HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 3-18-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 18, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss,
Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Paul Ellis, Dave Kraski,
Jonathan Ventura, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry, Sarah Lopez, Kristin Banfield,
Chris Dickison, Justin Honsowetz, Brandon Bates, Matt Follett, Nick Welsch, Cy Valliant,
Willy Harper, Thomas Brown, Phil Knepper, Blake Smith, Gregg Haddick, Logan Harding,
Craig Monson and Erin Keator.
Also Known to be Present: Jonna Dickison, Paige Dickison, Emma Dickison,
Tatum Dickison, Michelle Blythe, Doug Buell,
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 Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Deputy Fire Chief badge pinning:
Fire Chief Dave Kraski introduced, and provided background information on Chris Dickison,
our newly promoted Deputy Fire Chief. City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered his oath of
office. Deputy Chief Dickison's wife Jonna, with the help of their daughters Paige, Emma and
Tatum, performed his badge pinning.
Public art strategic art and funding slideshow:
Community Revitalization Manager Sarah Lopez presented a PowerPoint presentation
explaining the importance of art to the City of Arlington and its citizens.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the March 4, 2019 council meeting.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #96265 through
#96394 dated March 5, 2019 through March 18, 2019 for $685,346.09 and
approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29382 through #29387 dated
February 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019 for $1,297,514.89.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code regarding Public Art Fund and Parks,
Arts, and Recreation Commission (PARC) responsibilities
Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez explained that public art is a vital
part of the quality of life for our citizens and plays a role in Arlington's economy. A funding
mechanism for public art is needed. This amended ordinance calls for ten percent of the
amounts collected by the City for construction sales tax revenues to be transferred to the
City of Arlington Art Fund. With this change, we would remove the one percent of budget
for art on City of Arlington construction projects, as the ten percent of construction sales tax
would apply to city projects. Councilmember Oertle mentioned that she had some concern
regarding the wording of the ordinance and spoke with City Attorney Steve Peiffle and
clarified the language in the ordinance. Due to the language revisions the motion was broken
down into three parts.
Mayor Pro Tem Oertle moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to approve
the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 3.82 with a change to the language of Section 4 AMC
3.82.040 (2); the change is to have "public art, or public art related projects which are
recommended by the parks, arts and recreation commission and the mayor and thereafter
approved by the City Council." The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmembers Hopson,
Nelson, Stickles, Schuette, Roundy and Oertle voting for and Councilmember Weiss voting
against.
Mayor Pro Tem Oertle moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to adopt the
ordinance amending AMC Chapter 2.40 which is the park, arts and recreation committee
responsibilities. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmembers Hopson, Nelson, Stickles,
Schuette, Roundy and Oertle voting for and Councilmember Weiss voting against.
Mayor Pro Tem Oertle moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to adopt the
strategic art plan. The motion passed unanimously.
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Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Terrace Park Funds
Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez explained that Snohomish County
will provide $40,000 towards Terrace Park improvements. The purpose of the funding it to
help re -construct turf terraces that serve the amphitheater. The City shall recognize the
County as a financial sponsor. This project is slated for 2019. Mayor Pro Tem Oertle moved
and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with
Snohomish County for Terrace Park improvements and authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement Amendment #1 for Public Defender Grant
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura asked the Council to approve an amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Lake Stevens regarding the administration of our Office of Public
Defense Social Worker Grant. Councilmember Weiss moved and Councilmember Hopson
seconded the motion to approve the first amendment to the interlocal agreement concerning
the grant from the Office of Public Defense and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion
passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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