Budget update, revenue sources, strategic plan and more is on the agenda for Monday night’s (Oct. 16, 2023) Burien City Council meeting, set to start at 7 p.m.

The regular meeting will be held at Burien City Hall, and can also be viewed on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or via ivestream here.

Download the full agenda packet here.

Here are some agenda highlights:

PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

  • a) Filipino American Heritage Month Proclamation: Mayor Sofia Aragon.
  • b) Italian American Heritage Month Proclamation: Councilmember Stephanie Mora.
  • c) Presentation of Potential Increase to Business & Occupation Tax: Eric Christensen, Finance Director. Kaitlyn Graham, Financial Analyst. Matt Hobson, FCS Group Consultant.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

PUBLIC HEARING

  • a) Public Hearing on Revenue Sources and Expenditures for the 2023-2024 MidBiennium Budget Update: Eric Christensen, Finance Director, Kaitlyn Graham, Financial Analyst.

BUSINESS AGENDA

  • a) Continued Presentation of the 2024 Mid-Biennium Budget Update: Eric Christensen, Finance Director, Kaitlyn Graham, Financial Analyst, Maiya Andrews, Public Works Director, Casey Stanley, PaRCS Director.
  • b) Presentation of the Strategic Plan: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager. Emily Inlow-Hood, Communications and Public Engagement Manager.
  • c) Approval of Temporary Joint Advisory Bodies, Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Casey Stanley, PaRCS Director.
  • d) Resolution No. 502, Planning Commission Bylaws: Garmon Newsom II, City Attorney.
  • e) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager.

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