HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-11-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 11, 2018
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Sue Weiss, Jesica
Stickles and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Joshua Roundy (excused).
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Kristin Garcia, James
Trefry, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kristin Banfield, and Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney, Monica Schlagel, Maxine Jenft, Bob Nelson, Sue
Robinson, Steve Robinson, and Kim Ramirez.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance 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.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
City Administrator Paul and Community and Economic Development Department Marc
Hayes reviewed the staff recommendations and comments on the ordinance proposed by
Councilmember Mike Hopson and additional issues related to accessory dwelling units.
Discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Ruth Gonzales, 6823 211th Place NE, provided comments about location of the accessory
dwelling units and suggested that Council and the Planning Commission consider that the
ADU be constructed either in the back or alongside so long as it does not protrude beyond
the front of the primary residence. Ruth also expressed that removing the owner -occupant
requirement is a concern. Other jurisdictions use an affidavit process and renewal process
to reaffirm that the owner of the property resides in one of the units. She finally expressed
her concerns about removing the percentage limit to lot coverage and size of ADU.
Kim Ramirez, 724 Portage Street, supports the concepts of accessory dwelling units and
requested that council adopt something to provide this option to the community. Please look
at the average size of the existing residence and the lot size when reviewing these elements.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 11, 2018
2019 - 2020 Budget Calendar
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2019-202 budget calendar with the
City Council. Discussion followed.
Sole Source Resolution for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Pump Repair
Public Works Director James Kelly reviewed the proposed resolution to have the Flygt
pumps from the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) repaired by the only Washington
state manufacturer authorized distributor / repair facility. Discussion followed.
Acceptance of Grant funding ($15,000) from the Department of Ecology for periodic
update of the City's Shoreline Master Plan (SMP)
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes presented the acceptance of
grant funding ($15,000) from the Department of Ecology for periodic update of the City's
Shoreline Master Plan (SMP). A periodic review of the City's SMP is required by the Shoreline
Management Act (SMA) per RCW 90.58.080(4). The Department of Ecology is awarding
grant funds to help in completing this update. The amount of funding is based on population,
and the city is eligible for $15,000 in funds. Discussion followed.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY OTHER ITEMS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Schuette, Nelson, Certle, and Hopson gave brief reports, while
Councilmember Stickles and Weiss had nothing further to report this evening.
MAYOR REPORT
Mayor Tolbert had nothing further to report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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