CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 7, 2016 Council Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Roberts, Councilmembers McGlashan, Scully,
McConnell, and Salomon
ABSENT: Deputy Mayor Winstead and Councilmember Hall
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, with the exception of Deputy Mayor Winstead and Councilmember Hall.
Councilmember Scully moved to excuse Deputy Mayor Winstead and Councilmember Hall for personal reasons. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McConnell and passed unanimously, 5-0.
(a) Proclamation of Veterans Appreciation Day
Mayor Roberts read a proclamation declaring November 11, 2016 as Veteran’s Appreciation Day, in Shoreline recognizing the sacrifices that Veterans have made in serving our country to maintain peace and liberty. The proclamation was accepted by members of the Veterans Association and American Legion Post 227; and Shoreline Community College (SCC) representatives.
Dwight Steven thanked the Council for acknowledging the contribution of Veterans and for supporting the Veteran’s Recognition Plaza. First Vice Commander Ray Coffey, Veteran of Foreign War and the United States Volunteer Joint Service 10th Regional Command, shared that the Command is now headquartered in Shoreline, and commended Council for their recognition of the service of Veterans. Colonel Sonny Alvarez expressed gratitude to the City for the Veteran’s Recognition Plaza.
SCC Executive Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs Alison Stevens thanked the Council for recognizing the College’s work with Veterans. Dean of Students Kim Thompson thanked Council for being included on tonight’s agenda, and recalled their work with the City and King County on helping veterans returned from war. She shared that a Center for Excellence for Veterans Success was established at SCC, talked about the uniqueness of the program, and said it now serves as a model for other campuses. She stressed the importance of educating veterans who have earned the right to an education.
Mayor Roberts expressed gratitude to all Veterans that live and work in Shoreline, and invited everyone to attend the Veteran’s Event on November 11, 2016 at City Hall.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember McGlashan reported attending the SeaShore Transportation Forum Meeting and shared that Washington State Transportation Commission Deputy Director Paul Parker gave a report on the Road Usage Study. Councilmember McConnell said she attended the same meeting and learned that there will be a contest to name the 145th and 185th Street Light Rail Stations. Ms. Tarry shared that Sound Transit will be hosting an open house at City Hall on November 16, 2016 and information about naming the Station will be provided.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Lohmeyer, Director of Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center, provided an update of the Center’s budget. He shared the Center faces a $70,000 deficit on a budget of $550,000 in 2017, and explained that 60% of the deficit is a direct result of United Way funding reductions. He shared that all staff will move to part-time in 2017, resulting in a $26,000 savings, and allow the Center to remain open. He asked if Council could help keep the Senior Center fully operational.
Robin McClelland, Shoreline resident, thanked Mayor Roberts for attending the Council of Neighborhoods meeting and discussing the transitional encampment amendments. She said she is happy to hear the public hearing has been delayed, and stressed the need for a community conversation on policy directions of substandard housing shelters. She then identified illegal homeless encampments in the area and said everybody needs to be housed in a safe manner.
Pam Cross, Shoreline resident, commented on how the transitional encampments discussion went from simplifying the permitting process to allowing encampments in backyards. She expressed concern about having encampments in backyards and infringing on neighbor’s constitutional rights. She provided examples on ways to assist the homeless.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Scully moved to remove item 7d from the Consent Calendar and replace it as Action Item 8b. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Salomon and passed unanimously, 5-0, and the agenda, as amended, was approved by unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember McConnell and seconded by Councilmember McGlashan and unanimously carried, 5-0, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 26, 2016 and Special Meeting of
October 10, 2016
(b) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with DSHS
for Respite Care Reimbursement
(c) Adoption of Res. No. 396 - Delegating Authority to Designate Expenditures for
Reimbursement from Bonds that may be Authorized and Approved in the Future
(e) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Port of
Seattle for $54,500 for a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for a
media campus in Shoreline
(f) Adoption of Ord. No. 764 - Authorizing the Refunding of Unlimited Tax and
General Obligations Bonds (Parks) and Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds
(City Hall)
(g) Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Bulk Furniture from Global
Industries for the City Hall Improvement Project
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Public Hearing and Discussion of the Proposed 2017 Budget and 2017-2022
Capital Improvement Program
Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director, provided a brief overview of the 2017 Budget and 2017-2022 Capital Improvement process, and shared budget adoption is scheduled to take place on November 21, 2016. She reviewed that the total budget is $87.615 Million, and explained where the money comes from and where the money goes. She said expenditures total $86.352 Million. She reviewed budget by funds, operating revenues by source, operating revenue comparisons, and operating budget expenditures by function.
Ms. Lane reviewed that the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan totals $25.595 Million, and Surface Water Utility Expenses are $6.246 Million.
Mayor Roberts opened the Public Hearing, and upon seeing no one wishing to speak, he closed the Hearing.
Ms. Lane requested the Council’s direction regarding Senior Center funding and pointed out that there could be additional increases in expenditures for janitorial services and landscape services.
Councilmember McConnell expressed her desire that the City continue to support the Senior Center.
Councilmember Scully expressed his feeling that the Senior Center is an integral part of City, but stated a long term funding plan is needed. He said he wants to see what the Center is doing to meet their budget goals, and offered his support for full funding in 2017.
Councilmember Salomon expressed that he struggles with this request. He said he supported the Center’s 2016 Budget request for one-time funding of $26,000 to fulfill a financial gap because he believes the public service they provide is essential. The problem is that the Center’s 2017 request is not only for a continuation of the one-time funding from last year, but it is also asking for an additional $17,000. He said he would like to see more private fund raising efforts, and to hear from the Center on its fundraising efforts to cover this gap. He also asked for them to identify what fundraising efforts have been successful and where they have failed. He emphasized the importance of this service and said he is torn.
Councilmember McGlashan commented that a number of organizations could use one-time funding. He said it is not fair to give to one and not to others, and shared one-time funding sets up the expectation that funding will be received again. He agreed that the Senior Center provides a necessary service, but he wants to have a discussion on what the Senior Center is in our Community and address if it should become a function of the City.
Councilmember Scully commented on the cost for the non-motorized bike/ped bridge crossing and the trail by the rail projects identified in the proposed CIP, and said he was not anticipating a combined cost of $775,000. He said he is not convinced that it is money well spent and requested recommendations for alternative projects for the money. Councilmember Salomon commented that the City does not have to spend that money, and Mayor Roberts clarified that the funds are from the Capital Improvement Program Budget and includes a transfer of funds from the General Fund. Ms. Tarry concurred that a small portion of funds are from the General Fund and will be spent on bridge analysis. Councilmember McGlashan said he thinks the project needs to be studied, and that he will support keeping funding in the budget for the bridge and the trail, but would like to see the amount reduced.
Councilmember Salomon shared that he is less supportive of the trail by the rail, but thinks the bridge will unlock potential development of the area. He added that he is inclined to support reserving the ability to link the bridge to the Station.
Councilmember McConnell expressed concern that funds are being allocated for something that does not result in the bridge being built, and that the dollar amounts at the planning stages are frightening. She said she does not want to commit to projects to support light rail at this stage when there are other important services that the City should fund, like the Senior Center. She also noted the Senior Center does a lot of fundraising.
Mayor Roberts asked about the budget amendments for janitorial and landscaping services anticipated in April 2017, and if plans for contingency funds should be made now. He asked about the $500,000 allocation for the 185th Street Corridor Study. Ms. Lane responded that the City is going out for Request for Proposals for the services and it would be better to wait until after that process is completed. Ms. Juhnke explained that the 185th Street Corridor Study was defined in the 185th Street Subarea Plan. It will include public outreach, identify what the community wants, what is feasible, determine long-term build out, and look at alternatives and traffic studies to see how the corridor will work and look with the land use change. Ms. Lane reviewed the next steps in the process and said it concludes with budget adoption on November 21, 2016.
(b) Adoption of Ord. No. 763 - Amending Surface Water Utility Bond Ord. No.
721 to Revise the Exhibit to Conform to Council's Intent to Issue the Bonds in
2016
Ms. Lane recalled that the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 721 on August 7, 2015 and explained that Ordinance No. 763 allows the City to either have or not have a reserve account, and corrects the issue by date in an exhibit to the Ordinance.
Councilmember McGlashan moved Adoption of Ordinance No. 763. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McConnell and passed unanimously, 5-0.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Discussion of Ord. No. 757 - 2016 Budget Amendment
Ms. Lane reviewed the Final 2016 Budget Amendment Ordinance No. 757, consisting of the following budget amendments and their budget impacts:
General Fund Total: $97,500
· Economic Development Partnership Program: $54,500
· Demolition of building on Molver property: $43,000
Street Fund Total: $0
· Convert savings from upgrade of Sign Truck to transfer to Equipment Replacement Fund
State Drug Enforcement Forfeiture Fund Total: $14,853
· Police Travel and Training: $14,853
Equipment Replacement Fund Total: $20,551
· Copiers Lease: $7,580
· Complete purchase of vehicles: (Funded by Transfer from Street Fund) $12,971
Ms. Lane said adoption of Ordinance No. 757 is scheduled to take place on November 21, 2016.
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:08p.m., Mayor Roberts declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/ Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk