05/29/01 City Council Minutes

CITY OF SHORELINE

SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

Monday, May 29, 2001

7:30 p.m.

Shoreline Conference Center

Mt. Rainier Room

PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Hansen, Councilmembers Grossman, Gustafson, Lee, Montgomery and Ransom

ABSENT: Mayor Jepsen

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Hansen, who presided.

2. FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL

Upon roll call by the City Clerk, all Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Jepsen.

Councilmember Gustafson moved to excuse Mayor Jepsen. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, and Mayor Jepsen was excused.

3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

Public Works Director Bill Conner provided an update on the Watershed Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) process. At its April 19 meeting, the WRIA 8 Forum amended and adopted the memorandum of understanding that Council had approved at the end of last year. The WRIA 8 Steering Committee met May 24 to discuss the 2002 work plan. Finally, the WRIA 8 Public Outreach Committee has scheduled a May 31 workshop titled "Salmon in the Greater Lake Washington Basin, Limiting Factors Affecting Fish Populations in Our Community."

Health and Human Services Manager Rob Beem introduced Youth Volunteer Corps Shoreline Service Coordinator Vanessa Gibbons. Ms. Gibbons, Shorewood High School students Leanne Do and Joe Sanders and Shorecrest High School student Bill Berry discussed their project to inventory and map "places to go, things to do for teens in Shoreline." Youth Volunteer Corps representative Jovi Catena, an Americorps Team Leader, commended the teens for their dedication and work.

City Manager Steve Burkett announced that the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program will begin June 1, 2001.

In response to Deputy Mayor Hansen, Mr. Conner reported results of the Spring Clean-up event.

4. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None

5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Councilmember Montgomery moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Gustafson seconded the motion. Councilmember Grossman moved to add item 8(b), Ordinance No. 272, to the consent calendar. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. A vote was taken on the motion to approve the agenda, as amended, which carried unanimously.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

Councilmember Gustafson moved to approve the consent calendar with the addition of Item 8(b). Councilmember Lee seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, and the following items were approved:

Minutes of Workshop Meeting of May 7, 2001
Minutes of the Dinner Meeting of May 14, 2001
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 2001

Approval of expenses and payroll as of May 11, 2001 in the amount of $ 626,197.11

Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with the Shoreline School District

Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract not to exceed $70,000 with Lennertz, Coyle, & Associates for the Ronald Subarea Plan and Charrette

Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute agreements valued at up to $700,000 for the 2001 Road Overlay Program

Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to a professional services contract with MacLeod Reckord for Habitat Mitigation associated with the Shoreview Park Improvement Project

Ordinance No. 272, prescribing uniform procedures for the procurement of goods and services and adding a new Chapter 2.60 Purchasing to the Shoreline Municipal Code and repealing Financial Management Policies, V Purchasing

8. ACTION ITEMS: OTHER ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS

(a) Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Design Services with OTAK Inc. in the amount of $477,675, and to authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders up to 10% of this amount for the Interurban Trail Project

Mr. Burkett explained that Mayor Jepsen requested the addition of the south central section of the trail to the contract, which currently covers the southern and northern segments of the trail. Mr. Burkett said staff will return to Council with an amendment to accomplish this addition.

Project Manager Paul Cornish discussed the Interurban Trail Project. He listed the elements of the proposed Agreement for Design Services with OTAK Inc. He reviewed public outreach efforts and features of the trail design. He highlighted opportunities for trailheads/gateways (e.g., at 145^th Street), pocket parks and historical information (e.g., kiosks, signage). He commented on landscaping, and he noted outstanding design issues about which staff will return to Council to discuss (e.g., coordination of the trail and Aurora Avenue in the Ronald Sub-Area Plan).

Deputy Mayor Hansen invited public comment.

(1) Kathy Halliburton, 18315 Wallingford Avenue N, said residents east of Aurora Avenue at 167^th Street favor the vacation of a street to provide parking for the Interurban Trail.

Councilmember Gustafson moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Design Services with OTAK Inc. for the Interurban Trail Project in the amount of $477,675, and to authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders up to 10 percent of this amount. Councilmember Montgomery seconded the motion.

At Councilmember Ransom’s request, Mr. Cornish reviewed the color originals of the 14 contextual design plans for the trail, as found on pages 44-57 of the Council packet.

In response to Councilmember Ransom, Mr. Cornish confirmed that the Seattle City Light (SCL) right-of-way passes between Aurora Avenue and the buildings at Sky Nursery. He said the City is working with Sky Nursery to coordinate the design of the trail and the needs of the business.

Councilmember Lee expressed concern about the intersection of trail users and pedestrian and vehicle traffic at Sky Nursery.

In response to Councilmember Lee, Mr. Cornish confirmed that constructing the Interurban Trail to accommodate SCL trucks will increase costs.

Councilmember Gustafson questioned the route of the Interurban Trail from Shoreline north to Edmonds, Mukilteo and Everett. Mr. Cornish agreed to provide a copy of a City of Edmonds route plan. He mentioned that the larger regional map is not very detailed.

In response to Councilmember Gustafson, Mr. Cornish said construction of the Interurban Trail is a lesser priority for the City of Seattle than construction of the Duwamish Trail and the extension of the Burke-Gilman Trail. He expressed his hope that construction of the Interurban Trail in Shoreline will increase the priority of the trail for the City of Seattle. Councilmember Gustafson advocated that Shoreline attempt to influence the City of Seattle to increase the priority of its construction of the Interurban Trail. He requested that staff provide more information on this issue in future presentations about the Interurban Trail. He asserted the availability of grant funding for a trail between Everett and Seattle.

Kristoff Bauer, Assistant to the City Manager, said the preliminary design report of the intersections between jurisdictions of the Interurban Trail is available in the City Council office. He explained that the City of Seattle Transportation Department is participating in City efforts to develop an agreement with SCL to use the Interurban right-of-way for the trail.

Councilmember Gustafson noted the emphasis in the statement on page 41 of the Council packet of the use of N 195^th Street "as an alternative primarily aimed at bicycle riders." He asserted that this route to Lake Forest Park should be equally valuable to joggers and walkers. Mr. Cornish attributed the bicycle emphasis to the lack of a sidewalk on N 195^th Street.

In response to Councilmember Ransom, Mr. Burkett said the contract with Lennertz, Coyle & Associates for the Ronald Sub-area Plan and Charrette will begin to address the integration of the Aurora Corridor Project, the Interurban Trail Project and economic development issues.

In response to Councilmember Ransom, Mr. Cornish explained the staff intent to align the Interurban Trail near Echo Lake to maximize the usable space between the trail and the lake. He said staff will address this issue in the final design project and in future public meetings.

In response to Councilmember Lee, Mr. Cornish said staff hopes to begin construction of the south segment of the Interurban Trail late this fall.

Councilmember Lee suggested that staff assist neighborhood associations to use City mini-grant funding to incorporate neighborhood history in the development of the Interurban Trail.

Councilmember Grossman stressed the value of City outreach to property owners bordering the Interurban Trail right-of-way, especially those along Midvale Avenue and adjacent to Echo Lake.

A vote was taken on the motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Design Services with OTAK Inc. for the Interurban Trail Project in the amount of $477,675, and to authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders up to 10 percent of this amount. The motion carried 6-0.

Councilmember Ransom expressed enthusiasm at the imminent development of the Interurban Trail.

9. NEW BUSINESS

(a) First Quarter 2001 Financial Report

Senior Budget Analyst Patti Rader reviewed the staff report to provide an overview of the expenditure and revenue activity for the first quarter of 2001. She emphasized that after the first quarter, most funds are close to their expected revenues and revenue projections have been revised upward in the General Fund. Parks and Recreation fee revenue and Planning and Development Service permit revenue are below projections. She concluded that all funds are experiencing large under-expenditures at this time.

Councilmember Grossman asserted his understanding that City expenses are variable enough that the City can adjust expenditures to accommodate revenue changes to "stay in balance throughout the year." Ms. Rader agreed. Noting that "a lot of City expenses are fixed," Mr. Burkett said the City could address revenue concerns by postponing capital purchases, if necessary.

Councilmember Gustafson expressed concern that first-quarter parks and recreation fee revenue is below the budget projection. He asserted the opportunity to work with the School District to open the Shoreline Community Athletic Facility to generate parks and recreation fee revenue. Mr. Burkett said staff is developing a plan for use of the athletic facility.

10. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT

(a) Mark Deutsch, 19715 Ashworth Avenue N, noted an article in the Shoreline Enterprise regarding business concern about the Aurora Corridor Project. He expressed support for the Aurora Corridor Project as a means of meeting the needs of all of the people in the community. He expressed concern about the limited area available for the Interurban Trail between Echo Lake and adjacent properties. He supported the Interurban Trail Project and continued public involvement in it.

11. ADJOURNMENT

At 9:00 p.m., Deputy Mayor Hansen declared the meeting adjourned.

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Sharon Mattioli, CMC
City Clerk