Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 4-15-19Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third Street April 15, 2019 Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles and Joshua Roundy. Council Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Jay Downing, Sarah Lopez, Nova Heaton, James Trefry, Kristin Banfield, Colin Roberson, Seth Kinney, Mike Phillips, Luke Adkins, Mike McQuoid, Stephanie Ambrose, Mike Wilde, Peter Barrett, Mike Gilbert, Kay Schander and Erin Keator. Also Known to be Present: Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Lindsey Dunn, Heather Logan, Sid Logan, Clayton Conway, Doug Buell, Carla Gastineau, Oren Stone, Tom and Arlene Davidson, Michele Blythe, Maryanne Roberson, Haleyanna Roberson. 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 to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. MAYOR'S VOLUNTEER AWARD Mayor Barb Tolbert gave some background on the Arlington Community Food Bank. It was opened in 1981 and currently has approximately 30 volunteers. Their mission is to provide emergency food at no cost to children, families and individuals within this area. They are able to keep their doors open because of the generosity of local businesses, organizations and individual donors. The Food Bank provides 130 Meals 'til Monday Bags each week to Arlington school children at 11 schools, provides "Birthday Bag" program to families receiving service with a child(ren) younger than 16. Provides a senior supplement rack with non-food amenities to qualifying seniors. Mayor Tolbert continued that she would be awarding the Mayor's Volunteer Award to the volunteers of the Food Bank, unfortunately, recently retired Jerrie Inman (former volunteer director) was not able to attend the meeting. Oren Stone and Tom Davidson accepted the award on behalf of all the volunteers. Pagel of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 15 2019 Police Officer Swearing In: Police Chief Jonathan Ventura introduced Officer Colin Roberson stating that he was born in Washington but began his career in law enforcement in Oregon. He returned to Washington and was hired by the Stillaguamish Police and worked closely with the Arlington Police Department. Officer Roberson is the latest Lateral Police Officer to be hired which fully staffs the Arlington Police Department. City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered his oath of office. Officer Roberson's wife Maryanne and daughter Haleyanna performed his badge pinning. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Barb Tolbert read the proclamation declaring April 22, through April 26, 2019 as Stand Against Racism Week as the YWCA and hundreds of thousands of people across the nation spread awareness about the root causes of racism and encourages conversations among members of diverse communities. Mayor Tolbert urged all citizens of Arlington to make a personal commitment to Stand Against Racism in our community. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the March 25, April 1, and April 8, 2019 council meetings. 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #96500 through #96635 dated April 2, 2019 through April 15, 2019 for $1,105,290.23 and approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29388 through #29393 dated March 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019 for $1,400,614.68. 3. Interlocal Agreement with Community Transit for Commute Trip Reduction plans and programs. 4. Interlocal Agreement with East County Fire Support Services (ECFSS) for fire vehicles fleet maintenance. PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Bid Award for 2019 Utility and Pavement Preservation Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the bid award for the 2019 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation Project to Reece Construction. Councilmember Roundy moved and Councilmember Hopson seconded the motion to award the 2019 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation Project to Reece Construction Company in the amount of $1,816,054.79 and authorize the Mayor to sign the construction contract pending review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 15, 2019 Apparent Low Bid Haller Park Irrigation Project Maintenance and Operations Manager Jay Downing reviewed the bid award for the Haller Park Irrigation Project. It was asked when the project would be completed. Mr. Downing stated that the park would hopefully be opened on May 24, 2019; Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez confirmed this date stating this would be the Thursday prior to Memorial Day weekend. Councilmember Roundy moved and Councilmember Weiss seconded the motion, to award the Haller Park Irrigation Project to Wolves Landscaping in the amount of $38,263.68, and authorize the Mayor to sign the construction contract, pending review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously. PARC Commissioner Appointments Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez explained that interviews for the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission were held March 27th. She stated that they are recommending to reappoint Steve Maisch and appoint Barb Butner, Heather Logan and Clayton Conway to the Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Oertle moved and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion, to reappoint Steve Maisch and appoint Barbara Butner, Heather Logan and Clayton Conway to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission. The motion passed unanimously. Grant Acceptance for Complete Streets Development Services Manager Nova Heaton explained that the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) has awarded the City of Arlington grant funds in the amount of $600,000.00 to design and construct a Complete Streets Project as described in the grant application. Ms. Heaton explained this project would increase safety in the area, there would be midblock crossings, public art; the City would be able to put in sidewalks, curbs and maintain current parking. The Council expressed congratulations and excitement at the upcoming changes for this area. Councilmember Nelson moved and Mayor Pro Tem Oertle seconded the motion to approve the resolution and Transportation Improvement Board grant in the amount of $600,000 for the design and construction of a Complete Streets Project, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution and any related documents. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. INFORMATION None. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis thanked Council for spending their Saturday with us at the City Council Spring retreat. We had a great exchange of information, very valuable input from the Council; we really appreciate that. Staff met today to debrief on it and fold it into our work plan. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 15, 2Q19 MAYOR'S REPORT Thank you to the staff for spending their Saturday with us to plan for our future. Councilmembers echoed the Mayor's sentiments thanking the staff and stating how great the retreat was. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 4 of 4