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The Burien Airport Committee held its March 21, 2023 meeting to review and vote on Resolution 495, which proposed amendments to the committee's governing guidelines, and to receive a general overview presentation about the Port of Seattle. The agenda also included a meet-and-greet with new committee applicants and a discussion of the 2023 workplan focused on outreach and education related to Sea-Tac Airport noise issues. Draft minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting were also reviewed, reflecting prior discussions on committee structure and a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee request for policy priorities on aviation matters.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on February 21, 2023, to discuss local airport-related policy matters, including the future structure and staggered terms of committee membership, and a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee request for policy priorities related to aviation. Draft minutes from the December 20, 2022, and January 17, 2023, meetings were also reviewed, noting that a committee member had resigned and another was absent. Public comment was accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email before the meeting.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on January 17, 2023, to review and update its 2023 work plan priorities, discuss committee resolutions governing its structure, and address logistics such as in-person meeting frequency and member applications. Draft minutes from the December 20, 2022 meeting were also presented for approval, noting that committee member Steven Wydick had resigned and that Representative Tina Orwall had previously presented findings from the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission. The committee, which focuses on airport-related impacts including noise and air quality affecting the Burien community near Sea-Tac Airport, accepts public comment via email or Zoom.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on December 20, 2022, to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the surrounding community. Key agenda items included a presentation on the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, updates on a Climate Action Plan proposal to fund a community air filter event to address airport-related air quality concerns, and federal legislative updates from Mayor Sofia Aragon. The meeting also covered a review of the committee's workplan and announcements about open positions for new commission members.

The Burien Airport Committee held a public meeting on November 15, 2022, via Zoom to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the community. Agenda items included a climate action plan proposal to fund a community air filter event, updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), federal legislative updates, and a review of the committee's workplan. The meeting also covered potential volunteers for the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and a discussion about returning to in-person meetings.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on October 18, 2022, via Zoom to address issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the surrounding community. Agenda items included a budget proposal to fund a community air filter event as part of the Climate Action Plan, updates from the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), and federal legislative updates related to airport noise policy. The committee also reviewed its 2022 workplan and discussed the possibility of resuming in-person meetings.

The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in August and September 2022 to address issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including air pollution harms and mitigation strategies for Burien residents, and updates from the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART). The September 20, 2022 agenda featured a proposal by committee member Savannah Sly to educate the public on air pollution impacts, alongside a committee workplan review led by Mayor Sofia Aragon. Meetings were conducted via Zoom webinar due to ongoing COVID-19 emergency provisions, with public comment accepted by email, text, or live online participation.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on August 16, 2022, via Zoom to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the Burien community. Agenda items included feedback from a public education booth at a local block party, updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), the Inflation Reduction Act's grants to reduce air pollution at ports, and federal legislative updates. The committee also reviewed draft minutes from its July 19, 2022 meeting, where members had discussed public education initiatives and airport-related environmental concerns.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on July 19, 2022, via Zoom to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including a review of a draft FAA reauthorization letter, updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), and a Climate Action Plan update. The agenda also included approval of minutes from previous May and June 2022 meetings and federal legislative updates presented by Mayor Sofia Aragon. Members of the public could submit comments by email, text, or Zoom prior to and during the meeting.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on June 21, 2022, via Zoom to discuss topics related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including updates on the Port of Seattle's climate initiatives and their connection to Burien's Climate Action Plan, activities from the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), and federal legislative updates. The committee also reviewed draft minutes from its May 19, 2022, meeting. Public participation was accepted via email, text, or online Zoom attendance, with comments limited to two minutes per speaker.