The Burien City Council will review proposed staffing and program cuts to address budget shortfalls, consider stronger protections for immigrant residents and discuss a possible detention center moratorium at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 12.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Burien City Hall (map below). Residents can attend in person, join via Zoom, watch on Comcast Channel 21 or view the livestream here.
Download the full agenda packet here.
Spanish interpretation will be available through Zoom.
Agenda Highlights
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- 2026 tree code cleanup: Proposed changes to tree regulations on private property and city property, presented by Urban Forest Planner Josh Petter and Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen.
- 2027 city fee schedule: Briefing on Resolution No. 541, including proposed permit fees, processing charges and transportation impact fees.
- Preliminary 2027 and 2028 general fund budget: Presentation and discussion of revenues, expenditures and proposed measures to reduce shortfalls.
- Fiscal policies and investment policy: Proposed updates to reserve requirements, financial administration and investment practices.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Notice to all participants: Pursuant to RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the Council Meeting – including the public comment period – is prohibited. Public participation information is available here.
CONSENT AGENDA
- Voucher report and Sept. 28 meeting minutes: Approval of city payments and the previous regular meeting’s minutes.
- 2027 Community Development Block Grant allocations: Proposed distribution of an estimated $232,893, including $40,000 for administration, $40,000 for the New Futures After School Education and Family Support Program and $152,893 toward heating, cooling and electrical upgrades at Moshier Community Art Center. The Moshier allocation depends on securing the remaining project funding. Accessible pathway improvements at Town Square Park are the alternate capital project.
- Immigrant support resolution: Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 542 to strengthen sanctuary and welcoming city protections.
EXECUTIVE SESSION per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency legal risks of a proposed action and litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
BUSINESS AGENDA
- a) Discussion of Detention Center Moratorium: Ann Marie Soto, Interim City Attorney, Bob Larson, Interim City Manager
- b) Discussion of the Potential Establishment of a Transportation Public Advisory Group: Rod Steitzer, Public Works Director
- c) Advisory Body Recruitment Process Presentation: Rochelle Larican, Deputy City Clerk, Heather McCoy, City Clerk
- d) Discussion of 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar: Bob Larson, Interim City Manager, Heather McCoy, City Clerk, Rochelle Larican, Deputy City Clerk
- e) City Council Planning Calendar: Bob Larson, Interim City Manager
Public comment sign-up deadline is now extended until the meeting starts, and a sign-up sheet will be available in the meeting room starting at 5 p.m. Interpretación en español estará disponible. There will be an executive session before the business agenda. (2/2)
— City of Burien, WA (@Burien) October 9, 2026
