CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 5, 2018 Conference Room 303 - Shoreline City Hall
5:45 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Hall, Deputy Mayor Salomon, Councilmembers McGlashan, Scully, McConnell, Chang, and Roberts
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Debbie Tarry, City Manager; John Norris, Assistant City Manager; and Bonita Roznos, Deputy City Clerk
GUESTS: Allegra Calder, Principal, BERK Consulting (Workshop Facilitator)
At 5:45 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Hall.
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, explained that tonight’s meeting is to review the Agenda for the 2018 Council Strategic Planning Workshop scheduled for March 16 and 17, 2018, and make sure it aligns with Council’s expectations.
Councilmember McGlashan arrived at 5:47 p.m., and Councilmembers McConnell and Scully
arrived at 5:52 p.m.
Ms. Calder provided an overview of the Strategic Planning Workshop Agenda and asked Councilmembers for feedback on how they want to frame the discussions on Economic Development and Council Goal #1, and who they would like to participate on the Activating Commercial Areas Panel. Councilmembers requested cost comparisons on opening and operating a business in Snohomish County versus Shoreline; informational pamphlets for residents in Shoreline who want to start a local business; for an evaluation of the effects of regional economic development successes and their impact on median wage earners living in Shoreline; and data on how the last Economic Development Council initiative impacted Shoreline. Councilmembers questioned having an architect on the Economic Development Panel, and suggested that the panel consist of business owners that own and operate businesses and have done the calculus of securing a location and opening a business.
Ms. Calder confirmed that the first day of the Strategic Planning Workshop will focus on economic development; that the economic development panel will focus on commercial businesses; and it will include a discussion about regional economic inequalities. Ms. Tarry added that the panel can also discuss neighborhood commercial centers. Ms. Calder confirmed that day two will focus on 2018-2022 Ballot Measures and said city staff will be on hand to answer questions. Councilmembers requested information on future levies, levies from the past five years, and levies from outside agencies, like the School and Fire Districts, that will have a financial impact on Shoreline residents. They want to know when each levy will be completed, the total anticipated revenue amount, and the corresponding levy rate. Councilmembers requested staff to prioritize ballot measures, cautioned against voter fatigue, and recommended launching a capital campaign to raise money for an Aquatics Center. They asked for information on strategies the government should be implementing, like addressing equality, through policy proposals to support businesses.
Ms. Tarry shared that a whitepaper is being prepared for Council’s review regarding mandatory composting and recycling for commercial sites. Councilmembers supported adding a policy discussion regarding composting and recycling for commercial areas, multi-family units, and businesses to the agenda, and affirmed the remaining agenda items, activities, and meeting locations.
At 6:45 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
/S/Bonita Roznos, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 5, 2018 Council Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Hall, Deputy Mayor Salomon, Councilmembers McGlashan, Scully, McConnell, Chang, and Roberts
ABSENT: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Hall who presided.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Hall led the flag salute. 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. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember McGlashan reported attending the SeaShore Transportation Forum with Councilmember McConnell. He said a presentation on the distribution of regional and countywide funds for transit allocations was provided, and that King County Metro talked about offering parking incentives to private lots, like churches. He said Metro is currently working on a pilot parking program in partnership with Diamond Parking.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Valerie Evans, Shoreline resident, commented that she has lived along Richmond Beach Road for 25 years, and does not see why anyone thinks rechanneling the road is a good idea. She said there is too much traffic to reduce the road to two lanes and she is very much against it.
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) Approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 27, 2017 and Regular
Meeting of December 4, 2017
(b) Approving the Property Tax Exemption Program Contract for Arabella
Apartments II and Shoreline Development Company Projects
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with McCann
Construction Enterprises, Inc. in an Amount of $321,405.50 for Construction of the Richmond Beach Road Rechannelization Project
Tricia Juhnke, City Engineer, stated the goal of the Richmond Beach Road Rechannelization Project is to improve driver, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety. She said the road was identified in the Annual Traffic Report as having significant safety issues; in the 2011 Transportation Master Plan as a candidate for bicycle lane additions; and in the 2016 Capital Improvement Plan. She displayed a map showing collision totals from 2010 to 2016. She explained that the scope of the project includes restriping Richmond Beach Road from four to three lanes between 24th Avenue and 1st Avenue, and providing dedicated left turn lanes at major intersections. She reviewed the public outreach to the Community conducted by the City, the public comments received, and explained how staff addressed traffic delay, bicycle, and safety concerns. She said some of the public feedback has been incorporated into the design of the rechannelization and ensured Council that Staff will be monitoring the rechannelization.
Councilmembers Roberts asked what the pink/beige color on the map (page 13 of the staff report) indicates. Ms. Juhnke replied it indicates where enhanced markings will go to create delineation for cars and identify additional refuge areas.
Ms. Juhnke reviewed the details of the construction contract, shared that the City received two bids, and that staff is recommending the base bid only due to costs. She provided the Council options for awarding the contract and reviewed the construction schedule.
Mayor Hall opened the public comment period.
Tom Petersen, Richmond Beach resident, encouraged the Council to authorize the contract for the Richmond Beach Rechannelization project and explained why. He requested that pedestrian activated lights be installed at intersections.
Tom McCormick, Shoreline residents, talked about the benefits of the Richmond Beach Rechannelization, addressed misnomers circulating in the Community about the project, and said it will provide safer roads and only add a negligible increase to travel time. He asked the Council to vote to award the contract.
Mayor Hall closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Scully moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with McCann Construction Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $321,405.50 for the Richmond Beach Road Rechannelization Project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McGlashan.
Councilmember Scully asked if either of the companies that provided bids are the same company that restriped 5th Avenue. Ms. Juhnke replied no. Councilmember Scully inquired about adding signage to inform drivers that it is okay for vehicles to pass in the center lane, and if this signage is included in the contract. Ms. Juhnke replied that signage was not a part of contract, but they can be added later if needed. Councilmember Scully said he believes the rechannelization will significantly improve safety and that these improvements will outweigh traffic delays, and it is the right thing to do. He said the project will be monitored, and things can be changed if they are not going well.
Councilmember McGlashan said he supports the project for the safety improvements. He shared that he has traveled the road many times and noticed the fences and rails that have been crashed into over the years. He shared his experiences with other road safety diets in the region and said they have resulted in safer roads.
Councilmember Chang shared that she lives in Richmond Beach on 24th Avenue NW and originally picked the neighborhood because she thought it was walkable, but said she was surprised at how fast cars traveled on the road. She said she believes the rechannelization will improve safety and is further convinced it is a good project based on the calibration and software the City Traffic Engineer used for traffic modeling. She assured the Community that she has heard their concerns, acknowledged that they are real, but said she supports the overall improvement in safety.
Councilmember McConnell said she also lives in Richmond Beach and has heard everyone's concerns. She asked for cones to be placed at 15th Avenue to make the corner safer, and requested that staff report back to Council in two to three years with an update on how the road is performing.
Councilmember McGlashan asked what the City is giving up by not selecting the alternate. Ms. Juhnke responded that the base contract includes white main striping but not color pavement or candlesticks. Deputy Mayor Salomon supports keeping it simple and using the white main striping because it is less confusing.
Councilmember Chang asked where the funds are coming from to monitor how the rechannelization is performing. Ms. Juhnke responded from the Traffic Operations Budget.
Mayor Hall acknowledged the public comments received by email and telephone and expressed appreciation for hearing from the Community.
The vote on the main motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Mayor Hall announced that Councilmember Chang has been appointed to serve on the Regional Transit Oriented Development Advisory Committee and said he will serve as the Alternate.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 813 - Neighborhood Street Closure Code Amendment
Kendra Dedinsky, Traffic Engineer, reviewed the City’s temporary street closure requirements and explained why it was burdensome to some National Night Out (NNO) participants last year. She stated staff is recommending an amendment to the requirement to allow flexibility for staff to condition a permit based on professional judgment. She explained that NNO is widely advertised, includes quite a bit of notification, and that the notice period for an arterial street closure would not be reduced. She confirmed that the mail notification process to impacted residents and agencies will remain the same. She said Ordinance No. 813 to amend the Neighborhood Street Closure Code is scheduled for adoption by the Council on February 26, 2018.
Councilmember Roberts asked who is required to put out the notification signs. Ms. Dedinsky replied that information is identified in the Right-of-Way Permit.
Mayor Hall stated Ordinance No. 813 can be placed on the Consent Calendar.
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Hall declared the meeting adjourned.
/S/Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk