CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 13, 2020 Conference Room 303 - Shoreline City Hall
5:45 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Hall, Deputy Mayor Scully, Councilmembers Chang, McConnell, McGlashan, Roberts, and Robertson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Debbie Tarry, City Manager; John Norris, Assistant City Manager; and Allison Taylor, Deputy City Clerk
GUESTS: Allegra Calder, BERK Consulting
At 5:45 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Mayor Hall.
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, explained that the agenda for the upcoming Strategic Planning Workshop was created based on Council feedback and requests. She welcomed Allegra Calder of BERK Consulting, who will serve as the Workshop facilitator, and said the purpose of the meeting is to review and refine the agenda.
Ms. Calder began an overview of the schedule for the two-day planning meeting. John Norris, Assistant City Manager, explained that staff are still solidifying panel members for the discussion on commercial requirements in non-residential zones. A request was made to include representation from a non-economic perspective, and it was also communicated that a representative from another City would be useful. Councilmembers shared observations and ideas for viewpoints that would add value to the conversation.
The scope of the staff presentations was discussed, and adjustments were made to the placement and time allotted to some topics.
Mayor Hall led a discussion of issues that are scheduled, or Council would like scheduled, for upcoming study outside of this workshop – the topics brainstormed include scooter regulations, Commercial Development Agreements, station area parking, cottage housing, homelessness and the opioid epidemic. Councilmember Chang observed that airplane noise over Shoreline has increased, and there was general discussion on flight patterns and the impact on the City. It was suggested that it would be informative to invite a representative from the Federal Airline Association to meet with the Council to provide further information.
In preparation for the upcoming annual committee appointments, Mayor Hall checked in with Councilmembers on the time impact of their committee work outside of City Council meetings. In discussion of time management and work plans, the Council generally agreed that should extra work sessions need to be scheduled infrequently, they would support dedicating additional time to Council work.
At 6:31 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
/s/Allison Taylor, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 13, 2020 Council Chambers - Shoreline City Hall
7:00 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North
PRESENT: Mayor Hall, Deputy Mayor Scully, Councilmembers McConnell, McGlashan, Chang, Robertson, 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.
(a) Proclaiming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mayor Hall read a proclamation declaring January 20, 2020 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the City of Shoreline. Makayla Weary, Makias (Mickie) Demeke, and Christina Kassa; Representatives of Shorecrest High School’s Black Student Union accepted the proclamation. Ms. Weary shared a reflection on her challenges growing up in a predominantly White community and her work as an agent of change. She emphasized the importance of positive representation. Mr. Demeke shared his experience of being a Black youth in Shoreline schools and the associated struggles within the educational system and asked educators to establish and uphold equal expectations for all students. Ms. Kassa spoke to the strong bond Black students need in predominantly White schools and praised Ms. Weary’s advocacy in creating a Step Dance Club at the school. She said the Shorecrest Black Student Union unites students of color.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, provided reports and updates on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Hall thanked the Councilmembers for the work that they do on behalf of Shoreline and reported on Council appointments to outside committees:
· SeaShore Transportation Forum: Councilmember McConnell (McGlashan, alternate)
· Puget Sound Regional Council Transit Oriented Development Advisory Committee: Councilmember Chang (Hall, alternate)
· Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed (WRIA 8) Partners Committee: Deputy Mayor Scully
· Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee: Councilmember Roberts (alternate to be appointed)
· Council Subcommittee to review Planning Commissioner applications: Mayor Hall, Deputy Mayor Scully, and Councilmember Robertson
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathleen Russell, Shoreline resident and representative of Save Shoreline Trees, spoke on behalf of the trees on Dayton Avenue North, and North 160th and North 155th streets. She shared options for preserving the trees as part of the construction scheduled in the area.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember McGlashan and seconded by Councilmember McConnell and unanimously carried, 7-0, the following Consent Calendar items were approved:
(a) Approving Expenses and Payroll as of December 27, 2019 in the Amount of $5,187,651.76
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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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11/17/19-11/30/19 |
12/6/2019 |
88620-88882 |
16821-16840 |
77014-77019 |
$718,627.66 |
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Prior period void/reissue |
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16811/16841 |
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$0.00 |
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12/1/19-12/14/19 |
12/20/2019 |
88883-89145 |
16842-16861 |
77217-77224 |
$927,810.45 |
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$1,646,438.11 |
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*Wire Transfers: |
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Expense Register Dated |
Wire Transfer Number |
Amount Paid |
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12/24/2019 |
1155 |
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$13,088.62 |
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$13,088.62 |
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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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12/3/2019 |
76837 |
76837 |
$20,805.80 |
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12/4/2019 |
76838 |
76876 |
$924,425.22 |
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12/4/2019 |
76877 |
76944 |
$780.03 |
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12/5/2019 |
76945 |
76955 |
$34,364.89 |
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12/5/2019 |
76956 |
76986 |
$48,605.93 |
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12/5/2019 |
76987 |
76994 |
$1,616.05 |
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12/11/2019 |
76995 |
77001 |
$16,108.69 |
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12/11/2019 |
77002 |
77012 |
$64,913.66 |
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12/12/2019 |
77013 |
77013 |
$2,590.00 |
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12/18/2019 |
77020 |
77047 |
$403,852.88 |
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12/18/2019 |
77048 |
77071 |
$144,109.63 |
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12/18/2019 |
77072 |
77123 |
$1,130,629.84 |
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12/18/2019 |
77124 |
77145 |
$1,198.39 |
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12/18/2019 |
77146 |
77146 |
$7,831.32 |
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12/18/2019 |
77147 |
77148 |
$57,194.39 |
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12/20/2019 |
77149 |
77149 |
$1,352.02 |
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12/24/2019 |
77150 |
77182 |
$340,422.08 |
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12/24/2019 |
77183 |
77212 |
$303,835.43 |
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12/24/2019 |
77213 |
77216 |
$23,488.78 |
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$3,528,125.03 |
(b) Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice for Participation in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program
(c) Adopting Resolution No. 450 - Approving Transfer of Telecommunications Franchise from Electric Lightwave, LLC to Zayo Group, LLC
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Adopting Ordinance No. 877 – Amending Ordinance No. 829 Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director, delivered the staff presentation. She explained that Ordinance No. 877 is the second amendment to Ordinance No. 829, and the only change to it is the extension of the delegation authority period that would allow the City Manager to issue bond anticipation notes through December 2020. She said the extension is necessary due to delays in closing the associated property purchases. Ms. Lane described the costs associated and said in order to discuss and adopt the Ordinance tonight the Council would need to waive Council Rule 3.5B and allow public comment following the staff report.
