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The presentation laid out what the statute requires and what Burien can still control: the state law allows outdoor encampments, indoor overnight shelters, temporary small houses, and safe vehicle parking on religious property; it also limits local regulation to matters tied to public health and safety (for example, sanitation, restroom access, lighting, fences and setbacks). \"We are very limited in what we can regulate, but we can regulate issues related to public health and safety, specifically through cleanliness and sanitation,\" the Staff member said during the briefing.

Council Member Linda Akey moved to untable a previously tabled item to bring back Ordinance 861 with a specific revision: replace the word \"required\" with \"encouraged\" in Burien Municipal Code (BMC) 19.90.050.6 so that 24-hour onsite staff would be encouraged but not mandatory; Council Member Alex Andrade seconded the motion. The motion to untable and place the revised ordinance on next week's consent agenda failed on a 3-3 vote (Aye: Council Member Linda Akey; Council Member Alex Andrade; Mayor Kevin Schilling. No: Council Member Hugo Garcia; Council Member Jimmy Mata; Council Member Stephanie Mora), and the proposal will not appear on the upcoming consent calendar.

During the staff briefing, presenters summarized several statutory operational limits that the council considered important context: tent encampments must be allowed for a minimum of four months and may occur up to six months per calendar year with at least a three-month separation between encampments on the same site; safe-parking hostings follow the same four- to six-month timing but are limited by on-site parking availability; temporary small houses and indoor overnight shelters can be allowed up to one year; restroom access must be provided for all hosting types; registration in the state Homeless Client Management Information System is required only when public funding is involved; the RCW permits offender background checks but is silent on warrant checks; and local mitigation may address lighting, exterior noise, fencing and setbacks. The presenters also noted that local memoranda of understanding (MOUs) are a mechanism to set rules and code-of-conduct terms for hostings.

Council members asked procedural and legal questions about how the council could proceed given prior litigation related to the topic and about the urgency: staff reminded the council that an interim zoning ordinance adopted in December 2024 expires June 9, 2025. The City Attorney provided a parliamentary ruling when asked whether a simple majority was required to take the motion from the table: the City Attorney said a simple majority is sufficient to take an item from the table and to reconsider.

The council did not adopt any ordinance at this meeting. Staff told the council that, procedurally, the council may place the matter back on a future agenda through the City Manager's agenda-setting process and that any new or revised local ordinance must be crafted to comply with the state RCW. The interim ordinance remains in effect until its statutory expiration date unless the council acts earlier.

What happened next: because the motion to untable failed, Ordinance 861 as revised did not go to the consent agenda; staff and council will need to decide whether to pursue a different procedural route before the interim ordinance expires on June 9, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 12, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Deputy Mayor Sarah Moore called the Burien City Council into special session on May 12 for a staff briefing on House Bill 1754 (codified at RCW 35A.21.360) and to consider whether to revive Ordinance 861 with edits to how the city regulates religious-hosted temporary housing. A motion to untable the ordinance and place the edited measure on next week's consent agenda failed on a tie vote.","taxTitle","Burien, King County, Washington","taxId",5681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056691,"Burien Economic Development Partnership outlines 2025 priorities: downtown corridor, marketing, tax increment study",1830,3501000,5331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3309087-75dc9952dd53ef42d17c83924c96f6f7&start=3501&end=5331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3309087-75dc9952dd53ef42d17c83924c96f6f7/thumbnail_3501000.jpg","/articles/6056691/Burien/King-County/Washington/Burien-Economic-Development-Partnership-outlines-2025-priorities-downtown-corridor-marketing-tax-increment-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056691-4ecba2b4d6b7feacce3e4cf659cb6322/orig.mp4?Expires=1776064301&Signature=gPRjR3QCU9xb7orLpqwxlTc-~1O-q~InU4EWnaZj5x0Ts2taSV3WDag70nM-ggHDOJlFU2onruiKrSCb6JGF6zNhjePdb8SA5WSqHRF6yjzrNT8W3VZkulYEhkdd753f~r8jcUJ37KvRBX-0nDAak2lflIA7ecbEx4b-7HiXk7wdJIXzPXvx2Hvui4IQm~n3xdJ67uon7AYFCZ2oC806AAvUrlvxF11W373Np~UNwwoLEQGPj6uxN8klMWBkdOqeVSREXTAexxgfwmcZQprTvuRt7FCmhahVLLYwH-dzMd6hJZ2LLCF5L~~rGUCL60LkmSYd9ELhgpKYybEe7cbO2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Burien Economic Development Partnership presented the board’s 2024 accomplishments and a proposed 2025 work plan to the City Council on May 12. Council Member Alex Andrade, the council’s BEDP liaison, introduced the presentation and noted recent BEDP appointments.

