Covington public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Special Meeting: Declaration of Public Works Emergency
The council will enter into the record and ratify the City of Covington Declaration of Public Works Emergency No. 01-2025. The emergency pertains to weather and rain expected during December 2025. This discussion occurs during a study session with council members, commissioners, and staff.
- Ratify Declaration of Public Works Emergency No. 01-2025 for December 2025 weather
Tri-City Meeting
The councils of Black Diamond, Covington, and Maple Valley are meeting for joint discussions. The agenda includes a presentation on the state of King County and updates from each city.
- State of the County presentation by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn
- City updates from Black Diamond, Covington, and Maple Valley
- Joint discussion on human services efforts
- Joint discussion on public safety
City Council Special Meeting - Joint Study Session with CEDC and Chamber Board
The City Council held a joint study session with the Covington Economic Development Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Council members will hear reports from the CEDC Open House and the Business2Business program, and will discuss the city's strategic plan priorities and downtown wayfinding. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and feedback. A regular council meeting will follow later that evening.
- CEDC Open House Report
- Business2Business Report
- Strategic Plan Actions – Priority 1: A Robust and Resilient Economy; Priority 2: A Socially Vibrant Destination; Priority 3: A Commitment to Health and Safety
- Downtown Wayfinding
City Council Special Meeting: Joint Meeting with Kent School District
The Covington City Council and Kent School District Board are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda includes organizational updates and a police debrief regarding a Kentwood incident.
- Police debrief of Kentwood incident by Police Chief Adam Easterbrook
- City update provided by City Manager Regan Bolli
- Kent School District update
City Council Regular Meeting
The Covington City Council will consider several agenda items, including approval of minutes from February meetings, approval of vouchers, and two major infrastructure actions. The council will authorize the City Manager to execute a revised street lighting order with Puget Sound Energy for the SR 516 – Jenkins Creek to 185th Place SE project (CIP 1127). It will also finalize acceptance of the Covington Connector project on SR 18 and SE 256th Street (CIP 1201). New business includes steps for a solid waste collection contract, approval of the 2025 Summit action items, and a climate action update with a draft climate element review.
- C-2: Approval of vouchers
- C-3: Authorize revised street lighting order – Schedule 51 with Puget Sound Energy for SR 516 project (CIP 1127)
- C-4: Final acceptance of the Covington Connector – SR 18 and SE 256th Street project (CIP 1201)
- Solid Waste Collection Contract procurement process next steps
- Climate Action update and draft Climate Element review
City Council Special Meeting: Study Session - Solid Waste Contract
The Covington City Council will hold a study session to discuss the procurement process for the Solid Waste Collection Contract. This is an informal meeting for discussion and policy review.
- Solid Waste Collection Contract Procurement Process Update
City Council Regular Meeting
The Covington City Council will consider and vote on several consent agenda items, including approving the minutes from the January 25, 2025 meeting, authorizing vouchers, amending the Covington Youth Council program, and approving a professional services agreement for the Jenkins Creek Trail. The council will also allocate $150,000 of dedicated park funds to the Jenkins Creek Park Project (CIP 1014). No new business is scheduled for this meeting.
- Approve minutes from the Jan 25, 2025 City Council Annual Summit
- Approve vouchers (Parker)
- Resolution to amend the Covington Youth Council program and eliminate adult volunteer leader positions
- Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc. for planning, design, and development of Jenkins Creek Trail
- Allocate $150,000 of dedicated park funds to the Jenkins Creek Park Project (CIP 1014)
City Council Special Meeting: Joint Study Session with Planning Commission
The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to discuss policy issues. The session focuses on the 2024-2025 Planning Commission Work Plan and middle housing requirements under HB 1110 (2023).
- Review of 2024-2025 Planning Commission Work Plan
- Discussion of middle housing requirements under HB 1110 (2023)
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will vote on several authorizations, including a state and local cybersecurity grant for 2023‑2027, a professional services agreement with Lumifi for virtual CISO services, and the purchase of IT equipment and cloud services. New business includes an interlocal agreement with WRIA 9 for 2026‑2035, distribution of homelessness funds to South King Housing and Homelessness Partners, and a possible amendment to extend repayment on an interfund loan for the SR 516 – Jenkins Creek to 185th Avenue SE project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, vouchers, and a consent agenda.
- Approve Washington Military Department State and Local Cybersecurity Grant (2023‑2027) (C‑3)
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Lumifi for Virtual CISO services (2025‑2026) (C‑4)
- Approve purchase of IT equipment and cloud services for data backup and recovery (C‑5)
- Authorize interlocal agreement with WRIA 9 for 2026‑2035 (New Business 1)
- Authorize South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to distribute funds under RCW 82.14.530 (New Business 2)
City Council Special Meeting: Joint Study Session with Youth Council
The City Council and Youth Council will hold a joint study session on Feb 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, 16720 SE 271st Street, Covington, WA, with virtual and phone options. The agenda lists a single item: a Youth Council update, which will be discussed but no formal action is scheduled. A regular council meeting is planned to follow at about 7:00 PM.
- Youth Council update – discussion (informational only)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several administrative items, including a right-of-way vacation and a transportation grant. The body will also consider appointments to the Youth Council and Parks & Recreation Commission.
- Proposed Ordinance for Right-of-Way Vacation of The Collier and Lund Revision Road
- Grant Agreement with Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for SE 256th Street Widening Project
- Proposed Resolution to purchase a Cues Stormwater Pipe Inspection Camera Van
- Appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission
- Appointment to the Youth Council
Annual Council Summit
The City Council will meet to set priorities for 2025 and provide direction to staff. Discussions will focus on transportation funding, park maintenance, and strategic communications.
- Discussion of traffic calming, traffic cameras, and sidewalk improvement plan implementation
- Review of Metropolitan Parks District (MPD) options to fund park priorities and a whole health community center
- Evaluation of park maintenance Level of Service (LOS) standards, specifically for Jenkins Creek Park
- Update on Climate Action Plan efforts, including Greenhouse Gases emission requirements and Tree Canopy Survey
- Review of commission appointment processes and Youth Council leadership
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review updates and preferred elements for the SR 516 Pedestrian Bridge Project. The body will also consider appointments to the Youth Council and the Equity, Cultural, and Social Justice Commission.
- SR 516 Pedestrian Bridge Project (CIP 1202) update and discussion
- Appointments to the Youth Council
- Appointments to the Equity, Cultural, and Social Justice Commission
- Resolution adopting a new City Manager Merit Goals Form
- Presentation by King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison