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Meeting Minutes  
Metropolitan King County Council  
Councilmembers: Dave Upthegrove, Chair;  
Girmay Zahilay, Vice Chair of Policy Development and Review;  
Reagan Dunn, Vice Chair of Regional Coordination;  
Claudia Balducci, Jorge Barón, Rod Dembowski,  
Teresa Mosqueda, Sarah Perry, Pete von Reichbauer  
1:30 PM  
Tuesday, August 20, 2024  
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Metropolitan King County Council  
Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.  
Roll Call  
9 -  
Present:  
Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Mosqueda, Perry, Upthegrove, von  
Reichbauer and Zahilay  
3.  
4.  
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance  
Councilmember Barón led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.  
Approval of Minutes of July 23, 2024  
Councilmember Dembowski moved to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2024,  
meeting as presented. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.  
5.  
Additions to the Council Agenda  
Proposed Motion 2024-0104 will not be taken up for action today. A  
one-week courtesy delay has been ordered.  
A MOTION declaring the intent of the King County Council to maintain  
operations of the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.  
Councilmember Zahilay announced that Proposed Motion 2024-0104 would have a  
one-week courtesy delay.  
6.  
Special Item  
Recognition of the 2023-24 Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellows: Beza  
Ayele, Pauline Estrella, Madeleine Magana, Vincent Ruggio, and Ternia  
Wilson  
Councilmember Dembowski made remarks and presented the recognition to Beza  
Ayele, Pauline Estrella, Magdeleine Magana, Vincent Ruggio, and Ternia Wilson.  
Recognition of Marletta Iwasyk for her exceptional teaching career in  
Seattle Public Schools.  
Councilmember Zahilay made remarks and presented the recognition to Marletta  
Iwasyk. Marletta Iwasyk made remarks and thanked the Council.  
Metropolitan King County Council  
Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
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 6-22  
The following people spoke:  
Joe Kunzler  
Jacquelyn  
Jessi Brown  
Rose Harriett  
Kay  
Oliver Miska  
Ken Blevins  
Jade  
Izzy  
Consent Items 7-10  
7.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a renewal of an existing lease to support the operation of  
the department of natural resources and parks.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19802.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
8.  
AN ORDINANCE that adopts the Harborview Medical Center 2025 Capital Improvement Program Annual  
Budget for the year ending June 30, 2025, and makes appropriations for the capital improvements for the  
Harborview Medical Center.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19803.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
9.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of an amendment to an existing lease to support the  
operation of the department of natural resources and parks.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19804.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Metropolitan King County Council  
Agenda.  
Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
10.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to solid waste fees charged at recycling and transfer facilities, at the Cedar  
Hills regional landfill, and for construction and demolition waste disposed at landfills by construction and  
demolition receiving facilities; and amending Ordinance 12564, Section 2, as amended, and  
K.C.C.10.12.021 and Ordinance 18166, Section 5, and K.C.C.4A.670.300 and establishing an effective  
date.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19805.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
Passed On The Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Councilmember Dembowski that the Consent Agenda  
be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Mosqueda, Perry, Upthegrove, von  
Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
Local Services and Land Use  
11.  
AN ORDINANCE determining the King County Fire Protection District No. 24 is inactive under state law  
and it is in the public interest to dissolve King County Fire Protection District No. 24.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
Councilmember Perry made a motion to suspend the rules to hold an advertised public  
hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2022-0297. The motion carried. Proposed Ordinance  
2022-0297 remains in the Local Services and Land Use Committee until the committee  
takes action.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter was deferred.  
Metropolitan King County Council  
Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
12.  
AN ORDINANCE determining the Shoreline Park and Recreation District is inactive under state law and  
it is in the public interest to dissolve the Shoreline Park and Recreation District.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
Councilmember Perry made a motion to suspend the rules to hold an advertised public  
hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2022-0301. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.  
Proposed Ordinance 2022-0301 remains in the Local Services and Land Use  
Committee until the committee takes action.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter was deferred.  
Metropolitan King County Council  
13.  
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by and between  
King County and the Puget Sound Police Managers Association, representing employees in the King  
County sheriff’s office and establishing the effective date of the agreement.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 19806.  
Jeff Muhm, Policy Director, briefed the Council and answered questions.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. A motion was made by  
Councilmember Dembowski that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Mosqueda, Perry, Upthegrove, von  
Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
Metropolitan King County Council  
Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional  
Committees and Motions related to Collective  
Bargaining, for Council Action  
Consent Items 14-18  
14.  
15.  
16.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of a report on programming for adults in detention as required by  
Ordinance 19546, Section 54, P3, as amended by Ordinance 19633, Section 44, Proviso P3.  
Perry  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16644.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jesse Franklin, who resides in council district  
eight, to the King County priority hire advisory committee.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16645.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
A MOTION confirming the appointment of Kelly Rider as director of the department of community and  
human services.  
