HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-27-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 27, 2017
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield, Sarah Lopez,
Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, and City Attorney Steve
Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Doug Buell.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded
the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Red Cross Grant Application for Ride to Remember Oso Memorial Bike Ride
Communications and Recreation Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed the opportunity to receive a
$10,000 donation from the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross to help offset
costs associated with the Ride to Remember Oso Memorial Bike Ride. Discussion followed.
Council requested the item be placed on the consent agenda for the March 6, 2017 meeting.
Professional Services Agreement with Tupper Mack Wells PLLC
Public Works Director Jim Kelly discussed the proposal to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with Tupper Mack Wells to provide water rights legal advice for potential expansion
of the City's water rights and development of a long term water supply strategy. Discussion
followed.
Sole Source Resolution for Wastewater Ultraviolet (UV) Bulbs
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented a resolution for the sole source procurement of UV
bulbs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant from Berson Ultraviolet Systems. Procuring the UV
bulbs from Berson Ultraviolet Systems is required to be fully compliant with the City's NPDES
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permit. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on the consent agenda for the
March 6, 2017 meeting.
Professional Services Agreement with Perteet for 2017 Transportation Proiect Services.
Public Works Director Jim Kelly discussed the Professional Services Agreement with Perteet
Engineering to update the City's Transportation Comprehensive Plan, to complete a turning
movement analysis at a proposed intersection at 401h Ave NE and 172"d St NE, and to prepare a
multimodal plan for the City. Discussion followed.
Right of Way for Lift Station #2
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the dedication of a utility easement by Triple Creek
Investments, LLC for Lift Station #2. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed
on the consent agenda for the March 6, 2017 meeting.
Ordinance Repealing Arlington Municipal Code Section 8.17.010(f) relating to penalties for
violation of the treatment and control of animals
City Clerk Kristin Banfield reviewed the draft ordinance repealing Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC) Section 8.17.010(f). This is a housekeeping matter requested by the City's prosecuting
attorney in order to clarify the penalty for violations of AMC Chapter 8.17. In the current chapter
of the code, there are two separate penalties contemplated for violations. Discussion followed.
Council requested the item be placed on the consent agenda for the March 6, 2017 meeting.
Reappointment and Appointments to Citizens' Salary Review Commission
Administrative Services Director Heather Logan presented the reappointment of Sherri McCarthy
and the appointments of Steve Maisch, Austin DeFreece, and Christopher St. John to the Citizens'
Salary Commission. Discussion followed.
January 2017 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the financial report from January 2017 and answered
Council questions.
Interfund loan from Growth Fund to EMS Fund
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the request to provide an interfund loan from the
Growth Fund to the EMS Fund up to $185,975. For efficiency purposes, staff is requesting for
authorization to issue an interfund loan, only as necessary, up to the amount approved in the
budget, in lieu of bringing the item to council every month a loan is needed. If at any point, a loan
amount is expected to exceed the amount budgeted, the item will be brought to council for
approval. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on the consent agenda for
the March 6, 2017 meeting.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Chris Raezer announced he would be unable to attend the March 6 and March
13 Council meetings.
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Public Comment
None.
Executive Session
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced an Executive Session to review collective bargaining
negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor
agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)], estimating to take 10-15 minutes and that there would be no
action following the Executive Session. Council recessed to Executive Session at 7:49 p.m. At
8:02 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm.
za�k�AltBarbara Tolbert, Mayor
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