Burien City Council to review financing report, proposed criminal justice tax & more

The Burien City Council is set to review a tax increment financing feasibility report, consider a proposed criminal justice sales tax, decide which applicants to interview for open advisory board seats and more at its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 23.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV Channel 21, via Zoom here, and via livestream here.

Download the full agenda packet here.

Agenda Highlights

COUNCIL REPORTS

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

PUBLIC COMMENT
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BUSINESS AGENDA

• a) Tax Increment Financing Feasibility Report: Chris Craig, Economic Development Manager, Bob Stowe, Stowe Development and Strategies
• b) Introduction to Ordinance No. 891, Imposing a Criminal Justice Sales and Use Tax: Casey Headley, Finance Director, Anyah Zupancic, Human Services Manager, Tom Calabrese, Burien Police Chief
• c) City Council Selection of 2026 Advisory Body Interviewees: Rochelle Larican, Deputy City Clerk
• d) Discussion of Burien City Council Rules of Order: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager
• e) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager