CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 19, 2017 Council Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Roberts, Deputy Mayor Winstead,
Councilmembers McGlashan, Scully, and Salomon
ABSENT: Councilmembers Hall and McConnell
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 Councilmembers Hall and McConnell.
Deputy Mayor Winstead moved to excuse Councilmembers Hall and McConnell for City business. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McGlashan and passed unanimously, 5-0.
(a) Proclamation of Shoreline State Champions Day
Mayor Roberts read a proclamation declaring June 19, 2017 as State Champions Day in the City of Shoreline. He acknowledged the student athletes and commended them on their athletic achievements. He recognized Don Dalziel, Shoreline School District Director of Athletics, for being named the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) District 1 Athletic Director of the Year, and Veronica Cook, Shorecrest Bowling Team Advisor, for being inducted into the 2017 Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association Bowling Coaches Hall of Fame. A host of students, coaches, and administrators from Shoreline Christian School, Shorecrest High School, and Shorewood High School were on hand to receive the Proclamation and take photographs with the City Council.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Roberts reported attending a meeting with King County Executive Dow Constantine, and representatives from 39 cities in King County, to discuss the Regional Transportation System Initiative regarding road repair. He also attended a Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee Meeting and reported hearing a discussion on the Veterans and Human Services Levy Renewal King County is placing on the November 2017 Ballot.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bereket Kiros, Shoreline resident, talked about a house in his neighborhood that has been problematic with criminal activity over the years. He said multiple Level 3 sex offenders are living in it now and asked why neighbors were not informed that sex offenders were in their neighborhood. He read excerpts from the Revised Code of Washington regarding sex offenders, and requested the City’s assistance to help make their neighborhood safe.
Jade Hilton, Shoreline resident, shared that she recently purchased her home and has since discovered that three Level 3 sex offenders are her neighbors. She stated she is concerned for her three children, feels trapped, and needs help from the City. She shared that the City of Kent enacted an ordinance prohibiting Level 3 sex offenders from being in a group home environment; the City of Puyallup prohibits two or more Level 3 sex offenders from living together; and other cities like Issaquah require Level 3 sex offenders to reside in a special zoning district. She asked Council to help residents in the neighborhood so that they feel safe again.
Megan Truxillo, Shoreline resident, said the sex offenders were placed in the home based on the Community Protection Program and are supposed to be placed a certain distance away from schools, daycares, and park facilities. She pointed out that they have been placed within walking distance of a school. She asked for help from Council to resolve the situation.
Mayor Roberts asked the residents making public comment to speak with John Norris, Assistant City Manager.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Winstead and seconded by Councilmember Salomon and unanimously carried, 5-0, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 2017 and Special Meeting of
May 22, 2017
(b) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Two Purchase Orders with King
County Directors Association in the amount of $639,322.45 for Turf Replacement and $479,307.40 for Field and Path Lighting on the Twin Ponds Turf and Light Replacement Project
(c) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Shoreline School District for Echo Lake Elementary Safe Route to School Education
(d) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Echo
Lake Elementary Safe Route to School Project
(e) Adopting Ordinance No. 783 – Amending the 2017 Budget to Update the Salary
Table to Add a New Position Classification
(f) Adopting Ordinance No. 784 - Amending the Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter
3.01 Fee Schedule in Relationship to Public Records in Response to Engrossed
House Bill 1595
(g) Adopting Ordinance No. 785 - Amending the Shoreline Municipal Code Fee
Schedule for Fire Fees
(h) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Doolittle
Construction, LLC in the amount of $447,337.86 for the 2017 Bituminous Surface Treatment (BST) Project
(i) Adopting Resolution No. 408 - Establishing New Connie King Scholarship
Program Policies and Procedures
(j) Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice for Participation in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Adopting Resolution No. 414 Affirming the Principles of the Paris Climate Accord;
Sponsored by Mayor Roberts and Councilmember Hall
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, explained that Resolution No. 414 affirms the City of Shoreline’s support for the Principles of the Paris Climate Accord which align with the City’s environmental sustainability goals, and supports policies and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mayor Roberts opened Public Comment and seeing that there was no one wanting to speak, he closed Public Comment.
Councilmember Scully moved adoption of Resolution No. 414. The motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Winstead.
Councilmember Salomon explained the City feels it is necessary to make a statement supporting the Paris Climate Accord, which was signed by all nations except Syria and Nicaragua, now that the President of the United States has decided to be the first country to withdraw. He said if you believe in science and observation, you should be alarmed at where we are headed, and expressed the country has dragged its feet in terms of policy on this issue. He said this is not the time to let ourselves off the hook or to reverse progress, and emphasized that the City of Shoreline is committed to the cause. Mayor Roberts concurred and said the City of Shoreline has done a lot to address climate change and will continue to do so. He urged Councilmembers to support the Resolution.
The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
(b) Adopting Resolution No. 415 Stating the City Council's Intent to Support Uniform
Rates and Services and Coordinate Planning for the Wastewater Utility
Margaret King, City Attorney, explained that staff is working to develop a new wastewater municipal code, new wastewater design and development standards for the Engineering Development Manual, and financial policy recommendations pertaining to wastewater utility ownership and operation. She shared Resolution No. 415 states the City will coordinate its Comprehensive Plan regarding the wastewater utility with the comprehensive plans of adjacent jurisdictions where the services are provided. The Resolution also expresses the City Council’s intent to maintain uniform rates and charges for all sewer services both in and outside of the City, and agrees not to provide surcharges or different connection fees based on the customer or service being located outside of the City’s municipal boundaries.
Mayor Roberts opened Public Comment and seeing that there was no one wanting to speak, he closed Public Comment.
Councilmember Scully moved adoption of Resolution No. 415. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McGlashan.
Councilmember Scully clarified that the Resolution confirms the City’s intent to carefully plan for the wastewater utility and be fair in imposing rates. Mayor Roberts stated as a ratepayer to Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light, he is disappointed every time he sees a surcharge on his bill just because he lives outside of Seattle’s municipal boundaries.
The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Update on Sound Transit Lynnwood Link Extension Project and Discussing Sound
Transit 60% Design Comments
Deputy Mayor Winstead said she is employed by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, counsel for Sound Transit, and is recusing herself from this item. She left the dais.
Juniper Nammi, Sound Transit Project Manager for the City of Shoreline, and John Evans, Sound Transit Project Manager, presented the staff report. Mr. Evans provided a summary of the 60% Design Open House held on May 24, 2017 at Shorewood High School. He said 200 people attended the Open House and were provided information on the design elements, tree impacts and mitigation, noise mitigation, station art concepts, King County Metro bus service planning, and project schedules and processes. He said the City of Shoreline participated in the event and primarily answered questions related to permit issuance. He stated station naming recommendations will be reviewed by the Sound Transit Board in July, the 90% design phase is expected to begin in early fall, and permitting with the City will take place by year’s end and early 2018. Major construction is scheduled for summer 2018 and service will begin late 2023. He then reviewed site plans, landscape concepts, and design elements for the Stations.
Councilmember McGlashan said he appreciates the disable parking on the eastside of Interstate 5, and hopes that these concepts continue through the design process.
Councilmember Salomon commented on the changes to the garage footprint and height dimensions at the 185th Street Station, and said it now towers higher than what was expected by the Community. He said he is concerned that the redesign changes the community’s view and asked if it resulted in cost savings. Mr. Evans replied that due to the geotechnical traits of the site, it was determined that it was more feasible to shorten the garage’s length and move more of it above ground while still being able to accommodate the same number of vehicles, meet height code requirements, and reduced the amount of private property that needed to be acquired. He said the saving was in the order of multiple millions and he will find out the exact cost savings and report back to Council.
Mayor Roberts asked about the artistic renderings for the 185th Street Station Garage and if there is a street level view. Mr. Evans responded they are further along in the process, but due to the redesigns the Architects did not have the new renderings prepared in time for the Open House.
Ms. Nammi asked for the Council’s feedback for the 60% Design Comment Letter, and noted this is an opportunity for the Council to have input prior to the Special Use Permit process beginning next month. She explained that the design review process is guided by the Guiding Principles adopted by Council, and include Multi-modal; Neighborhood Character; Sustainability; Public Safety; Mobility; Public Amenities; Transit-Oriented Development; and Public Art. She reviewed the design comments staff developed for each category in detail. She noted the redesign of the 185th Street Station Garage and shared that it fits within the zoning height requirements. She said the 195th Street Bridge is no longer being replaced and that the power substation is shifting to the north for better alignment. She stated that the 90% Design Phase Plans incorporate a non-motorized bridge and are included in the construction plans.
Councilmember McGlashan recalled hearing the restrooms will have security access, and asked if there are plans to have security at each station. Ms. Nammi responded that the same company monitoring the security cameras will provide people access to the restrooms.
Councilmember Salomon said he understands that the City was originally set to receive $4 Million for sidewalk improvements near the station and now that amount has been reduced to half. Ms. Tarry confirmed that the funding has been reduced and said the City is working with Sound Transit on other options. She said she does foresee the dollar amount changing, and explained that the City is trying to get language in the agreement that would allow funding to be allocated as it becomes available. She said this is a policy question for the Sound Transit Executive Director and Board.
Councilmember Scully asked about the color of the Station buildings, stating he has heard a lot of feedback from residents who dislike the color orange depicted in the drawings. Ms. Nammi responded that the colors in the drawings are not representative of the actual colors that will be used. Councilmember Scully expressed concern over the bulk and scale of the parking garage, and said more openings and natural lighting are safer for the site. He said the cellular level paneling is cool but looks like a big grey wall, and suggested opening up the wall to allow more natural light. He said he is concerned about bike access and questioned how riders would get bikes to the lockers from 5th Avenue. His preference is to have dedicated bike lanes, and big native trees planted at the Stations. Ms. Nammi responded that the bike lane does proceed down 5th Avenue, and said Western Red Cedars will be planted at the 145th Street Station, and Douglas Firs will be planted at the 185th Street Station.
Councilmember Salomon questioned if the color orange fits with the City of Shoreline’s theme of trees, and suggested looking at other colors to better reflect the theme and the forest. Ms. Nammi said Sound Transit is reevaluating color choices and will be getting back to the City with recommendations.
Councilmember McGlashan said he likes the way the color orange pops out and it would brighten up the Station especially during the winter months. He said he likes that the plazas can provide community gathering opportunities afterhours, and feels bicyclists will figure out their routes to get to the Station. Ms. Nammi responded that the Architecture Committee will decide what color will help brighten up the Station and compliment Shoreline's theme colors.
Councilmember Salomon explained that there is a fine balance between having a community plaza and avoiding unwanted activity, and asked if the Police have reviewed the concept. Ms. Nammi replied that the Police will review the concept during the Special Use Permit process. She added that the area will be well lit and said there will not be dead space that is easy to hide in.
Mayor Roberts stressed the importance of having multi-modal access to the Station and suggested security cameras be positioned to also focus on the bike lockers. Ms. Nammi replied that Sound Transit has not added the placement of security cameras to the drawings yet, and said once they are added that they will be reviewed by the Police. Mayor Roberts expressed concern that the current South Station entry plan shared with the Kiss and Ride will make the intersection fail. Ms. Nammi responded that staff is negotiating with Sound Transit on determining a threshold that would move the Kiss and Ride out of the Station Area. Mayor Roberts talked about the strong partnership between Sound Transit and the City, and applauded them on their value added engineering practices that reduced the time and cost of the project. He said he feels the draft Comment Letter falls short of emphasizing the need for multi-modal access to the Station, including safe access for people of all abilities. He said the design does not do enough to safely accommodate people walking and biking to the Station, and stressed that for the Station to work for the neighborhood people need to be able to walk there.
Councilmember Scully acknowledged that multi-modal access to the Station is a big problem, and recommended including an additional section in the letter to specifically address it.
Margaret King, City Attorney, advised Council that the Hearing Examiner will apply multi-modal access standards, and said the Council can provide all their concerns to Sound Transit.
Mayor Roberts asked about the potential for a bridge at 148th Street. Ms. Nammi answered that staff have reviewed four different ways a future bridge could be connected to the Station’s deck.
Councilmember McGlashan pointed out there was not a lot of detail in the information presented on the garages, and encouraged having dedicated parking to accommodate motorcycles.
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:54 p.m., Mayor Roberts declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/ Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk