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Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting – April 13, 2026

City Council — Monday, April 13, 2026
BodyShoreline, Washington
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, April 13, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:06

Recording in progress.

0:08

Good evening.

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I'm now called to order the Shoreline City Council regular meeting for Monday, April 13th, 2026.

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Would you please join me in the flag salute?

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I will just recall which it stands.

0:27

One nation undergo individual with liberty and justice.

0:34

Thank you.

0:35

The clerk please call the roll.

0:37

Mayor Robertson.

0:38

Deputy Mayor Pubby.

0:40

Here.

0:40

Councilmember Snyder.

0:41

Here.

0:42

Councilmember Scully.

0:43

Present.

0:44

Councilmember Mark?

0:45

Present.

0:46

Councilmember Adamastio.

0:47

Present.

0:47

Councilmember Roberts.

0:49

Here.

0:49

Stand motion.

0:50

Move to excuse uh Mayor Robertson who is in DC on official business.

0:54

Second.

0:56

Thank you.

0:58

Move in Secan.

0:59

Any uh remarks?

1:01

If not, Mayor Robertson is excused.

1:06

Tonight, I have the pleasure of proclaiming the week of April 19th through April 25th, 2026, as volunteer appreciation week in the city of Shoreline, and encourage all residents to seek volunteer opportunities and express appreciation to those who have engaged as such.

1:23

I'd like to invite all of the Mofa to the podium to accept the proclamation.

1:40

Whereas April 19th through April 25th, 2026 is volunteer appreciation week across the country.

1:48

And whereas in 2025, the City of Shoreline volunteers logged 7,996 hours of service towards important city programs and projects.

1:59

And whereas volunteers contribute their time and talents by providing recreational opportunities for shoreline residents, serving on boards and commissions, restoring habitat, organizing local neighborhood associations, providing emergency communication capability, cleaning up trails and streets, and growing food for neighbors in need, among other arts of service.

2:23

And whereas through their dedicated efforts, volunteers strengthen the connective tissue that ties our community together and greatly enhance the quality of life in Shoreline.

2:35

Now therefore, I have been probably deputy mayor of Shoreline on behalf of the city of the on behalf of Shoreline City Council.

2:44

Do hereby proclaim the week of April 19th through April 25th, 2026 as volunteer appreciation week in the City of Shoreline and encourage all residents to seek volunteer opportunities and express appreciation to those who have engaged as such.

3:22

I want to thank all the people who volunteer.

3:24

We have a lot of volunteers in the community.

4:29

Seeing none, the agenda is adopted by unanimous consent.

4:34

Report of the senior manager.

5:01

Striping in June will transform both roundabouts into a double-lane roundabout.

5:06

And with construction still ongoing, please use caution when navigating through the corridor.

5:13

And next, a friendly reminder that we're still accepting online applications for the 2026 Community Champion Awards nominations will be accepted through April 24th.

5:27

The city is continuing the design of Edwin T.

5:30

Pratt Memorial Park, a space that will honor Edwin Pratt's legacy while creating meaningful opportunities for people to connect with each other and with nature.

5:39

The survey asks feedback for feedback on the overall design direction, feeling and experience of storytelling elements, and how the park shares and honors Edwin T.

5:49

Pratt's story and legacy.

5:51

We encourage you to visit the URL on the screen to complete the survey.gov/slash shorelinewalks.

6:22

And finally, I have just a couple of public reminders to share.

6:26

The next city council meeting will take place on Monday, April 27th at 7 p.m.

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here in the council chambers.

6:32

The Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, May 7th, also here in the Council Chambers at 7 p.m.

6:39

And the parks, recreation, and cultural services tree boards next meeting is Thursday, April 16th at 7 p.m.

6:46

in conference room 303 here at City Hall.

6:49

For more information about these upcoming meetings, please visit ShorelineWa.gov/slash calendar, and that concludes the city manager's report.

6:58

Thank you, Director.

6:59

Are there any council reports this evening?

7:02

Councilmember Adamerson.

7:05

Thank you.

7:07

Today I attended the Federal NLC Transportation and Infrastructure Services Advisory Committee today.

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Summary of Proceedings

Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting – April 13, 2026

The Shoreline City Council met on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (7:00–8:19 p.m.). Deputy Mayor Eben Pobee presided; Mayor Betsy Robertson was excused on city business. Key items included a police services report covering 2025 performance, a spring budget amendment, and public testimony opposing a potential Flock camera contract.

Proclamation & Reports

  • Deputy Mayor Pobee proclaimed April 19–25, 2026, as Volunteer Appreciation Week, noting that volunteers logged 7,996 hours of service in 2025.
  • City Manager Andrew Bauer reported on upcoming striping changes, Community Champion Awards, and the Edwin T. Pratt Memorial Park design survey.
  • Councilmember Ademasu attended a National League of Cities transportation committee meeting that focused on autonomous vehicle safety issues.
  • Councilmember Mork reported that the Public Issues Committee discussed potential pass-through road funding and that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee recommended a 8.5% garbage rate increase for 2027, in addition to a previously noted 12.75% wastewater rate increase.
  • Councilmember Snider honored the passing of her neighbor Shirley Parker, whose final wish was that her evergreen trees remain untouched.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved 6‑0 (motion by Scully, second by Ademasu) the following items:
    • Approval of the February 23, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
    • Authorization for the City Manager to execute Contract No. 1348337 with Driftmier Architects, LLC, for the Hamlin Modular & Rehabilitation Project: initial contract $175,000, with amendment authority for final design up to $437,000 (total $612,000).
    • Authorization for a five‑year temporary use permit with Seattle City Light for 900 and 910 NE 185th Street to create a new community gathering space.

Public Comments & Testimony

Three members of the public testified:

  • Nicole Solano (Shoreline resident) urged the council to cancel a scheduled dinner meeting with Flock (automatic license plate reader company) and the Shoreline Police, arguing the technology causes harm and has been banned by over 40 cities. She referenced Resolution 560 and asked the council to stand with immigrant communities.
  • Norbert Steele (Shoreline) agreed with Ms. Solano, questioned data security of Flock cameras, and raised concerns about the police budget increase (approximately $3.5 million, a 20% rise), suggesting that funds should be redirected to programs like ERACE.
  • Laethan Wene (Shoreline) reported that he has been picking up litter at 155th and Aurora because he wants a clean city.

Discussion Items

A. Police Services Report (30 minutes)

Police Chief Tommy Collins, Operations Captain Brian Angelo, and Captain Kevin Woodruff presented the 2025 report. Highlights:

  • Staffing: 53 full‑time employees (including Chief, 2 captains, 47 deputies/sergeants/detectives, and 3 professional staff); 9 vacancies as of January 1, 2026 (down from 13 in 2024).
  • Operations: 33,217 contacts in 2025. Priority X (life‑safety) response time dropped from 5.3 minutes to 4.2 minutes. Only 9 complaints were received; 6 were exonerated and 3 resulted in performance‑related training. Use of force occurred in only 5 incidents, all within policy.
  • Traffic & Special Enforcement: A traffic unit deputy has returned, and a DUI enforcement car will begin in June. The Special Emphasis Team increased drug/narcotic and prostitution investigations (interpreted as proactive enforcement). The Interurban Trail special enforcement grant funded 6 patrols with 33 contacts and 4 arrests.
  • Regional Crisis Response (RCR): Four mental health professionals served 562 individuals through 1,122 encounters.
  • Explorer Program: 9 official explorers (3 female, 2 people of color); 4 graduated from the State Academy.
  • Crime Prevention: Detective Toby Velie leads an organized retail theft program that aggregates small thefts into felony cases (one suspect tied to $15,000 in losses is currently incarcerated).
  • Future Needs: Chief Collins stated that basic police response is at capacity; restoring a full traffic unit and other services depends on achieving higher staffing levels. He noted that about one‑third of the force will be eligible for retirement in 5–7 years, creating a potential staffing cliff.
  • Councilmembers commended the department’s 5 awards and 31 commendations, asked about increasing RCR resources, and encouraged prevention programs and traffic enforcement on 175th and the Interurban Trail.

