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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-03-18Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third Street December 3, 2018 Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss, Jan Schuette and Marilyn Oertle. Council Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Dave Kraski, Jonathan Ventura, James Trefry, Marc Hayes, Dave Ryan, Jim Kelly, Steve Peiffle, Kristin Banfield and Erin Keator. Also Known to be Present: Gayle Roeber, Mark Anderson (KING -TV), Neil Knutson, Sandra Baker, Holly Sales, Brett Garman, Dave Mitchell, Eileen Ray, Lindsay Dunn, Randal Southam, Devon Getchell, Ken Linder, Joe Cochran, Richard Nichols, and Doug Buell. 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 Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT Eileen Ray, Arlington Friends of the Library President, expressed her thanks to the City Council and City staff for the storage shed. Lindsay Dunn, 735 E. Highland Drive, stated that he understood there is going to be a round- about installed on 204th Street. He would like to know when general improvements will be made on 204th Street. He believes the street to be unsafe and needs improvements to help improve driver safety. Page 1 of 7 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 3. 2018 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barb Tolbert stated that the Professional Services Agreement Extension for Tom Cooper which was listed as number three under the Consent Agenda, will be moved to number five under New Business. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the November 19 and November 26, 2018 council meetings. 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #95443 through #95526 dated November 20, 2018 through December 3, 2018 for $1,066,033.12 and approval of Payroll EFT Payments dated October 16, 2018 through November 5, 2018 for $103,987.77. 3. Ordinance adopting change to business license language. PUBLIC HEARING Development Agreement with Affinity at Arlington Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed Development Agreement for Affinity at Arlington LLC, Lot 1, of the Affinity at Arlington Binding Site Plan, a Mixed Use Development, describing certain conditions and allowing for the use of the projects traffic mitigation fees to be utilized for the construction of 169th St NE., including intersection, signalization and frontage improvements on Smokey Point Blvd. The public hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m. At this time Mr. Hayes answered Council questions. Subarea Plan for Arlington Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center (AMMIC) Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Arlington - Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center (AMMIC) Subarea Plan. The Plan is a culmination of the collaborative planning efforts of both Arlington and Marysville to adopt policies and provisions in their respective comprehensive and infrastructure functional plans to support planned industrial growth and development of the center. The plan is in alignment with regional plans and policies as well as compliant with the PSRC's Regional Center Plans Checklist. The public hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m. Holly Sales, 6206188th Street NE, stated she is overwhelmed by what might happen with her home and the Airway Mobile Home Park. If the mobile park were to sell she would not be able to live elsewhere due to higher costs and her income level. In addition, she can't sell her home, or move it, because it is too old and she does not have equity. Also, she is worried about a friend, Art, who is a veteran and lives in the park who could not come to the meeting because he is overwhelmed by potentially losing his home. Ms. Sales also requested a copy of a map of the AMMIC area, with the legend, that was presented at the November 26, 2018 Council Workshop. Mayor Tolbert provided Ms. Sales with a copy of the map. Page 2 of 7 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 3 2018 Neil Knutson, 18825 42nd Drive NE, stated he lives outside of the proposed manufacturing area but he came for the sake of Art who lives in the Airway Mobile Home Park and is devastated by the prospect of losing his home. In addition, he is worried about traffic heading into Smokey Point. He understands that future jobs will be created in the manufacturing area but he is concerned about the need, and potential locations, of future childcare facilities. He stated Smokey Point has a large backlog of need for childcare facilities. He believes the people who will be coming into these future jobs will need childcare and believes the childcare facilities should be located outside of Smokey Point in order to mitigate traffic. Mr. Knutson also stated there should be eateries included in the plan. He recommends "mom and pop" establishments outside of the Smokey Point area to help divert people out of Smokey Point at the height of traffic. He believes the MIC will be good for the area but he feels for the people in the mobile home park and feels the City should give consideration to those individuals who could potentially lose their homes in the future. Brett Garman, 6206 188th Street NE, stated he resides with his 81 year -old mother at the Airway Mobile Home Park. He is concerned about the future of their home. He asked Council what is the current zoning and could everyone be asked to leave? Community and Economic Director Marc Hayes responded that Airway Mobile Home Park is within the MIC and could be developed. If Airway Park were to be developed all residents would receive a minimum of one year notice for relocation per state law and there are potential monies to help with relocation. Sandra Baker, 6206 188th Street NE, lives at Airway Mobile Home Park and communicated she is very worried. She does not have money to relocate. A year is not enough time to pick up and move. She does not believe there would be enough money given to compensate owners for their current trailers or for them to purchase new ones. Senior apartment living is out of reach financially to her and others. She also stated she was there for Art as well; Art is devastated and could not make the meeting. Holly Sales, 6206 188th Street NE, asked the Council if the residents would get money if asked to relocate due to the property being sold or rezoned. Mayor Tolbert responded she was not aware of the program that Community and Economic Director Marc Hayes was referring to but will do some research about the program. Devon Getchell, 188th Street NE, technically lives within the zoning area. She stated that she has a special needs toddler and also lives with her mom. She and her mom live off of disability payments. If the City were to rezone and they had to move, her and her mom would not be able to afford to move elsewhere. There is no significant low income housing in Arlington or Marysville. She asked the Council what help are they going to offer to the general public who are not age 55 and up? You're not just building jobs, you're not just demolishing homes, you're demolishing families. We'll all live in our cars. A year's notice is not enough time to uproot entire life, house, family, plus save money to afford to move somewhere else. How will you help those of us with disabilities? Page 3 of 7 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 3. 2018 Mayor Tolbert reiterated that the City can't sell, or force an individual to sell, their property. That is not the City's role. Joe Cochran, Airway Mobile Park, stated he has lived there for a dozen years. He thought he was grandfathered in at the mobile park. He believed that the park was to be maintained forever. He is devastated that he could be uprooted and he is too old to return to work. Ken Linder, no address. He is connected with an organization at the Airport. He is concerned that the MIC project might impact birds and increase the bird activity in the Airport area. Birds are a danger for airplanes. Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes stated that there are no open bodies of water allowed within a quarter mile of the Airport, so no bird population could be established. He also pointed out that the general industrial zoning has been in place since 2007. This is not something new that has been rezoned or created. The City is trying to get a plan together so we can address upcoming issues. He appreciates the citizens voicing their opinions and concerns so we can address them when creating the plan and moving forward. Richard Nichols, Arlington Municipal Airport tenant. He sees that the plans are for residential, commercial and industrial. He does not see any plans for the airport. He had spent the day talking to the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division and he stated the DOT knows nothing about the City's MIC plan. The City should be working with DOT on these plans. He believes that there are safety hazards to aircraft, and the airport, within the plan. The City needs to step back and decide what type of airport Arlington wants in the future. He believes the airport is a major resource to help push economic and population growth. Airport Director David Ryan responded to Mr. Nichols stating that all structures built around the airport have to be approved by the FAA; the airspace is protected. Our runway protection zones do not allow us to have any sort of residential use in any of those areas. The town will grow up around the airport but the 1,200 acres of airport land is protected. The public hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m.. After the close of the public hearing Councilmember Stickles asked if the accepting of this subarea plan is doing any type of rezoning. Mr. Hayes responded that it is not. Councilmember Schuette asked if outlets for electrical cars would be required within the MIC so that we can prepare for the future. Mr. Hayes responded that outlets would not be required but that is something that should be considered in our development standards. Councilmember Nelson asked if there is a process that the Airway Park property could be rezoned to allow for it to stay residential? And if that rezone request is up to the City or the property owner? Mr. Hayes responded that option would need to be initiated by the property owner, and there is a process which would have to be followed. The City would have to review request to see if it would work within the MIC. Councilmember Hopson asked how many jobs would be in the MIC by 2040? Mr. Hayes responded that the projected number of jobs is 15,532. Page 4 of 7 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 3. 2018 Mayor Tolbert thanked the citizens for coming to talk to the Council; this is how cities plan well, we do it together. NEW BUSINESS Use of surplus fire department ladder funds for staff vehicle Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski asked the Council to consider a request to purchase an additional staff vehicle for the Executive Analyst. This vehicle will be used during the workday to provide transportation to the fire stations, city hall etc. Additionally it will be used to attend regular meetings throughout the county. Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the unscheduled purchase of a staff vehicle for the Fire Department from surplus vehicle sales proceeds. The motion passed unanimously. Airport Commission appointment Airport Director David Ryan reviewed the selection of Gayle Roeber as a member of the Airport Commission. The Airport Commission Selection Committee consisting of Council members Jan Schuette and Jesica Stickles, Airport Commissioner Ruth Gonzales and Airport Director David Ryan and Operations Manager Marty Wray conducted interviews of three applicants over the past several weeks, evaluated those applicants and selected Gayle Roeber as the next candidate to be appointed by the City Council. Councilmember Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to appoint Gayle Roeber to the Airport Commission. The motion passed unanimously. Fee Resolution update Communications Manager Kristin Banfield reviewed the update to the City's fee schedule. The fees included in the schedule cover all departments in the City and address items not included in the Arlington Municipal Code. Staff is recommending updates to the planning, EMS, recreation, police services and public records fees. A new addition to the Fee Schedule was made with respect to Concealed Weapons Permits (CWPs). The fees for CWPs are set by State law, with no option for any additional fees by any jurisdiction. The City received notice on November 27, 2018, that a portion of that fee is increasing. To be clear to our customers on the current charges for CWPs, we included language to recognize the four categories under the permit issuance and the costs associated. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the resolution replacing Resolution No. 2018-010 and adopting a revised fee schedule. The motion passed unanimously. Waste Management recycling rate increase Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Amendment to the Arlington - Waste Management Franchise Agreement increasing recycling fees. Discussion followed. Councilmember Josh Roundy moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to accept the Waste Management proposed recyclables rate increase and incorporate the rate increase into the Arlington - Waste Management Franchise Agreement by amendment, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously. Page 5 of 7 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 3 2018 Professional Services Agreement extension for Tom Cooper Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the Professional Services Agreement with Deputy Fire Chief Tom Cooper. Council is asked to approve an extension of the attached Professional Services Agreement with former Deputy Fire Chief Tom Cooper to work as a consultant to the Fire Department as originally dated through April 2019, and as needed infrequently for the rest of the year 2019. Councilmember Sue Weiss moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement extension with Tom Cooper and to have the mayor sign the agreement. The motion passed unanimously. With no other New Business to discuss, the Council returned to the items under Public Hearing to take formal action. Development Agreement with Affinity at Arlington Councilmember Mike Hopson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Development Agreement for Lot 1 of the Affinity at Arlington LLC Binding Site Plan. The motion passed unanimously. Subarea Plan for Arlington Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center (AMMIC) Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to adopt the Arlington -Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center Subarea Plan and amend the Arlington Comprehensive Plan allowing for its incorporation in to the Comprehensive Plan. The motion passed unanimously. �o _u PyleM INFORMATION None. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded the Council that he had sent out a survey to them regarding trainings for 2019 and 2020. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Barb Tolbert expressed her appreciation to City staff, the Stilly Valley Chamber and to downtown businesses for making the Hometown Holiday weekends so wonderful. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. Page 6 of 7 Minutes ❑f the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December- 3, 2018 ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 7 of 7