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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  
Tuesday, April 7, 2026  
Hybrid Meeting  
Hybrid Meetings: Attend King County Council meetings in person in Council Chambers (Room  
1001), 516 3rd Avenue in Seattle, or through remote access. Details on how to attend and/or  
provide comment remotely are listed below.  
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TESTIMONY: The Council values community input and looks  
forward to hearing from you. Testimony must be limited to items listed on the agenda for  
council action, unless it's the fourth Tuesday of the month, when the Council will hear general  
comment on matters relating to county government. You are not required to sign up in  
advance.  
There are three ways to provide public testimony:  
1. In person: You may attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers.  
2. By email: You may testify by submitting a COMMENT email. If your testimony is submitted  
before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Council meeting, your email testimony will be distributed to  
the Councilmembers and appropriate staff prior to the meeting. Please submit your testimony  
by emailing clerk@kingcounty.gov.  
3. Remote attendance on the Zoom Webinar: You may provide oral public testimony at the  
meeting by connecting to the meeting via phone or computer using the ZOOM application at  
https://zoom.us/, and entering the Webinar ID below.  
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CONNECTING TO THE WEBINAR  
Webinar ID: 873 0459 1515  
If you do not have access to the ZOOM application, you can connect to the meeting by calling  
1 253 215 8782 and using the Webinar ID. Connecting in this manner, however, may impact  
your ability to be unmuted to speak.  
You have the right to language access services at no cost to you. To request these services,  
please contact our Equity and Social Justice Coordinator, Tera Chea at (206) 477 9259 or  
Tera.Chea2@kingcounty.gov, three (3) days prior to the meeting.  
If you do not wish to be called upon for public comment during the meeting, please help us  
manage the callers and use one of the options below (Live Streaming or King County TV  
Channel 22).  
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3. Listen to the meeting by telephone – See “Connecting to the Webinar” above.  
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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 March 24, 2026  
Councilmember Barón  
5.  
6.  
Additions to the Council Agenda  
Special Item  
Proclamation of April 13-17, 2026, as Black Wellness Week in King County  
Councilmember Lewis  
Recognition of the 2026 Rainier Beach Vikings boys Basketball Team for their outstanding  
accomplishments  
Councilmember Lewis and Executive Zahilay  
County Service Awards  
Executive Zahilay  
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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 6-10, 17, and 28  
Consent Items 7-10  
Councilmember Barón  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0026.2  
7.  
8.  
9.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of the surplus property located at XXX NE 140th Avenue,  
Woodinville, Washington, in council district three.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
On 2/17/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and  
Fiscal Management Committee.  
On 3/25/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass  
Substitute Consent.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0036  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the King County executive to enter into an agreement with the  
Washington state Department of Commerce Public Works Board for loan financing for a wastewater  
capital project.  
Sponsors:  
Dembowski  
On 3/3/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and  
Fiscal Management Committee.  
On 3/25/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0039  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the real estate excise tax, number 2 fund; and amending Ordinance  
12076, Section 27, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.200.590 and Ordinance 10455, Sections 1, 3, 4, as  
amended, and K.C.C. 4A.510.120.  
Sponsors:  
Dembowski  
On 3/3/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and  
Fiscal Management Committee.  
On 3/25/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.  
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0061  
10.  
AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2025 levy of property taxes in King County for collection in the year  
2026; and amending Ordinance 20030, Section 4.  
Sponsors:  
Dembowski  
On 3/24/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Budget and  
Fiscal Management Committee.  
On 3/25/2026, the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Recommended Do Pass Consent.  
Hearing Examiner Consent Agenda 11-16  
Councilmember Fain  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0003.2  
11.  
12.  
13.  
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 Mark Newcomb and Kathy Seamon for property located at 41710 SE 66th Street,  
Snoqualmie, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources  
division file no. E25CT001.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
On 1/6/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0004.2  
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 Joe and Dana Gagner for property located at 25504 SE 394 Street, Enumclaw, WA,  
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E25CT002.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
On 1/6/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0005.2  
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 Calvert for property located at north and abutting 14035 107th Way SW,  
Vashon, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources  
division file no. E25CT003.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
On 1/6/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
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Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0006.2  
14.  
15.  
16.  
