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Council Chambers
110 East Third St
March 6, 2017
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, , Sue Weiss, Jesica
Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: Chris Raezer (excused)
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield, Sheri
Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Christopher Perisho, Ken Thomas, Kendahl Beecher,
Mark Wilde, Kay Schander, Anthony Davis, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle
Also Known to be Present: Brooke Perisho, Cooper Perisho, Steve Maisch, Austin DeFreece, Chad
Clay, Will Nelson, Maxine Jenft, and Doug Buell
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Oertle seconded
the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
SWEARING IN
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura introduced new Police Officer Christopher Perisho to Council. City
Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oath and Officer Perisho's wife performed the badge
pinning.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Heather Logan introduced Mr. Will Nelson, recipient of the Mayor's Volunteer Award. Mr. Nelson
was recognized for his outstanding community service to the City's youth.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Carman inquired about the City's efforts to address homelessness and addiction associated
crimes in Smokey Point.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Weiss seconded the motion to
approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent
Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the February 13, February 21, and February 27, 2017 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Claims Checks #89941 through #90048 in the amount of $551,384.86
3. Red Cross Grant acceptance for Ride to Remember Oso Memorial Bike Ride
4. Sole Source Resolution for Wastewater UV Bulbs
5. Right of Way for Lift Station #2
6. Ordinance repealing Arlington Municipal Code section 8.17.010(f)
7. Authorizing inter -fund loan from the Growth Fund to the EMS fund
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Reappointment and appointments to Citizens Salary Review Commission
Administrative Services Director Heather Logan reviewed the selection process for the Citizens
Salary Review Commission. She then requested the reappointment of Sherri McCarthy and
appointments of Steve Maisch, Christopher St. John, and Austin DeFreece to the Commission.
Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Hopson seconded the motion to consent
to the reappointment of Sherri McCarthy and the appointment of Steve Maisch, Christopher St.
John, and Austin DeFreece to the Citizens Salary Review Commission. The motion passed
unanimously.
Current Commission member Chad Clay and the newly appointed and reappointed members of
the Commission in attendance were recognized and thanked for their service.
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Arlington and Arlington
Police Officers' Association for 2017-2018.
Administrative Services Director Heather Logan reviewed the Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of Arlington and the Arlington Police Officers' Association for 2017-2018.
APOA has ratified the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Councilmember Stickles moved and
Councilmember Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement
and authorize the mayor to sign it, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion
passed unanimously.
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. Mayor Pro
Tem Nelson moved and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion to approve the
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professional services agreement with Tupper Mack Wells PLLC and authorize the mayor to sign
it, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement with Perteet for 2017 Transportation Project 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 40th Ave NE and 172"d St NE, and to prepare a
multimodal plan for the City. Mayor Pro Tern Nelson moved and Councilmember Hopson
seconded the motion to approve the professional services agreement with Perteet Engineering
and authorize the mayor to sign it, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion
passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded the Council of the upcoming City Council retreat on April
8and 9,2017.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Weiss, Nelson, Schuette, and Nelson gave brief reports, while Councilmembers
Oertle and Stickles had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert announced the topic for the Snohomish County Cities (SCC) dinner for March
would be on regional centers. She reminded the Council the SCC dinners will be held every other
month in 2017.
Mayor Tolbert directed Council to the AWC Legislative Update that was released today. AWC is
concerned that the Legislature will make drastic cuts to city shared revenues.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 pm.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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