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Community Development Director Rebecca Denning told the council that “HB 13‑37 requires all local governments in Washington state planning under the Growth Management Act to update their ADU regulations to comply with HB 13‑37 by 06/30/2025.” Staff proposed changes that meet the bill’s minimum requirements and offered options on three main topics: the number/configuration of ADUs allowed per lot, ADU size limits, and parking requirements.

Key elements of staff proposals and council direction:
- Number/configuration: Staff said the minimum state requirement is to allow up to two ADUs per lot; staff offered options to allow more on larger lots. Council members asked whether the city should allow additional ADUs tied to lot size; several council members favored directing staff to bring back a draft code that would permit more than two units on larger lots (for example, additional units based on incremental lot‑area thresholds). Councilmember Nutting said he supported adopting the state requirements but was hesitant to add further allowances beyond HB 13‑37.

- Size: Staff proposed retaining the current minimum ADU size of 350 square feet and increasing a maximum to 1,000 square feet; the presentation included alternate maximums (1,200 or 1,500 sq ft) and suggested tying larger maximums to lot size or residential zone. Multiple council members supported tying maximum ADU size to lot size rather than a flat increase, and staff was directed to return with lot‑size‑based options.

- Parking: Staff proposed keeping a requirement of one stall per EDU while incorporating HB 13‑37’s exemption for required parking within a half‑mile of a major transit stop. Council discussion focused on enforcement, neighborhood curb space, and the cost of added on‑site parking. Councilmembers expressed broad interest in flexible solutions; several favored an approach that exempts parking requirements for the first ADU and requires a stall for subsequent ADUs, with an administrative exemption where on‑street curb space can reasonably accommodate vehicles. Mayor and council asked staff to return with two parking‑flexibility options for formal consideration.

Council and staff exchanged practical questions about utilities and septic systems, particularly in North Hill neighborhoods not served by sewer. Utilities staff previously indicated general capacity to meet expected increases, but council members asked staff to factor utility and septic constraints into any lot‑size or unit‑count proposals.

No final code changes were adopted at the meeting; instead, the council provided direction. Rebecca Denning and land‑use planner Alicia Jacobs will draft zoning/code language reflecting the council’s preferences — including lot‑size‑based maximums and unit allowances, and two parking‑option packages — and return to the council for further review before the June 30 statutory deadline.

Ending: The discussion clarified key policy tradeoffs — unit limits, building size, parking and utility capacity — and established staff follow‑up work to produce specific code language and two parking proposals before the council takes a formal vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 4/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented proposed amendments to Des Moines’ ADU rules to meet HB 13‑37; the council instructed staff to prepare code options tying increased ADU size and additional units to lot size and to return with two parking‑flexibility options but did not adopt final regulations April 10.","taxTitle","Des Moines City, King County, Washington","taxId",51807,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6077655,"Council approves two‑year Sky Elements drone show contract after debate over cost and measurement of tourism impact",764,1383000,2147000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963529-d02216f81a78b444b76b0ed479e2211e&start=1383&end=2147","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963529-d02216f81a78b444b76b0ed479e2211e/thumbnail_1383000.jpg","/articles/6077655/Des-Moines-City/King-County/Washington/Council-approves-twoyear-Sky-Elements-drone-show-contract-after-debate-over-cost-and-measurement-of-tourism-impact","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077655-97accc05f7b708d4d23b1f6e57abf337/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176326&Signature=GBIfz7cPTyJMmf1lbajefEoUiVLC8NPLHm1v8nwobnpzuxKN4VjqGf1vmeBIjXVQUqcX22p3NU4ZsPbGjN2YROqtEBrePt02WkN5luN3Rg8-NQmOHq7ryMtn7froVZkEOL38S-T91DE0sfWgFIl82bEzI~4Ypm05prGIDSe8t0noxOuGEEEhS6ZC7fj2TBelJVHi04oSr~dr~QsbmixODjiUWOVYNrs4fED~qntd5l30~fPuRtFxKPT~uPsX5CUzhPMoppIHrWnN8~NOHECdiXEJg6ztsf8LtcXiohOvM0FIP73vHWTooeCpbXGNoT0ptVnOkuxX6corbCdj5auStQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Des Moines City Council on April 10 approved a two‑year agreement with Sky Elements to present a drone show for the city’s Fourth of July celebration in 2025 and 2026 and authorized the city manager to sign the contract substantially in the form submitted.

