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2026-06-11Des Moines City Council Regular Meeting
Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Correspondence Not Previously Received by Council Comments from the Public Regional Committee Report City Manager Report/Presentations/Briefings Item 1. 2027 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Work Plan and Budget Presentation – 15 Minutes Presentation by: Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Manager Item 2. Port of Seattle Presentation -
2026-06-11Des Moines City Council June 11, regular meeting
The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on June 11, 2026, featuring a Port of Seattle presentation by Local Government Relations Manager Dave Kaplan, which is relevant to ongoing discussions about Sea-Tac Airport's impact on the surrounding community. The agenda also included routine city business such as budget approvals, proclamations, and infrastructure matters, alongside a review of the city's strategic priorities plan titled 'Charting Our Course.' Members of the public were able to participate in person or via Zoom by registering with the city clerk in advance. -
2026-06-11
Des Moines City Council June 11, regular meeting
The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on June 11, 2026, featuring a Port of Seattle presentation by Local Government Relations Manager Dave Kaplan, which is relevant to ongoing discussions about Sea-Tac Airport's impact on the surrounding community. The agenda also included routine city business such as budget approvals, proclamations, and infrastructure matters, alongside a review of the city's strategic priorities plan titled 'Charting Our Course.' Members of the public were able to participate in person or via Zoom by registering with the city clerk in advance. -
2026-06-04Des Moines City Council – SAMP Update
Purpose and Recommendation To provide the Council with an update on the status of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental review. Background Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval On September 26, 2025, the FAA completed their National Environmental Policy Act review and approved a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision -
2026-06-04
Des Moines City Council (SAMP) update
The City of Des Moines, WA provided its City Council with an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, following the FAA's September 2025 approval of 31 near-term expansion projects — including 19 new gates, a second terminal, and cargo facilities. The Port of Seattle launched a state-level environmental review (SEPA) in May 2026, releasing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement with a 60-day public comment period. Des Moines is collaborating with the cities of Burien and SeaTac through an Interlocal Agreement to submit coordinated comments, with the final report expected in 2027. -
2026-06-04
Des Moines City Council (SAMP) update
The City of Des Moines, WA provided its City Council with an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, following the FAA's September 2025 approval of 31 near-term expansion projects — including 19 new gates, a second terminal, and cargo facilities. The Port of Seattle launched a state-level environmental review (SEPA) in May 2026, releasing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement with a 60-day public comment period. Des Moines is collaborating with the cities of Burien and SeaTac through an Interlocal Agreement to submit coordinated comments, with the final report expected in 2027. -
2026-06-01(Draft) Joint letter from City of Burien, City of Des Moines, and City of SeaTac to Port Of Seattle Commissioners regarding SAMP environmental review
The mayors of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac jointly wrote to Port of Seattle Commissioners in 2026 to challenge the claim that airport expansion projects outlined in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) would have no significant impact on neighboring communities. The letter highlights concerns about aircraft noise, air pollution, traffic, and disproportionate burdens on historically disadvantaged residents living closest to the airport. The cities also demand that the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement be extended from 60 to at least 120 days to allow for meaningful community review. -
2026-05-18Request for 90-day extension to SAMP SEPA draft EIS comment period
The cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines jointly wrote to the Port of Seattle on May 18, 2026, requesting a 90-day public comment period for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The cities cited the document's technical complexity, overlapping regional demands including 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations, summer scheduling constraints, and unresolved concerns from the prior federal environmental review as reasons more time is needed. The letter was signed by the SEPA Responsible Officials from all three cities and emphasizes that airport-related impacts on noise, air quality, transportation, and public health directly affect their communities. -
2026-05-18Request for 90-day extension to SAMP SEPA draft EIS comment period
The cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines jointly wrote to the Port of Seattle on May 18, 2026, requesting a 90-day public comment period for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The cities cited the document's technical complexity, overlapping regional demands including 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations, summer scheduling constraints, and unresolved concerns from the prior federal environmental review as reasons more time is needed. The letter was signed by the SEPA Responsible Officials from all three cities and emphasizes that airport-related impacts on noise, air quality, transportation, and public health directly affect their communities.