Mayor Hall opened the public comment period. Seeing no public comment, Mayor Hall closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Robertson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 877 and waive Council Rule 3.5B requiring a second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 877. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chang.
Mayor Hall and Councilmembers Robertson, Chang, Roberts, and McConnell expressed support for the Ordinance.
Councilmember Robertson said she would like to see the Council continue to have conversation about the future of the property and that this extension ensures that the City is able to do so. She asked if purchasing the land guarantees that the City will build a new Aquatics, Recreation and Community Center there. Ms. Lane said no, but the Council has indicated that it is the preferred site for such a facility, so it guarantees the land being available to the City. Councilmember Robertson asked if acquisition of the Storage Court property would mean the current users would need to move immediately, and Ms. Lane said no, the City’s intent is that the property would continue to operate as a storage facility until official action is taken to move forward with construction. Councilmember Robertson asked for details regarding the potential revenue generation, wondering if the cost of a project at that site could potentially be reduced since the revenue from the property is ultimately reserved to lower the final principal payment. Ms. Lane said yes, the property acquisition costs would be offset by the revenue.
Councilmember McGlashan confirmed that the City would hire a property management company to run the Storage Court.
Deputy Mayor Scully said he does not support this Ordinance. He noted that at last week’s meeting he introduced a motion to stop the process of acquiring the parcel but it died for lack of a second. He said he remains committed to building an aquatic facility and making parks improvements, however, he is troubled that the City is buying a business without a plan in place or a funding mechanism to use it. He said there are good reasons to do this as a business proposition, but as a government he does not like the idea of acquiring property before there is a definite use for it down the road. He concluded that although he suspects it is an economically wise choice, assuming an aquatics center is eventually built, he is not comfortable as a government official using government funds in this manner.
Councilmember Chang said it has been a lot of work to get to this point, and the Ordinance leaves the City with options. It is hard to find a parcel this size.
Councilmember Roberts said he is happy to see the Ordinance moving forward because it reflects the vision of the community. He said that by choosing the existing site for City Hall it limited the options for creation of a grand civic space connected with a town center, helping to build a sense of place and stitching downtown together.
Councilmember McConnell said that based on her experience in the real estate market she is very confident that this is a prudent investment. She added that she wants the people who did not support Proposition 1 to know that the Council is trying to be proactive in acquiring a piece of property that is in Town Center. Whether the property is used for a Community and Aquatics Center or not, it will belong to the City and allow the City control of future use of the space. Finally, she added that siting a Community and Aquatics Center on the School District property would mean the City would not have full control of the property.
Mayor Hall clarified that the vote tonight is a financial action regarding funding and the Council issued authorization to purchase the site last year. He said that although other sites were looked at, the community preference is for this site so he will be supporting the action to secure financing.
The motion passed, 6-1, with Deputy Mayor Scully voting against it.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 880 - Amending the Shoreline Municipal Code to Modify Any and All Masculine or Feminine Language to Gender-Neutral Nouns and Pronouns
Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk, delivered the staff presentation. Ms. Simulcik Smith said gender specific words contribute to gender biases and are exclusionary, requiring people to prescribe to either the male or female gender. She gave a historical overview of the evolution of ordinance language moving from male, to male and female references, and said there is growing awareness that to ensure inclusivity, language needs to evolve.
Ms. Simulcik Smith described the gender references in the Shoreline Municipal Code and displayed examples. She said this policy change would require all ordinances and resolutions to be drafted with gender neutral terms and would give authority to the City’s codifier to replace gendered terms currently in the SMC with gender-neutral ones, as well as to edit any future adopted ordinances that contain gendered terms inadvertently.
She shared the clarifying edits staff is proposing to the Ordinance submitted to Council and said this Ordinance supports City Council Goal No. 4, expanding the City’s focus on equity and inclusion.
Councilmember Roberts thanked staff for introducing this Ordinance. He said it is exciting to see how City staff are implementing actions to support the Council Goal and that he looks forward to taking the Ordinance to the National League of Cities Race, Equity and Leadership Council as an example of how cities can make Code inclusive.
It was agreed that the Ordinance should return as a consent item on January 27, 2020.
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:43 p.m., Mayor Hall declared the meeting adjourned.
/s/Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk