Cities
City Council Special Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Multiple City Department Presentations: PaRCS, Economic Development, Finance, Human Services, Community Development, and Public Works.
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026 • 5:30 p.m.
Burien City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St | Virtual: Zoom link available
Watch live on Channel 21 or City livestream.
Agenda Highlights
The Burien City Council will meet on Monday, January 26, 2026, for a full agenda that includes a public hearing on transportation improvement and several policy decisions that will shape comprehensive planning, human services funding, and housing investments in the city.
Proclamations and Presentations
Korean American Day - commemorating January 13 as Korean American Day.
Burien Airport Committee representatives to StART - will discuss their decision not to attend the recent “Day on the Hill” in Olympia.
Council and City Manager Highlights
The agenda includes Council Reports and the City Manager’s Report for January 26, providing updates on city operations, projects, and ongoing initiatives.
- Lunar New Year Event - February 21, 10 am - 1 pm
- Urban Forestry Program Study Grant Awarded
- North of NERA Rezone Project - developing new zoning proposal alternatives for the area north of South 138th Street to South 128th Street along Des Moines Memorial Drive. Learn more at burienwa.gov/nnz
- Empty Bowl’s Event - Friday Jan 30th at the Burien Community Center: 11am-2pm and 4pm-8pm.
Public Comment
A public comment period will allow residents to address the Council.
- Public Comments: The sign-up deadline for public comment for that day’s meeting is at least one hour before the scheduled commencement of the council meeting. You can sign up by completing the public comment form.
Public Hearing: Transportation Improvement Program
A key item on the agenda is a public hearing on the City of Burien’s 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Christine Hawatmeh, Transportation Engineer, will present updates outlining planned transportation projects and funding priorities over the next six years.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda includes:
- Approval of the Voucher Report, totaling more than $2.7 million
- Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 City Council meeting
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 887, amending the 2026 revised budget
- Approval of Resolution No. 529, adopting the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program
Business Agenda Highlights
The Council will take up several major policy items, including:
- Proposed changes to the 2026 Human Services General Fund allocation
- Presentation of Human Services Commission recommended funding priorities for 2027–2028
- Introduction and approval of Resolution No. 530, addressing housing capital fund allocations through South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
- Approval of the 2026 docket of Comprehensive Plan amendments
- An update on advisory body recruitment
- Appointments of City Councilmembers to local and regional organizations
- Review of the 2026 City Council planning calendar
Adjournment
Next Meeting - Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:30 pm
Members Discussion
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