On the agenda for Monday night’s (Dec. 18, 2023) final regular Burien City Council meeting of 2023: swearing in of new/reelected councilmembers, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, revenue options and more.

The meeting can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall starting at 7 p.m., on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or live-streamed online here.

Download the full agenda/packet here.

Some agenda highlights:

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

  • a) Oath of Office for Councilmember Elect Linda Akey: The Honorable Brian Todd
  • b) Oath of Office for Councilmember Elect Alex Andrade: The Honorable Brian Todd
  • c) Oath of Office for Councilmember Kevin Schilling: The Honorable Brian Todd

PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

  • a) Presentation of Key to the City and Proclamation to Honor Councilmember Cydney Moore: Councilmember Jimmy Matta
  • b) Presentation of Key to the City and Proclamation to Honor Mayor Sofia Aragon: Councilmember Stephanie Mora

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) Presentation of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan: Casey Stanley, PaRCS Director, Daniel Robben, PaRCS Deputy Director, Anna Laybour, Design Workshop, Emily Pixberg, Design Workshop, Leen Elharake, Design Workshop
  • b) Presentation and Discussion of Potential Council Action Revenue Options: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager, Eric Christensen, Finance Director
  • c) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager.

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