HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-09-22Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 9, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Don Vanney, Jan Schuette,
Michele Blythe, and Heather Logan.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, City Administrator Paul Ellis, Police Chief Jonathan
Ventura, Police Lieutenant Mike Gilbert, NCRFA Deputy Fire Chief Dave Kraski, Debbie
Strotz, Jim Kelly, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen
Also Known to be Present: Bob Nelson, Sid Logan, and Kathy Vanney.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of
the Public Safety Reports to Item No.1. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion,
which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Public Safety Reports
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura and Police Lieutenant Mike Gilbert provided a quarterly police
report that included call statistics, involvement in community activities, staffing update, and
an overview of yearly comparison metrics. Discussion followed with Chief Ventura and
Lieutenant Gilbert answering Council questions. Councilmembers and the Mayor shared
their appreciation for the work of the police department staff.
North County Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski provided a
quarterly fire report of administrative updates involving changing the logo, staffing
challenges, equipment apparatus', and new software implementation. He spoke of the
transition of the fire department's merger, their support for Eviation, and an overview of
yearly call statistics. Discussion followed with Deputy Chief Kraski answering Council
questions. Councilmembers and the Mayor shared their appreciation for the work of North
County Regional Fire Authority.
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Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
Procurement/Contracts Analyst Debbie Strotz reviewed the property surplus and shared
that the City currently has several vehicles and equipment that are beyond their useful life
that need to be declared as surplus in order to be properly auctioned off. In addition, there
are small and attractive fixed assets that were determined to be unsalvageable and will be
disposed of accordingly, and a couple of vehicles that were totaled that need to be removed
from Asset Management. Discussion followed with Ms. Strotz and Mr. Ellis answering
Council questions.
Right of Way Purchase (ROW) for 204th St/74th Ave Intersection Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Right of Way Purchase for 204th St and 74th
Ave Intersection Project. Mr. Kelly stated that the City of Arlington has been engaged in the
design of the 204th Street/74th Avenue Intersection project, and is at the point where ROW
needs to be purchased for the installation of signals, ADA compliant curb ramps and bus
pull-outs. The City contracted with Universal Field Services for appraisal and procurement
of the SE ROW needs. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions
Ordinance Approving York Park Rezone
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the
Ordinance for York Park Rezone, which is a City initiated request to rezone a 0.56-acre
parcel that was declared surplus by the City. The request is to rezone from the existing
Public/Semi-Public zoning to Residential Moderate Capacity. This item was placed on the
2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. A Public Hearing was held on April 19,
2022, before the Planning Commission. There were no public comments regarding the
rezone of the subject property. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council
questions.
Ordinance Approving Old Town Residential Design Standards
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the HKP
Architects designs in detail and the Ordinance adopting the Old Town Residential Design
Standards for development within the Old Town Residential zoning district. The design
standards were created in an effort to support Senate Bill 1923, by efficiently utilizing land
to create more affordable housing units on existing lots, such as duplexes, tri-plexes, four-
plexes, courtyard apartments, bungalow courts, townhomes, and cottages (known as
"missing middle housing"). The use of strict design standards is imperative, in order to
protect the architectural styles and character of the existing neighborhoods. These uses
were adopted with Ordinance 2021-012, and design standards are necessary to regulate
these housing types. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko and Mr. Hayes answering Council
questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
None.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette announced that the City's newsletter has a Community Transit
survey seeking input from all community members regardless if they use the offered services
provided by Community Transit.
Councilmember Don Vanney shared he attended the firefighter oath of office and
appreciated the ceremony.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Barb Tolbert announced that the Farmer's Market opened Saturday, May 7. She
shared that the Youth Summit on May 7 was well attended and shared some topics that were
discussed with the youth to prepare for college and employment. Councilmember Jan
Schuette and Mayor Barb Tolbert thanked Community Transit for helping sponsor the Youth
Summit.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to place item #1 on the consent agenda for the
May 16, 2022 Council meeting:
1. Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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