CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 16, 2016 Council Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Winstead, and Councilmembers McGlashan,
Scully, Hall, and Salomon
ABSENT: Mayor Roberts and Councilmember McConnell
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Winstead who presided. She announced that the City is having technical difficulties with the video equipment and that tonight’s meeting will only have an audio recording.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL
Deputy Mayor Winstead led the flag salute. Upon roll call by the City Clerk, all Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Robert and Councilmember McConnell.
Councilmember Scully moved to excuse Mayor Roberts for the purpose of conducting City business and Councilmember McConnell for personal reasons. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall and passed unanimously, 5-0.
(a) Proclamation of Armed Services Appreciation Day
Deputy Mayor Winstead read a proclamation declaring May 21, 2016 Armed Services Appreciation Day in Shoreline. Commander Richard B. White, and other members of the Shoreline American Legion, accepted the proclamation. Mr. White expressed that he is honored and said he appreciates the support they have received from the City for the Veteran’s Recognition Plaza located on the lawn at City Hall.
Deputy Mayor Winstead announced that the “Faces of Homelessness” exhibit is on display in the City Hall Lobby and that the City has proclaimed May 16 - 22, 2016 as Affordable Housing Week. She said the proclamation was sent to the King County Housing Consortium to highlight homelessness and the need for more permanent affordable housing. She then acknowledged Andrew Orlebeke from the Housing Consortium.
Deputy Mayor Winstead convened a 5 minutes recess to allow Council to take photographs with Mr. Orlebeke.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
John Norris, Acting City Manager, provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
There were no Council Reports.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jordan Tyran, Hopelink Family Development Case Manager, commented that people are struggling to keep their housing. She said there is a critical need to work together for solutions, make housing more affordable, and help prevent crisis inducing rent hikes.
Doug Ito, Richmond Beach and Housing Consortium Boardmember, thanked the Council for the Affordable Housing Week Proclamation.
Andrew Orlebeke, King County Housing Consortium, thanked Council for the proclamation and asked that they consider affordable housing in the 145th Street Station Subarea planning. He extended an invitation to the Council to attend a discussion on affordable housing at the El Centro De La Rasa on May 19, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.
Brad Lancaster, Shoreline resident, commented that he is in favor of all the affordable housing efforts. He described a homelessness effort in Daytona Beach, Florida, and said that they are creating Tiger Bay Village and offer onsite services to address problems that drive homelessness. He said researchers recommend that a homeless person be engaged, rather than enabled. He encouraged the City of Shoreline to follow the success or failure of the program.
Ginny Scantlebury, Shoreline resident, commented that Affordable Housing Week was not mentioned on Shoreline’s website and asked why residents were not notified of the King County Affordable Housing Week Kick-off Event in Seattle. She said she hopes that the City is listening to Mr. Lancaster’s ideas on homelessness. She then referenced an article entitled “As housing market soars, poorest renters are priced out”, by Tad Sooter, Kitsap Sun Newspaper. She stated that people are being displaced in Shoreline as home values rise and believes when upzoning takes off that housing will become more expensive. She provided Section 8 rental assistance voucher data and suggested that incentives be provided to current apartment owners for building upgrades so they do not have to evict tenants. She said any new development needs to offer truly affordable housing.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by
Councilmember Hall and seconded by Councilmember McGlashan and unanimously
carried, 5-0, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 18, 2016
(b) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for Pavement Testing Services
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Public Hearing and Discussion of Ord. No. 746 - Granting a Franchise to
CenturyLink to Operate a Cable System in the Public Rights-of-Way to Provide Cable Services in the City of Shoreline
Alex Herzog, Management Analyst, stated CenturyLink has submitted an application to operate a cable system providing private and business internet, phone and television services in the City of Shoreline. He reviewed the application and franchise terms and said the Franchise is scheduled to be approved by the Council on June 6, 2016.
Deputy Mayor Winstead opened the Public Hearing. Upon hearing no one in the audience expressing a desire to testify, she closed the Hearing.
Councilmember Hall asked if the basic terms, costs and fees are the same for all cable providers. Mr. Herzog responded that they are the same.
Councilmember Scully asked if there will be impacts to residents from CenturyLink working on poles, having access to homes, etc. Mr. Herzog responded that the impacts are minimal.
Councilmember McGlashan asked if CenturyLink is currently providing service in Shoreline. Mr. Herzog explained that they are not currently providing cable services, but are currently rolling out fiber optic cable in the City which does not require a franchise agreement.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Promote Shoreline Campaign Update
Dan Eernissee, Economic Development Manager, shared that the soft launch of the Promote Shoreline Campaign will take place on May 17, 2016. He explained that there is a need to promote Shoreline to prepare for the growth that is coming to Shoreline and he stressed the importance of guiding that growth. He said the City is embarking on a marketing campaign to build the image of the City. He shared that the goals of the Campaign are to generate positive sentiment and knowledge, shift negative perceptions, and elevate investments in placemaking. He described the process implemented for gathering feedback and explained the central premise observed is that people who learn about Shoreline are “Surprised by Shoreline”. He talked about the micro site www.surprisedbyshoreline.com where people can go to learn about Shoreline. He said the new website is intended to compliment, and not replace the City’s Official website. He explained who would view the website and how it would spark people’s interest. He then demoed the 30 second Video “You don’t know Squatch”.
Mr. Eernissee then showed Council the Squatch graphic and walked Council through the website. He announced that Squatch will be out this summer (teaching people about Shoreline) on cup coasters and chop sticks, in advertisements on buses, over social media, at the Farmer’s Market, and in a documentary. He then played the documentary video.
Mr. Eernissee commented that there needs to be a wonderful future for Shoreline and talked about why Squatch is a good use of tax dollars. He said the Campaign is intended to attract residents and businesses and help the City achieve its vision. He explained success will be determined by tracking website data and responses, and as funding allows, conducting annual surveys. He said new development will also be tracked.
Councilmember Salomon commented that the Squatch Campaign is very creative and that he enjoyed watching the video. He expressed that he did not know future funding would be needed and said he is not likely to support it.
Councilmember McGlashan asked if swag will be delivered outside of Shoreline. Mr. Eernissee replied that swag will be delivered inside and outside of Shoreline, and shared that there is also an information packet that will be provided to businesses.
Councilmember Scully said he has been getting feedback from the Community that using City funding for the Promote Shoreline Campaign is not an appropriate use of tax dollars. He applauded the effort and said he enjoyed the video, however, he stated he will not support allocating future funding for the project, and suggested limiting the purchase of swag items. Mr. Eernissee asked if there is something that could change his opinion. Councilmember Scully replied that it would help to have data indicating the promotional campaign has brought in investments that would have not otherwise come to Shoreline.
Councilmember Hall asked if the Campaign has been presented to the Chamber of Commerce. He requested that the City find out what the business community thinks about it and if they believe it provides enough of a benefit. He said it could potentially help increase the tax base. He commented that this type of promotion is usually done by a Chamber of Commerce, but the Shoreline Chamber has not been able to do this.
Deputy Mayor Winstead shared that Council is taking the lead and responsibility to promote Shoreline since the Chamber is unable to do so. She said she is very happy with the Squatch campaign and that it is nice to see that perception is changing about Shoreline. She noted that the campaign can also be promoted at Celebrate Shoreline.
(b) Police Station at City Hall Project Update
Dan Eernissee, Economic Development Manager, explained that the Shoreline Police Department need a new Station and City Hall will be renovated so they can occupy the 1st Floor in 2017. He reviewed the 3rd floor design build out that will house the Planning & Community Development Department. He explained how permitting applicants will now have one stop service and a better customer experience. He then walked Council through the 1st floor police build out and addition. He reviewed the project schedule and said he anticipates the Police moving in at the end of 2017. He said the cost at 60% design is $7.761 million with a $1.4 million funding gap. He explained the reasons for the variance in costs since the first estimates, and reviewed revenue sources.
Councilmember Hall commented that the redevelopment of City Hall to accommodate the new Police Station will result in environmental benefits by meeting new stormwater regulations. He expressed that the Community expects to be kept safe, and said although the City is incurring costs for the project that it will help the Police better fulfill community expectations.
Councilmember Scully commented that the project looks great, and he is glad the Police Station will be housed at City Hall. He asked if the City always anticipated using the General Fund to meet the funding gap. Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director, said the City was hopeful to find other funds and that the use of the General Fund is a last resort. Deputy Mayor Winstead asked what the 20% contingency equates to in dollars. Mr. Eernissee responded that it is approximately $800,000.
Councilmember McGlashan asked for clarification about the remaining buildings displayed on the site plan, about the ingress and egress for the police station, and if the fireplace is being removed from the City Hall lobby. Mr. Eernissee responded that the plan is for Jersey’s to stay as it is and for Dr. Jensen’s office to be repurposed for city storage. He said there will be a separate driveway for the Police Station. He explained what the City Clerk’s Office and the lobby will look like, and talked about the other projects that might be wrapped into the City Hall reconfiguration.
Deputy Mayor Winstead said the plan looks great and that she is looking forward to opening up the lobby. She appreciates staff taking advantage of this opportunity to perform other needed upgrades to City Hall. She pointed out that once the Police Station parcel sells that there will also be a new opportunity for redevelopment.
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:48 p.m., Deputy Mayor Winstead declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/ Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk