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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 5-20-19Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third Street May 20, 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, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry, Dan Cone, Kris Wallace, Sarah Lopez, Linda Taylor, Launa Peterson and Erin Keator. Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney and family, Lindsay Dunn, Doug Buell, Michele Blythe, Collin Nelson, Hunter Urionaguena and family, Jim Atkins, Ian Seward, Nick Seward. 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 AHS Engineering/Welding Class Presentation Mayor Barb Tolbert introduced Collin Nelson, the welding teacher at Arlington High School. Mr. Nelson introduced two of his current students, Hunter Urionaguena and Ian Seward. He explained that these students took this project to the State competition and came in second. Hunter and Ian explained that this was a project posed by Mayor Tolbert. The welding students at Arlington High School are creating bike racks that will be useable art. Each rack will be powder coated in a bright color and will throw shadows of art onto the pavement. There will be a total of 14 bike racks on the Centennial Trail and throughout Arlington that have artwork designed by each student. Mr. Nelson also stated that Universal Aerospace helped in this project by using their water jet to cut out the designs in the metal creating smooth edges and great designs. He also stated they gave a tour of their facility to the students which was fantastic. Mayor Tolbert thanked Mr. Nelson for how he ran this project with his class. She also thanked Sarah Lopez, Community and Revitalization Manager, stating that this project would not have occurred without her coordination and hard work. Pagel of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 20, 2019 PROCLAMATIONS: Public Works Week. Councilmember Roundy read the proclamation declaring the week of May 19-25 as National Public Works Week. He called upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions that public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Atkins, 112 East Gilman Ave, addressed the Council stating that the music from the Mirkwood has been too loud since they got their liquor license. He has had people drive through his gate, park on his patio. He does not want this to be another summer where he cannot spend time outdoors in his yard. He would appreciate the Council's support in trying to keep down the Mirkwood's music. 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 April 29, 2019 joint meeting, and May 6 and May 13, 2019 council meetings. 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #96796 through #96904 dated May 7, 2019 2019 through May 20, 2019 for $2,843,435.22 and approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29394 through #29402 dated April 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019 for $1,441,979.71. 3. Resolution Adopting Revised Financial Policies 4. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Section 3.903010 Pertaining to Interfund Loans S. Design Contract for 204th/77th Roundabout PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Concession License for Haller Park City Administrator Paul Ellis explained the City received two proposals for a concession license for Haller Park: 1. Arlington Grocery Outlet, owner Mike Simpson 2. Blues Brew, Owner Stacy Bautista Staff recommends awarding license agreement to Arlington Grocery Outlet for the period of May 21, 2019 through January 1, 2020. The license fee shall be 10% of gross monthly sales. In addition, Grocery Outlet will donate 10% to the Arlington Food Bank. The councilmembers agreed that this agreement will be great for Haller Park and the City. Mayor Pro Tem Oertle moved and Councilmember Hopson seconded the motion, to accept the Concession License agreement for Haller Park with Arlington Grocery Outlet, and authorize Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 20. 2019 the Mayor to sign the agreement, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously. Approve Loan Payoff for Fire Apparatus Finance Director Ms. Garcia stated that during the April 13, 2019 council retreat, staff presented a 10 year financial plan as part of the decision for financing a new fire station, M&O facility and police impound facility. The financial plan included an assumption to pay off the loan for the city's two fire apparatus purchased in 2015. Paying off the loan will free up debt capacity to use toward financing the new facilities and will save the city interest. The total loan payoff as of June 1, 2019 will be $1,129,780.90. The payment will be made to Cashmere Bank as they issued the general obligation bonds to finance the purchase. The payment will be made from available funds in the capital facilities building fund which has a current balance of $1,873,881. Paying off the loan early will save the city approximately $90,000. The early payoff will trigger a budget amendment for 2019 as the 2019 budget only included the annual principal and interest payment of $187,600. Mayor Pro Tem Oertle moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to authorize the finance director to issue payment to Cashmere Bank for fire apparatus loan payoff in the approximate amount of $1,129,780.90. The motion passed unanimously. Contract with Fire District #24 (Darrington) for EMS Services City Administrator Paul Ellis explained that for two decades, the City of Arlington has provided the Town of Darrington and Snohomish County Fire District 24 with Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services. This contract is a one-year renewal of those services while they work towards their own service in 2020 and beyond. After months of discussions and opportunities explored, it is recommended that Council approve this one year contract. If their own system is not in place in 2020, we will move towards significant changes in their EMS agreement. Councilmember Nelson requested that Fire District #24 staff report back to the Council in October or November regarding their progress for setting up their own system. Mr. Ellis stated that they will be at the workshop in July with an update. He also stated that the invoice for their first payment will go out with the contract after it is approved and signed. Councilmember Nelson and Weiss stated that they are not really for this contract but will vote to approve it. Councilmember Schuette reminded her fellow councilmembers that without the contract the fire department would still need to provide services based on proximity to the calls and the City would receive no payment. Councilmember Weiss moved and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion to approve the one-year contract with Snohomish County Fire District 24 for Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously. Contract with Fire District #21 (Arlington Rural) for Fire Services City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the contract to provide fire protection services to the southern half of Fire District #21 (AQ-W grids). Since the conception of Snohomish County Fire District #21 (Arlington Heights) in the early 1970's the City of Arlington has provided fire protection services to the south half of the district through contract. By 2021 Fire District #21 will have their own station open to services the southern half of their district. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering questions. Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Weiss seconded the motion to approve the rate proposal from FCS and Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 20.2019 approve the contract and authorize the mayor to sign the contract, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously. Collective Bargaining Agreement for Arlington Police Officers Association (APOA) Administrative Services Director James Trefry requested Council to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Arlington and the Arlington Police Officers' Association for 2019-2021 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The Arlington Police Officers Association has already ratified the agreement. Councilmember Weiss moved and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Arlington and the Arlington Police Officers' Association for 2019-2021 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Collective Bargaining Agreement for American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Administrative Services Director James Trefry asked the Council to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Arlington and the Arlington City Employees, Local 2849 of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Council 2, AFSCME for 2019-2021 as ratified by Local 2849 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Hopson seconded the motion the motion to approve the 2019-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Arlington and AFSCME Local 2849, and authorize the Mayor to sign the collective bargaining agreement. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. INFORMATION None. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS None. MAYOR'S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney 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 the meeting would reconvene at 7:55 p.m with no further action being taken by the Council. Mayor Tolbert recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m. At 7:55 p.m. City Attorney Peiffle announced that the Executive Session would be extended until 8:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 4 of 4