.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the prevention, detection, and response to fraud, waste, and abuse of  
county-administered moneys, and creating an inspector general division within the office of public  
complaints; amending Ordinance 13320, Section 14, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.07.140, Ordinance  
13320, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.07.150, Ordinance 1565, Section 1, as amended, and  
K.C.C. 2.20.040, Ordinance 18799, Section 9, and K.C.C. 2.20.065, Ordinance 473, Section 1, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.010, Ordinance 473, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.020,  
Ordinance 5869, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.030, Ordinance 473, Section 8, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.080, Ordinance 473, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.090,  
Ordinance 473, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.100, Ordinance 473, Section 11, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.110, Ordinance 473, Section 12, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.120,  
Ordinance 473, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.130, Ordinance 473, Section 14, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.140, Ordinance 473, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.150,  
Ordinance 473, Section 16, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.160, Ordinance 473, Section 18, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.170, Ordinance 12138, Section 22, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.93.020,  
Ordinance 12138, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.93.030, Ordinance 12138, Section 13, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 2.93.130, Ordinance 12138, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.93.170,  
Ordinance 9704, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.015, Ordinance 12014, Section 2, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.017, Ordinance 12014, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.030,  
Ordinance 9704, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.055, Ordinance 9704, Section 10, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.057, Ordinance 1321, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.100,  
Ordinance 9704, Section 13, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.04.130, Ordinance 11687, Section 2, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 3.42.020, Ordinance 11687, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.42.030,  
Ordinance 11687, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.42.050, Ordinance 16580, Section 6, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 3.42.055, Ordinance 16580, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.42.057, and  
Ordinance 11687, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 3.42.060, adding new sections to K.C.C.  
chapter 2.52, adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 2.93, repealing Ordinance 473, Section 4, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.040, and Ordinance 473, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 2.52.050, and  
establishing an effective date.  
Dembowski, Dunn, Perry, von Reichbauer, Fain and Lewis  
Sponsors:  
On 4/28/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Government  
Accountability and Oversight Committee.  
On 5/12/2026, the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee Deferred.  
On 6/9/2026, the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee Recommended Do Pass  
Substitute.  
Public Hearing Required  
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A one week’s continuance of final action on this item has been requested. Unless the ruling of  
the chair is overturned, in accordance with Rule 2, action on Proposed Ordinance 2026 0101  
will be continued to the next Council agenda.  
Metropolitan King County Council  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0154  
14.  
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the Coalition Labor Agreement negotiated by and between  
King County and the King County Coalition of Unions representing employees in the King County  
sheriff's office; and establishing the effective date of the agreements.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 6/16/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Metropolitan  
King County Council.  
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Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda 15-19  
Councilmember Fain  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0074.2  
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 Derek and Mizuho King for property located at 43205 196th Avenue, Enumclaw, WA,  
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E25CT018.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 4/21/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0075.2  
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 Holly Simpkins and Lewis Guenther for property located at 22626 111th Avenue SW,  
Vashon, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division  
file no. E25CT022.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 4/21/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0076.2  
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 Courtney Secor for property located at 12824 SW Cove Road, Vashon, WA, designated  
department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no. E25CT023.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 4/21/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
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Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0077.2  
18.  
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to  
conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space  
submitted by Isabelle and Niklas Ormseth for property located at 13505 SW 261st Place, Vashon,  
WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E25CT025.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 4/21/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0078.2  
19.  
AN ORDINANCE concurring with the recommendation of the hearing examiner to approve, subject to  
conditions, the application for public benefit rating system assessed valuation for open space  
submitted by Graeme and Lois Laughlin for property located at 18802 SE Jones Road, Renton, WA,  
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E25CT032.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
On 4/21/2026, 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  
Committee of the Whole  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0155  
20.  
A MOTION approving the county legislative authority consultation form in support of the proposed  
opioid treatment program facility in council district 5.  
Fain  
Sponsors:  
On 6/16/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Committee of the  
Whole.  
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO RELIEVE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF FURTHER  
CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.125  
First Reading of and Action on Emergency Ordinances Without Referral  
to Committee  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0163  
21.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to council rules and order of business; amending Ordinance 11683, Section  
1, as amended, and K.C.C. 1.24.005, and Ordinance 11683, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C.  
1.24.035; and declaring an emergency.  
Perry  
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  
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First Reading of and Action on Motions Without Referral to Committee  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0164  
22.  
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.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL  
TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0157  
23.  
A MOTION approving the extension of the executive's appointment of Megan Pedersen as acting  
director of the King County department of human resources.  
Barón  
Sponsors:  
SUBJECT TO A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO TAKE ACTION WITHOUT REFERRAL  
TO COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO K.C.C. 1.24.085  
Reappointment Consent Agenda Item 24  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0142  
24.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's reappointment of Jay Blazey, who resides in council district  
eight, to the King County solid waste advisory committee, as a representative of manufacturers located  
in King County.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
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First Reading and Referral of Ordinances  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0156  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to protection and preservation of landmarks, landmark sites and districts:  
amending Ordinance 4828, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.010, Ordinance 4828, Section 2,  
as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.020, Ordinance 4828, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.030,  
Ordinance 4828, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.040, Ordinance 4828, Section 5, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.050, Ordinance 4828, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.070,  
Ordinance 4928, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.080, Ordinance 4828, Section 10, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.100, Ordinance 4828, Section 11, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.110,  
Ordinance 11620, Section 12, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.62.150.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Committee of the Whole  
First Reading and Referral of Motions  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0145  
27.  
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:  
First Reading and Referral to the Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee  
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Proposed Motion No. 2026-0153  
28.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Cheol Kang, who works in council district eight,  
to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board of directors, as King County's primary  
representative.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0159  
29.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the 2025 health through housing annual report, in accordance with  
K.C.C. chapter 24.30.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
First Reading and Referral to the Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee  
This is a dual referral first to the Health, Housing and Human Services Committee and then to  
the Regional Policy Committee.  
This is a nonmandatory referral to the Regional Policy Committee under K.C.C. 1.24.065.I as an  
issue that would benefit from interjurisdictional discussion.  
30.  
Reports on Special and Outside Committees  
Other Business  
Adjournment  
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