On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: public hearing on block grants, business license updates, district court ILA & more

The Burien City Council will meet Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., with a packed agenda that includes proclamations, a public hearing, and action on several city business items.

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

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• a) Día del Guatemalteco Proclamation: Councilmember Alex Andrade
• b) Welcoming Week Proclamation: Councilmember Alex Andrade

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• a) Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency 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. – 15 minutes
• b) Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) to discuss real estate transactions and/or consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale. – 10 minutes

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.

Adoption of Ordinance No. 876, to Modify BMC 5.05 (Business Licenses) to Update with New Model Language as Required by the State Legislature: Ndiabou Diagana, Assistant City Attorney, Heather McCoy, City Clerk

BUSINESS AGENDA

• a) King County District Court ILA Amendment – Probation Services Cost Changes: Casey Headley, Finance Director, Nathan Hawthorne, Senior Paralegal
• b) Approval of Request for Proposals (RFP): Redevelopment Opportunities on City-Owned Property: Chris Craig, Economic Development Manager
• c) Discussion of the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager, Heather McCoy, City Clerk
• d) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager