HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 9-9-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 9, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Josh Roundy,
Jan Schuette, Jesica Stickles and Sue Weiss.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry,
Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Diane Kamionka, Lindsey MacDonald, Don Vanney and family,
Michele Blythe, Doug Buell, Avery Hufford, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan.
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 Tern Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION P CIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Interagency Agreement with Western Washington University (WWU) for downtown
corridor plan
Community Revitalization Manager Sarah Lopez introduced Lindsey MacDonald, program
coordinator from Western Washington University. With the use of a PowerPoint
presentation, Ms. MacDonald spoke about the WWU's Sustainable Communities program.
Ms. Lopez stated that the City of Arlington has worked hard over the last several years on
initiatives to revitalize the downtown corridor. Ms. Lopez proposed working with WWU on
a strategic long-term plan that addresses retaining the character of the area, identifying
improvements, capitalizing on the Centennial Trail, expanding the physical main street area,
utilizing the main street programs, and identifying smart growth initiatives. Ms. Lopez
reviewed a proposed contract with Western Washington University Sustainable
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Communities program to create a downtown corridor plan with community input during the
2019-2020 academic year. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez and Ms. MacDonald
answering council questions.
Interlocal Fee Agreement with Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC)
NWIRC Executive Director Diane Kamionka provided an update about NWIRC. With the use
of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Kamionka reviewed NWIRCs new programs and
partnerships, including TheLab@everett, and upcoming TheLab@arlington. Community
Revitalization Manager Sarah Lopez introduced a proposed contract with NWIRC for
technical assistance for entrepreneurs and inventors and for programming at the future
innovation center, TheLab@arlington. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez and Ms.
Kamionka answering council questions.
Contract with Process Solutions, Inc. for on -call Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system maintenance services
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of a proposed three-year service contract with
Process Solutions to provide on -call SCADA system maintenance services. The Water
Treatment Plant, Water Reclamation Facility, and Biosolids Compost Facility all use a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to control the facilities' processes.
The SCADA system includes programming and system monitoring to control the many
integrated functions at each facility. The City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from
five firms listed on the MRSC Consultant Roster to provide on -call SCADA Support services.
Three firms expressed interest, one firm responded to the RFQ - Processes Solutions. The
City has worked with Process Solutions in the past and they are a very good firm. Staff is
recommending that the City enter into a three year service contract with Process Solutions.
Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering council questions.
Full-time position request for public works inspector
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of a request for a new FTE position, a Public Works
Inspector, to perform inspection of infrastructure projects (water, sewer, storm
communication and transportation). A full time Public Works Inspector position would
provide Public Works inspection services, reporting services, and other services during the
non -construction season (project planning, traffic counts, intersection analysis, ADA
Transition program, etc.). Funding for this position would be from the Water, Sewer, Storm
and Transportation funds. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly and Administrative Services
Director James Trefry answering council questions.
Recycling contract with Blue Marble Environmental
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of a proposed Professional Services Agreement with
Blue Marble Environmental to continue to provide coordinated waste management, waste
reduction and recycling support services through 2019-2021. The City has been under a PSA
with Blue Marble Environmental since 2006 to provide the citizens, businesses and
industries of Arlington with coordinated waste management services promoting recycling
and waste disposal reduction. This program has been funded, and will continue to be
funded, under the Department of Ecology's Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance (LSWFA)
program. This new proposed PSA will allow the City to continue to provide Arlington's
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citizens, businesses and industries with coordinated waste management, waste reduction
and recycling services. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering council questions.
Contract for cemetery landscape maintenance
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of a proposed resolution to waive a minor bid
irregularity and award the Cemetery Maintenance contract to the low bidder, Southern by
Design.
In 1998 the City of Arlington took over operation and maintenance of the Arlington
Cemetery. Since assuming operations, the cemetery grounds maintenance has been
performed by City M&O staff. With all of the responsibilities placed on the M&O Department,
this responsibility has become very burdensome.
After the City publically advertised for Cemetery Landscape Maintenance Services, three bids
were received. Southern By Design, the low bid, called before the bid due time saying they
were in traffic and would try to make it by bid time; however, they showed up 20 minutes
late.
After conferring with the City Attorney, staff is recommending awarding the contract to
Southern by Design because: 1) they called before the bid due time and relayed that they
were in traffic, 2) they were not aware of the other bid opening prices, and 3) their bid is
substantially less than the other bidders. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering
council questions.
Mr. Kelly was asked by council about the status of the temporary signal to be installed at
Hwy 530 and Smokey Point Blvd. He stated he is in negotiations with WSDOT.
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Mr. Kelly was also asked about the status of Merchants Parking Lot paving project, and
stated the project should start shortly, and take approximately a week to complete.
Miscellaneous council items
Councilmember Schuette distributed handouts outlining Tim Eyman's N0976, I-976 Funding
Impacts: Snohomish County.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert thanked Finance Director Kristin Garcia for the great audit exit conference,
and indicated each year Ms. Garcia has been with the City, there has been a clean audit.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke of starting the upcoming September 23 workshop 30
minutes early because of a long agenda, including the Transportation Improvement Plan
(TIP) six -year plan. Councilmembers will be emailed an Outlook invitation.
Mr. Ellis also indicated that M&O employee Ron Johnson will be retiring October 1.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Jan Schuette provided a brief update, while Councilrnembers Hopson,
Oertle, Nelson, Roundy, Stickles, and Weiss had nothing to report this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an executive session for discussion of
pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] until 8:30 p.m.
Council recessed at 8:13 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No review.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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