Balducci  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16646.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
17.  
A MOTION endorsing the Safe System approach to achieve the goal of zero traffic deaths and serious  
injuries in King County; and requesting that the King County executive propose a strategy to develop a  
coordinated, multiagency safety action plan using the Safe System approach.  
Balducci  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16648.  
Councilmember Balducci made a motion to remove Item 17 from the Consent Agenda  
for the purposes of an amendment. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.  
Councilmember Balducci moved Amendment 1. The motion carried.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. A motion was made by  
Councilmember Balducci that this Motion be Passed as Amended. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Mosqueda, Perry, Upthegrove, von  
Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
18.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of a reimagining transit safety and security report, in response to the  
2023-24 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 19546, Section 114, Proviso P2.  
Barón  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16647.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter passed on the Consent  
Agenda.  
Passed On The Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Councilmember Dembowski that the Consent Agenda  
be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Mosqueda, Perry, Upthegrove, von  
Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
Committee of the Whole  
19.  
A MOTION authorizing the chair of the council to enter into a contract for services to represent the  
county with the Washington state Legislature.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
Councilmember Dembowski made a motion to defer Proposed Motion 2024-0208 for  
one week to the August 27, 2024, Council meeting. Seeing no objection the Chair so  
ordered.  
A Public Hearing was held and closed. This matter was deferred.  
Law and Justice  
20.  
A MOTION declaring the intent of the King County Council to maintain operations of the Patricia H. Clark  
Children and Family Justice Center.  
Dunn  
Sponsors:  
Councilmember Zahilay announced that Proposed Motion 2024-0104 would have a  
one-week courtesy delay.  
This matter was Deferred  
Local Services and Land Use  
21.  
A MOTION requesting the King County executive to evaluate strategies to improve traffic safety along  
county-maintained roads and roadway segments in and around the Fairwood community of  
unincorporated King County and to prepare a report.  
Dunn  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16649.  
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:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Mosqueda, Perry, Upthegrove, von  
Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
Transportation, Economy and Environment  
22.  
A MOTION relating to public restrooms at transit centers; acknowledging receipt of the Transit Public  
Restroom Initiative Report submitted in response to the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Ordinance 19546,  
Section 114, Proviso P1, as amended by Ordinance 19633, Section 86, Proviso P1.  
Dembowski  
Sponsors:  
The enacted number is 16650.  
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:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Dunn, Mosqueda, Perry, Upthegrove, von  
Reichbauer, and Zahilay  
First Reading and Referral of Ordinances  
23.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of real property to obtain easements, and other rights in  
property for the construction of the Rapid Ride I Line in the city of Renton.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
24.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to changing the form of the note authorized under the conveyance of the  
surplus property located at 906 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, in council district four; and amending  
Ordinance 18546, Section 1.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 190th Ave SE/Gioranni Vitarelli Rd/Rd No. 1592,  
V-2751; Petitioners: Denis Lopes Monteiro and Michelle Pedersen.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
26.  
AN ORDINANCE approving the King County Doors Open Program implementation plan, required by  
Ordinance 19710, Section 9, to govern the expenditure of the cultural access sales and use tax from  
2024 through 2031 to achieve outcomes related to public and educational benefits and economic support  
for arts, science, and heritage organizations.  
Balducci and Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This is a dual referral first to the Committee of the Whole and then to the Regional  
Policy Committee.  
This is a mandatory referral to the Regional Policy Committee as set forth in King  
County Charter Section 270.30 and K.C.C. 1.24.065.  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Committee of the  
Whole.  
27.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to enter into a lease agreement with Washington  
state Department of Transportation, Ferries Division, as landlord, for uplands, tidelands, and facilities  
located at 201 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, Washington, in council district eight.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
28.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of the surplus property located at 18005 107th Ave SW, Vashon,  
Washington, in council district eight.  
Mosqueda and Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
29.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a new lease to support the operation of the department of  
public health.  
Mosqueda  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
30.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a new lease to support the operation of the department of  
public health.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal  
Management Committee.  
31.  
AN ORDINANCE related to the for-hire transportation industry, authorizing background checks through  
the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation when considering an application for  
an enhanced regional for-hire driver license; and amending Ordinance 19700, Section 13, and K.C.C.  
6.65.110.  
von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Government  
Accountability and Oversight Committee.  
32.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 200th Ave SE, V-2752; Petitioners: Young  
Kwon and Robyn Isaak-Kwon and Mutsumi Porter.  
Upthegrove  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Hearing Examiner.  
Sponsors:  
33.  
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the Memorandum of Agreement negotiated by and between  
King County and the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, representing Involuntary  
Commitment Supervisors employees working in the Crisis and Commitment Services section in the  
department of community and human services, and establishing the effective date of the agreement.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Metropolitan King  
County Council.  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
34.  
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the Memorandum of Agreement negotiated by and between  
King County and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587, representing benefits-eligible employees in  
the Metro transit department; and establishing the effective date of said agreement.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Metropolitan King  
County Council.  
35.  
AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting a memorandum of agreement negotiated by and between King  
County and the King County Coalition of Unions representing employees in the departments of adult and  
juvenile detention, community and human services, elections, executive services, judicial administration,  
information technology, natural resources and parks, local services, public defense, and public health,  
the sheriff's office, and the Metro transit department, the assessor, the council, district court, superior  
court, and the prosecuting attorney's office; approving and adopting two memoranda of agreement  
negotiated by and between King County and the Joint Labor Management Insurance Committee of  
Unions regarding insured benefits for represented benefits-eligible employees identified by King County  
deemed eligible to receive these benefits; and establishing the effective date of the agreements.  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Metropolitan King  
County Council.  
36.  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute the amended and restated interlocal agreement for  
the establishment of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a joint or cooperative  
undertaking with the city of Seattle and with such public agencies as are eligible under the terms of the  
interlocal agreement and applicable law.  
Balducci  
Sponsors:  
This is a dual referral first to the Committee of the Whole and then to the Regional  
Policy Committee.  
This is a mandatory referral to the Regional Policy Committee as set forth in King  
County Charter Section 270.30 and K.C.C. 1.24.065.  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Committee of the  
Whole.  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
First Reading and Referral of Motions  
37.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the 2023 health through housing annual report, in accordance with  
K.C.C. chapter 24.30.  
Balducci  
Sponsors:  
This is a dual referral first to the Regional Policy Committee and then to the  
Committee of the Whole.  
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.  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Regional Policy  
Committee.  
38.  
A MOTION approving the extension of the executive's appointment of Ed Carter as acting director of the  
community corrections division within the King County department of adult and juvenile detention.  
Balducci  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Committee of the  
Whole.  
39.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the second annual report on the second Best Starts for Kids  
initiative, in accordance with Ordinance 19354.  
von Reichbauer  
Sponsors:  
This is a dual referral first to the Regional Policy Committee and then to the Health and  
Human Services 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.  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Regional Policy  
Committee.  
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August 20, 2024  
40.  
A MOTION confirming the appointment of Leon Richardson as director of the department of local  
services.  
Balducci  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Committee of the  
Whole.  
41.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Brian Algiers, who resides in council district five, to  
the King County international airport roundtable, as the labor representative from the Society of  
Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA).  
Upthegrove  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Government  
Accountability and Oversight Committee.  
42.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Stephen Ratzlaff, who resides in council district  
two, to the King County international airport roundtable, as a representative from a pilots'  
association/Founding Partner with OrderPort, LLC.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Government  
Accountability and Oversight Committee.  
43.  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the King County Website Upgrade Report in response to the  
2023-2024 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 19546, Section 122, as amended by Ordinance 19712,  
Section 86, Proviso P2.  
Balducci  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Committee of the  
Whole.  
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August 20, 2024  
44.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Chris Raynham, who resides in council district two,  
to the King County rural forest commission, representing academic foresters/professional foresters.  
Zahilay  
Sponsors:  
This matter had its first reading and was referred to the Local Services and  
Land Use Committee.  
45.  
Reports on Special and Outside Committees  
Other Business  
Councilmember Zahilay introduced his wife, Joyce Bruce.  
Councilmember Zahilay announced the passing of Marguerite Richard.  
Councilmember Zahilay read a letter from Executive Constantine regarding asylum  
seekers.  
46.  
Response to City of Burien letter  
Councilmember Zahilay announced that on July 23, 2024, the Council received a letter  
from the City of Burien. On August 5, 2024, Chair Upthegrove emailed members a  
copy of the letter to the City of Burien Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councilmembers that  
he intends to sign as Chair of the King County Council. The letter clarifies that the  
King County Council is not an investigative body and acknowledges that the City of  
Burien and the Executive are in communication about the issue. The letter also  
welcomes the elected officials to provide public comment on the designated 4th  
Tuesday of the month. Unless there is objection, the Chair plans on signing this letter  
in his capacity as Chair.  
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Meeting Minutes  
August 20, 2024  
Proclamation/Recognition Presented in the Community  
47.  
48.  
Memorial recognition of Chandler Gayton, who served two King County  
Councilmembers  
Councilmember Zahilay announced that the Memorial Recognition of Chandler Gayton  
has been officially acknowledged and presented in the community.  
Proclamation of Aug 24, 2024 as Ukrainian Independence Day in King  
County  
Councilmember Zahilay announced that the proclamation of August 24, 2024, as  
Ukranian Independence Day in King County has been officially acknowledged and  
presented in the community.  
Adjournment  
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Steven H. Robinson at 2:53 p.m.