CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 13, 2015 Conference Room 303 - Shoreline City Hall
5:45 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT:
Mayor Winstead, Deputy
Mayor Eggen, Councilmembers McGlashan,
Hall, McConnell, Salomon, and Roberts
GUEST: Fred Wong, Executive Director, Shoreline-LFP Arts Council; Vicki Stiles,
Executive Director, Shoreline Historical Museum; and Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation: Brianne Zorn, Executive Director, and Boardmembers Eric Swenson and Krista Tenney
At 5:53 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Winstead.
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, thanked the guests for being a Shoreline community partner and making a positive contribution to the City of Shoreline. Mary Reidy, Recreation Superintendent shared some of the services the partners provide and explained that the services could not be provided without them.
Shoreline-LFP Arts Council Report
Fred Wong, Executive Director, Shoreline-LFP Arts Council, thanked Council for support and shared that their new mission statement is “Cultivating Creativity and Inspiring Our Community Through the Arts”. He reviewed the history of the Arts Council, highlighted milestones, and announced that the Arts Council is Celebrating 25 years of service to the community. He reported that over $3million has been invested in community arts programming and that 80 cents of every dollar directly funds creative arts experiences for the community. He reviewed activities sponsored by the Arts Council, including the Artists-in-Schools program, Arts Mini-Grants, Hands-on-Experience, August Arts & Jazz Camp, Arts and Culture Events, the Edible Book Festival, Family Performances, and the Shoreline Arts Festival, which is scheduled for June 27 and 28, 2015. He pointed out that the Artists-in School program funded 31 projects, a record high, and that more than 3,000 students participated in the program. He concluded by identifying a list of partners and supporters, and outreach efforts to the community to encourage support of the arts. He announced that the Arts Council Annual Gala is scheduled for June 6, 2015 at 5:30p.m. at the Shoreline Center.
Shoreline Historical Museum Report
Vicki Stiles, Executive Director, Shoreline Historical Museum, thanked Council for support and extended her appreciation to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff. She reviewed the history of the Museum, explained that it was incorporated in 1975, and announced its 40 year celebration. She reviewed the programs the Museum provides, including their full service museum exhibits, an Archives Research Center, a public lecture series, and monthly-hands on programs for children. She also spoke about the importance of their Volunteer Program. She announced the celebration of the Shoreline Community College 50th Anniversary exhibit, and the Museum Trillum Heritage Award winner in 2014. She reviewed the 2014 Program and Lecture Series and recounted the groundbreaking for the New Collections Facility and Research Center. She shared that the Museum participates in community events such as Celebrate Shoreline, the Ronald Bog Summerset Arts Festival, Shoreline Farmers Market, Shoreline Arts Festival and Solarfest. She presented a calendar of events and programs for 2015 and a list of museum partners. She reported that over 6,000 people visit the museum annually and that 75-85 percent are Shoreline residents. She reviewed the budget for the Museum and stated that 25 percent of the budget is funded by the City.
Kruckeberg Garden Foundation Report
Brianne Zorn, Executive Director, introduced Boardmembers Eric Swenson and Krista Tenney, and provided background and information about the Garden. She reviewed staff and membership breakdowns, and reported that the Garden received 13,090 visitors in 2014. She reviewed the Adult Programs, Children and Family Programs, Free Community Events, and shared that the Garden initiated the Solstice Stroll in 2013 and that the event will continue to be provided free of charge to the community. She spoke about the onsite MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery and reported it earned $70,561 in gross revenues. She reviewed grant funding received in 2014 and stated that it financed the rebranding, an online database, and the Garden of Creativity index. She provided a financial summary of 2014 Income and Expenses, and identified 2015 Goals. Ms. Tenney distributed a 2015 Calendar and Winter Spring Program Card to Council.
Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the partners and thanked them for the great contributions they make to the community. They commended the Foundation on making the Garden more financially self-sufficient. They asked are neighborhoods impacted from overflow parking during large events and if the Garden receives funding from United Way. Ms. Zorn responded that they use shuttle services for the larger events and with the new parking configuration that they are able to accommodate up to 700 people per day, and that they do not receive United Way funding. Councilmembers also complimented the Arts Council on their new membership program and asked if the City of Lake Forest Park supports the Arts Council. Mr. Wong responded yes, and Ms. Stiles added that the City of Lake Forest Park does not provide funding to the Museum. Councilmembers thanked the Museum for being the keeper of the City’s historical information and suggested they incorporate human interest stories from people to add to their records.
At 6:45 p.m., Mayor Winstead declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/ Bonita Roznos, Deputy
City Clerk
CITY
OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 13, 2015 Council
Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500
Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Winstead, Deputy Mayor Eggen,
Councilmembers McGlashan, Hall, McConnell, Salomon,
and Roberts
ABSENT: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m., the meeting was
called to order by Mayor Winstead, who presided.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Winstead
led the flag salute. Upon roll call by the City Clerk, all Councilmembers were
present.
(a) Proclamation of
Volunteer Week
Mayor Winstead
read a proclamation declaring April 12 -18 Volunteer Week in the City of
Shoreline. Pete Gerhard, Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association, stated
that he accepts the proclamation on behalf of all the terrific volunteers in the
City of Shoreline.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager,
provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Roberts
reported attending a Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting
and commented on the King County’s Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan’s goal of achieving
70% countywide recycling. He stated that mandatory garbage pick-up and
recycling may be required.
Deputy Mayor Eggen said he attended a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
meeting and commented on the countywide goal to achieve 70% recycling. He
shared that the landfills are projected to be full in 2030 and that SWAC is
coming up with recommendations to present to cities. He also reported attending
a Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board meeting and explained
that the Board recommends cities for grants for transportation projects. He stated
that Sea-Tac Airport is developing a master plan to
upsize the Airport, and that road usage charges are being tested and may take the
place of gas taxes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the
public wanting to address Council.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted by
unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon
motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember McGlashan
and unanimously carried, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Minutes
of Special Meeting of March 30, 2015
(b) Approval
of expenses and payroll as of March 19, 2015 in the amount of $1,564,460.38
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*Payroll and Benefits: |
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Payroll Period |
Payment Date |
EFT
Numbers (EF) |
Payroll Checks (PR) |
Benefit Checks (AP) |
Amount Paid |
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2/15/15-2/28/15 |
3/6/2015 |
59919-60117 |
13715-13733 |
59479-59484 |
$437,936.48 |
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$437,936.48 |
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*Accounts Payable Claims: |
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Expense Register Dated |
Check Number (Begin) |
Check Number (End) |
Amount Paid |
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3/11/2015 |
58893 |
58893 |
($13,088.75) |
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3/11/2015 |
59425 |
59425 |
$13,088.75 |
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3/12/2015 |
59426 |
59446 |
$260,065.48 |
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3/12/2015 |
59447 |
59453 |
$28,039.22 |
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3/12/2015 |
59454 |
59473 |
$62,216.89 |
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3/12/2015 |
59474 |
59476 |
$15,117.11 |
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3/12/2015 |
59337 |
59337 |
($4,886.93) |
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3/12/2015 |
59477 |
59477 |
$4,886.93 |
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3/13/2015 |
59478 |
59478 |
$317.55 |
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3/13/2015 |
59485 |
59485 |
$3,573.15 |
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3/16/2015 |
59486 |
59486 |
$54.00 |
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3/19/2015 |
59487 |
59509 |
$572,762.18 |
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3/19/2015 |
58510 |
59519 |
$15,686.12 |
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3/19/2015 |
58520 |
58542 |
$166,353.43 |
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3/19/2015 |
59543 |
59543 |
$2,338.77 |
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$1,126,523.90 |
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(c) Adoption
of Ord. No. 710 - Franchise Agreement for Fiberoptics
with Astound
(d) Authorize
the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Marquam
Consulting for Sharepoint Consulting Services
8. ACTIONS ITEMS
(a) Public Hearing to receive citizens
comments on Transportation Improvement Plan
Kirk McKinley, Transportation
Services Manager, provided background on the
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and stated that the TIP also informs the
Capital Improvement Plan. He reviewed that funded programs total close to $11
million, funded projects total over $54 million, including an unfunded portion
of 145th Street, and unfunded projects total over $217 million. He
presented projects that are competitive for grant funding and reviewed the
Grant Match Fund. He listed projects which need planning phases and provided
staff recommendations. He discussed the development of a funding strategy for
the Community Renewal Area, advanced acquisition of right-of-ways, and the
challenges of utility undergrounding.
Mayor Winstead opened the Public Hearing.
Chrissey Gildow, Richmond
Beach resident, suggested developing a defined network of bike paths in the City’s
right-of-ways, specifically on Richmond Beach area roads, and commented on how
dangerous it is currently to bike these roads. She explained that she is not
suggesting a suicide lane and asked the Traffic Committee to design a long term
solution.
Sherry Hill, Richmond
Beach resident, commented that she attended all of the Transportation Corridor
meetings for Point Wells and asked Council to solicit additional public input. She
said that the bike lanes are a controversial project and asked that the City
work with citizens before converting arterials into bike lanes. She expressed concern
about Trader Joe’s traffic and requested that the traffic signals be coordinated
at that intersection.
Tom Jamieson,
Shoreline resident, commented on the plan to close Westminster Way at the north
end by the pedestrian bridge and stated he believes that it is consistent with the
Community Renewal Area Plan at Aurora Square. He stated that the Transportation
Master Plan (TMP) has Westminster designated as a truck route and that it is
also referenced in the Comprehensive Plan as a road to aid truck freight. He asked
what the relationship between the TMP and TIP is and stated that they have conflicting
objectives that need to be addressed. He stated it appears that the City is
moving in reverse order and suggested the correct order of governance is the Comprehensive
Plan, next the TMP and then the TIP.
Tom McCormick, Shoreline
resident, addressed staff’s recommendation to widen the lanes on Richmond Beach
Road. He stated that this is the opposite of what the City should be doing and
that widening the roads will allow more capacity and meet the needs of the
developer instead of current residents. He believes the City should minimize
traffic volume and reduce the Point Wells development. He said it is not
appropriate to have bikers zigzag all around to get from point A to point B. He
stated his preference is for a direct route through a designated bike lane all
the way up the Richmond Beach Corridor.
Mayor Winstead closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Roberts
asked if the City is performing an independent analysis on trip counts taking
into consideration projected increases that will come with the Light Rail Station
and increased Metro Services. He asked how the truck route was developed, and inquired
when the discussion for changing lane widths adopted in 185th Street
Station Subarea Plan will come back to Council, and if there could be citywide
consideration. Mr. McKinley responded that the corridor study will use the most
recent traffic model and will adjust for future growth. He explained that the
Washington Department of Transportation designated Westminster Way as a truck
route. He then stated a portion of Westminster Way is no longer designated as a
truck route in the TMP, and that the vacation of that roadway is proposed in
the CRA. He noted that there is a meeting next week to address implementation
of the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan.
Councilmember Hall
commented on the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan and asked if the short un-open
bits of right-of-way for bike and pedestrian connections were included in the
TMP. Mr. McKinley responded they are included in the TMP but explained that a
program has not been set up to pave them.
Deputy Mayor Eggen commented that Project 11, on 19th Avenue
and Ballinger, was encouraged because the apartment building there has no
sidewalks and that Project 14 is a school bus stop where kids are playing dangerously
on the hillside. He asked if there is a way to capture the motivation behind
the goals because they relate back to the safety of citizens and young people. He
commented that there are areas in the City where there is not sufficient room
to make bike paths, and since the ultimate goal is safety, that alternatives
should be explored.
Councilmember Salomon
commented that the Grant Match Fund and the CRA programs are good areas to
focus on. He questioned if the City would have been able to leverage grant
money if it did not have the Grant Match Program. He asked about utility undergrounding
and suggested approaching it on a project by project analysis. He asked when
the Richmond Beach Traffic Corridor Study (TCS) would be completed, and said he
would need that Study before supporting improvements to that corridor. Mr.
McKinley acknowledged that projects without grant matching funds would have to
be funded by the General Fund. He then talked about the challenges and
complications associated with undergrounding. He added that the primary purpose
for including Richmond Beach Road is to address safety issues and ensure that
it is included in the TIP for grant funding purposes. Ms. Tarry responded that there
is not a date certain of when the TCS will be completed because they are still waiting
for traffic modeling information.
Councilmember McGlashan commented that the most challenging intersection,
at 160th and Greenwood, is not on the list and asked if it is in the Shoreline
Community College’s (SCC) Master Plan. He asked about the intersection at NW
Richmond Beach Road and 3rd Avenue. Mr. McKinley responded that the
intersection at 160th and Greenwood is on the CRA and in SCC’s Master
Plan, and explained that Kendra Dedinsky, Traffic Engineer, is working on a grant
opportunity to help make the intersection at Richmond Beach Road and 3rd
Avenue operate safer.
Councilmember McConnell
asked what is included in the NW Richmond Beach Road and 3rd Avenue project.
Mr. McKinley answered that it is a five lane intersection.
Mayor Winstead thanked Mr. McKinley for the informative
presentation and applauded the Grant Match Fund. She stated that it allows the
Transportation Department the opportunity to receive money to fund projects
throughout the City.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Discussion of Ord. No. 711 - New Chapter
for the Shoreline Municipal Code 3.65 - Collection of Debt
Patti Radar,
Interim Administrative Services Director, provided an overview of Proposed
Ordinance No. 711 and explained that it is a one-time cleanup of 15 delinquent
accounts dating back to 2006. She reviewed the debt collection policy and
procedures, and stated that currently only Council can write off debt. She
presented the categories of debt and pointed out that the majority of debt is
from car accidents. She stated that Ordinance No. 711 would provide the
Administrative Services Director authority to establish procedures, allow for
the use of collection agencies, and let staff write off debt amounts up to
$5,000. She explained that Council would authorize the write off of debts above
$5,000.
Councilmember
Roberts commented on the importance of having a debt collection policy in place
especially when assuming additional utility providers. He asked if Council will
approve the policy and procedure on debt collection. He requested to see the
policy granting authority to write off debt, expressed concern on certain debts
being written off earlier than others, and requested a report on everything
that is written off.
Ms. Rader
responded that there is a debt policy in place which follows the Revised Code
of Washington. She explained that staff is requesting that the four items
presented earlier be added to the policy, and stated that a report will be
provided to Council identifying write offs. Margaret King, City Attorney,
stated that there will be additional ordinances brought forward that
specifically address utilities. Ms. Tarry said she would provide the current
policy and procedure for debt collection for Council’s review.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:42 p.m.,
Mayor Winsted called for a five minute recess. At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Winstead reconvened the meeting, and then announced a recess into an Executive Session for a period of 30
minutes as authorized by RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to
discuss potential litigation to which the City is likely to become a party.
City staff attending the Executive Session included: Debbie Tarry, City
Manager; John Norris, Assistant City Manager; Kirk McKinley, Transportation Services
Manager; Nytasha Sowers, Transportation Planning Manager; Kendra Dedinsky,
Traffic Engineer; and Margaret King, City Attorney. At 9:20 p.m. Mayor Winstead emerged to announce a 20 minute extension to the
Executive Session. At 9:40 p.m. Mayor Winstead
emerged to announce a 10 minute extension to the Executive Session. At 9:50
p.m., the Executive Session was over.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:50 p.m., Mayor Winstead declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/ Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk