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Agenda bill for Burien City Council consideration of a consultant contract amendment for coordinated review and analysis by four cities (Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac) of the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental process. The amendment proposes an additional $42,970 contribution from Burien for a total of $118,170.

The Burien Airport Committee held virtual meetings in July and August 2021 to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its surrounding community. Key topics included a presentation on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) covering 20 years of airport facility development, a briefing on Burien's Climate Action Plan, and an upcoming presentation on alternative jet fuels from Washington State University's ASCENT program. The committee also discussed zoning and land use near the airport and provided updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART).

The Burien Airport Committee held a virtual meeting on July 20, 2021, featuring presentations on the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) process and Burien's Climate Action Plan, both topics relevant to managing the environmental and noise impacts of Sea-Tac Airport on surrounding communities. The committee also reviewed a draft workplan and received an update on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a forum where community representatives engage with the Port of Seattle on airport-related concerns. Draft minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting were included, reflecting ongoing discussions about future agenda priorities and the selection of Burien's StART representatives.

The Burien Airport Committee (BAC) June 2021 workplan outlines the city's priorities for addressing the impacts of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on the Burien community. Key high-priority topics include reviewing the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), exploring noise mitigation strategies, advancing sustainable aviation fuel research, and addressing airport-related health impacts. The committee also plans to strengthen its partnership with the Port of Seattle and integrate airport climate concerns into the city's Climate Action Plan.

Amendment to a consultant contract between the City of Des Moines and Primacy Strategy Group/ABCx2 extending the term to December 2023, revising compensation to $275,000, and suspending services until SAMP SEPA/NEPA Environmental Review documents are released for public review. The work relates to the Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental review process.

The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on May 26, 2021, hosted by the City of Federal Way, focusing on a recap of the 2021 Washington State Legislative Session and non-SAMP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan) airport improvement projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The meeting, conducted via Microsoft Teams due to the Governor's Stay at Home Order, also included updates on the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) program presented by Port of Seattle Aviation Director Lance Lyttle. The forum is a recurring regional body that meets bimonthly, with 2021 meetings hosted by various neighboring cities and institutions including Burien, Highline College, Tukwila, and SeaTac.