HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-19-21Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Meeting
January 19, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle,
Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, and Don Vanney.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr and Ashleigh Scott
Also Known to be Present: (21) Twenty -One YouTube viewers.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL -OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jesica Stickles moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the January 4 and January 1, 2020 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #101851 through
#101944 dated December 31, 2020 for $1,395,980.46; Approval of EFT Payments and
Claims Checks #101945 through #101990 dated January 5, 2021 through January 19,
2021 for $243,947.77; Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #30052
through #30058 dated December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for
$1,563,384.92
3. Resolution to Waive Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Procurement of Two
Used Lighted "X" Runway Closure Markers for the Airport
4. Appointment of DeAnn Bennett to the Cemetery Board
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting January 19, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Unopened Right of Way
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Ordinance
vacating a portion of unopened right of way.
This is a City initiated process to vacate a portion of unopened right of way (alley) located
between French Ave. and Lenore Ave., situated within lot 9 of Gifford's First Addition to
Arlington. This alley is across property owned by the Arlington School District (district), and
abuts First Street. Refer to attached map. The vacation process requires Council to refer the
matter to Planning Commission, by resolution, for consideration and recommendation, after
which the matter is returned to City Council and heard at a public hearing for final action to
occur.
The public hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing
portion was closed at 7:03 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:03 p.m. With no
comments or questions from Council, the public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Pro
Tern Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to
approve the ordinance vacating a portion of unopened right of way, and authorized the
Mayor to sign it, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Adopting Final Planned Action Environment Impact Statement
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Ordinance
adopting the final planned action environmental impact statement.
This is the final version of the proposed Planned Action for the Arlington portion of the
Cascade Industrial Center. Action Alternative 1 was selected, with the addition of a higher
employment rate, to represent how development, within Arlington's portion, of the Cascade
Industrial Center will occur. The Planned Action is the final step in ensuring that the Cascade
Industrial Center, remains a vibrant industrial employment center, as it identifies and
implements the vision, goals and policies that were included in the AMMIC Subarea Plan, and
addresses the necessary capital investments required as development occurs. Once adopted,
this process streamlines the development review process, as elements related to the SEPA
process have been pre -identified, and a modified SEPA checklist will be utilized when
development review occurs. This also identifies specific project mitigation for identified
transportation projects, on a pro-rata basis.
The public hearing was opened at 7:05 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing
portion was closed at 7:05 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:05 p.m. Mike Hopson
wanted to address the need to plan for workforce housing due to the increase in jobs in the
City. Marc Hayes stated there are several projects working on addressing these issues.
Councilmember Debora Nelson asked if there was large workforce housing going in off 151st.
Marc Hayes confirmed there is. Councilmember Don Vanney wanted to thank Marc Hayes'
efforts in this ordinance. With no further comments or questions from Council, the public
hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember
Don Vanney seconded the motion to approve the ordinance vacating a portion of unopened
right of way, and authorized the Mayor to sign it, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting January 19 2021
NEW BUSINESS
Amendment #2 to the Existing Murraysmith Contract for Design services to the
Cascade Industrial Center
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the second amendment to the existing
Murraysmith contract for design services to the Cascade Industrial Center.
In order to support the development in the CIC, the City contracted with Murraysmith for the
planning and design to extend water, sewer, and communication trunk -line infrastructure
improvements to the south side of SR-531 before the SR-531 widening project started. The
City later entered into a partnership with the Outpost and Smokey Point developer for
mutual work on the design and installation of trunk infrastructure to serve the South CIC
area and his development (Amendment #1). Per the partnership, the City would design the
needed trunk infrastructure improvements and the developer would construct. There were
various design changes to accommodate the developer's final site development and the
construction of the new sanitary sewer lift station (LS-16) has more risk than the developer
is comfortable with. The developer asked the City to take over the lift station construction
portion of the project which requires the LS-16 construction documents be elevated to a
"Public Bid" level. This Amendment #2 will provide funding for design changes incorporated
to date and funding to elevate the LS-16 construction documents to Public Bid quality.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the second amendment to the existing Murraysmith contract for design
services to the Cascade Industrial Center, and authorized the Mayor to sign it, pending final
approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Amendment to the Arlington Municipal Code 13.12 Rescinding the Scheduled 2021
CPI Increase to the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utility Rates
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the amendment to the Arlington Municipal Code
13.12 rescinding the scheduled 2021 CPI increase to the water, sewer, and stormwater utility
rates.
AMC 13.12.040 mandates that the water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates be increased
annually by the October reported percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for
the Seattle -Tacoma and Bremerton area. Utility operational costs have been maintained
current and, with COVID-19 impact affecting the Arlington community, staff is
recommending deferment of utility rate CPI increase for calendar year 2021.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the
motion to approve the amendment to the Arlington Municipal Code 13.12, and authorized
the Mayor to sign it, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed
unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette wanted to announce to Council that she received word that she
had been appointed to the statewide Transportation Improvement Board (TIB).
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Minutes of the Cif of Arlingtnn City Cnuncil Meeting January 19. 2021
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis wanted to announce that the Arlington Airport has been chosen
as a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site. More information to come.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that there would be a need for an Executive Session
for discussion of pending or potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)). Mr. Peiffle stated he
expected the one item of discussion to last fifteen (15) minutes, and the meeting would
reconvene at 7:33 p.m. He indicated he would be asking Council to take action after the
Executive Session, when Council resumed the meeting. Mayor Tolbert recessed the meeting
at 7:18 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:34 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motinn to approve the enforcement action including the filing of the lawsuit. if necessary, to
address code enforcement issues and nuisance activity, and recover damages relating to
property located at 118 Haller Street. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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