City Council - Regular Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026
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About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Des Moines, WA
Meeting Date
May 21, 2026

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

24 items on the agenda.

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CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

PROCLAMATIONSItem Item 1

National Public Works Week Proclamation - 5 Minutes

Motion: "I move to approve the proclamation recognizing the week of May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week."

CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL

CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORT

REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORT/PRESENTATIONS/BRIEFINGSItem Item 1

Presentation by Nelson\ Nygaard on the Findings from the Ferry Pilot Evaluation and Alternatives - 40 Minutes

CITY MANAGER REPORT/PRESENTATIONS/BRIEFINGSItem Item 2

Website Update - 30 Minutes

CITY MANAGER REPORT/PRESENTATIONS/BRIEFINGSItem Item 3

Update on SB6002 Implementation - 10 Minutes

CITY MANAGER REPORT/PRESENTATIONS/BRIEFINGSItem Item 4

Recology Annual Update - 30 Minutes

CONSENT AGENDAItem Item 1

Approval of Vouchers

Motion: "I move to approve the payment vouchers through May 6th in the attached list and further described as follows:" | EFT Vendor Payments | #13583 - #13639 | $1,459,672.46 | | --- | --- | --- | | Wires | #13583 - #13639 | $631,678.39 | Total Checks and Wires for A/P: $2,091,350.85

CONSENT AGENDAItem Item 2

Approval of Minutes

Motion: "I move to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2026, City Council meeting."

CONSENT AGENDAItem Item 3

Des Moines Farmer's Market 2026-2028 Agreement

Motion: "I move to authorize the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to conduct the Farmers Market at the Des Moines Marina during the 2026, 2027, and 2028 market seasons, including the Holiday Market, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement substantially in the form as attached."

CONSENT AGENDAItem Item 4

Resolution Acknowledging Completion of the 2024 Periodic Update

Motion: "I move to pass Draft Resolution No. 26-044, Acknowledging the City of Des Moines' Completion of the 2024 Periodic Update Requirements Under the Washington State Growth Management Act."

CONSENT AGENDAItem Item 5

North Hill Elementary Walkway Improvements Project Condemnation

Motion: "I move to pass Draft Ordinance No. 26-045 to a second reading to consider directing the City Attorney to prosecute the eminent domain action in King County Superior Court in a manner provided by law to condemn, take, damage and appropriate real property."

NEW BUSINESSItem Item 1

Residential Conversions Ordinance - 1st Reading - 20 Minutes

Motion: "I move to pass Draft Ordinance No. 26-035 to a second reading on June 11, 2026."

NEW BUSINESSItem Item 2

Resolution No. 26-050, City of Des Moines Opportunity Zone Application - 5 Minutes

Motion: "I move to pass Draft Resolution No. 26-050, expressing support for the city's Opportunity Zone application to the Washington State Department of Commerce and authorizing the Community Development Director to submit the application."

NEW BUSINESSItem Item 3

New Agenda Items for Consideration - 10 Minutes

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS (4 minutes per Councilmember) - 30 minutes

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS (4 minutes per Councilmember) - 30 minutes

PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT

PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT

EXECUTIVE SESSION

EXECUTIVE SESSION

NEXT MEETING DATE

NEXT MEETING DATE

June 04, 2026 Committee of the Whole and Study Session

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT