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Next City Council Meeting is March 12, 2026
- March 5, 2026 — Committee of the Whole, 5:00–5:50 p.m.
  
  Surface Water Management Tree Preservation Program Update
  
  Draft 2027-2046 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
- March 5, 2026 — City Council Study Session, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
  
  Day to Remember Master Police Officer Steven J. Underwood Proclamation
  
  City of Des Moines Local Road Safety Plan Update
  
  Amenity Rentals Discussion
  
  Appointive Committee Code and Citizens Advisory Board Code Update Discussion
  
  Formalization of the Proclamation Process
- March 12, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
  
  Presentation from Seattle Southside
  
  SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Presentation
  
  Marina Steps Construction Update and Public Art
  
  Allocation of Funds to Finance Affordable Housing in South King County in Accordance with the 2025 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Housing Capital Fund
  
  Density Bonus for Religious Properties Ordinance – 2nd Reading
  
  Department of Commerce Grant Award and On-Call Task Assignment with Parametrix, Tree Preservation Program
  
  Resolution for Safety Plan/Vision Zero
  
  Redondo Manhole Replacement Project – Construction Contract Award
  
  North Hill Elementary Walkway Improvements Project – Public Works Construction Contract Award and Consultant Services Agreements for Construction Administration, Inspection, and Engineer of Record Services
  
  2026 Field House Maintenance
  
  Salary Commission Ordinance – 1st Reading
  
  Planning Commission Appointments
  
  Sixgill Shark Commemorative Street Renaming
  
  Executive Session: Labor Negotiations under RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
- March 26, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
  
  King County 2026-2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant Award
  
  Presentation from FCS on Benchmark City Analysis & Development Tax Impact Model
- April 2, 2026 — Committee of the Whole, 5:00–5:50 p.m.
  
  Public Works CIP Update
- April 2, 2026 — City Council Study Session, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
  
  Marina CIP
  
  Community Development Software
  
  Future Capital Improvement Projects Update
- April 9, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
  
  Black Wellness Week Proclamation
- April 23, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
  
  South Sound Opening Day Boating Proclamation
  
  Recognition of Assistant Police Chief Kevin Penney for 25 years of service
  
  Recognition of Harbormaster Scott Wilkins for 30 years of service
  
  4th Quarter Financial Report
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Public Service Announcements

Upcoming Events

Ongoing Stuff

Get vaccinated! Yeah I know you’d like to forget about it, but there are new variants and the infection rate is climbing. Fortunately, there is an effective booster, which is recommended for people 65 and older and those who are immuno-compromised. It is available now, effective, free and you can get your appointment today here and here , including walk-Ins at SAFEWAY, Walgreen’s, Rite-Aid, SeaMar and Healthpoint.

Sign up for the King County Code Red Alert program. When you sign up for Code Red you’ll be notified immediately when there is a possible health threat. After the recent ‘Boil Water Notice’ I received just a few grouses that ‘it did not work’. I’m 99% certain that the problem is that you have to actually sign up for an account. Do It! There is this ‘guest’ option which is stupid and should not even be an option. Everyone who had an account in their system was notified. If you’re like me and signed up ten years ago (after the last notification), go to the site immediately and verify your account. Ten years is a long time for any computer system.
Check out the 223rd Green Street Project web site and take the 223rd Green Street Survey before December 11th!
Check out the Des Moines Marina Steps web site and take the Marina Steps Survey.
If you’re interested in any of our Kids or Senior activities, you can sign up here.
Learn more about our Comprehensive Plan and take the Housing Action Plan Survey.
Take the City Communication and Engagement Survey
Give blood! Schedule an appointment today. There is a CODE RED emergency shortage.
Masonic Home! There is a petition for those who are interested in historic preservation of the property. If you have questions, don’t contact me. Contact Barbara McMichael and Lloyd Lytle Jr
Community Service Officer Tonya Seaberry wants to hear from neighborhood groups interested in establishing block watch programs: Tseaberry@desmoineswa.gov or 206-878-3301.
City Of Des Moines Minor Home Repair Program: Low to moderate income households can get grants to do all sorts of necessary repairs. Email Tina Hickey (206) 870-6535.
Every home should have a Carbon Monoxide Detector–especially during the colder months! Full stop. If you need one but money is tight, South King County Fire And Rescue will get you one. Just call their Community Affairs Office at 253-946-7347.
And last, but not least: If your home has Port Package (sound insulation system) that is having issues, please go to SeatacNoise.Info

How to attend meetings and provide Public Comment

Meetings take place at City Hall 21630 11th Avenue S., Suite #C Des Moines WA 98198. They can also be viewed live:

Via Zoom (click here)
On Comcast Channel 21/321
On the City’s YouTube channel.

Meetings generally occur on the first, third and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:00PM. There is also Committee Of The Whole on the first Thursday of the month beginning at 5:00pm. Check the City Calendar for special meetings and agenda

You do not have to sign in to attend a meeting! The sign-in sheet is only for people wishing to make a Public Comment.

There are four ways to provide Public Comment:

In person: Show up a few minutes before the meeting and sign the sheet. Public Comment is usually conducted at the beginning of the meeting.
Zoom: To sign up, call (206) 870-6552 or email cityclerk@desmoineswa.gov the City Clerk by noon Wednesday — the day before the meeting.
E-mail: All e-mails sent to citycouncil@desmoineswa.gov are considered public comment. They are instantly available to all members of the City Council and the City Clerk who includes them into the record of public comments at the next meeting.
US Mail: Attn: City Clerk Office, 21630 11th Avenue S., Des Moines WA 98198. Please provide us with your first and last name and the city in which you live.

All public comments are added to the Agenda Packet available on the City web site following each meeting.

All letters or e-mails requesting a specific action are referred by the City Clerk to the appropriate City department.

If you would like a follow up from me, personally, please indicate that or call me (206) 878-0578.

The Clerk does not read e-mails to the Council in full; only the subject line. However, we do see them as soon as you send them.

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