CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
The purpose of these minutes is to capture a high-level summary of Council’s discussion and action. This is not a verbatim transcript. Meeting video and audio is available on the City’s website.
Monday, May 2, 2022 Held Remotely via Zoom
7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Scully, Deputy Mayor Robertson, Councilmembers McConnell, Mork, Pobee, and Ramsdell
ABSENT: Councilmember Roberts
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Scully who presided.
2. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call by the City Clerk, all Councilmembers were present except for Councilmember Pobee who joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m., and Councilmember Roberts.
(a) Proclamation of National Bike Month and Proclamation of Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Scully announced National Bike Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Affordable Housing Week in Shoreline.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
4. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, reported on various City meetings, projects, and events.
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
There were no Council Reports.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Council heard comments from the public from approximately 7:05 p.m. to 7:19 p.m. Written comments were also submitted to Council prior to the meeting and are available on the City’s website.
Jackie Kurle, Shoreline resident, said she appreciates the updates on the Enhanced Shelter and encouraged continued communication on its successes and challenges. She also requested thoughtful planning regarding duplexes and triplexes in the City.
Janet Way, Shoreline resident, brought attention to the community meeting for the Fircrest Master Development Plan and encouraged everyone to attend; stated concern over the project’s impact to trees ; and asked Council to host a public informational session regarding the development.
Heidi Shepherd, Shoreline resident and Board President of the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA), spoke regarding the Affordable Housing Week proclamation, commended City for leadership in providing affordable housing, and invited everyone to attend a panel on affordable housing options.
Michelle Eastman, Shoreline resident and member of NUHSA, thanked the City for issuing the Affordable Housing Week proclamation, providing shelters, and ensuring housing for all income levels and she shared her support for permanent supportive housing for the 198th Street Project.
Maralyn Chase, Shoreline resident, spoke about Fircrest’s history during World War II as the first interdenominational Navy hospital chapel and shared that the site was visited by Eleanor Roosevelt and she stated that the Chapel and trees are important to the area.
Derek Blackwell, Shoreline resident, commented on six issues with the development to replace Garden Park Apartments and stated that a lot of people are upset about the loss of trees. He suggested a smaller building would allow more trees to remain and asked if the City has some power to call for a more sustainable design.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Robertson and unanimously carried, 6-0, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 4, 2022
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 11, 2022
(b) Adoption of Ordinance No. 943 - Amending Certain Sections of Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 13.10 Surface Water Utility for a New Source Control Program
(c) Adoption of Resolution No. 487 - Approving the Relocation Plan and the City Manager Property Acquisition Authority for the N 175th Street, Stone Avenue N to I-5 Project
(d) Adoption of Ordinance No. 956 - Authorizing the Use of Eminent Domain for Acquisition of Certain Real Properties to Construct the N 175th Street, Stone Avenue N to I-5 Project
(e) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board to Obligate $600,000 for the Complete Streets Work Program
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:20 p.m., Mayor Scully declared the meeting adjourned.
/s/ Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk