Burien City Council to discuss new ordinances on parking, advisory boards & more at Monday’s meeting

The Burien City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m., both in person at Burien City Hall and virtually via Zoom.

The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, live on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or online via Livestream here.

Key agenda items include a proclamation for Black History Month, updates on the King County Metro South Link Connections Mobility Project, a presentation on the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, and discussions on local governance and development policies.

Download the full agenda packet here.

Some agenda highlights:

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• a) Black History Month Proclamation: Councilmember Jimmy Matta
• b) King County Metro South Link Connections Mobility Project Update: Nicole Aguirre, Transportation Planner, Cristina González, Senior Community Engagement Specialist. Amanda Pleasant-Brown, Government Relations – Local Jurisdictions Lead, Genevieve Jones, Government Relations – Local Jurisdictions Support
• c) Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Presentation: Mc Erl Dave Andres, M.Ed., Major Gifts Officer

COUNCIL REPORTS

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

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.

BUSINESS AGENDA

• a) Federal Funding Application Opportunity: Outdoor International Public Market Infrastructure for Town Square (5th Ave SW): Chris Craig, Economic Development Manager, Jake Johnston, Federal Lobbyist
• b) Discussing Recommended Changes to BEDP Bylaws: Chris Craig, Economic Development Manager, Eric Papczun , BEDP Chair
• c) Introducing Resolution No. 514 2024 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Housing Capital Fund Recommendation: Anyah Zupancic, Human Services Manager, Liz Stead, Community Development Director
• d) Discussing City Council Rules of Order: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager, Garmon Newsom II, City Attorney
• e) Introducing Ordinance No. 797, Parking Enforcement: Garmon Newsom II, City Attorney
• f) Advisory Body Recruitment Update: Heather Dumlao, City Clerk
• g) Discussion on Rental Housing Policy: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager
• h) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager

Community members are encouraged to participate, either by attending in person or joining online. Spanish interpretation is available during the meeting, and additional language support can be arranged upon request.