Burien Beat
BURIEN, Wash. (Nov. 3, 2025) — The Burien City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Burien City Hall. The meeting will include a report on (Downtown Emergency Center) DESC Bloomside, a public hearing on the City’s 2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Update, an executive session, and several key discussions about local funding, arts programs, and legislative priorities.
City Council Regular Meeting Monday, November 3, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.
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Join at Burien City Hall: 400 SW 152nd St (1st Floor), Burien, WA
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Executive Session
Before the public meeting, Council will meet in Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
Meeting Highlights
- Presentation: City Manager Adolfo Bailon will provide an update on the DESC Bloomside project.
- Public Hearing: Residents are invited to comment during a public hearing on the 2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Update, presented by Finance Director Casey Headley and Senior Financial Analyst Kaitlyn Graham.
- Next Public Hearing is scheduled for November 17th
Items on the Consent Agenda
- Approval of vouchers and payroll
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 880, granting a franchise to Puget Sound Energy (PSE).
- Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 regular meeting.
Business Agenda
The Council will review and discuss several items, including:
- A proposed tax assessment settlement agreement
- 2026 Arts and Culture Grant Funding recommendations
- 2026 Art in Public Places project and funding plan
- Continued review of the 2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Update
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 882 (Property Tax Levy) and Ordinance No. 883 (Surface Water Management Service Charges)
- Consideration of the 2026 Federal and State Legislative Agenda
- A proposed update to an interlocal agreement
- Review of the City Council Planning Calendar
Public Comment
Community members are welcome to share comments during the meeting.
Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker. Sign up online at bit.ly/BurienPublicCommentForm. Written comments may be submitted to CityClerk@burienwa.gov. Campaigning for ballot measures or candidates during meetings is prohibited (RCW 42.17A.555).
Please note: campaigning for candidates or ballot measures during any portion of the meeting, including public comment, is prohibited under RCW 42.17A.555.
Members Discussion