Burlington public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider the preliminary adoption of revisions to the City's General Development Standards. Members will also discuss proposed changes to landscaping, parking, and sign regulations, as well as an economic development report. Staff will provide status updates on the comprehensive plan and Shoreline Master Program.
- Public hearing on preliminary adoption of General Development Standards (Chapter 17.70 BMC)
- Discussion of proposed landscaping, parking, and sign regulations (Chapters 17.80, 17.85, and 17.95 BMC)
- Discussion of draft economic development report
- Staff briefing on Comprehensive Plan update status
- Staff briefing on Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update status
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is meeting to review the Director's November report and 2021 financial status. The body is discussing the deletion of bad debts from 2014 and the hiring process for a part-time Library Assistant.
- 2021 Monthly Financial report showing 92% of YTD
- Deletion of bad debts from 2014 and resumption of collection procedures with Unique Management
- Interviews for 10 of 24 applicants for part-time Library Assistant position
- Review of 2022 city budget approved by council on 11/23/2021
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the October monthly financial report and discuss updates to the 2022 budget. The meeting includes discussions on staff scheduling, family leave, and restarting debt collection with Unique Management.
- Review of 2021 Monthly Financial report
- Discussion of 2022 budget update
- Restarting debt collection with Unique Management
- Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider recommending preliminary approval of amendments to the Public Facilities and Transportation (PFT) and Parks and Conservation (PC) zones. The body will also discuss a proposed General Development Standards section for the zoning code and receive a project progress update.
- Preliminary adoption of amendments to Public Facilities and Transportation (PFT) and Parks and Conservation (PC) zones
- Discussion of proposed General Development Standards section covering fences, outdoor lighting, home occupations, setback standards, and transition zones
- Progress update on the comprehensive plan update project
Historical Preservation Commission
The commission will meet to review updates on the Carnegie Library doors, the historical walking tour audio feature, and visitor center exhibits. The body will also discuss the American Resource Plan for potential pandemic-related grant funding.
- Discussion of American Resource Plan grants
- Update on Carnegie Library doors
- Update on Historical Walking Tour audio feature
- Update on Visitor Center Exhibits
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's September monthly and financial reports. The meeting includes discussions on the 2022 budget process and an update on a NASA Grant.
- 2022 Budget process
- NASA Grant update
- Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Approval of bills
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the August monthly financial report and discuss the 2022 budget process. Members will consider a proposal to write off long overdue fees and fines to align with library policy. The meeting also covers the implementation of a state mask mandate and expanded library hours.
- Proposal to allow write-off of long overdue fees/fines
- Discussion of 2022 budget process
- Implementation of state mask mandate from August 23
- Reopening of library meeting room and expanded open hours
- Proposal for free library cards for preschool children in BESD boundaries
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to potentially recommend the adoption of updated Parks and Conservation (PC) and Public Facilities and Transportation (PFT) zoning regulations. The body will also discuss potential changes to development and landscaping standards in the Burlington Municipal Code.
- Preliminary adoption of Parks and Conservation (PC) zoning
- Preliminary adoption of Public Facilities and Transportation (PFT) zoning
- Discussion of Burlington Municipal Code chapter 17.70 Supplemental Development Standards
- Discussion of Burlington Municipal Code chapter 17.80 Landscaping
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the July 2021 minutes and monthly financial reports. The board will also discuss the implications of new law enforcement legislation and plans for Library Card Sign Up Month in September.
- Approval of July 2021 financial report
- Approval of bills
- Approval of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Discussion on new law enforcement legislation
- Promotion of Library Card Sign Up Month with B-E schools
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public meetings to discuss preliminary changes to parks, conservation, public facilities, and transportation zones. The body will also receive a staff briefing on the Comprehensive Plan update effort. No final actions will be taken during this meeting.
- Discussion of preliminary changes to parks and conservation zones (PC-1 and PC-2)
- Discussion of preliminary changes to public facilities and transportation zones (PFT-1 and PFT-2)
- Review of a draft request for proposals (RFP) for consulting services regarding Public Services and Facilities and Economic Development
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is meeting to review monthly financial and incident reports. Members will discuss the library's reopening process and the extension of the BE Student cards program.
- Approval of June 2021 monthly financial report
- Update on library reopening
- BE Student cards program extension
- Approval of bills
- Approval of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold discussions on draft changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan. No final actions will be taken on the items presented. The meeting includes reviews of zoning designations and element drafts.
- Draft changes to CI-1 and CI-2 (Commercial – Industrial) zones
- Preliminary draft of Public Facilities and Services Element
- Preliminary draft of Economic Development Element
- Zoning regulations for proposed mixed use commercial zones (MUC-1 and MUC-2)
- Development update report on recent activity and permit applications
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from May 4, 2021, and review the Director's May monthly and financial reports. The board will also address bills and the removal of library materials.
- Approval of May 4, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of Director's May monthly and financial reports
- Approval of bills
- Approval of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Discussion of library partnership language
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the Director's April monthly report and financial report. Discussion includes partnerships evaluation, Skagit Kids Read Week updates, and the Burlington Healthy Community Coalition.
- Approval of March and April bills
- Approval of weeds/discards and lost/missing items for March and April
- Director's April monthly report and 2021 monthly financial report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider the preliminary adoption of changes to MUC-1 and MUC-2 zoning regulations. Members will also evaluate options for permitting recreational marijuana retail in the MUC-2 zone. Additionally, the commission will receive an introduction to the Shoreline Master Program update.
- Preliminary adoption of changes to MUC-1 (B-1 Business) and MUC-2 (C-1 General Commercial) zoning
- Evaluation of options for recreational marijuana retail in the MUC-2 zone
- Introduction to the Shoreline Master Program update
Historical Preservation Commission
The Historical Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the composition of its membership. The body will also review progress on the Carnegie Library and the Historical Walking Tour audio feature.
- Proposed change to Ordinance 2.96.020 regarding Commission Composition
- Carnegie Library progress report
- Historical Walking Tour audio feature update
- Historical Society partnership discussion
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's March monthly report and financial report. The meeting includes discussions on bills, weed/discard items, a security case update, and partnership evaluations.
- Review of March 2021 monthly financial report
- Approval of bills
- Approval of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Security Case update
- Partnerships evaluation
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve February minutes and bills. The agenda includes a review of the February monthly financial report and an update on reopening.
- February monthly financial report
- Approval of bills
- Reopening update
- Approval of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Skagit Kids Read Week
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the monthly financial report and incident reports. Discussion includes DVD gentrification, WIFI hotspots, and the various phases of the library's reopening.
- Review of BPL reopening phases
- Discussion of DVD gentrification
- Discussion of WIFI hotspots
- Approval of bills
- Approval of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting recommendations for zoning changes. These changes affect the RA-2 (multiunit residential) and MUR (mixed use residential) zones. Final action may be taken on this item.
- Public hearing on changes to RA-2 (multiunit residential) and MUR (mixed use residential) zones
- Review of Chapters 17.25, 17.30 and 17.40 BMC
Library Board of Trustees
The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will review the Director's December monthly and 2020 financial reports. The board will also discuss adding Saturday hours and selecting a format for future meetings.
- Review of 2020 Monthly Financial report
- Discussion on adding Saturday hours
- Discussion on future meeting formats