City of Burien

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Council approved the 2019–2020 budget, approved the 2018 Comprehensive Plan amendments, discussed contracts and revenue, and discussed a potential ban on plastic bags.

NEWS RELEASE: On December 3, 2018 the Burien City Council selected Hotel Concepts as the buyer and developer of a City-owned parcel. The winning proposal includes a 140-guest room hotel and approximately 100 units of multifamily development.

Due to scheduled facility maintenance and the holidays, the Burien Community Center will be closed December 17–21.

Council discussed hotel developer, business licensing and B&O tax code updates, budget, zoning code amendments, and Comprehensive Plan amendments.

Learn more about housing policies that support Burien as a safe, healthy, and affordable community of opportunity for people of all income levels.

Council heard presentations from potential hotel developers and interviewed the developer teams. They also heard presentations on long-term financial forecasts, regional gun safety initiatives and measures, and local economic development efforts.

Do you know someone who has improved the quality of life in Burien? Do you know of a program or organization that has helped others in the community? Nominate them for the Burien City Council’s Citizen of the Year!

Statement from City Manager Brian J. Wilson regarding Fox Cove Apartments.

Council discussed their budget priorities and the merits of an interlocal agreement with the South King Housing & Homeless Partners (SKHHP) Consortium to address housing and homelessness.

Council received an update on the hotel development opportunity, a new tenant protections initiative, and options for enhancing public safety. Council also discussed the proposed 2019–2020 budget.

The City of Burien is conducting a comprehensive business survey to better serve our businesses and ensure their success.

Council discussed amendments to the Recology CleanScapes contract, state and federal legislative priorities, LEAD and Community Court programs, 2019–2020 Preliminary Budget, and appointments to the National League of Cities and Sound Cities Association. The discussion of options to enhance public safety was postponed.

Community invited to open house to learn more about the Green Cities Partnership Program, a collaboration between Forterra, city governments, community organizations, and city residents to support care for trees in forested parks, natural areas, neighborhoods, and other spaces throughout the region.

Welcome to the first Council Roundup. The purpose of this new communication is to provide a timely summary of Council meetings and include links to additional supporting information about Council decisions.

The City of Burien is conducting a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program as required every eight years by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act.

Despite trends that show crime is going down, recent events have shown that City, County, and regional leaders need to come together to address the unacceptable violence that is harming our community. The City of Burien is taking immediate steps to protect our community while at the same time investing in long-term solutions.

NEWS RELEASE: The City of Burien is seeking proposals from hotel developers for the construction of a hotel on City-owned land in downtown Burien.

NEWS RELEASE: The City of Burien Business and Economic Development Partnership (BEDP) is hosting a business roundtable to get feedback from Burien businesses about a potential ban on single use plastic bags in favor of paper bags or reusable bags.

The City of Burien received notice from Verizon Wireless that they are withdrawing their application for installation of a small cellular network in the area of Lake Burien

NEWS RELEASE: The City of Burien is installing a new wayfinding system that directs both residents and visitors to downtown shopping, services, and amenities.

The community is invited to learn about the budget and tell us what programs and services matter most to you. Attend a community meeting where you can get a quick course in how a city budget is prepared and then provide your feedback on what matters most to you.

NEWS RELEASE: The City of Burien has hired Cathy Schrock to serve as the City’s Administrative Services Director. Her first day was August 20, 2018.

The Family Fun Run has been canceled.

Slurry seal work is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning, August 21, with road closures beginning at 7 a.m. Actual work begins at 8 a.m.

At 2 p.m. on July 23, City of Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta will hold a press conference regarding the verbal and physical assault that occurred against him this weekend.

The City of Burien is requesting proposals from qualified professional consulting firms who can assist the City in drafting a subarea plan for the Burien Regional Growth Center.

Major road work begins on Des Moines Memorial Drive on Wednesday, July 18 at 7 a.m. There will be lane restrictions and short duration road closures at various times of the day.

City Manager Brian J. Wilson selected Eric Christensen to be Burien’s next Finance Director. His first day was June 25.

The community is invited to a public meeting to discuss the City of Burien’s recommendations for the future of the Eagle Landing Park Stairway.

The City of Burien will be out this summer applying slurry seal and asphalt overlay in three areas of Burien: Chelsea Park area, north Seahurst area, and a small section of Des Moines Memorial Drive S.

NEWS RELEASE: As the July 4th holiday rapidly approaches, the City of Burien urges residents to comply with Burien’s ban on fireworks within city limits. The Burien Police Department has scheduled extra officers who will specifically be assigned to enforce violations of the fireworks ordinance.

NEWS RELEASE: The City of Burien is conducting a survey to find out what residents think about our city and city services. The City of Burien does this survey every other year in order to help make decisions on issues that are important to the community.

NEWS RELEASE: Captain Jessica Sullivan has been selected to be the Burien Police Department’s next Captain. Her first day will be June 16, 2018.

Welcome to the new City of Burien website! We are pleased to offer a new and improved online experience for residents, businesses, and visitors to our community. We will be continuing to enhance, add on, and roll out new features over the next year.

A public hearing will be held at the City Council meeting on Monday, May 21, 2018 regarding the proposed 2019–2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

NEWS RELEASE: Captain Theodore Boe Selected to be Burien’s Next Police Chief City Manager Brian Wilson Selects Theodore Boe to be Burien’s Next Police Chief after Robust Community Engagement Process

NEWS RELEASE: The City of Burien, in partnership with The Maverick Apartments and Merrill Gardens Senior Living at Burien, are currently presenting the works of Kathleen Skeels and Roxanne G. Fawcett until the end of June 2018.

NEWS RELEASE: The City of Burien is inviting the community to a town hall discussion on how to engage youth and enhance community safety.

Community invited to meet, ask questions, and provide comments about Burien Police Chief candidates

NEWS RELEASE: On March 28, 2018, two young women lost their lives in a shooting at the 13700 block of Ambaum Blvd SW. The King County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release earlier today detailing the status of the investigation.

NEWS RELEASE: Public meetings and an online survey provide opportunities for public engagement.

NEWS RELEASE: On March 5, 2018, the Burien City Council selected the nonprofit organization Para los Niños as the 2018 Citizen of the Year. The Council received 14 submissions, the most nominations the City has ever received for the award.

Burien’s having a birthday! Join us in celebrating Burien’s 25th anniversary of incorporation.

The King County Assessor's Office announced the new property tax rates for King County. What does this mean for Burien?

City partnerships with community organizations part of a year-long celebration