On the agenda for Monday night’s (Dec. 4, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: legislative update, budget, amendment to the B&O tax & more.

The meeting can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV Channel 21, via Zoom here and via livestream online here.

Download the full agenda/packet here (PDF file).

Here are some agenda highlights:

PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

  • a) International Day of Persons with Disabilities Proclamation: Councilmember Stephanie Mora
  • b) Recognition of Police Explorer Service: Police Chief Ted Boe
  • c) Presentation and Update of King County Metro H-Line: Chris Arkills, King County
  • d) Presentation and Update of the Human Services American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: Colleen Brandt-Schluter, Human Services Manager, Anyah Zupancic, Human Services Coordinator, Fred Swanson, Human Services Commission Chair

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) Discussion of 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager, Jake Johnston, Federal Legislative Lobbyist
  • b) Discussion of 2024 State Legislative Agenda: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager, Lyset Cadena, State Legislative Lobbyist
  • c) Adoption of Ordinance No. 830, 2023-2024 Mid-Biennial Budget: Eric Christensen, Finance Director. Kaitlyn Graham, Financial Analyst
  • d) Introduction to Ordinance No. 833, Amending BMC 31.11.078 – Printing and Publishing Income for Local Business and Occupation Tax: Eric Christensen, Finance Director
  • e) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager

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