HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-27-20Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
January 27, 2020
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, Jesica Stickles and
Michele Blythe.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Ashleigh Scott, Bryan Terry,
Jonathan Ventura, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Dave Kraski, Chris Dickison, City Attorney Steve
Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney, Kathy Vanney, Sid Logan, Heather Logan, Avery
Hufford, Lindsay Dunn, CJ Jones, Annique Bennett, and Jan Berg.
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
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Tolbert introduced CJ Jones and Annique Bennett from Snohomish County Tourism,
who provided a Data -Sharing Partnership presentation.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Revised City Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics
City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed proposed revisions to the City Council Rules of
Procedure, with the addition of a Code of Ethics section.
At the November 12, 2019 Council meeting, Councilmember Debora Nelson requested an
item be added to the workshop entitled, "A Code of Conduct and Ethics for Councilmembers."
During that discussion, it was agreed that City Attorney Steve Peiffle and City Administrator
Paul Ellis would prepare a draft to bring to Council after the first of the year. Discussion
followed with Mr. Peiffle answering Council questions.
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Unscheduled Replacement of City Council Chambers Microphones
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed a Request for Purchase (RFP) for City Council
Chambers microphones.
The existing microphone infrastructure was put in when Council Chambers was
constructed in 2005. The frequent reconfiguration of the room is very hard on the cabling,
requires staff time to rewire, and is cosmetically unappealing. Recently, cabling has gone
bad, which leaves the microphones in operational. IT is proposing a wireless microphone
system in Council Chambers to eliminate the wear and tear and simplify the setup. Because
of the price of the equipment, a RFP must be generated to obtain a competitive bid.
Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Replacement of Medic 48
Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed a replacement of Medic #48.
The current apparatus replacement schedule has Medic #48 (AFD-16), a 2014 model year
International with currently just over 100,000 miles, scheduled to be replaced in 2020. This
request is for a "re -mount", meaning the removal of the patient area (box) off of the oldest
EMS unit, updating and re -mounting it on a new chassis. This is standard practice and saves
about $50,000.00. This request is for council to initiate the purchase.
In an effort to maintain a current fleet of Fire and EMS apparatus, reduce maintenance costs
and unscheduled purchases, a replacement schedule was implemented several years ago.
This schedule is used for department budgeting and forecasting future needs. Discussion
followed with Chief Kraski answering Council questions.
Appointment to Planning Commission
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Planning
Commissions' recommended candidate.
An interview panel consisting of Councilmembers Debora Nelson and Mike Hopson, Planning
Commission Chairman Tim Dean and Co -Chair Bruce Angell, and Community and Economic
Development Director Marc Hayes Interviewed five applicants. From that interview process,
Jan Berg was selected for recommendation to fulfill the vacant seat on the Planning
Commission.
Jan has been involved in municipal government for over thirty years, eight of those serving
as City Administrator for the City of Lake Stevens. She has experience with annexations, sub-
area planning and Comprehensive Plan updates, and staff believes she will be a great
contribution to both Planning Commission and the Arlington community. Discussion
followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Acceptance of Dedication of 180th Street Right of Way from SmartCAP
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed a conveyance of real
property for right of way purposes.
This conveyance of a strip of real property on 180th Street NE is for the purpose of the trail
construction from 63rd Avenue NE to 59th Avenue NE.
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The dedication of property for right of way purposes related to new development is typically
dedicated through the land use process, pursuant to 20.56.170 AMC. Discussion followed
with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Acceptance of Dedication of 63rd Avenue Right of Way from Dantrawl
This conveyance of a strip of real property is for further connection of 63rd Avenue NE from
172nd Street NE to 188th Street NE.
Dedication of property for right of way purposes related to new development is typically
dedicated through the Land Use process, pursuant to 20.56.170 AMC. Discussion followed
with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Jan Schuette thanked Chief Jonathan Ventura for the excellent program
Friday night, at the 2019 Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony, where many police
employees, other staff employees, and members of the public were recognized.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Avery Hufford, of Arlington, suggested after hearing discussion regarding replacement
microphones, that Council consider streaming or providing video recordings of Council
meetings.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Michele Blythe, Jesica Stickles, Jan Schuette, and Debora Nelson provided
brief updates, while Councilmember Mike Hopson had nothing to report this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert stated that there are several bills in Olympia that she is watching.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Council discussed and agreed to place the following items on the Consent Agenda for the
February 3, 2020 Council meeting:
Item No. 5 - Acceptance of Dedication of 180th Street Right of Way from SmartCAP
Item No. 6 - Acceptance of Dedication of 63rd Avenue Right of Way from Dantrawl
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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