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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-18-19Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third Street November 18, 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, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Marc Hayes, Dan Cone, Dave Kraski, Chris Dickison, Bob Beam, Cary Stuart, Zach Hanson, Matthew Urtz, Adam VonMelville, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney, Kathy Vanney, Michele Blythe, Holly Sloan - Buchanan, Marcella Manibusan, Lindsay Dunn, Jake Smith, Wendy Smith, and Kurt Fritz. 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 Sue Weiss requested that the minutes of the November 12, 2019 Council workshop be removed from the Consent agenda for further clarification and correction, and be brought forward for approval at a later meeting. Councilmember Weiss seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Nelson voting no. PROCLAMATIONS None: PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Minutes of the November 4, 2019 Council meeting and minutes of the November 12, 2019 Special Joint Meeting 1. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claims Checks #98225 through #98331 dated November 5, 2019 through November 18, 2019 for $1,801,182.61 and Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29477 through #29483 dated October 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019 for $1,376,957.90. Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Resolution approving the 2020 Regular Property Tax Levy Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the resolution Establishing the 2020 Regular Property Tax Levy and Banking Unused Levy Capacity. A resolution must be approved by council to set the regular property tax levy for 2020, and must state the amount of the increase in terms of dollar and percentage. This resolution reflects a 0% increase from the 2019 certified levy. Any unused levy capacity will be banked for future use as allowed by law. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the resolution establishing the 2020 regular property tax levy and banking unused levy capacity, and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution approving the 2020 EMS Tax Levy Finance Director Kristin requested Council approve the resolution Establishing the 2020 EMS Tax Levy and Banking Unused Levy Capacity. A resolution must be approved by council to set the EMS tax levy for 2020, and must state the amount of the increase in terms of dollar and percentage. This resolution reflects a 0% increase from the 2019 certified levy. Any unused levy capacity will be banked for future use as allowed by law. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the resolution establishing the 2020 EMS tax levy and banking unused levy capacity, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed with a 6/1 vote, with Councilmember Sue Weiss voting no. Resolution of Intent to Explore Potential Benefits of Service with North County Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA) City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve a Resolution of Intent with North County Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA). The City of Arlington and North County Regional Fire Authority share contiguous borders and share in some resources. Both the City and North County Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA) strive to provide high quality fire and EMS services to the communities. The resolution would formalize exploring additional opportunities of mutual benefit, including annexation into the fire authority. There is no budget request at this time however, Council will be asked to consider a personal services agreement for meeting facilitation to begin in 2020. Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the resolution to formalize exploration of resources with North County Regional Fire Authority and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 Approval of Waste Management Amended and Restated Contract Public Works Director Jim Kelly introduced Waste Management Contract Representative Marcella Manibusan. Ms. Manibusan spoke briefly to Councilmembers. Mr. Kelly requested Council approve an amended and restated contract for solid waste, recycling, and compostable organics collection and disposal with Waste Management of Washington. A brief discussion followed with Mr. Kelly and Ms. Manibusan answering Council questions. Councilmember Josh Roundy moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the amended and restated contract between the City of Arlington and Waste Management, and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract, pending final approval by the City attorney. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution for Memorandum of Understanding with Port of Everett Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Everett and Resolution. The Memorandum of Understanding expresses the intentions of both the City and Port of Everett to continue working together in achieving the common goals related to the Cascade Industrial Center. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. Councilmember Mike Hopson moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Everett and Resolution, and authorized the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution, subject to the approval of the City attorney. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. INFORMATION None. The conversation regarding the November 12, 2019 minutes continued, with information presented from City Attorney Steve Peiffle, with City Attorney Peiffle suggesting the minutes be brought forward at the next Council meeting for approval, with an alternative shortened set of minutes to be included. Councilmember Roundy made a motion to table the November 12 meeting minutes, and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Nelson voting no. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS This agenda item was moved to the end of the agenda, because staff was working. Chief Dave Kraski presented the Phoenix award to Jake Smith, Wendy Smith, Kurt Fritz, Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Beam, and Firefighter/Paramedic Keith Johnson. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 4 of 4