B. Discussion of Ordinance No. 1054 – Amending the 2025‑2026 Final Biennial Budget (20 minutes)

Administrative Services Director Joe Brandstatter and Budget Manager Christy Hopkins presented the spring amendment. Key figures:

  • Increase in appropriations: $19.536 million (expenditures); $15.179 million (transfers out).
  • Resources/financing sources: $31.813 million in revenues; $15.179 million in transfers in; $19.315 million use of prior accumulated fund balance.
  • Expected 2026 General Fund ending balance: $15.103 million (23% of expenditures, within the 20–25% target).
  • Discussion covered HVAC repairs at Spartan Gym (natural gas, $300,000 needed; a $30,000 consultant will study long‑term options), utility rerouting for the 145th Street Project (already set aside in fund balance), and funding for Aurora Corridor irrigation and replanting.
  • Councilmember Mork expressed appreciation for the irrigation/planting funds. Councilmember Snider questioned the relationship between the Hamlin contract amendment and the budget amendment; staff clarified they are separate actions.
  • The ordinance is scheduled for adoption on April 27, 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar approved 6‑0.
  • Police Services Report received; no formal vote, but council expressed support for continued improvements and requested future reports include breakdowns of traffic citations and prevention program details.
  • Ordinance No. 1054 will be brought back for a vote (second reading) on April 27, 2026.
  • The council acknowledged public concerns about Flock cameras; no decision was made regarding the scheduled dinner meeting.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Recording in progress. Good evening. I'm now called to order the Shoreline City Council regular meeting for Monday, April 13th, 2026. Would you please join me in the flag salute? I will just recall which it stands. One nation undergo individual with liberty and justice. Thank you. The clerk please call the roll. Mayor Robertson. Deputy Mayor Pubby. Here. Councilmember Snyder. Here. Councilmember Scully. Present. Councilmember Mark? Present. Councilmember Adamastio. Present. Councilmember Roberts. Here. Stand motion. Move to excuse uh Mayor Robertson who is in DC on official business. Second. Thank you. Move in Secan. Any uh remarks? If not, Mayor Robertson is excused. Tonight, I have the pleasure of proclaiming the week of April 19th through April 25th, 2026, as volunteer appreciation week in the city of Shoreline, and encourage all residents to seek volunteer opportunities and express appreciation to those who have engaged as such. I'd like to invite all of the Mofa to the podium to accept the proclamation. Whereas April 19th through April 25th, 2026 is volunteer appreciation week across the country. And whereas in 2025, the City of Shoreline volunteers logged 7,996 hours of service towards important city programs and projects. And whereas volunteers contribute their time and talents by providing recreational opportunities for shoreline residents, serving on boards and commissions, restoring habitat, organizing local neighborhood associations, providing emergency communication capability, cleaning up trails and streets, and growing food for neighbors in need, among other arts of service. And whereas through their dedicated efforts, volunteers strengthen the connective tissue that ties our community together and greatly enhance the quality of life in Shoreline. Now therefore, I have been probably deputy mayor of Shoreline on behalf of the city of the on behalf of Shoreline City Council. Do hereby proclaim the week of April 19th through April 25th, 2026 as volunteer appreciation week in the City of Shoreline and encourage all residents to seek volunteer opportunities and express appreciation to those who have engaged as such. I want to thank all the people who volunteer. We have a lot of volunteers in the community. Seeing none, the agenda is adopted by unanimous consent. Report of the senior manager. Striping in June will transform both roundabouts into a double-lane roundabout. And with construction still ongoing, please use caution when navigating through the corridor. And next, a friendly reminder that we're still accepting online applications for the 2026 Community Champion Awards nominations will be accepted through April 24th. The city is continuing the design of Edwin T. Pratt Memorial Park, a space that will honor Edwin Pratt's legacy while creating meaningful opportunities for people to connect with each other and with nature. The survey asks feedback for feedback on the overall design direction, feeling and experience of storytelling elements, and how the park shares and honors Edwin T. Pratt's story and legacy. We encourage you to visit the URL on the screen to complete the survey.gov/slash shorelinewalks. And finally, I have just a couple of public reminders to share. The next city council meeting will take place on Monday, April 27th at 7 p.m.

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