Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting – June 9, 2025
Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting – June 9, 2025
The Shoreline City Council met on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting included a proclamation of Juneteenth, approval of the consent calendar, a unanimous vote to support King County Proposition 1 (parks levy), and a discussion of updates to ADA procedures. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the regular meeting minutes of May 5, 2025, and May 12, 2025.
- Approved expenses and payroll as of May 30, 2025, in the amount of $9,601,115.06.
- Authorized the City Manager to execute a construction contract with JB Asphalt Inc. in the amount of $1,585,892.50, with change order authorization of $158,589.25, for the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project.
- Authorized the City Manager to acquire real property rights for the 160th and Greenwood/Innis Arden Roundabout Intersection Project.
- The consent calendar was approved unanimously (7-0).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Laethan Wene, a Shoreline resident, spoke on behalf of the disabled population, asking that they be acknowledged and included. No other oral or written public comments were received.
Discussion Items
- Action on Resolution No. 546 – Supporting King County Proposition 1: Jim Hammond, Intergovernmental Relations Manager, presented the six-year parks levy measure. Key details: initial levy rate of $0.2329 per $1,000 assessed valuation; estimated annual cost of $165 for an average home valued at $710,000; direct allocation of over $3 million to Shoreline over the levy period; and $5 million in capital funding for a potential Shoreline aquatic facility. The proposition will appear on the August 5, 2025 ballot. Councilmembers expressed support, noting the enhancement of quality of life and the future pool funding. Deputy Mayor Mork moved to approve Resolution No. 546, seconded by Councilmember Robertson. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
- Study Item – Resolution No. 547 – ADA Updates: John Norris, Assistant City Manager, presented a proposal to repeal and replace Resolution No. 424, designating the Assistant City Manager as ADA Coordinator and adopting an updated administrative process for grievance procedures. The change was prompted by feedback during the development of the Parks Facilities ADA Transition Plan. No formal complaints have been received, but staff identified opportunities to improve accessibility, such as creating an online fillable form. Council discussed the 60-day filing period and the delegation of authority to the City Manager. The resolution is scheduled for potential action on the consent calendar at the June 23, 2025 meeting.
Key Outcomes
- Unanimous approval of the consent calendar (7-0).
- Unanimous approval of Resolution No. 546 supporting King County Proposition 1 (7-0).
- Resolution No. 547 was discussed and will be placed on the consent calendar for the June 23, 2025 council meeting.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. I'd like to call to order the Shoreline City Council regular meeting for Monday, June 9th, 2025. Will you please join me in the flag salute? Congratulations to the flag of the United States. Thank you. Will the clerk please call the roll? Mayor Roberts. Here. Deputy Mayor Mark. President Councilmember Ramsdale. Present. Councilmember Scully. President Via Zoom. Councilmember Adamasio. Present, Councilmember Povey. Council Member Robertson. Here. Tonight I would like to proclaim June 19th, 2025 as Juneteenth, and invite Ciara Johnson up to the podium to accept the proclamation. Whereas Juneteenth commemorates the day that General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19th, 1865, and informed enslaved African Americans that the Civil War and slavery had ended. And whereas the Emancipation Proclamation was issued two and a half years earlier on January 1st, 1863, and declared that people, all persons held as slaves are free. But slavery had been unjustly maintained in Texas. Whereas Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day is the oldest celebration of the end of Chatel slavery. And whereas recognition of Juneteenth is an opportunity to learn more about our history and address current manifestations of racism in ourselves, policies, institutions, and systems. And whereas City Council resolution number 467 states the city's commitment to Shoreline becoming an anti-racist community with includes honoring history and addressing all ways that racism persists as a systemic and chronic reality. Now, therefore, I, Christopher Roberts, on behalf of the City of Shoreline, do hereby proclaim June 19th, 2025 as Juneteenth in the City of Shoreline. And encourage all people to celebrate and take action to achieve racial justice, equity, and inclusion for all. That's why the City of Shoreline's recognition of Juneteenth matters. When a city chooses to recognize Juneteenth, it's not just symbolic. It is a statement that says, we see the black community. We value black lives, and we are committed to building a more inclusive community. It's a way of acknowledging the past while also committing to a better future for everyone who calls Shoreline a home. To the City Council, and for anyone in the Shoreline community, thank you so much for listening to me for showing up and for taking a step towards justice through this proclamation. The students of the Shorecrest BSU, the students all across our city, despite not many being in attendance, are watching, learning, leading, and we're grateful for your support. Thank you so much. Our students are great, amazing leaders. The next item is approval of tonight's agenda. If there are no objections or comments, the agenda is adopted by unanimous consent. Next on the agenda is the report of the city manager, Mr. Ellington. She did an amazing job. I hope I could do half as good as she tonight. Good evening, Council. I want to start tonight's meeting by reminding everyone that our state of the city event is this Thursday, June 12th. We look forward to seeing you there, celebrating the city's 30th birthday, and sharing the city's plan for the upcoming year. If you cannot attend in person, the event will be recorded and posted online. Join us at the Shoreline Farmers Market this Saturday. Every Saturday in June, there will be a pride celebration at the market. This is a free and fun community celebration to advance awareness of the LGTBTQIA plus community and promote mutual respect and equal human rights for all. Visit LGBTQIA plus booths and shops, the weekly farmers market all month long. We have a new artist in residence at the cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park this month.
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