HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-14-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
October 14, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Josh Roundy,
Jesica Stickles and Sue Weiss.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Nova
Heaton, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney, Kathy Vanney, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Doug Buell,
and Lucas Konkman.
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 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.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Request to Purchase Training Equipment for Police Department
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura presented a video demonstrating an interactive virtual
training simulator for the police department. Chief Ventura then introduced Lucas Yonkman
of Pacific Indoor Tactical, LLC. Pacific Indoor Tactical no longer has use for the training
equipment and would like to sell the equipment to the police department, and will provide
training for Arlington officers at no additional expense. This is a unique and special
opportunity to acquire a virtual training simulator (Retail $90,000+) for $45,000. The
department has negotiated an agreement with the Pacific Indoor Tactical, LLC to pay $25,000
in 2019, followed by $5,000 per year beginning in 2020, ending in 2023. The initial payment
would utilize drug seizure proceeds. The subsequent balance would be paid from the police
department's equipment fund. The opportunity to purchase the simulator and related
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Item 2) will create a document that identifies both current and future housing inventory in
Arlington, by market demand, community needs, income level/affordability, housing type,
functionality and location. Once data is collected it will then be evaluated to verify if our
current housing strategy is in alignment or utilized to create a new housing strategy to
correct any insufficiencies or irregularities related to current development trends. This
document will also define what the appropriate percentages of housing affordability are,
based on actual community needs in Arlington.
This grant application is due October 15, and staff requested that this item be placed on the
consent agenda so that the application deadline may be met. Discussion followed with Mr.
Hayes answering council questions.
Close-out for 2018 Utility Pavement Preservation Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of the 2018 Utility and Pavement Preservation (UPP)
project close-out, with final acceptance of the 2018 UPP Project that was completed by Reece
Construction Company, Inc.
Following a competitive bid, Reece Construction Company was awarded the 2018 Utility &
Pavement Preservation Project. The City entered into contract with Reece in May of 2018
and the project was deemed fully complete to the satisfaction of the City and in accordance
with the terms of the contract in January of 2019. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly
answering council questions.
Recycling Grant Agreement with Department of Ecology for 2019-2021
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of the acceptance of a two-year grant from the
Department of Ecology for the amount of $16,372.00, with a $4,093.00 match obligation, to
continue funding the City's 2019-2021 refuse and recycling program.
The City has been receiving a Department of Ecology Local Solid Waste Grant (formerly
called a "CPG" grant) for over 14 years; this grant is used to fund the City's refuse and
recycling program. The refuse and recycling program provides valuable information and
outreach to Arlington's citizens, business, industries, and schools about efficient and cost
effective waste management practices - all of which not only reduce waste tonnage sent to
landfills, but reduces waste disposal costs for citizens, business and schools. This current
grant will provide funding for the fiscal years 2019-2021.
Close-out for Arlington Valley Road Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of the final acceptance of the Arlington Valley Road
Project that was completed by Scarsella Brothers, Inc.
Following a competitive bid, Scarsella Brothers, Inc. was awarded the Arlington Valley Road
Project. The City entered into contract with Scarsella in April of 2018 and the project was
deemed fully complete to the satisfaction of the City and in accordance with the terms of the
contract in May of 2019.
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Regarding Bill 1406, Snohomish County has asked cities to wait until the County adopts the
Bill so that the County will receive a larger share of the rebate.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Nelson, Oertle, and Stickles provided brief updates, while Councilmembers
Roundy, Hopson, and Weiss had nothing to report this evening.
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
October 21, 2019 council meeting:
• Item No. 2 - Application for Washington Complete Streets Leadership Academy
• Item No. 3 - Application for Department of Commerce Grant - E2SHB 1923
• Item No. 4 - Close-out for 2018 Utility Pavement Preservation Project
• Item No. 5 - Recycling Grant Agreement with Department of Ecology for 2019-2021
• Item No. 6 - Close-out for Arlington Valley Road Project
• Item No. 7 - On -Call Service Contract with Metron and Associates, Inc.
• Item No. 8 - Stormwater Grant Agreement with Department of Ecology
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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