Shoreline City Council Recap for March 2011

From the office of the Shoreline City Manager

On March 28, the Council unanimously adopted new animal control regulations. In general, these new regulations do not differ very much from the old regulations, which were the King County Animal Control Regulations adopted by reference. 

However, there are two notable changes. They are the inclusion of a citywide leash law and citywide scoop law. Prior to these new regulations being adopted, residents only had to have their dogs on leash and pick up after their dogs in City Parks. 

Now dogs bust be on leash when not on their owner’s property or in a designated off-leash dog area. Owners must also pick-up after their dogs when not on the owner’s property.  In the coming months, the City will begin a community education campaign on the new regulations.

Below is a recap of the Shorelne City Council’s work for the month of March:

Studied

• New animal control regulations.
• Planning Commission recommended Comprehensive Plan and Code Amendments to create Planned Area 3 – Aldercrest.
• Annual road surface maintenance program.
• King County Veterans and Human Services Levy renewal.

Action Taken

• Authorized City to initiate vacation of 256 square feet of Aurora Avenue N, adjacent to 18551 Aurora Avenue N and setting a public hearing on vacation.
• Adopted new animal control regulations.

Quasi-Judicial Proceeding

• Adopted findings, conclusions and decision regarding criteria for alternatives and procedural matters and approving findings and decisions of landmarks commission to approve a certificate of appropriateness to construct a new school building and restore elements of Ronald School, located at 749 N. 175th, Street and denying the appeal of the Shoreline Preservation Society.
• Approved Comprehensive Plan and Development Code amendments creating Planned Area 3 – Aldercrest

Executive Session

• Discussed property acquisition.

For more information on the items outlined above and to obtain the most updated agenda for City Council meetings, click here.  For information about the City of Shoreline in general, click here.