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Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting - September 29, 2025

City Council — Monday, September 29, 2025
BodyShoreline, Washington
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, September 29, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:08

I now call to order the Shoreline City Council regular meeting for Monday, September 29th, 2025.

0:15

Will you please join me in the flag salute?

0:26

For which it stands one nation under God.

0:37

Thank you.

0:38

Will the clerk please call the roll?

0:42

It's off.

0:51

No, there's an echo from over here.

1:03

Um there's an echo coming from over here.

1:13

It's coming out of that box, and I don't know how to turn it off.

1:21

I tried that.

1:31

Okay.

1:31

Let's see if that fixed it.

1:33

I think it did.

1:34

Thank you.

1:35

Okay.

1:37

Mayor Roberts.

1:38

Here.

1:38

Deputy Mayor Morck.

1:40

Present.

1:40

Councilmember Ramsdale?

1:42

Present.

1:42

Councilmember Scully?

1:44

Present.

1:44

Councilmember Atomasu present.

1:46

Councilmember Povey.

1:48

Councilmember Robertson.

1:50

Here.

1:54

So the next item is approval of tonight's agenda.

2:00

No echo there.

2:01

If there are no objections or comments, the agenda is adopted by unanimous consent.

2:07

Next on the agenda is the report of the city manager.

2:09

Mr.

2:10

Ellington.

2:11

Union Council.

2:13

As we enter the fall season and in preparation for a rainy week ahead, I'd like to share some reminders regarding fall and winter storm cleanup.

2:23

We ask residents to keep storm drains in their neighborhood clear of leaves and debris.

2:28

Please rake leaves and debris out of the street in front of your home and dispose of them in your yard waste bins.

2:35

Keeping your home gutters and downspouts clear can help prevent problems in your home and on your property.

2:42

If you notice a storm drain or ditch backing up or flooding on a roadway, please call 206-801-2700 immediately.

2:52

Visit ShorelineWall.gov forward slash storm ready for more information.

2:57

We have several roundabout simulator drop-in sessions scheduled through the end of the year.

3:03

The next drop-in session is Monday, October 6th, before our regular city council meeting.

3:10

Please join us from 5 to 6.45 p.m.

3:13

to try the roundabout simulator.

3:15

For full list of upcoming drop-in sessions, please visit shorelinewa.gov forward slash roundabouts.

3:23

And in a sign that fall is here, the shoreline farmers market season has almost come to an end.

3:30

The season ends October 25th, so visit sometime in the next couple of weekends.

3:36

Visit the market for fresh bread, seasonal fruits and veggies, flowers, and more.

3:41

The market is held at the Shoreline Park and Ride from 10 a.m.

3:45

to 2 p.m.

3:47

And finally, just a couple of public reminders.

3:49

The planning commission will meet on Thursday, October 2nd in the Council Chamber at 7 p.m.

3:55

The next council meeting will be on Monday, October 6th at 7 p.m.

4:00

The Parks Recreation Cultural Services Tree Board's next meeting is Thursday, October 23rd at 7 p.m.

4:07

For more information about these upcoming meetings, please visit ShorelineWa.gov forward slash calendar.

4:14

That concludes the city manager's report.

4:17

Thank you.

4:18

This brings us to council reports.

4:20

Does anyone have a council report this evening?

4:24

Councilmember Ramsdale.

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Summary of Proceedings

Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting – September 29, 2025

The Shoreline City Council held its regular meeting on September 29, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The meeting included approval of the consent calendar, public comments, and a study item discussion on adopting a Sister City Policy (Resolution No. 551). The consent calendar was approved unanimously, and the sister city policy discussion set the stage for adoption at the next meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously (7-0) on a motion by Deputy Mayor Mork, seconded by Councilmember Pobee. Items included:
    • Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
    • Ordinance No. 1037 amending business license threshold
    • Agreements with Burton Construction and FORMA Construction ($2,000,000 each) for job order contract services
    • Amendment 1 with Parametrix for wastewater lift station design
    • Amendment 2 with Consor North America for wastewater/surface water engineering support
    • Ratification of grant agreement for Ronald Bog Park land acquisition
    • Contract with Washington State Department of Commerce for $150,350 grant for Edwin Pratt Memorial Park
    • Commute Trip Reduction agreement with WSDOT

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Damien Crabtree, Shoreline resident, expressed frustration about speeding on 188th Street near the new 185th Light Rail Station. He described a blind hill and unsafe conditions for pedestrians, and asked what processes exist to address speeding. City staff indicated they would follow up with him.
  • Laura James, President of the Shoreline Sister Cities Association, thanked the Council for funding the organization. She reported that the association has officially voted to designate Accra, Ghana as a sister city and plans to apply for a "Curiosity Pass" grant to build a mobile museum using donated Ghanaian artifacts.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution No. 551 – Sister City Policy: Jessica Simulcik Smith (City Clerk) and Jim Hammond (Intergovernmental Relations Manager) presented the draft policy, which defines roles and responsibilities between the City and the Shoreline Sister Cities Association. The policy outlines selection criteria and processes for establishing sister city relationships.
    • Councilmember Ademasu expressed full support, emphasizing the importance of global connections and citizen diplomacy.
    • Councilmember Scully noted a resident's concern about changing political environments and questioned whether the policy should explicitly allow termination if a sister city's values shift. Staff pointed out that the policy permits the Council to terminate a relationship at any time for any reason, which Scully accepted.
    • Councilmember Pobee thanked the community and Laura James for their passion and work, affirming Shoreline's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
    • Councilmember Ramsdell asked if multiple sister cities are allowed; staff confirmed yes.
    • Councilmember Robertson expressed support for the program.
    • Mayor Roberts stated the policy will return on October 6 for adoption on the consent calendar.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar approved 7-0.
  • Resolution No. 551 (Sister City Policy) was discussed; it is scheduled for adoption on the October 6, 2025 consent calendar.
  • No other formal votes were taken.

Meeting Transcript

I now call to order the Shoreline City Council regular meeting for Monday, September 29th, 2025. Will you please join me in the flag salute? For which it stands one nation under God. Thank you. Will the clerk please call the roll? It's off. No, there's an echo from over here. Um there's an echo coming from over here. It's coming out of that box, and I don't know how to turn it off. I tried that. Okay. Let's see if that fixed it. I think it did. Thank you. Okay. Mayor Roberts. Here. Deputy Mayor Morck. Present. Councilmember Ramsdale? Present. Councilmember Scully? Present. Councilmember Atomasu present. Councilmember Povey. Councilmember Robertson. Here. So the next item is approval of tonight's agenda. No echo there. 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. Union Council. As we enter the fall season and in preparation for a rainy week ahead, I'd like to share some reminders regarding fall and winter storm cleanup. We ask residents to keep storm drains in their neighborhood clear of leaves and debris. Please rake leaves and debris out of the street in front of your home and dispose of them in your yard waste bins. Keeping your home gutters and downspouts clear can help prevent problems in your home and on your property. If you notice a storm drain or ditch backing up or flooding on a roadway, please call 206-801-2700 immediately. Visit ShorelineWall.gov forward slash storm ready for more information. We have several roundabout simulator drop-in sessions scheduled through the end of the year. The next drop-in session is Monday, October 6th, before our regular city council meeting. Please join us from 5 to 6.45 p.m. to try the roundabout simulator. For full list of upcoming drop-in sessions, please visit shorelinewa.gov forward slash roundabouts. And in a sign that fall is here, the shoreline farmers market season has almost come to an end. The season ends October 25th, so visit sometime in the next couple of weekends. Visit the market for fresh bread, seasonal fruits and veggies, flowers, and more. The market is held at the Shoreline Park and Ride from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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