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City project manager Randy Witt introduced the plan prepared with consultant Design to Last. Consultant Laurie Strauss described a field evaluation of 21 parks, a research checklist organized around federal ADA priority levels (Priority 1: entry; Priority 2: circulation and use of amenities; Priority 3: restrooms; Priority 4: other items such as drinking fountains), and a rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for needed upgrades. Strauss said the ROM total (including a soft-cost multiplier) is roughly $11 million for the park elements evaluated; the spreadsheet-level checklists identify individual deficiencies and costs.

Consultant Deja Foust summarized targeted community engagement—focus groups, interviews, and outreach with community-based organizations—to capture input from people most impacted by accessibility barriers. That outreach informed a prioritization matrix that overlays disability density, a composite social-equity map from the PROSA plan, annual park visitation, validated grievances, federal priority level, ROM costs, and unique amenities.

Using council-provided direction and the prioritization tool, staff and the consultant recommended two parks as the top candidates for the $400,000 allocated in the 2025–26 biennium budget: Twin Ponds Park and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Council members discussed implementation, checked that the plan will include a required grievance process, and emphasized that many ADA issues are already addressed through bond-funded park projects. Council requested a funding strategy that is flexible and tied to both an annual target and the capital program; staff proposed bringing a final plan and adoption resolution back on Sept. 22 after the council’s summer break.

Council did not take a formal vote to adopt the transition plan at the Aug. 11 meeting; members gave general concurrence with the plan direction, the recommended near-term projects, and with continuing to refine the funding approach. Staff said the public comment period on the draft remains open through Aug. 17 and that the final plan will return to the parks board and council for action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shoreline - City Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Shoreline reviewed a draft Parks Facilities ADA Transition Plan on Aug. 11 that inventories accessibility barriers, estimates costs, and proposes priorities; staff recommended Twin Ponds Park and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park for initial work funded by $400,000 in the 2025–26 biennium.","taxTitle","Shoreline, King County, Washington","taxId",5093,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501421,"Shoreline agrees to buy 19004 Furlan's Way North for park expansion using King County conservation funds",419,1619000,2038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5562746-8f1e6796bfe485c488efc2c3e2142b3b&start=1619&end=2038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5562746-8f1e6796bfe485c488efc2c3e2142b3b/thumbnail_1619000.jpg","/articles/6501421/Shoreline/King-County/Washington/Shoreline-agrees-to-buy-19004-Furlans-Way-North-for-park-expansion-using-King-County-conservation-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501421-e1d9eb2a1aa3955937d1b0dcdcd7b900/orig.mp4?Expires=1770591392&Signature=dP7wnsmISfoaSf~nzTja22BdV3gBw7wsL7yjsqpOR-PGLViHcZzAA5IwGGLQraKbt7vE7KZVxTBV4jNWfOCboujtVnupqk68sYYvVelAuGlNWyAobsxWikLx5Sj18DTQE0NYx6SlhcJVy9JRjwMWXbzVbibWLvyc3JCry29snzbqsEvISFoEX94DkXyJOV4gAQRsACB9j4aN6-QFf6mS2QtZ1yt~dOfaIrvgKqpZPGmKk8QuMhpMWiBx4jYWaR8oXHsubRXrsI1K5n6~Pt28jWqrzykWNpOWAMKV1rHHp6oRu~Nk4FKJ~MOk9oO--XWJpzICqDWKcfcaHd3-dWlfWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shoreline City Council on Aug. 11 authorized the city manager to complete acquisition of a roughly 10,000-square-foot parcel at 19004 Furlan's Way North (King County tax parcel 728390-0521) to expand an existing park along the Aurora Corridor.

City staff said the parcel is adjacent to a parcel the city already owns and lies within an area identified through the city’s PROSA planning process as underserved for parkland in higher-density portions of the Aurora Corridor. Recreation, Cultural, and Community Services Director Mary Reedy and Economic Development Program Manager Nathan Daum presented the staff report and said the parcel is heavily forested and offers opportunities for ecological restoration and urban canopy preservation.

The purchase price, including associated costs such as demolition and site-stabilization fees, was stated as about $853,000. Staff said the full purchase will be funded with King County Conservation Futures Tax (CFT) funding, and that no Shoreline general fund or park-impact fees are being used for the acquisition.

Council members supported the acquisition during discussion, noting the parcel’s adjacency to existing city-owned parkland, the biodiversity and canopy benefits, and the opportunity to prevent development on the site. No public comment was received during the item-specific comment period. The council voted by roll call to approve the acquisition; the motion passed 6-0.

Next steps: the city manager was authorized to take necessary steps to complete the purchase. The city will proceed with ownership and subsequent concept planning and ecological restoration work as described in staff materials.","Council authorized purchase of a heavily forested 10,000+ sq. ft. parcel at 19004 Furlan's Way North for approximately $853,000, funded fully by King County conservation futures tax funds. Vote was 6-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501425,"Shoreline council repeals citywide parking minimums, updates bicycle parking rules",2143,610000,2753000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5562746-8f1e6796bfe485c488efc2c3e2142b3b&start=610&end=2753","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5562746-8f1e6796bfe485c488efc2c3e2142b3b/thumbnail_610000.jpg","/articles/6501425/Shoreline/King-County/Washington/Shoreline-council-repeals-citywide-parking-minimums-updates-bicycle-parking-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501425-ffd944ffabbac9e330cb5283acbd4ff2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770591392&Signature=oQD5aUYghPJ3XNLSfWqnPpEqbf8BDZxj1h488tHJXT2KIuDjW~EFU2LC0b1Bod9-xvSqH0KH-LIdHCQPEc6tLzRerxT1YgLYYArID7QEwy4cxSpyKBOCBwJV28IYouhd6z9CBuGQcGrZzqoD32Md-LP0RuT2EXW4mLY3n6QTSkXZpSyiZmiLpodDoVgb9~7LcrVIjTur4RmLgAEb07P5iCPrYQPE~qNwj9hUxvdgMZ6Rj9qeP94Nf068kgk4eCqu3oisnbnYMn0BKR2A~b~9BHtqSgbIYGhoeTZr5xwpLebhHIMMG6sdkorGW7GRN28NvsFmXAr1dMD83ZmMYPd2FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shoreline City Council voted 6-0 on Aug. 11 to approve Ordinance 10-43, a package of development-code amendments that eliminates citywide mandatory parking minimums and updates bicycle parking requirements.

Staff said the ordinance implements a 2024 comprehensive plan policy (LU 3.2) directing the city to remove minimum parking ratios within six months of the plan adoption. Senior Planner Steve Saffron told council the changes aim to “right-size parking,” support more affordable housing, reduce hardscape, and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.

The council heard public comment before the vote. Speakers who supported the ordinance included Habitat for Humanity advocacy and policy manager Tahar Amini, who said outdated parking rules raise housing costs and “make it harder to build the homes our communities need.” Several residents who said they primarily walk or bike urged repeal of parking minimums; other commenters urged caution, citing concerns about spillover street parking and enforcement at nearby park-and-rides.

Council members who spoke in debate emphasized that removing minimums shifts responsibility to developers to provide appropriate parking for their projects. Council discussion referenced the city’s parking enforcement program and noted that enforcement of park-and-ride lots is handled by King County Metro, not the city.

The ordinance also includes changes to require higher-quality bicycle racks (U‑staple style) and other updated bike-parking standards described in the staff report. Staff told council the Planning Commission recommended approval and that council had discussed the ordinance at its Aug. 4 meeting without requesting major edits.

The council adopted the ordinance by unanimous roll-call vote. The motion to approve Ordinance 10-43 was made and seconded on the floor; the recorded vote was Aye from Council members Scully, Ademasu, Robertson, Pobie/Povey, Deputy Mayor Mark, and Mayor Roberts; the motion passed 6-0.

Next steps: staff will implement the revised development code language and incorporate the bicycle parking standards into permit review. Council members discussed the need for a future citywide parking-management strategy as the city grows.","The Shoreline City Council on Aug. 11 approved Ordinance 10-43, removing citywide minimum parking requirements and revising bicycle parking standards after public comment and Planning Department presentation. Vote was 6-0.","actionData","errors"]

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