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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-08-21r i►+'linutes of the Arlington City Council Zoom Workshop March 8, 2021 Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Don Vanney, Jan Schuette, Jesica Stickles and Michele Blythe. Council Members Absent: None Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Sarah Lopez, Marc Hayes, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Ashleigh Scott. Also Known to be Present: (16) Sixteen Youtube views, Ragina Gray, David Toyer, Nancy Rogers and Dustin Quattrocchi. 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 Jesica Stickles moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. 1NjRODUCTION_OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Snohomish Health District Update - Ragina Gray, Environmental Health Director Ragina Gray presented the Resiliency & Recovery for a Healthy, Thriving Community. Included in the presentation was the rebuilding of the agency - online service delivery, IT infrastructure, Rucker Building improvements and transparency and accountability using C1earGov. In the Environmental Health Division, about 4,500+ inspections on restaurants, grocery stores, espresso stands, caters and mobile food vehicle were conducted; 1,000+ complaints addressed regarding food, pools, septic and solid waste, etc.; roughly 500 permits for pools and spas were routinely inspected and about 200+ public and private schools with kitchen permits and required safety inspections were handled. In the Prevention Services Division, more than 3,000 cases of sexually transmitted diseases were reported, 1,300+ consultations with child care providers - 3x more than 2019, investigated about 1,000+ communicable disease cases separate from COVID-19 and conducted 47 vaccines for children compliance visit and 500+ technical assistance visits. In the Arlington community, 176 annual food establishment permits were issues, followed up on 21 complaints involving food establishments, responded to 83 COVID related calls involving Arlington businesses, 63 child care providers received consultations through Child Page 1 of 5 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 8.2021 Care Health Outreach program, and 150 continuing education courses completed by providers in or from Arlington; land use team reviewed 269 building clearances and 86 as- builts, and issued 93 septic permits in the Arlington area; tested nearly 1,000 Arlington residents at our community based COVID testing events. Ms. Gray also explained to City Council the Snohomish Health District is tracking COVID-19 carefully and working with the community to reduce the impacts of this virus. They are doing so by case counts and data, drive-thru testing, COVID-19 health information, COVID vaccinations, WA Notify app, news and briefings, schools and child care, businesses and organizations, healthcare providers, at -risk populations, posters for downloads, state guidance, long-term facilities and much more. Regina gray also reviewed the COVID-19 heat map, rate by zip code for a 2-week period and COVID-19 looking ahead. The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard showed: Total 1st Doses Received (Weeks 1-10) Moderna: 72,400 Pfizer: 20,475 Total: 92,875 Total 2nd Doses Received (Weeks 4-10) Moderna: 59,700 Pfizer: 5,850 Total: 65,550 *Please note these numbers are preliminary based on what has been entered into the Washington Immunization Information System (WAIIS). Implementing their strategic plan would involve - reducing the rate of communicable disease and other notifiable conditions, prevent or reduce chronic disease and injuries, provide high -quality environmental health services, improving maternal, child, and family health outcomes, provide legally required vital records. Addressing ongoing, critical public health issues. Supporting increase access to medical, oral, and mental health care, and build a more sustainable organization. WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Evans Park Funding Community Revitalization Program Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish County for Evans Park project funding. County Council adopted the 2021 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budget to include funding for certain capital improvements projects, including funding for City of Arlington for Evans Field improvements for up to $40,000. It is in the public interest of the County to participate in joint projects with cities to increase recreational opportunities. The City of Arlington has also budgeted $100,000 for repairs at Evans Park. Planned repairs include: replace backstop, install ADA sidewalks and parking spaces, install ADA approved playground wood chips, and complete building repairs. Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 8.2021 The County had set aside funding in 2020, but cancelled due to revenue shortfalls caused by COVIDI9. The City also previously applied for a WA state grant for funding repairs at Evans Park in 2018, and did not receive funding. Evans Park, which was built in 1977, has needed rehabilitation work to the facility for many years. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering Council questions. Purchase of Right of Way for the 204th/77th Roundabout Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the purchase of the right of way for the 204th/77th roundabout project. The installation of the 204th/77th roundabout has required procurement of right of way (ROW) and temporary construction easements (TCE) from six abutting parcel owners. The ROW Agreement has been finalized with McDonald's Corporation per WSDOT ROW procurement policies and is ready to be fully executed. Property; McDonald's Owner: McDonald's Corporation Amount: $90,942.00 Total ROW Acquisition to Date: $260,167.80 Negotiation Expense to Date: $42,497.70 Project ROW budget: $310,948.00 Remaining ROW Budget: $8,282.50 Discussion followed with Public Works Director Jim Kelly answering Council questions. Appointment to Planning Commission Community and Economic Director Marc Hayes reviewed the re -appointment of Mike Thomas to the Planning Commission. Mike Thomas is a well -respected, lifetime resident of Arlington. He was originally appointed to the Planning Commission in 1992. Twenty nine years later, Mike has seen significant change take place during his tenure on Planning Commission, and is interested in taking on his 5th term as a commissioner. He is as engaged as ever in helping to direct the future of Arlington as we continue to progress forward. Pursuant to RCW Chapter 35A.63, there is created a city planning commission, consisting of five members, who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. The term of office of each new member appointed (except those appointed to fill unexpired terms) shall be for six years. No member of the commission shall hold office or be appointed as an ex officio member by virtue of office held in the city. Discussion followed with Mr. Marc Hayes answering Council questions. Request for Budget Amendment for Replacement Vehicle Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed replacement vehicle. Request to replace vehicle prior to its scheduled replacement date of Page 3 of 5 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 8.2021 2024. This is not currently budgeted for in the 2021-2022 budget, so a budget amendment would be required. Community and Economic Development currently has three vehicles; B-75, a 2003 Ford Pickup (18 yrs. old), B-76, a 2002 Chevy Blazer (19 yrs. old), and CE-1, a 2000 Ford Pickup (21 yrs. old). B-75 and B-76 have become completely inoperable, and we have estimates for their repair of over $6,000.00, which exceeds the value of the vehicles. CE-1 is still operable, only because we have continued to have repairs made on an ongoing basis. We intend to surplus both B-75 and B-76 this year and replace them with the vehicle being currently requested. CE-1 would then be surplused in 2022, and replaced with a like vehicle off the state bid. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. Development Agreement with Panattoni Development Company, Inc. for Project "Boxy" Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the development agreement for Panattoni Development Company, Inc. Proposed Development Agreement with Panattoni Development Company, Inc., a California corporation, related to the planned light industrial development known as project "Roxy", a 2,821,987 square foot industrial building situated upon 75 acres within the Cascade Industrial Center. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. wishes to enter into this agreement to ensure that their project will not be unreasonably delayed or burdened. Per AMC 20.39.040, a Public Hearing shall be held at the City Council meeting on March 15, 2021. Note: We are moving this forward with the following caveat. The City is not in agreement with Exhibit "C", but we are moving forward with the Development Agreement process through this workshop allowing Panattoni to revise the exhibit in accordance with the City's requirement, prior to the scheduled public hearing on March 15. Should Panattoni fail to revise the exhibit, then the public hearing would be cancelled and the Development Agreement would be pulled from the Council Agenda. Development Agreements are utilized to ensure that certain terms and conditions are addressed and memorialized through the agreement. In this instance, Panattoni is seeking assurances that items such as vesting of permitting processes, disposition of Traffic Impact Fees, required transportation improvements, critical areas, building design and height and future land use controls will not change within the terms established by this agreement. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the dedication of real property for public right of way. Accept dedication of a strip of real property for public right of way purposes, as described in Exhibit "A". For frontage improvements in conjunction with the BTS Starlington, LLC site development, aka Starbucks Coffee. Page 4 of 5 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 8.2021 Dedication of real property for right of way purposes related to new development is typically dedicated through the land use process pursuant to 20.56.170 AMC. This dedication was a requirement of the Starbucks Coffee zoning permit. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis wanted to remind City Council about the Spring Retreat on April 10, 2021. With Governor Jay Inslee's new lift on meeting restrictions, the retreat may be hybrid and allow for in -person participation. The council chambers is a viable option and Directors will use ZOOM to participate. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Tolbert and other Snohomish County Mayors met with the Governor's staff to discuss Phase III and they were very receptive. The next update will be around March 15, and can include outdoor activities and less restrictions on businesses. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS None. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmembers Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Michele Blythe and Don Vanney provided brief updates, while Councilmembers Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson and Jesica Stickles had nothing to report this evening. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Council discussed and agreed to place the following items on the consent agenda for the March 15, 2021 Council meeting: 2. Purchase of Right of way for the 204th/77th Roundabout Project 6. Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. � v Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 5 of 5