The BEDP said it provided guidance on the city’s economic action plan, supported an investor/broker event (about 65 attendees at the Highline Heritage Museum on May 8), advised on ARPA-funded childcare and workforce-development awards, and participated in the tax increment financing (TIF) feasibility study now nearing completion. The Partnership proposed focusing 2025 work on corridor vitality and redevelopment, investing in marketing and branding, and moving toward specific implementation recommendations for the council to consider.

BEDP speakers described a four-part framework they labeled HOME (Hook, Open, Marketing, Enforce): create a distinctive marketing \"hook\" for Burien; reduce unnecessary regulatory friction to make events and entrepreneurship easier; expand marketing to retain residents and attract visitors; and address code enforcement as a lever to support business vitality. They also described a Gateway Monument refresh at 140 Eighth and First Avenue: budget constraints mean the consultant will retain the existing four columns and provide a refreshed “hat” or cap and other design refinements; the private property owner must give final approval.

Council members asked about outreach, BEDP’s relationship with the council and city staff, and special opportunities such as the FIFA/World Cup-related events and use of parks for activation. BEDP members said they felt well supported by council and staff and proposed a joint BEDP–council meeting later in the year to present prescriptive next steps for implementation.

No formal council action was taken; council members commended the BEDP for its work and asked staff to return with implementation steps and schedule.","The Burien Economic Development Partnership (BEDP) presented its 2024 annual report and 2025 work plan, emphasizing corridor vitality and marketing, advancing a tax increment financing feasibility study, and a Gateway Monument refresh project at 140 Eighth & First Avenue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056696,"Burien staff seeks repeal of local rent-increase code after new state landlord-tenant law takes effect",48,7242000,7290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3309087-75dc9952dd53ef42d17c83924c96f6f7&start=7242&end=7290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3309087-75dc9952dd53ef42d17c83924c96f6f7/thumbnail_7242000.jpg","/articles/6056696/Burien/King-County/Washington/Burien-staff-seeks-repeal-of-local-rent-increase-code-after-new-state-landlord-tenant-law-takes-effect","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056696-0f8bc6e812cf76b6acc62ce2ace4ed90/orig.mp4?Expires=1776064301&Signature=EMIBoHWGZig7zOZ7Clh7EHNHy0lkKXLGoGaRLrf4CHigylD7sTig~kKLIyQfuUTyJUxHC5moGRdPt9CymDUGdSmrrlj6pZbyW3W8osc3Zkjgy39qzD8dOjYGTzEs8KWpn-Vgxrs4j-3umNH-7t9xK0~jcm-o8My3BwCGbPbOmEvCpPOa6mCuBagMi6a4wzJi9xo8mOFl7MGp9UKnOYr5paq-IQ51AjPXkoMt-Or36faZgWUjTY27NDuevnMgghwIuzOW70QENdLP20EAwSsQohLo3GKR2Wz83dWvvy6GbIjOHM0USuIBPBtSuHnWCY2sf-7eaw8IZJtiSTuYUOQ1yA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Manuela Jeanette, Rental Housing Inspection Program Coordinator for the City of Burien, presented on May 12 to ask the council to repeal two parts of BMC Chapter 5.63 so local code aligns with recent state changes to the residential landlord-tenant statutes (RCW 59.18) and the mobile-home landlord-tenant statutes (RCW 59.20).

Jeanette summarized the main effects of the new state law discussed at the meeting: rent increases for existing tenants are limited to once every 12 months; for existing tenants the increase is capped at 7% plus the consumer price index or 10%, whichever is lower; for manufactured-home space rent increases the cap is 5%; notice to tenants for rent increases is now 90 days (up from 60 days); between tenancies, landlords may set new starting rents without the statutory caps. Jeanette emphasized that Washington law continues to prohibit rent control by local jurisdictions.

Jeanette recommended repealing BMC 5.63.0100 (the Burien provision on rent increases) and removing a housing ombudsman position that has not been funded. She explained the city’s existing tenant-referral process: tenant complaints that appear to be code violations are referred to the city’s code enforcement officer and tenants are directed to available free legal resources because landlord-tenant disputes otherwise are civil matters handled between the landlord and tenant.