The motion to approve the contract passed 6–1 after several council members spoke in support and a lone dissent from Councilmember Christina Harris, who said she would vote no because she believes the city should pursue competitive bids and be able to show clearer tourism metrics.

Councilmember Mahoney moved to approve the proposed agreement and “authorize the city manager to sign the agreement substantially in the form as submitted.” Deputy Mayor Steinmetz seconded the motion. Deputy Mayor Steinmetz told the council he supported the two‑year deal because it delivers a discount and “this is a good company” experienced with larger shows. Mahoney and other supporters described the 2024 show as an improvement over 2023 and said the event drew positive, “family‑friendly” responses from attendees.

Harris urged more competitive bidding and measurement. She said she could not find a council approval for the 2024 program contract, said lodging‑tax advisory committee materials were not posted as thoroughly as earlier years, and argued the city should require stronger metrics for overnight stays and tourism impacts before committing additional years. Harris said she would vote no: “I’m gonna have to vote no on this…I’m gonna have to vote no on this. …There are other vendors out there and we should be pursuing competitive bids.”

Steinmetz and other supporters pushed back on concerns that the drone show would be funded from general fund money. Council discussion clarified that funds for the show come from the city’s tourism/lodging tax bucket; Steinmetz explained that those funds are restricted to tourism‑promotion activities and are not interchangeable with general‑fund items such as animal control or police services. He said the company’s shows reduce noise and certain pollution compared with traditional fireworks and argued the community response had been largely positive.

The vote: Deputy Mayor Steinmetz, Councilmembers Ochsiger, Grace Matsui, Mahoney, Nutting and Mayor Bert Buxton voted yes. Councilmember Harris voted no. The motion was recorded as moved by Councilmember Mahoney and seconded by Deputy Mayor Steinmetz.

The contract’s dollar amount was not stated in the council meeting record. Council discussion referenced that a two‑year agreement would provide a discount and that the lodging‑tax advisory committee previously reviewed the contract; officials said the contract was funded through the tourism bucket and would not reduce general‑fund services.

Council members asked staff to provide improved documentation and clearer tourism metrics for future events so the council can measure returns from lodging‑tax expenditures.

Ending: The approval keeps the drone show on the city’s schedule for two more summers. Supporters emphasized the perceived community and tourism benefits; dissenters pressed for competitive procurement and clearer post‑event metrics on overnight stays and other tourism outcomes.","The Des Moines City Council voted 6–1 April 10 to approve a two‑year contract with Sky Elements to produce a Fourth of July drone show for 2025 and 2026, using lodging/tourism funds. Councilmembers debated cost, vendor competitiveness and how the event should be measured for tourism benefit; Councilmember Harris voted no.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6077640,"Council proclaims April 18, 2025, Black Wellness Week; community organizers thank city",1972,274000,2246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963529-d02216f81a78b444b76b0ed479e2211e&start=274&end=2246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963529-d02216f81a78b444b76b0ed479e2211e/thumbnail_274000.jpg","/articles/6077640/Des-Moines-City/King-County/Washington/Council-proclaims-April-18-2025-Black-Wellness-Week-community-organizers-thank-city","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077640-4733c5ac0916afd1e866d41804165136/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176326&Signature=IYW0xbeCbouBWuO9IAa42Nht1DmjPjRc1ptDS7dv35tIaWqNWi2bFL96RBcXPyNyBYzYn2PqgOoAIA-oa56F4rMMxgHPeXdZ~CvSm1MCv6-9n1EJzFsDjcFM6LfnjO5O9MR2yYuUQyWsZRubzd3Rn8mj5LUknE~ZaadwKc9x6esc65rIWp16kXcpeuozziOSaD4eM8OT4gDJvN54ukPpRePvB~KPTfm-CMWivp3OJywOMGy9R7NyrNM8xm-iXH6kturRyHRPfNTpZ02y7JzBa~kSMccD1BN6Zd7pqNXI-C1dyR74iIDUW0V4my4LD5yogeBteLr-M3bT-goN9r5mng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Des Moines City Council read and adopted a proclamation recognizing April 18, 2025 as Black Wellness Week and urged residents to join the observance.

Christina Blocker, a community organizer representing the group Elevate Black Wellness, thanked the council for the proclamation and described the community outreach benefits of last year’s recognition, including increased blood‑pressure and diabetes screenings. She described the group’s work as an example of targeted universalism — designing interventions that help specific underserved populations while improving outcomes for the broader community — and noted a community foundation (Greater Tacoma Community Foundation) was prepared to host a fund to support the organization’s work while it pursues nonprofit status.

The proclamation text read in council cited historical roots of Black wellness initiatives and urged a community‑driven approach that leverages existing resources for inclusive wellness programs. City staff said the governor has issued a similar proclamation, amplifying the observance.

Ending: Organizers and council members characterized the proclamation as a step toward coordinating outreach and screenings for Black residents and others in the community; Blocker said she would provide follow‑up materials to staff and the council.","The Des Moines City Council issued a proclamation recognizing April 18, 2025 as Black Wellness Week. Community organizer Christina Blocker accepted thanks and described outreach work that used prior acknowledgment to increase screening and wellness checks.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6077645,"Council OKs $10,000 for Sixgill Shark education signs; removes proposal to rename Sixth Avenue",2037,6559000,8596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963529-d02216f81a78b444b76b0ed479e2211e&start=6559&end=8596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963529-d02216f81a78b444b76b0ed479e2211e/thumbnail_6559000.jpg","/articles/6077645/Des-Moines-City/King-County/Washington/Council-OKs-10000-for-Sixgill-Shark-education-signs-removes-proposal-to-rename-Sixth-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077645-822e3ed029df091674c4aec8a2b1b2cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176326&Signature=X867pvjjDk0L6x5P2nJ1BsKMVGFUpyz5UQx7KnLXyQZQ0aDRjuCSzvKxqkq9kSlo1GuKIB9dMgSGR7q-XzSENfu0M1OduHG6gtxnYe5C1InhQ6W-jILTxkrvo3MiR766XMHxYe0jRQrNSDAJ-OvsOhkZ2-ryh1zOFQUs3yNlX7xmdSGpqXmAofJ93r03yoraN7b9uTrNmqRYhb6UgTATEnapuWErf1S~jLRHMOy3O01zIT~-L6~mG26FnUPAwXH0-zjOo3MQA-OTmOXVnkpSmbeJ~F550WrW4b3ReUMMbbmQc1yBEwOUUWjgAY8GamL4fK3P-cb7OTyDY1jnO~or3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Des Moines City Council on April 10 authorized the surface water management fund to partner with MASC (the local marine education organization referenced in the meeting) for educational signage and outreach related to sixgill sharks and the region’s water quality, approving up to $10,000 for the effort.

Councilmember Mahoney presented the proposal and said the effort would place two educational boards — one near Redondo and one near the marina — and support additional outreach about the sixgill shark, which has been observed in local waters. Mahoney said the signage and outreach would be used to educate residents and visitors about the species and the importance of clean water.

Councilmember Ochsiger offered an amendment to remove a commemorative street‑name element from the proposal (the initial idea had been to add a commemorative “Sixgill Shark Avenue” marker on Sixth Avenue). The amendment to strike the street‑designation language passed unanimously. Following that amendment, the main motion — to fund educational signage and outreach up to $10,000 from the surface water management fund — passed 6–1 (Councilmember Harris voted no).

MASC/management comments noted that some design work would be donated and that initial sign costs were expected to be significantly less than $10,000; the $10,000 limit was described as a not‑to‑exceed figure. Partners discussed locations (Redondo and the marina) and the possibility of community events around the species; organizers told the council the community could also hold organic events regardless of the council action. The swim manager, Tyler Beakley, was present and available for questions.

The vote: motion as amended passed 6–1; Councilmember Harris opposed. Councilmember Ochsiger’s amendment to remove the street‑name designation had passed unanimously prior to the funding vote.

Ending: The council approved the initial educational partnership and funding cap and asked staff and partners to proceed with sign design and outreach plans; staff indicated donated design work and additional fundraising or grant options could offset costs.","The council voted 6–1 to authorize up to $10,000 from the surface water management fund to partner with the MASC on educational signage and outreach about the sixgill shark and local water quality. An amendment to remove a commemorative street‑name proposal passed unanimously before the funding vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Council proclaims April 18, 2025, Black Wellness Week; community organizers thank city

Council OKs $10,000 for Sixgill Shark education signs; removes proposal to rename Sixth Avenue