Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting - June 8, 2026

The Shoreline City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 7:47 PM in Council Chambers. All seven council members were present. The meeting included a proclamation of Juneteenth, public comments, approval of the consent calendar, adoption of an ordinance amending the surface water utility code, and a discussion on authorizing eminent domain for a stormwater facility property.

Proclamation of Juneteenth

• Mayor Robertson proclaimed June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in Shoreline, encouraging celebration and action toward racial justice, equity, and inclusion.

Consent Calendar

• Approved unanimously (7-0) the following items:
  • Approval of Workshop Dinner Meeting Minutes (May 11, 2026) and Regular Meeting Minutes (May 4, 2026).
  • Approval of Expenses and Payroll as of April 24, 2026, in the amount of $13,658,521.80.
  • Waiving Council Rule of Procedure 3.6 and adoption of Ordinance No. 1061, making transportation impact fee exemptions for qualifying businesses retroactive to March 31, 2026.
  • Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment 3.2 with FORMA Construction for Hillwood Park improvements: $7,371,391.24 plus $1,315,228.72 in remaining associated sales taxes.
  • Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT to obligate $2,350,000 in grant funds for the NE 175th Street Safety Improvement Project (5th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Mark Scott (Shoreline resident) expressed concern about multiple unrelated people living in a single home and home businesses in residential neighborhoods. He stated a prior letter to the city received a dismissive response and requested a more thoughtful reconsideration.
• Norbert Steele (Shoreline) strongly opposed the use of surveillance cameras from companies like Flock or Axon, arguing the public does not want them, that they disproportionately impact lower-income residents, and threatened political consequences if implemented without a better approach.
• Bob Danson (Olympic View Water & Sewer District) thanked staff for adding protections to proposed Ordinance No. 1058 but reiterated concerns about infiltration affecting public drinking water sources due to PFAS and other contaminants. He requested the city continue working toward a durable protection framework and give weight to the district's hydrogeological study.
• Laethan Wene (Shoreline) thanked the council for their service.

Discussion Items

Action on Ordinance No. 1058 – Surface Water Utility Code Amendment

• Staff (Tricia Juhnke and Zachary Richardson) presented proposed amendments to Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 13.10 for a special drainage area near Olympic View Water & Sewer District. The amendments respond to earlier concerns about PFAS and groundwater protection.
• Key recommendations: retain prohibition on deep injection wells, require project notification to Olympic View, add site activity restrictions (e.g., on crumb rubber), add AKART-style language (similar to Edmonds), and maintain non-UIC infiltration in all zones while allowing UICs in residential areas with special pretreatment for commercial sites.
• Staff explained that Edmonds' stricter approach (banning all infiltration in wellhead protection areas) is not appropriate for Shoreline due to different soils and the absence of exposed aquifer capture zones. They noted that Edmonds is conducting a PFAS study and Shoreline will review it.
• Councilmember Ademasu expressed concern about water quality reaching the aquifer. She asked about staff expertise (confirmed no in-house hydrogeologist) and the need for emerging contaminant filters similar to Lake Forest Park's pilot. She stated she was "51%" supportive of the ordinance due to remaining concerns.
• Councilmember Mork asked whether King County was consulted; staff said they build off state and county manuals but had no direct consultation.
• Councilmember Scully supported the ordinance as striking the right balance, noting the area is small and mostly single-family zoned.
• Vote: Motion by Councilmember Scully, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pobee. Passed 7-0.

Study Item – Ordinance No. 1060 (Eminent Domain for Stormwater Facility)

• Staff (Sarah Anderson, Surface Water Manager) presented the need to acquire property at 10 NE 176th St (King County parcel no. 616390-1364) for a stormwater facility to address severe flooding that smaller measures have not resolved.
• The property was for sale in 2023 but title insurance issues prevented purchase. The city now proposes condemnation as a last resort after negotiations. A quiet title action will determine ownership and compensation.
• Councilmember Roberts confirmed the facility is in the Surface Water Master Plan.
• Councilmember Ademasu noted coordination with the NE 175th Street safety improvement project on the consent calendar; staff confirmed the projects are complementary.
• Councilmember Snyder asked about unresolved property ownership. City Attorney Margaret King explained the eminent domain process includes quiet title, with the court deciding the recipient of compensation. The purchase price is based on highest and best use and unaffected by title uncertainty.
• Mayor Robertson stated the item will return on the June 22 consent calendar for final action unless directed otherwise.

Key Outcomes

• Ordinance No. 1058 adopted unanimously (7-0).
• Consent calendar approved unanimously (7-0).
• No action taken on Ordinance No. 1060; discussion held, final action scheduled for June 22, 2026 on the consent calendar.