Council Member Stephanie Mora moved to place the repeal ordinance on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting; the motion was seconded, and the council voted in favor by recorded voice (7 ayes) to add the repeal ordinance to the next meeting’s consent agenda.

The presentation also noted a cross-reference in state law (RCW 59.18.085(3)(d)) that prohibits landlords from materially changing tenant obligations during habitability disputes and that the city code language in BMC 5.63 overlapped with, and in part relied upon, state provisions now clarified by the recent statute. By proposing the repeal, staff said the city would reduce contradictory or obsolete local wording and lessen tenant/landlord confusion about applicable limits.","The city’s rental housing inspection coordinator asked the council to repeal portions of Burien Municipal Code Chapter 5.63 to align the code with recent statewide changes to landlord-tenant law that limit rent-increase frequency and set caps for existing tenants; the council placed the repeal on next meeting’s consent agenda.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056701,"Legal briefing outlines options, deadlines if Burien seeks multi-year levy lid lift; pro/con rules, PDC limits explained",1562,5256000,6818000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3309087-75dc9952dd53ef42d17c83924c96f6f7&start=5256&end=6818","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3309087-75dc9952dd53ef42d17c83924c96f6f7/thumbnail_5256000.jpg","/articles/6056701/Burien/King-County/Washington/Legal-briefing-outlines-options-deadlines-if-Burien-seeks-multi-year-levy-lid-lift-procon-rules-PDC-limits-explained","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056701-02ccd811d2a12aaaf7ad3d86721fb027/orig.mp4?Expires=1776064301&Signature=oJviAvGLtbxZE9axD93JsNaEoChvExFYvEijS0h97QW9reVVYKWyKjQ0Phh3jhEtFGVXvWJDCPq8jucknSI6mvKHKh-cZi~yI14wWpp1hjqeB4znSNZi9YIvbZstLT81h1ozSruGCPA1YZXKjCxCOgt1uwpG5uW5yRGZQSl1XAJPm-Qv~1vzV-T-uOw1Z~4mJM6RdEWFW~Rp~zMc8WRtY-GGQFRoA137njNMrDrwCV981dk5L8Xo2qOWVIU63fEwA9jAvtlRpBzvmpZ5Arm88BMZlZFkr9AMadvpfMZPc7htEEwWv9hD9O8cCgogjtrmRQ0J0tpQy2c41tEbo1SpdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deanna Gregory, partner at Pacifica Law Group, told the Burien City Council on May 12 that a levy lid lift is the statutory tool that allows a taxing district to exceed the 1% levy lid established under state law with voter approval. Gregory explained the two common approaches: a one-year increase or a multi-year increase of up to six consecutive years, and she described the legal differences between temporary and permanent lifts.

Gregory outlined ballot requirements the council must meet if it pursues a multi-year levy lid lift: the ballot must state the maximum tax rate for the first year and must specify the limit factor (the index or percentage that will apply in later years). She emphasized the importance of choosing accurate first-year language because the maximum tax rate stated on the ballot caps the city’s ability to levy that first year.

The presentation included a calendar of deadlines for a 2025 ballot: the county election date available in 2025 is Nov. 4; the council’s ordinance and pro/con committee appointments would need to be filed by Aug. 5; explanatory statements intended for the voters pamphlet would be due Aug. 8. Gregory also reviewed Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) rules: the city may prepare objective, factual, neutral informational material about the measure, but the PDC disallows the use of public facilities or resources to advocate for or against ballot propositions. She noted the new state requirement that the council appoint up to three pro and three con committee members who must be residents of the city.

Gregory and staff recommended planning communications carefully and providing clear, factual explanatory statements (King County limits such statements to 250 words) and said the city should plan the campaign timeline with the statutory filing and ballot production schedule in mind. She also described the difference between temporary and permanent measures, the option to tailor the levy for general or specific purposes, and the typical rationale for choosing a temporary lift (for limited-duration needs and to build voter confidence).

Council members thanked Gregory and asked clarifying questions about next steps; staff said consultant CONSORT would present additional financial options to the council at an upcoming meeting and that the city is working to complete materials in time to meet the August filing deadlines if the council wishes to pursue a 2025 ballot measure.

No council vote took place on a levy measure at the May 12 meeting; the briefing was informational and intended to guide council direction, scheduling and next steps.","Outside counsel Deanna Gregory of Pacifica Law Group briefed the council on levy lid-lift options (one-year or up to six-year lifts), ballot-language requirements, filing deadlines, and Public Disclosure Commission rules that govern what the city may and may not use public resources to communicate about a measure.","actionData","errors"]

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