Burien 20231120 Code of Conduct and Services, and Location for Potential Pallet Village Agenda Bill

City Council Regular Meeting - 20 Nov 2023 Department City Manager Staff Contact Adolfo Bailon, City Manager Agenda Placement Business Agenda Agenda Bill Title Code of Conduct and Services, and Location for Potential Pallet Village Summary Important Note: The offer extended by the Office of the King County Executive will expire on November 27, 2023. SUMMARY OF EVENTS SINCE MAY 30, 2023 On May 30, 2023, the Burien City Council held a special meeting to discuss a letter sent by the Office of the King County Executive. During the meeting, Council Member Hugo Garcia informed the Council Body of an offer proposed verbally to him by the Office of the King County Executive. The offer included access to $1 million and ownership of 35 pallet shelters. Several motions were made during the meeting, including the motion below as recorded in the meeting minutes: A motion was made by Councilmember Hugo Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Cydney Moore, to direct the City Manager to start a 30-day notice of intent to end the lease agreement for the city lot currently leased on 150th St and to direct staff to work with the current leasee (Toyota dealership) to help find alternative options, including the parking garage and lot south of it which is [owned by] King County Metro. Amendment failed 3-4-0. Opposed: Mayor Sofia Aragon, Deputy Mayor Kevin Schilling, Councilmember Jimmy Matta, and Councilmember Stephanie Mora. On June 7, 2023, the City of Burien received an official offer, in writing, from the Office…
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