CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 2, 2016 Council Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Roberts, Deputy Mayor Winstead,
Councilmembers McGlashan, Scully, Hall, McConnell, and Salomon
ABSENT: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Roberts who presided.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Roberts led the flag salute. Upon roll call by the City Clerk, all Councilmembers were present. Councilmember Hall participated via Skype.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
Mayor Roberts announced that the City is accepting applications for the Library Board and the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services/Tree Board to fill Youthmember vacancies.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
There were no Council reports.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilmember McConnell moved to suspend Council Rule 6.1 to allow the eleven speakers signed up for Public Comment to each speak for (3) three minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Scully and passed unanimously, 7-0.
Janet Way, Shoreline Preservation Society, requested that her remarks be entered as an official party of record with legal standing status. She talked about the impact the Preferred Alternative Zoning Scenario for the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan Final Environment Impact Statement (145th SSSP FEIS) will have on parks, critical areas and wetlands. She said she sent documents and pictures for the Councilmembers to review. She shared that the recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services/Tree Board protect the parks and wetlands, and she requested that protection be extended further west of Paramount Park. She asked the City to perform more work to protect the critical areas and wetlands before moving forward with the FEIS. She provided the disappearance of Pemberley Pond as an example of what happens when things are not done right.
Lindsay Hanna, Shoreline resident, commented that she recently moved here from Seattle because Light Rail is coming. She said she is excited about the Compact Community Preferred Alternative Zoning Scenario for the 145th SSSP FEIS and having restaurants, shopping, etc., that are now lacking in Shoreline. She commented that the region is growing and believes Shoreline has a responsibility to grow smartly, and this zoning scenario protects farmlands.
Luke Hanna, Shoreline resident, commented that he recently moved to Shoreline and said he is excited about Light Rail and the amenities it will bring to the Community. He urged Councilmembers to consider the Compact Communities as the preferred alternative zoning scenario for the 145th SSSP FEIS. He said farmland needs to be protected as density increases.
Robin Lombard, Shoreline resident, expressed concern about the lack of content in City email alerts. She said the public needs to know why meetings are relevant, why a public hearing is required, and what type of public feedback is needed. She said citizens will not spend time digging for information and more content is needed to decide if they need to attend a meeting.
Lance Young, Shoreline resident and Interurban Tree Society, commented they that the Society has been working to enhance green spaces in Shoreline. He said he submitted an article for Council’s review regarding a King County Lifespan Study identifying Shoreline as having one of the lowest lifespans in the region. He shared attributes that lead to a healthy lifespan and said it includes having green space. He listed diseases that are preventable by having trees. He commented that changing the west side of Paramount Park area back to low density residential to protect the wetlands is an important issue for Council to consider. He urged Council to keep up the efforts to improve life in Shoreline.
Ken Winnick, Shoreline resident, read quotes from a Wetlands Report. He said 97% of the wetlands in Shoreline have been filled or removed. He urged Council to be careful about the wetlands in Paramount Park because they are the last of three remaining wetlands in Shoreline. He then talked about the need to coordinate bus transit routes and Light Rail to serve different population centers.
Marsha Gresham, Shoreline resident, encouraged Council to use a zoning overlay instead of a planned Action for the 145th SSSP. She said citizens’ expertise can be used with a zoning overlay. She suggested R-6 zoning around all parks to preserve wetlands, a phased development approach, and to require developers to pay impact fees.
Wendy DiPeso, Shoreline resident, agreed with what previous speakers have already said about protecting the wetlands. She said preserving them also makes economic sense because nature is taking care of what needs to be taken care of. She commented that R-6 should be around all parks so as properties become available the City can purchase them to restore and protect the buffer. She commented that she is in favor of density around the Light Rail Station but said it needs to be well planned.
Jeanette Ordonez, Seattle resident and employee of Futurewise, commented that she supports the Preferred Alternative for the 145th SSSP FEIS and is excited about Light Rail. She said it is important to recognize the benefits of having density around the Station, and to house more people more affordably. She commented higher density development will benefit the health of Thornton Creek, streams and salmon, and will improve stormwater runoff due to new development stormwater standards.
John Lombard, Thornton Creek Alliance, listed characteristics of Paramount Open Space and said that the R-6 zoning designation compliments this area, and that the Alliance’s focus is to protect this area. He commented that some aspects of stormwater management could get better as the region develops. He shared that the amendment proposed by Councilmember Hall provides the bare minimum of R-6 that the Thornton Creek Alliance would support and that more R-6 is needed to protect the habitat.
Steve Schneider, Shoreline resident, read from a letter that he submitted to Council requesting phased zoning, a 50% build out before the 2nd phase is unlocked, and to keep new development near transit.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember McConnell and seconded by Councilmember Scully and unanimously carried, 7-0, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 21, 2016 and minutes of Regular Meeting of March 28, 2016
(b) Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Professional Services with Otak, Inc. for On-call Surface Water Engineering and Environmental Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000 Annually, Renewable for up to Four Additional Years
(c) Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Obligate $4,235,000 of Surface Transportation Program Grant Funds for the State Route 523 (N/NE 145th Street), Aurora Avenue N to I-5 Project
(d) Adoption of Res. No. 386 Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the State of Washington Department of Licensing for Collection and Administration of Vehicle Licensing Fees for the City of Shoreline, Formerly Shoreline Transportation Benefit District
(e) Adoption of Res. No. 387 Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the State of Washington Department of Revenue for the Purpose of Data Sharing
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract with Recology Cleanscapes, Inc. for 2017-2027
Lance Newkirk, Utility and Operations Manager, and Rika Cecil, Environmental Program Analyst, provided the staff report. Mr. Newkirk recounted that the Recology CleanScapes bid was the lowest rate and provides the highest level of service. He reviewed residential, commercial and multi-family services, and citywide enhancements discussed at the April 18, 2016 City Council Meeting. He highlighted the Shoreline Storefront that allows customers to pay their bills and recycle hard-to-recycle items. He shared that next steps in the process include updating the solid waste code, implementation messaging and outreach, and said new services are scheduled to start on March 1, 2017.
Councilmember McGlashan moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into the 2017 - 2027 Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Compostables Collection Contract with Recology CleanScapes, Inc. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McConnell.
Councilmember McGlashan commented that Recology CleanScapes does a great job and commended them on their service to Shoreline residents.
Councilmember Salomon commented that the contract brings full circle the emphasis on sustainability and greatly reduces pollution. He said he supports the contract and really likes the progressive forward thinking.
Councilmember Scully commented that Recology is a good vendor and it is a good contract. He expressed that he does not like the Storefront given that there is a transfer station in town. He stated that rate payers should not pay any more then they have to. He said he will be supporting the contract.
Councilmember McConnell commented that residents will benefit from mandatory collection and the ability to include compostables. She is excited about the lower rates and said Recology CleanScapes is the best company for community involvement.
Mayor Roberts stated that he also supports the contract. He said he is happy that compostables are embedded and that rates will be reduced for most customers.
The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
(b) Motion to Select the Preferred Alternative Zoning Scenario for the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement
Miranda Redinger, Senior Planner, presented the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan (145th SSSP) Schedule, and shared that tonight Council is scheduled to select a Preferred Alternative for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). She reviewed that included in revisions for consideration are the Wetlands and Streams Assessment or Geotechnical Considerations for High Groundwater or Peat Conditions; the 145th Street Corridor Study Preferred Design Concept; Regulations for 185th Street Station Subarea Plan; Public Comment; and the Planning Commission Committee Phased Zoning Proposal. She then displayed the Compact Community Hybrid Map recommended by the Planning Commission to be used as the foundation for Council amendments.
Deputy Mayor Winstead moved to not select a preferred alternative and move forward studying the Connecting Corridors, Compact Community, Compact Community Hybrid, and No Action scenarios for analysis in the FEIS. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McGlashan.
Deputy Mayor Winstead explained that the Growth Management Act does not require a preferred alternative. She shared that she believes it is more prudent to study all the different scenarios and doing so will provide more information to make an informed decision. She said it will also keep the process moving forward.
Councilmembers Scully, Salomon, and McConnell shared why they will not be supporting the motion and said they want to continue with the process as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember McGlashan and Mayor Roberts stated support for the motion. Councilmember Hall commented that he could go either way and shared that he does not believe selecting a preferred alternative now provides more certainty for the public because the zoning that is eventually adopted is not necessarily the same zoning that is studied in a preferred alternative.
Margaret King, City Attorney, clarified that the study for the FEIS is separate from the zoning process.
Councilmember Salmon moved to amend the main motion to include phasing on the FEIS by superimposing the Phased Connecting Corridors map reviewed by the Planning Commission. Areas not included in the Final Environmental Impact Statement for rezoning would be excluded. Phase 1 would be effective when the zoning is adopted as part of the Subarea Plan (2016) and Phase 2 would be effective in 2033. The motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Winstead.
Councilmember Salomon commented that the amendment will help aid the concentration of business development around housing development. It could also give balance to supply and demand costs of land.
The amendment passed unanimously, 7-0 PASS.
The main motion as amended passed 4-3, with Councilmember Salomon, Scully and McConnell voting no.
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:22 p.m., Mayor Roberts declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/ Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk