CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 23, 2016 Conference Room 303 - Shoreline City Hall
5:45 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT:
Mayor Roberts, Deputy Mayor Winstead, Councilmembers
McGlashan, Scully, Hall, McConnell, and Salomon
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Debbie Tarry, City Manager; John Norris, Assistant City Manager; Eric Friedli, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director; and Bonita Roznos, Deputy City Clerk
GUESTS: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS)/Tree Boardmembers: Vice Chair Betsy Robertson, and Boardmembers Christina Arcidy, Cindy Dittbrenner, Bill Franklin, John Hoey, Katie Schielke, and Christine Southwick
At 5:50 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Roberts.
Upon request by Betsy Robertson, Vice Chair PRCS/Tree Board, Councilmembers and Boardmembers introduced themselves, named their favorite park, and shared why it is their favorite.
Eric Friedli, PRCS Director, then explained that the Board is engaged in the 2017 – 2023 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan update. He described community outreach efforts and said the community engagement process will be completed at the end of June 2016. He stated a public hearing is planned for January 2017 and the Plan will be presented to the Council in March 2017.
Boardmembers asked Councilmembers a series of questions (as noted in the meeting Memorandum) regarding parks, programs and services. Councilmembers responded that they are looking forward to receiving feedback from the community regarding what they would like to see in Shoreline’s park system, and stressed that funding support will be needed.
Councilmembers agreed that Shoreline has a great park system, and want to assess if it is serving Shoreline’s changing demographic populations. They discussed that there is limited space to build new parks and spoke on the importance of creating new park space in the 145th and 185th Station Subareas. They talked about the merits of developing a multi-generational community center, the need for a park with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) playground equipment, and recommended that the City host a cultural fair. Councilmembers discussed the possibility of funding small parks and extending green space with transportation impact fees. They recommended creating walking trails, nature areas and neighborhood basketball courts. They suggested more east to west connected greenway linkages, and signs that identity park amenities and trails in multiple languages. They pointed out that Shoreline parks are now listed in the Mountains -to-Sounds Greenway Connections.
Councilmember Salomon asked if there is demand for community garden space. Mr. Friedli responded that the demand is 50% greater than the supply. Boardmember Southwick suggested using buildings’ roof tops for garden space.
Deputy Mayor Winstead asked about the Off Leash Dog Parks, expressed that too many dogs are running loose, and suggested that the City develop a park area that contains dogs, as well as a park and trail for dogs.
PRCS/Tree Boardmembers talked about the feedback they are receiving from the community regarding the PROS Plan Update, including a desire for pools, recreation facilities, small outdoor amphitheaters, pocket parks, and athletic fields.
Vice Chair Robertson informed Councilmembers that they received eight applications for the two youth positions on the PRCS/Tree Board and three applications for the one youth position on the Library Board.
At 6:45 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ Bonita Roznos, Deputy
City Clerk
CITY
OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 23, 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. He announced that the Chamber’s audio equipment is not working but the meeting
is still being video recorded and will be available tomorrow for the public to view.
Upon roll call by the City
Clerk, all Councilmembers were present.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager,
provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Gillespie, Foster
Pepper PLLC, said he is speaking on the behalf of Hidden Lake homeowners and expressed
disappointment that the City is violating a contractual obligation not to maintain
Hidden Lake. He explained that the initial agreement was with King County and that
Shoreline assumed the contractual agreement when the City incorporated. He said
he, and his clients, have sent letters to the City, but have not received a
response. He asked to speak to a City Attorney with authority to make a
settlement and then submitted documents.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by
unanimous consent.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Deputy
Mayor Winstead and seconded by Councilmember Hall and unanimously carried, 7-0,
the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a)
Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 25,
2016
(b)
Approval of expenses and payroll as of May
6, 2016 in the amount of $1,169,373.61
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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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4/10/16-4/23/16 |
4/29/2016 |
66082-66266 |
14347-14357 |
63355-63360 |
$623,241.77 |
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$623,241.77 |
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*Wire Transfers: |
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Expense Register Dated |
Wire Transfer Number |
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Amount Paid |
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4/27/2016 |
1107 |
$1,952.84 |
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$1,952.84 |
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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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4/27/2016 |
63176 |
63176 |
($653.42) |
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4/27/2016 |
63260 |
63281 |
$280,450.20 |
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4/28/2016 |
63282 |
63297 |
$5,396.22 |
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4/28/2016 |
63298 |
63298 |
$33,382.53 |
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4/29/2016 |
63299 |
63299 |
$6,250.00 |
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5/4/2016 |
63300 |
63309 |
$16,410.98 |
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5/4/2016 |
63310 |
63335 |
$99,745.50 |
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5/4/2016 |
63336 |
63354 |
$103,196.99 |
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$544,179.00 |
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(c)
Adoption of Resolution No. 388 Adopting
the 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program
(d)
Motion to Authorize the City Manager to
Enter Into the Kiosk Services Interlocal Agreement Between the City of
Shoreline and the King County Medication Education and Disposal Project
7. COMMUNITY GROUP PRESENTATION
(a) Shoreline Solar Project
Maryn Wynne and Larry Owens,
Shoreline Solar Project Co-Founders provided the presentation. Ms. Wynne thanked
Deputy Mayor Winstead and Councilmember McConnell for sponsoring the
presentation. She reviewed the purpose of the presentation and the benefits of
solar power. She stated the answer to the question, “does solar really work in
Shoreline”, is yes. Mr. Owens reviewed how much sun is available in our region
compared to other parts of the world and shared that the cost of solar technology
is decreasing. He explained what solar energy is, how it works, presented solar
projects, and provided examples of return on investments. He showed
Councilmembers a solar panel manufactured in 1944 and said it demonstrates that
investment in solar is worth it.
Ms. Wynne requested that July
23, 2016 be declared as NW SolarFest Day in the City of Shoreline and invited
Councilmembers to attend the event at Shoreline Community College. She
requested that they participate in a custom tour and workshop at City Hall, the
Solarize Shoreline Program, and be solar advocates.
Deputy Mayor Winstead asked
about making an investment in solar if a new roof is needed. Mr. Owens
responded that it is generally better to wait, or move up the roof replacement.
Councilmember Salmon expressed
appreciation for solar thermal. He commented that heating water from natural
gas yields carbon emissions, and asked about the distinction between solar
thermal and electric. Mr. Owens responded that the efficiency for solar thermal
is higher, and said if you use a lot of hot water solar thermal is great; but the
challenge is using all the heated water in the tank. He shared that the unused
portion of electricity used to heat water is pushed back to the Utility. Ms.
Wynne stated that using solar electric to power your vehicle also offsets
greenhouse gas emissions.
Councilmember McConnell asked
about the average return on investment. Mr. Owens responded that paybacks can take
as low as 5 to 6 years. He shared incentives include a 30% tax credit, sales
tax exemptions, and production incentives from the State. Ms. Wynne added that
the Solarized Program is an individualized program.
Councilmember McGlashan asked
what can be charged on a home Direct current (DC), and how long does it take to
run out of hot water heated by solar thermal. Mr. Owens responded that there
are inexpensive charging systems that can be purchased. He said the size of
your tank determines how long it takes to run out of hot water and shared that
your regular water heater serves as a backup. He said thermal will continue to
add heat throughout the day while the sun is shining, and that gas and electric
require more British Thermal Units (BTUs).
Mayor Roberts asked if Japan’s
and Germany’s solar communities were mandated. Mr. Owens responded that they were
highly incentivized to be sustainable and environmentally responsible, and they
like the economic benefit of having lower utility costs.
8. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Discussion of Hidden Lake Alternatives
At 7:45 p.m. Mayor Roberts convened
a 5 minute recess and reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Randy Witt, Public Works
Director; John Featherstone, Surface Water Engineer; and Mark Ewbank, Herrera
Consultants Inc. provided the staff report. Mr. Ewbank provided background on
Hidden Lake, and explained that it was a fishing pond in the early 20th
century and reestablished by King County in 1996. He said sediment issues require
the lake to be dredged, which is an expensive endeavor. He recalled the Hidden
Lake Feasibility Study performed in 2014, and reviewed the current status of
the Lake, Alternatives Analysis, and outreach conducted by staff. Mr. Ewbank presented
Alternatives to address the Lake are:
·
Alternative 1 – Minimal
Approach: Dam remains; a spillway modification will be carved to direct all
flows over the dam protecting NW Innis Arden Way; smaller lake initially; eventually
the lake will fill and channels will evolve into a lake bed; potential for invasive
weeds; no fish passage improvements; and the least expensive.
·
Alternative 2 –
Wetland Floodplain: Dam and lake
removed; creek channels on public and private property; native vegetation
planted in lake bed; possible park upgrades; 25% of fish passage barriers
removed; and higher cost than Alternative 1
·
Alternative 3 – Forested
Channel: dam and lake removed, single
channel on public property; Innis Arden Way culverts replaced and other
downstream restoration; 75% of fish passage barriers removed; native vegetation
planted; possible park upgrade; and the highest cost of all three Alternatives.
Mr. Featherstone explained
that there was consensus among staff, the Park/Tree Board, and the community
supporting Alternative 3. He pointed out that limited Surface Water Utility
Funds and a problematic time frame would make it difficult to implement
Alternate 3. He said staff has developed and is recommending Alternative 4 –
Phased Approached.
·
Alterative 4 - Phased
Approach consist of the following:
o
Phase 1: Remove Hidden Lake Dam and restore Boeing
Creek within Shoreview Park; install park amenities, including trails and will
address priority flooding risk due to sediment in-filling of Hidden Lake.
o
Phase 2: Remove
three remaining major fish passage barriers on Boeing Creek and will provide
maximum fish passage and habitat benefit along creek downstream of existing
Hidden Lake Dam.
Mr. Featherstone said Alternative
4 maximizes grant opportunities and minimizes sedimentation risks. He reviewed Alternative
4 costs, and shared that staff will return to Council with an updated
recommendation if grant funding cannot be secured in 2-3 years of Phase 1. He
reviewed next steps are to pursue grant funding, monitor sediment accumulation,
develop a design, obtain permits, and construct improvements within a 2-8 year
timeframe.
Margaret King, City Attorney,
addressed Steve Gillespie’s, Foster Pepper PLLC, public comment, and said her office
has had numerous conversations with him and that there has been email exchanged
between him and the Assistant City Attorney. She said the City’s position is that
there are no contractual requirements with Hidden Lake property owners and that
the City can move forward with its plans. She advised that the matter can be
further discussed in Executive Session since Mr. Gillespie has stated he anticipates
filing litigation against the City.
Councilmember Scully requested
that an Executive Session be convened prior to the City Council taking action.
Councilmember Salomon expressed
excitement about the project, and having it include removal of all fish barriers
to open up the stream for salmon. He said he is optimistic about acquiring
grant funding. He commented on the 8% slope in Alternatives 3 and 4, and asked
if it will prevent fish from traveling upstream. Mr. Ewbank responded that it
would not impede fish travel if they are not fighting against a uniform high
velocity current. Councilmember Salomon commented that Alternative 2 retains Hidden
Lake at a 1% slope, and provides protection for juvenile salmon. He expressed
concern that these characteristics are not in Alternative 4. He noted that the
City may need to move forward with a detention facility around the Community Renewal
Area to help prevent scouring. He wants to make the river system complete and
the best ecological function for salmon. Mr. Ewbank responded that micro
holding habitats can be designed and it is better to have a broader floodplain
with a slower velocity flow for fish travel. Councilmember Salomon asked if a
broader flood plain can be built if the lower dams are removed, and if a floodplain
can be added to Alternative 4. Mr. Ewbank responded that it is possible to have
a broader floodplain and it could be added to Alternative 4, but it is a higher
cost and involves a lot of work on private property.
Councilmember Salmon
commented that the stream has natural shading and that after addressing fish
passage, scouring, and creating a place to protect juvenile salmon, the stream
can be restored to its original function. He then asked what the potential
number of the return of adult salmon would be. Mr. Ewbank responded that the
stream is shaded by a nice forest which is a good stream corridor habitat, and that
historically fish populating that stream includes Coho and cutthroat trout, and
that it is probably not large enough for Chinook salmon.
Councilmember McGlashan asked
what happens if the dam is not removed, how steep the slope down to the Puget
Sound is, and how far up the stream fish would travel to spawn. Mr. Ewbank
responded that he does not have the slope data, but estimates it to be 3-5%,
and fish would probably not go up as far as the man made stream to spawn. Councilmember
McGlashan added that keeping the dam yields no benefit and said he supports
Alternative 4.
Mayor Roberts asked about the
cost for removing the Golf Course dam and grant funding. Mr. Ewbank responded that
conservative cost estimates were provided for all the Alternatives and includes
design, permitting, additional studies, and a 50% contingency. Mr. Witt explained
risks associated with the Project and shared that exact costs have not been
identified. Mr. Featherstone commented that the Project has been tested for securing
competitive grant funding. Mr. Ewbank added that the long approach to restoration
might take 10-20 years, that there is grant funding available. It is a very
competitive environment and it may take multiple grants to finish the Project.
Councilmember McConnell commented
that Alternative 4 is the best. She expressed concern about cost and questioned
how the Project benefits the average citizen. She wants clarity regarding potential
litigation and recommended taking a slow approach to maximize grant funding.
Councilmember McGlashan asked
why not let the rivers naturally decide where they will go instead of
channeling the old lake bed. Mr. Ewbank responded that channeling creates predictability
and minimizes uncertainty.
Councilmember Hall stated he supports
staff’s recommendation, shared that it accounts for the whole system, and that
the plan begins with the end in mind.
Ms. Tarry reiterated
Council’s support for staff’s recommendation for a phased approach to first deal
with flood reduction, to pursue grant opportunities, and to continue with
Council’s previous recommendation to cease dredging the Lake. She informed
Councilmembers that a legal update will be provided in executive session.
Councilmember Salomon asked
if Council is comfortable building in a place for juvenile salmon to hide. Councilmember
Hall said Council should ensure that the goal of a fish friendly stream is met and
recommended letting the professionals design the stream. Councilmember
McGlashan agreed. Councilmember Scully agreed that the design should be done
right for fish and said he supports staff’s recommendation.
(b) Discussion of Ord. No. 745 - Amending SMC 8.12.500
Allowing the Sale and/or Consumption of Beer and Wine at Kruckeberg Botanic
Garden
Eric Friedli, Parks,
Recreations, and Cultural Services Director recalled that the City Council
amended Shoreline’s Municipal Code in 2012 to allow alcohol to be served at
certain City sites. He shared that Kruckeberg Botanic Garden meets the criteria
needed to allow alcohol. He explained that the Park Board held a public hearing
and that notice letters were sent to adjacent houses. He then reviewed the five
public comments received.
Councilmember Hall commented
that he supports the proposal and that it makes sense at this location. He said
parking and access to the site needs to be addressed, and he supports the
provisions that requests for the application permit are considered and managed
by the Director on a per request basis.
Deputy Mayor Winstead commented
that the ability for Kruckeberg to host events where alcohol is served will
assist them in becoming more self-sustained. She noted that the functions will
be adult centered, and she also expressed concerns over parking.
Councilmember Salomon stated
he supports the proposal.
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Roberts
declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk