• 2025-09-16

    Burien Airport Committee agenda, September 16, 2025

    The Burien Airport Committee met on September 16, 2025, to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's impact on the city, including updates on a Port noise-mitigation package letter, a Student Consulting Lab application, and tree removal at Mathison Park. The committee also reviewed legislative recommendations tied to Senate Bills 5652 and 5955, as well as an Airport Cities Impact Study examining mitigation strategies for communities affected by airport proximity. Draft minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, which covered similar topics including a productive meeting with Port Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa, were presented for approval.
  • 2025-09-16

    Burien Airport Committee agenda, September 16, 2025

    The Burien Airport Committee met on September 16, 2025, to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's impact on the city, including updates on a Port noise-mitigation package letter, a Student Consulting Lab application, and tree removal at Mathison Park. The committee also reviewed legislative recommendations tied to Senate Bills 5652 and 5955, as well as an Airport Cities Impact Study examining mitigation strategies for communities affected by airport proximity. Draft minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, which covered similar topics including a productive meeting with Port Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa, were presented for approval.
  • 2025-08-22

    North of NERA Rezone Project – Burien Community Hub

    Project Contact Chaney Skadsen, Senior Planner chaneys@burienwa.gov Background Information Past City of Burien planning efforts in 1997, 2010, and 2024 demonstrated an interest in expanding industrial land uses in this area. The Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) planning study began in 1997, with a Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Strategy adopted in 2010. Because of these efforts,
  • 2025-07-16

    Burien City Council proposes cancelling SIRRPP?

    It costs no more to do it right. At the July 14, 2025 Burien City Council meeting Councilmember Linda Akey made this proposal. I would like to request the city council take two actions. One, authorize city staff to work on a letter to the Port of Seattle requesting an end to the Port Package
  • 2025-05-28

    Highline Forum Agenda: 2024 StART Annual Report and Economic Development Grants, May 28, 2025

    The Highline Forum held its May 28, 2025 meeting at Burien City Hall, focusing on the 2024 StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) Annual Report and the Port of Seattle's Economic Development Grant Program. Representatives from the Port of Seattle presented updates on airport noise mitigation efforts, related state legislative activity, and grant opportunities for communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport operations. The Forum, which meets bimonthly with rotating host cities including Burien, Federal Way, Des Moines, and SeaTac, provides a regional venue for coordinating on airport noise policy and community impact issues.
  • 2025-05-28

    Highline Forum Agenda: 2024 StART Annual Report and Economic Development Grants, May 28, 2025

    Agenda for the May 28, 2025 Highline Forum meeting hosted by the City of Burien, held hybrid at Burien City Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room and via Microsoft Teams, 2:30–4:30pm. Agenda items include: Host Update by Mayor Kevin Schilling (City of Burien); StART Annual Report presented by Andres Mantillas (Uncommon Bridges), Marco Milanese, and Eric
  • 2025-03-24

    Agenda: City Council regular meeting, March 24, 2025

    The Burien City Council Regular Meeting agenda for March 24, 2025 includes an interview and appointment process for candidates to the Burien Airport Committee, which is relevant to local oversight of Sea-Tac Airport impacts. The meeting also features a Green Burien and Urban Forestry update, consent agenda items covering over $4.2 million in vouchers and payroll, and a quarterly review of the City Council Work Plan. The meeting was held both in person at Burien City Hall and virtually via Zoom.
  • 2025-03-24

    Agenda: City Council regular meeting, March 24, 2025

    The Burien City Council Regular Meeting agenda for March 24, 2025 includes an interview and appointment process for candidates to the Burien Airport Committee, which is relevant to local oversight of Sea-Tac Airport impacts. The meeting also features a Green Burien and Urban Forestry update, consent agenda items covering over $4.2 million in vouchers and payroll, and a quarterly review of the City Council Work Plan. The meeting was held both in person at Burien City Hall and virtually via Zoom.
  • 2-28 StART Meeting – StART Overview PowerPoint 17

    Slide 17 lists members of the Aviation Noise and Federal Policy Working Groups for two cities. City of SeaTac representatives include Carl Cole, Kyle Moore (Alt), Roger Kadeg, and Julie Le; City of Burien representatives include Adolfo Bailon, Garmon Newsom (Alt), Jeff Harbaugh, and Karen Veloria, with stars indicating working group assignments.
  • 2025-01-01

    City of Burien 2025 Federal Agenda

    The City of Burien's 2025 Federal Agenda outlines the city's lobbying priorities, including a strong focus on reducing the impact of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on surrounding communities. Key airport-related goals include supporting the FAA Reauthorization Act to reduce airport noise and emissions, conducting a new SEA-TAC noise study, and securing funding from the Port of Seattle for airport-impacted communities. The agenda also addresses broader city priorities such as infrastructure funding, environmental initiatives, public safety, and housing policy.