CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 8, 2021 Held Remotely via Zoom
7:00 p.m.
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. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call by the City Clerk, all Councilmembers were present.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, provided an update on COVID-19 and reported on various City meetings, projects and events.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Hall announced the appointment of Deputy Mayor Scully as the City Representative to the Lake Ballinger Watershed Forum.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jackie Kurle, Shoreline resident, advocated for ongoing monitoring and oversight of the Enhanced Shelter activities as a safety measure.
Christiano Steele, Shoreline resident, shared his experiences as a grocery worker during the pandemic and asked Council to support hazard pay for essential workers.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
(a) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021
(b) Approval of Expenses and Payroll as of January 22, 2021 in the Amount of $1,386,340.10
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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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12/27/20-01/09/21 |
1/15/2021 |
95057-95257 |
17195-17208 |
81589-81594 |
$703,747.91 |
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$703,747.91 |
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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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1/14/2021 |
81484 |
81508 |
$134,436.58 |
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1/14/2021 |
81509 |
81509 |
$2,970.00 |
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1/14/2021 |
81510 |
81513 |
$8,734.51 |
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1/14/2021 |
81514 |
81528 |
$48,720.18 |
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1/14/2021 |
81529 |
81534 |
$61,803.74 |
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1/19/2021 |
81535 |
81535 |
$294.30 |
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1/19/2021 |
81536 |
81537 |
$83,826.58 |
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1/20/2021 |
81538 |
81554 |
$199,527.12 |
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1/20/2021 |
81555 |
81576 |
$29,766.12 |
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1/20/2021 |
81577 |
81581 |
$34,104.24 |
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1/20/2021 |
81582 |
81588 |
$78,408.82 |
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$682,592.19 |
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(c) Action on Resolution No. 472 - Amending Resolution No. 453 for the Intergovernmental Transfer of Property at 7th Avenue NE and NE 185th Street to Sound Transit for the Purpose of Light Rail Station and System Construction
8. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Action on Appointment of Pro and Con Committee Members for City of Shoreline Proposition 1: Property Tax Bond Measure for Priority Park Improvements and Park Land Acquisition
Eric Bratton, Communications Program Manager, delivered the staff presentation. Mr. Bratton explained that after placing a measure on the ballot, the Council must appoint up to three people for both the Pro and Con Committees to write statements in support of, and in opposition to, the ballot measure. He said four applications were received for the Pro Committee, and none for the Con Committee. He reviewed the next steps in the process and the timeline for the committee work. Mr. Bratton listed Pro Committee applicants as Katie Schielke, Dustin McIntyre, John Ramsdell, and Julian Larsen.
Councilmember Roberts moved to appoint (blank), (blank), and (blank) to the Pro Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McConnell.
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend the motion to insert the name of Katie Schielke into the main motion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McConnell and passed unanimously, 7-0.
Councilmember Robertson moved to amend the motion to insert the name of Dustin McIntyre into the main motion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chang.
Councilmember McGlashan said all the applicants are well qualified and that his selection preferences are based on longevity of community involvement, and therefore he will not be supporting this amendment. Mayor Hall spoke to Mr. McIntyre’s past involvement on a Pro Committee and said he is leaning toward giving people without previous experience on a Pro Committee a chance. Deputy Mayor Scully summarized the different perspectives the applicants bring and said that while Mr. McIntyre has been a fantastic community member, he may not be the best pick for this Committee.
Councilmember Chang said Mr. McIntyre does excellent work and strength in outreach, and said she supports having him on the Pro Committee. Councilmember Robertson said experience helps in this sort of Committee work and spoke to Mr. McIntyre’s strengths. Councilmember McConnell spoke in support of Mr. McIntyre and emphasized the importance of including all applicants in the work of the Pro Committee.
The motion passed, 4-3, with Mayor Hall, Deputy Mayor Scully, and Councilmember McGlashan dissenting.
Councilmember Robertson moved to amend the motion to insert the name of John Ramsdell into the main motion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McConnell and passed unanimously, 7-0.
Mayor Hall thanked Julian Larsen for his application, commented on Mr. Larsen’s exceptional background, and encouraged the Pro Committee members to include Mr. Larsen in their work on the Pro Statement.
The motion to appoint Katie Schielke, Dustin McIntyre, and John Ramsdell to the Pro Committee for Shoreline Proposition 1 passed unanimously, 7-0.
Mayor Hall reiterated that no applications were received for the Con Committee, so no action would be taken toward appointments.
9. STUDY ITEMS
(a) Update on King County Growth Target Setting
Rachael Markle, Director of Planning and Community Development; introduced Karen Wolf, FAICP, Senior Policy Analyst; and Rebeccah Maskin, Demographic Planner, both of whom are staff to the King County Growth Management Planning Council.
Ms. Wolf offered an overview of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and the ways in which it informs policies and she summarized the makeup of members and role of the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC). She listed the types of countywide planning policies that the GMPC establishes and said the policies are being updated now to ensure consistency with Vision 2050, establish new growth targets, provide policy guidance for the 2024 comprehensive plans, account for policy and legislative changes since 2012, and provide planning recommendations from the GMPC’s Affordable Housing Committee. Ms. Wolf described the purpose of the 2021 Countywide Planning Policies Guiding Principles, reviewed the considerations they include, and highlighted key concepts.
Ms. Maskin elaborated on the components associated with growth targets and reviewed how targets are established and the key assumptions included, describing each step of the process from regional forecasting down to comprehensive plans. She stated that the next steps include continued Regional Geography Meetings and preparation on draft targets for upcoming GMPC meetings, and she summarized the GMPC work schedule for 2021.
Councilmember McGlashan asked if the forecasts were adjusted to account for impacts of the COVID pandemic. Ms. Maskin replied that they were established in 2018 and will be adjusted after it has been determined to what extent the changes are permanent. She observed that long-range growth forecasts tend to even out over time. Councilmember McGlashan noted that light rail puts Shoreline in the High Capacity Transit classification, but that it won't be up and running for several years and he asked if any of the City’s rezoning was accounted for in the forecast. Ms. Maskin explained that the City is welcome to include these factors as the targets are set.
There was discussion on the qualification steps to become a growth center, which Ms. Maskin said would be a county-approved process for which the thresholds and criteria have not yet been established.
While considering the jobs target, Councilmember Roberts noted that the number influences some of the funding dollars attached to the countywide growth center designation, so he is uncertain if accepting the high range on the jobs target makes sense. Councilmember Chang commented that she was disappointed to read that the jobs target had not been met and asked what the drawback would be in going for the higher jobs target. Ms. Maskin said it is up to the comfort level set by the jurisdiction and shared information on the impacts of growth targets that end up not being met. Ms. Wolf emphasized that the targets are long-term, not annual, and the understanding is that the progress comes in waves. Councilmember Roberts agreed that the City is likely to surpass the jobs target but said there had been some discussion at the Puget Sound Regional Council about potential penalties for jurisdictions not meeting targets, and this is where his caution stems from. Mayor Hall said he would hope that if the City had done everything possible to meet targets from a land use perspective and the market had not responded, that King County would partner with Shoreline to work toward a solution. Deputy Mayor Scully supported committing to an aggressive target, which he feels will serve as a motivator to continue to strive for growth. Councilmember Robertson said she is concerned about meeting the jobs target and hopes that setting the goal is a way to foster the growth environment.
In deliberation of the housing targets, Councilmember Chang observed that the housing capacity established in the station areas is already greater than the growth target being set. Ms. Maskin said the target is not timebound, so it is a good thing to have more capacity than your target. Councilmember Roberts said he is comfortable with the staff recommendations for housing targets. Deputy Mayor Scully he is comfortable setting a somewhat aggressive goal, since more density can be accommodated, but recognized the extended buildout timeline for the station areas.
Mayor Hall thanked the members of King County Growth Management Planning Council for their guidance and said he is pleased to be working with all the partners. He observed that the zoning capacities in the station areas are adequate to accommodate the high-end housing and jobs targets, but that the issue is when the market will decide to come here. He shared information on the City’s efforts to create a vibrant and walkable commercial center and recognized that the high-end targets are primarily a policy statement. He echoed Deputy Mayor Scully’s observation that even with the high growth targets, the station areas provide for much more capacity. He pointed out that the decision about how much total growth to go into the region is not what the Council is being asked to determine here, but if it were, he would be interested in learning if the people who live in this region want to continue to see the high level of growth that is associated with the forecast from the Washington State Office of Financial Management.
The Council generally agreed that they are comfortable looking at the higher end of the target ranges.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Hall recessed into an 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 potential litigation to which the City is likely to become a party. Staff attending the Executive Session included Debbie Tarry, City Manager; John Norris, Assistant City Manager; Margaret King, City Attorney; Randy Witt, Public Works Director; and John Featherstone, Surface Water Utility Manager. The Executive Session ended at 8:48 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:49 p.m., Mayor Hall declared the meeting adjourned.
/s/Jessica Simulcik Smith, City Clerk