HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 08-07-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third St
August 7, 2017
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue
Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent:
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield,
Kristin Garcia, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Erik Moon, Sgt. Mike Keating, Sgt.
Kay Schander, Mike Gilbert, Ken Thomas, Anthony Davis, Christopher Perisho, and City
Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft, Bob Nelson, Kathy Bullene, Aidan Keating, Joel
Moreno (KOMO TV), Doug Buell, Everett Lewis, and Greg Winter.
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 and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to
approve the agenda as presented, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura introduced Sergeant Mike Keating and recognized him for his
29 years of service to the citizens of Arlington. Sergeant Keating will be retiring from the City
of Arlington Police Department on September 1, 2017.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Everett Lewis, Arlington, shared his recent conversations with the Washington State
Department of Transportation about the 211th Street NE intersection with SR 530. He also
expressed concerns of speeding on Division between Olympic and French.
Greg Winters, Arlington, expressed concerns about the community including crime and drug
activity. He also shared his perspective on the incident on the Centennial Trail Bridge over
the Stillaguamish River on Friday night.
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Mike, Arlington, shared that he regularly witnesses young individuals coming to Arlington
seeking drugs, alcohol, and doing other things.
Russ Kilponen, Arlington, raised a code enforcement concern of the placement of a dumpster
behind Dollar Tree on Haller Avenue. He has requested action in the past and would like to
see a resolution to the issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the
following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the July 17 and July 24, 2017 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #91405 through
#91409 and #91414 through #91539 dated July 18, 2017 through August 7, 2017
for $513,921.11
3. Denying the comprehensive plan amendment relating to an Urban Center / Multi -
Family Tax Exemption, as described in RCW 84.14.005
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Hayden Park Utility Extension Agreement Amendment
Public Works Director James Kelly reviewed the requested amendment to the Hayden Park
Utility Extension Agreement. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and
Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the Hayden Park Utility
Extension Agreement Amendment and authorize the mayor to sign, pending final review by
the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Arlington Valley Road Right of Way Purchase
Public Works Director James Kelly reviewed the requested purchase of right of way for the
proposed Arlington Valley Road. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved
and Councilmember seconded the motion to authorize the right of way
acquisition and purchase of the right of way for Arlington Valley Road, pending final review
by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Murraysmith, Inc. (MSA) Contract for Water and Pavement Design Services
Public Works Director James Kelly reviewed the requested contract for water and pavement
design services with Murraysmith, Inc. for 2018 -2021 capital improvement projects. Mayor
Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to
approve the MSA proposal for design of the water main replacement and pavement
preservation work planned for 2018-2021 and authorize the mayor to sign the contract,
pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
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Ordinance adopting Stay Out of Designated Area (SODA) Orders
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the proposed ordinance adopting a new chapter in
the Arlington Municipal Code relating to Stay Out of Designated Area (SODA) Orders.
Discussion followed. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica
Stickles seconded the motion to adopt the proposed ordinance a new chapter in the
Arlington Municipal Code relating to Stay Out of Designated Area (SODA) Orders. The motion
passed unanimously.
Resolution Designating High Narcotics Trafficking Area(s) related to prohibited areas
in Arlington's Stay Out of Designated Areas (SODA) Ordinance
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the proposed resolution designating the retail
corridor located within the Smokey Point neighborhood community as a high narcotics
trafficking area as related to prohibited areas under Arlington's Stay Out of Designated Areas
(SODA) Ordinance. Discussion followed. Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to adopt the proposed resolution
adopting a "Stay Out of Designated Area (SODA)" zone for the City of Arlington and authorize
the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reported that the City will offering passport acceptance services
starting September 5, 2017. The Finance staff will help applicants for new passports to
submit their applications by appointment only from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. More details on
this service will be available on our website.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Oertle, Stickles, Weiss, Raezer, Nelson, Schuette, and Hopson gave brief
reports.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert reminded Council that the next meeting will be Monday, September 11, 2017.
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 8:01
p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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