CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 24, 2019 Conference Room 303 - Shoreline City Hall
5:45 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Chang, McGlashan, Roberts, Robertson, and Scully
ABSENT: Deputy Mayor McConnell
STAFF: Debbie Tarry, City Manager; John Norris, Assistant City Manager; Eric Friedli, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director; Mary Reidy, Recreation Superintendent; Susana Villamarin, Senior Management Analyst; and Allison Taylor, Deputy City Clerk
GUESTS: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Tree Board Members Bruce Amundson, Ivan Brown, Erik Ertsgaard, Bill Franklin, John Hoey, and Sara Raab McInerny
At 5:45 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Hall. He welcomed the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board members and thanked them for their work over the past year.
Eric Friedli, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, described the evolution of the Board and gave an overview of the work they have focused on over the past several years. He stated that in preparation for an upcoming retreat the Board is looking for input from Council on priorities.
The Board members were asked their opinions on whether the proposed Community and Aquatics Center ballot measure would be more successful if it included funding for Parks projects, or if it would make it too much of a financial reach for voters to be comfortable approving. The opinion was expressed that some members are not clear of the tolerance for the ballot measure. Combining the funding for both initiatives was described as a way of offering “something for everyone,” making the measure more palatable to a broader constituency.
There was concern expressed about the reaction of residents if the Parks Improvements are not included as part of the ballot measure. It was suggested that as our population grows, our parks need to grow too, and that we should not sacrifice the future of our parks because a lack of community response. The importance of continued community education about the estimated lifespan of the current pool was mentioned, since some observed that the public may not be fully aware of the imminent need.
The Council asked the Board what feedback they were hearing from their communities on the Parks improvements funding component of the proposed ballot measure. It was offered that many people are not up-to-date on the ballot measure. There was conversation around the currently allocated funding for four parks, and how it is a small slice of what is needed to make all recommended improvements. Mr. Friedli shared data on the revenue from the Park Impact Fees and the importance of taking advantage of available grants and other funding sources.
The Board-recommended trail improvements were discussed, as was the Board and staff process of identifying and prioritizing projects. It was remarked that since there has been significant time dedicated to the concept design and improvement recommendation process, the public will want to know what happened to all that work if projects are not implemented.
It was stated that Councilmembers are actively looking for leadership and philanthropic support to create a Parks Foundation. Councilmembers described the vision for a private Parks Foundation with the Board members and ideas for signature pieces that would be appealing to private contributors were brainstormed. Some Board members observed that it would be counterintuitive to fund a new, distinct, project when so many projects have already been identified in the PROS Plan.
The Council asked the Tree Board to identify where new parks would be valuable as the population density grows.
The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude from the Council for the work of the Tree Board members.
At 6:48 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
/s/Allison Taylor, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 24, 2019 Council Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Hall, , Councilmembers McGlashan, Scully, Chang, Robertson, and Roberts
ABSENT: Deputy Mayor McConnell
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 with the exception of Deputy Mayor McConnell.
Councilmember Scully moved to excuse Deputy Mayor McConnell for personal reasons. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously, 6-0.
(a) Proclaiming Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Month
Mayor Hall read a proclamation recognizing July as Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Month in Shoreline. Erik Ertsgaard, youth member of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board, was present to accept the proclamation. Mr. Ertsgaard spoke to the vital services the Parks provide, both communally and ecologically.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Scully reported that he attended a meeting regarding the restructuring of homelessness services in the County. He said the ongoing work is exciting and a way to make the provision of services more effective and regionally fair. He also drew attention to a potential change in the Equal Access Rule, which may remove protections for transgender women. He stated that he has asked staff to look into what Shoreline could do to discourage the Department of Housing and Urban Development from adopting this change.
Councilmember Chang said that at the recent Regional Transit Committee meeting she heard updates on the timeline for the opening of new Sound Transit Stations and the associated changes to bus routes.
Mayor Hall said that on Friday a new Whale Trail sign was dedicated at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Boni Biery, Shoreline resident, said that Sound Transit mitigation money should be spent at Hillwood Park instead of Ronald Bog Park and shared a handout with the Council.
Julien Loh, Seattle resident and Local Government Affairs Manager for Puget Sound Energy (PSE), said PSE supports the adoption of Ordinance No. 860. He thanked the City staff for their work on this project and shared information on PSE’s work toward a clean energy future.
Pam Cross, Shoreline resident, said that while a private source of funds for Parks in the way of a Parks Foundation sounds exciting, she believes neighborhood parks funded by philanthropists is nothing but wishful thinking. She said the parks on the proposed ballot measure deserve what the neighbors agreed to during the design meetings. She stated that public parks are public goods and should be financed primarily with public money.
Laethan Wene, Shoreline resident, asked if there would be construction near his home.
Jocelyn Doyon, Shoreline resident, shared concern with the construction near her home and came to comment on how the urban growth is affecting traffic and the availability of and street parking. She asked for information on how zoning is determined.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember McGlashan and seconded by Councilmember Roberts and unanimously carried, 6-0, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Approving Minutes of Workshop Dinner Meeting of 6/10/2019
Approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of 5/13/2019
(b) Approving Expenses and Payroll as of June 7, 2019 in the Amount of $1,683,303.02
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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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5/5/19-5/18/19 |
5/24/2019 |
84871-85134 |
16312-16345 |
74486-74493 |
$922,937.19 |
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$922,937.19 |
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*Wire Transfers: |
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Expense Register Dated |
Wire Transfer Number |
Amount Paid |
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3/25/2019 |
1146 |
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$39,561.18 |
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$39,561.18 |
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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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5/29/2019 |
74413 |
74413 |
$191,865.92 |
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5/29/2019 |
74414 |
74414 |
$3,234.00 |
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5/30/2019 |
74415 |
74440 |
$221,226.76 |
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5/30/2019 |
74441 |
74471 |
$2,203.39 |
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5/30/2019 |
74472 |
74485 |
$20,135.28 |
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6/6/2019 |
74494 |
74521 |
$219,568.60 |
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6/6/2019 |
74522 |
74534 |
$3,981.31 |
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6/6/2019 |
74535 |
74543 |
$12,506.44 |
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6/6/2019 |
74544 |
74579 |
$37,967.42 |
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6/6/2019 |
74580 |
74588 |
$8,115.53 |
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$720,804.65 |
(c) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc., for Additional Professional Services in Support of Phase 2 (Design) of the Hidden Lake Dam Removal Project
(d) Adopting Ordinance No. 860 - Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise to Puget Sound Energy to Construct, Maintain, Operate, Replace, and Repair a Natural Gas Utility System Over, Along, Under, and Through Designated Public Rights-of-way in the City of Shoreline
(e) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with KPFF Consulting Engineers in the Amount of $897,854 for Preliminary Design of the 148th Street Non-Motorized Bridge Project
(f) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with LKP, Inc., dba Innovative Vacuum Systems, for $300,000 and the Option for an Additional $150,000 for 2021 to Provide Professional Services of CCTV Inspections of City-owned and Operated Stormwater Drainage Pipes
(g) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Local Agency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 148th Street Non-Motorized Bridge Project
(h) Waiving Council Rule 2.4, A Through E, and Reappointing Erik Ertsgaard and Ivan Brown to the Shoreline Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services/Tree Board
(i) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Right of Entry Agreement, Temporary Construction Easement, Utilities Easement, Wall Maintenance Easement, and Subsurface Anchor Easement and Authorizing the City Manager to Finalize in a Format Acceptable to the City Attorney’s Office and Execute the Ridgecrest Park Memorandum of Possession and Use Agreement, Administrative Possession and Use Agreement, the Statutory Warranty Deed, and the Right-of-Way Dedication Deed with Sound Transit
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Adopting Ordinance No. 859 – Establishing a New Chapter, SMC Chapter 5.25 Filming Regulations and Amending SMC Chapter 3.01
Nate Daum, Economic Development Manager, delivered the staff presentation. Mr. Daum displayed the current regulations and reviewed the changes to the filmmaking permit application, the Shoreline Film Manual, the enforcement penalty fees, and permit fees. He shared the staff recommendation, which includes incorporating an amendment for language clarification.
Councilmember McGlashan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 859. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Scully.
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend Ordinance No. 859 with an amendment to 5.25.060 to strike the words "their personal" and insert "non-commercial". The motion was seconded by Councilmember Scully and passed unanimously 6-0.
The main motion as amended passed unanimously, 6-0.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 866 – Authorizing the Placement of a Ballot Measure on the 2019 General Election Ballot to Authorize a Property Tax Bond Measure for the Community and Aquatics Center and Priority Park Investments
Eric Friedli, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director; delivered the staff presentation. Mr. Friedli explained that Ordinance No. 866 would authorize a bond measure for the Community and Aquatics Center (CAC). He displayed the proposed ballot title and described the financial impact to homeowners. Mr. Friedli listed the revisions to the concept design and said there would be opportunities to revise the design details if the City moves forward with the project. He pointed out the need for Council to provide direction for flexibility for use of excess funds, if available. He stated that the School Board has directed School District staff to prepare a proposal for a capital contribute to the CAC, predicated on specific terms.
Mr. Friedli referred to Council’s earlier discussion on considering adding park improvements to the proposed ballot measure and described the financial impacts of the addition. He displayed images of the four parks suggested for improvements and mentioned additional possible funding sources. He then described the next steps in the process and asked Council for direction in response to the posed questions. Ms. Tarry added that the ballot language and wording will be based on Council’s consensus.
Mr. Friedli asked Council if they want to reduce the Bond Measure amount by the potential School District contribution. There was Council consensus that, if the School District passes the motion to fund $2.43 Million, they are comfortable lowering the dollar amount of the total bond.
Mr. Friedli asked Council if they want to include parks improvement in the ballot measure. Councilmembers McGlashan, Chang, and Robertson expressed support, but there was not Council consensus to add them to the draft Ordinance.
Councilmember McGlashan said most residents will use the parks more than they will use the CAC. He has heard from constituents that they are less likely to support a ballot measure that does not include parks improvements, and he asserted that adding them will give a wider appeal to a broader number of community members. He said he is nervous about reducing the ballot measure amount by the School District contribution until it is confirmed. He also pointed out the possibility of tax exemptions for fixed and low-income community members and said the City needs to communicate the availability of this exemption.
Councilmember Chang said she was initially in favor of having the ballot measure as a standalone issue including only the CAC, but she is now convinced that parks improvements funding is an important addition to the measure. She described the critical problems with the current pool and painted a picture of a new facility as a center for the City. She said the timing is right to create a destination for residents.
Councilmember Robertson said she is in favor of adding parks funding to the proposed ballot measure, adding that the City’s values recognize the importance of taking care of parks. She stated that, based on her conversations with the community, the people who live here now are ready to invest in parks improvements. Unless we continue to improve the parks now, the growing population of Shoreline will be negatively affected. She said she would like to see more done, but the four parks being recommended for improvement are a start.
Councilmember Scully said he is undecided and added that right now he would vote no to adding parks improvements to the proposed ballot measure because he prefers that voters have the ability to vote on one thing at a time. He also expressed concern over the additional cost to homeowners.
Mayor Hall and Councilmember Roberts said they do not currently support increasing the amount of the bond measure to include funding for parks improvements. Mayor Hall elaborated that the process has included a lot of community involvement. He said he remains concerned with the bond amount and the impact to taxpayers. The focus on this particular ballot measure has been on the design and construction of a community center and he recognized that it is not just the people who vote who are impacted by this, but also historically underrepresented communities that might not vote or participate. He said he is pleased the School District is willing to provide some funding. Councilmember Roberts explained that he agrees that the Council needs to think carefully about adding parks improvements to the bond and stated that he disagrees with the staff recommendation on which parks to fund and offered his preferences for park improvement prioritization. Councilmember Robertson responded that there was intentional work by the Parks Funding Advisory Committee to prioritize and the listed parks are there for good reasons.
Mayor Hall told staff they should be prepared for either alternative.
Mayor Hall and Councilmembers Roberts and McGlashan said they are comfortable with flexibility of use of excess funds, and shared considerations. Councilmember Roberts said he is comfortable with the flexibility of use of excess funds, especially if parks improvements are added to the ballot measure. He suggested the ballot language should include a statement that makes that clear. He said he trusts City Staff to structure bond funding to have the lowest possible impact to taxpayers.
Councilmember Robertson said she supports the flexibility of use of excess funds if parks improvements are included in the measure. She recommended updating the title of the ballot measure if funding for parks improvements is not included.
Councilmember Chang said she would prefer restriction on the use of any excess funds and Councilmember Scully said he would prefer not including the flexibility and would prefer any excess go toward an earlier redemption of the bonds. He said he is undecided and wants to think more about the issue.
There was not Council consensus on the preference for flexibility of use of excess funds.
Mayor Hall voiced Council’s intent to bring this Ordinance forward for vote on July 29, 2019.
(b) Discussing the 2018 Annual Traffic Report
Kendra Dedinsky, Traffic Engineer; and Mark Konoske, Police Captain; delivered the staff presentation. Ms. Dedinsky shared the objectives of the annual traffic report. She displayed statistics on traffic, transit, and pedestrian/bike activity. She reported that average daily traffic volumes are slightly reduced and transit ridership is down significantly, while pedestrian and bike activity is on the rise.
Ms. Dedinsky compared collision statistics to previous years and shared information on trends. She showed a regional collision comparison and evaluated Shoreline’s data. She elaborated on the areas for improvement in the category of injury collisions and shared detailed information on pedestrian and bicyclist collision data. She stated that most bike collisions were on arterial streets without dedicated bike lanes. Other contributing factors include a decrease in impairment related collisions, and that driver distraction and poly-drug use are areas of concern. She reported on the collisions by street classification and said that greater than 90 percent of injury, pedestrian, and bicycle collisions occur on arterial streets. With this information staff is looking at ways to reshape the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program.
Ms. Dedinsky described the data collected in a collision location analysis and shared how the information helps direct City actions. When asked how many collisions per year would be considered significant, Ms. Dedinsky explained that there is no industry standard for what is considered a high collision rate, so the goal is to work within the framework of the Target Zero plan. Ms. Dedinsky reported that pedestrian/bicycle collision accidents are down significantly, and said staff is continuing to explore signal operation options to address pedestrian collisions.
Captain Konoske spoke on the enforcement and education measures the Police implement and said the data provided by the City helps focus efforts on collision reduction. He described strategies such as DUI emphases at targeted times, educational outreach programs, bus lane patrols, and child restraint inspections. Citation data was displayed, and there was conversation about the reasons behind the increased number of parking tickets issued and the exploration of alternatives to ticketing.
Ms. Dedinsky reviewed the collision reduction strategies, which she said are established consistent with Washington State’s Target Zero Plan. She concluded by reporting on the completed Public Works traffic-related projects.
Councilmember Roberts thanked staff and Police for the work towards Target Zero and remarked on the reduction in collisions. He suggested additional pedestrian activated flashing beacons in key locations and offered that separated bike lanes should be considered as a default moving forward. Ms. Dedinsky said that grant funding will be providing an additional eight beacons. Mayor Hall reflected that this work is a balancing act between mobility and safety and he appreciates the regular evaluation and assessment.
There was general discussion on bus lane violations and the associated safety and enforcement issues.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Litigation – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:55 p.m., Mayor Hall recessed into Executive Session for a period of 30 minutes as authorized by RCW 42.30.110(l)(i) to discuss with legal counsel matters relating to agency enforcement actions or litigation. He stated that the Council is not expected to take final action following the Executive Session. Staff attending the Executive Session included Debbie Tarry, City Manager; John Norris, Assistant City Manager; and Margaret King, City Attorney. The Executive Session ended at 9:25 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:25 p.m., Mayor Hall declared the meeting adjourned.
/s/Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk