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Jul 29, 2026

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Council approves settlement and vacancy interviews

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council approves settlement and vacancy interviews

The City Council approved a $67,000 settlement in City of Burien v. Transit Riders Union et al. and advanced five candidates for interviews to fill City Council Position No. 2.

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Briefing

Jun 29, 2026

Burien Council approves data center moratorium

The Council unanimously adopted a one-year emergency moratorium stopping new or expanded data center applications from being accepted, processed, or approved, effective immediately.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Burien City Council meeting summary

The City Council confirmed the agenda, approved the consent agenda, and moved a housing and homelessness budget item forward for a future meeting. Council also discussed a possible 12-month moratorium on data centers, budget amendments related to federal forfeiture funds and a state REET reimbursement, and upcoming budget priorities.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council adopts minimum wage ordinance

The Burien City Council adopted Ordinance No. 892 changing the city minimum wage, amended Council Rules to allow limited remote attendance, and asked staff to research gambling/card room regulations; the Council also held a joint session with the Business and Economic Development Partnership and issued several proclamations.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council approves support for Opportunity Zones

The Council unanimously approved a letter of support for the Department of Commerce Opportunity Zone applications, placed Ordinance No. 892 (repealing/amending the Burien minimum wage) on the next meeting’s consent agenda (4-3), confirmed the consent agenda including vouchers and minutes, adopted proclamations for Provider Appreciation Day and Public Works Week, and recessed to an executive session on potential litigation.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved the consent agenda including voucher/payroll payments and Ordinance No. 894 recognizing external funding and amending the 2025–2026 biennial budget. Council heard a Q1 preliminary budget update, directed staff to return with options to establish a Transportation Commission, and approved the proposed list of proclamations for 2026. The council authorized staff to draft an ordinance repealing chapter 5.15 (minimum wage) and prepare a supplemental minimum wage ordinance with two clarifying amendments (motion passed 4–3). After executive sessions on litigation and personnel, the council appointed Bob Larson as Interim City Manager, subject to contract negotiation.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Burien City Council meeting summary

Council proclaimed Earth Day/Arbor Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month; received urban forestry and Green Burien reports; approved consent agenda including vouchers and minutes; authorized placement of a budget amendment ordinance recognizing external public works grant funding on the next meeting consent agenda; adopted the City Plan Annex to the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and directed staff to continue drafting a revised minimum wage ordinance with a $21.65 rate for large employers and return with additional research and outreach.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved the consent agenda including budget revisions and financial policy changes; appointed members to the Burien Airport Committee and Planning Commission; directed staff to draft a minimum wage ordinance based on a 2025 voter measure with revisions; and convened an extended executive session on potential litigation.

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