Government
Monday, December 8, 2025, the Burien City Council will hold a special 4:30 P.M. reception at the Council Chambers to welcome incoming and honor outgoing councilmembers.
The regular meeting will begin at 5:30 P.M. Keys of the City will be presented to two outgoing dedicated Councilmembers, Jimmy Matta and Stephanie Mora. There will be a special presentation of the Guatemala Day proclamation to Mayor Hugo Sarceño of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. Other meeting topics will include the new online B&O tax filing platform, discussion of co-living housing zoning, and Federal law enforcement activity.
Public comment sign-up deadline is 4:30 p.m. on December 8.
Burien City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St | Virtual: Zoom Link
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Meeting Highlights
Four Councilmembers to Take Oath of Office, plus special guest from Guatemala.
The meeting will open with a formal swearing-in ceremony conducted by The Honorable Brian Todd. The following councilmembers will officially begin their new terms:
- Rocco DeVito – Councilmember Elect
- Sam Méndez – Councilmember Elect
- Sarah Moore – Returning Councilmember
- Hugo Garcia – Returning Councilmember
Keys to the City & Special Proclamations
Mayor Kevin Schilling will lead several meaningful recognitions:
- Key to the City and Proclamation honoring Councilmembers for years of dedication and leadership to the community
- Councilmember Jimmy Matta
- Councilmember Stephanie Mora
- Guatemala Day Proclamation presented by Councilmember Jimmy Matta to Mayor Hugo Sarceño of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, celebrating the shared cultural ties between communities.
Business and Occupation Tax Software Launch
Finance Director Casey Headley will provide an update on the launch of Burien’s new Business and Occupation tax software, an initiative designed to modernize city revenue systems and improve efficiency for local businesses.
Council and City Manager Reports
Councilmembers will share updates on current initiatives, followed by the City Manager’s Report, which outlines recent progress on citywide operations, community programs, and regional collaborations.
Public Comment
Public comment sign-up deadline is 4:30 p.m. on December 8.
Executive Session
The council will then enter a 20-minute executive session to discuss potential or ongoing litigation with legal counsel.
Consent Agenda
The council will consider several important actions, including:
- Approval of a $2.97 million voucher report and November payroll expenses.
- Adoption of:
- Ordinance 885 – Restricting the sale and use of single-use plastic bags
- Ordinance 878 – 2025 Critical Areas Ordinance update
- Ordinance 877 – Business and Occupation Tax update
- Ordinance 884 – 2025–2026 Mid-Biennial Budget
- Approval of Resolution 526, establishing the 2026 Right-of-Way Permit Table
- Approval of the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
Business Agenda: Policy Discussions & Actions
- Final action on Ordinance 881, addressing zoning code amendments for co-living housing.
- Discussion on federal law enforcement activity in South King County, led by City Manager Adolfo Bailon.
- Review of the City Council Planning Calendar, outlining legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
- Calendar
Members Discussion