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 Troy and Kristen Barrows for property located at 22332 and 22531 SE 474th Street,  
Enumclaw, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources  
division file no. E25CT004.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
On 1/6/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0007.2  
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 Melissa Mohr and Eric Seidenberger for property located at 1705 SW 156th Street,  
Vashon, WA, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources  
division file no. E25CT006.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
On 1/6/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0008.2  
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 Darrin and Sherry Qualls for property located at 26244 SE 383 St, Enumclaw, WA,  
designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land resources division file no.  
E25CT008.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
On 1/6/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Hearing  
Examiner.  
Motions, from Standing Committees and Regional Committees and  
Motions related to Collective Bargaining, for Council Action  
Consent Item 17  
Councilmember Barón  
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Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2026-0025.2  
17.  
A MOTION related to public transportation, approving the King County Metro Public Transportation  
Agency Safety Plan 2025 and the King County Metro Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan  
2026, in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration's Public Transportation Agency Safety  
Plan regulations and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  
Sponsors:  
Fain  
On 3/3/2026, the Metropolitan King County Council Introduced and Referred to Transportation,  
Economy, and Environment Committee.  
On 3/17/2026, the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee Recommended Do  
Pass Substitute Consent.  
First Reading and Referral of Ordinances  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0052  
18.  
19.  
20.  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating  
system, submitted by Janice and Cody Hodge and Theresa Styka for property located at 46728 SE  
161st Street, North Bend, WA 98045, designated department of natural resources and parks, water  
and land resources division file no. E25CT013.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
First Reading and Referral to the Hearing Examiner  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0053  
AN ORDINANCE approving an application for current use assessment for public benefit rating  
system, submitted by Richard Young for property located south and abutting 16532 426th Way SE,  
North Bend, WA 98045, designated department of natural resources and parks, water and land  
resources division file no. E25CT030.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
First Reading and Referral to the Hearing Examiner  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0065  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation 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, V-2771; Petitioner: King  
County department of natural resources and parks water and land resources division.  
Sponsors:  
Perry  
First Reading and Referral to the Hearing Examiner  
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0066  
21.  
AN ORDINANCE updating the capacity charge methodology; and amending Ordinance 13680,  
Section 16, as amended, and K.C.C. 28.86.160.  
Sponsors:  
Balducci  
First Reading and Referral to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee  
This is a dual referral first to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee and then to the  
Regional Water Quality Committee.  
This is a mandatory referral to the Regional Water Quality Committee as set forth in King  
County Charter Section 270.30 and K.C.C. 1.24.065.  
Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0067  
22.  
AN ORDINANCE related to notification requirements for booking restrictions at King County adult  
detention facilities; and adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 2.  
Sponsors:  
Dembowski  
First Reading and Referral to the Law and Justice Committee  
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Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0071  
23.  
AN ORDINANCE making a net supplemental appropriation of $48,730,000 to various general fund  
agencies, a net supplemental appropriation of $136,073,000 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 16, 21, 21, 33, 33, 34, 34, 35,  
43, 43, 46, 47, 50, 51, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 59, 60, 60, 64, 64, 70, 70, 71, 79, 80, 82, 83, 87, 90, 90, 91,  
94, 94, 96, 96, 98, 98, 101, 102, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 109, 110, 110, 111, 111, 115, 115,  
116, 116, 122, 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.  
Sponsors:  
Dembowski  
First Reading and Referral to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee  
First Reading and Referral of Motions  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0064  
24.  
25.  
26.  
A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Sabina Perry, who resides in council district  
four, to the behavioral health advisory board, as a representative who has lived experience with one  
or more behavioral health conditions.  
Sponsors:  
Barón  
First Reading and Referral to the Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0068  
A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the first semiannual report on the status of activities related to  
contract management and compliance reporting protocols, as required by Ordinance 20023, Section  
60, Proviso P1.  
Sponsors:  
Barón  
First Reading and Referral to the Committee of the Whole  
Proposed Motion No. 2026-0072  
A MOTION approving a memorandum of understanding to restructure the Eastrail regional advisory  
council.  
Sponsors:  
Balducci  
First Reading and Referral to the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee  
27.  
Reports on Special and Outside Committees  
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Other Business  
Proclamations/Recognitions Presented in the Community  
28.  
Recognition of the Annual Blessing of the Fleet  
Councilmember Barón  
Adjournment  
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