HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-01-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 1, 2016
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Dave Ryan, Chris Young, Jim
Kelly, Kris Wallace, Bill Blake, Jonathan Ventura, Rory Bolter, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Wendy
Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Jo Olson, Neal Carman, Kevin Duncan, Mike Britt, Dana Fowler, Austin
DeFreece, William Jensen, Terry Marsh, Terry Johnson, and Vicki Johnson.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None
PROCLAMATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the January 19 and January 25, 2016 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Approval of EFT Payments and Claim Checks #86319 through #86432 dated January 20, 2016
through February 1, 2016 for $470,841.98. Approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks
#28566 through #28583 for the period January 1, 2016 through January 31, 2016 for
$1,182,920.53.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Briefing from Stillaquamish Senior Center on 2015 and 2016 Activities
Jo Olson, Stillaguamish Senior Center Director, provided an update with the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, regarding activities at the senior center for 2015 and 2016, with handouts provided, as well.
Airport Commission Appointments
Dave Ryan, Arlington Municipal Airport Manager, requested council approve the appointments of Austin
DeFreece and William Jensen to Airport Commission.
Jan Schuette moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to appoint Austin DeFreece to the Airport
Commission for a term that expires in 2017 and William Jensen to the Airport Commission for a term that
expires in 2018. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Lease Between Arlington Municipal Airport and Community & Economic Development For Office
Space
Dave Ryan requested council approve the lease between the Airport and Community & Economic
Development for office space at the airport office building. Council questions and discussion followed.
Chris Raezer moved and Jan Schuette seconded the motion to approve the lease between the Arlington
Municipal Airport and Community & Economic Development and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The
motion was approved with a 4-2 vote.
Ordinance Amending Title 20 Regarding Marijuana Producers/Processors
Chris Young, Community & Economic Development Director requested council approve an amendment to
AMC Section 20.08.010 and Table 20.40.010-1 regarding the sunset of a cap on marijuana producers
and processors allowed in the city. Council questions followed.
Jesica Stickles moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance
amending land use restrictions on the production and processing of marijuana, subject to final review by
the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Professional Service Agreement with TWENTYFIVE (marketina firm)
Chris Young requested council approve a professional services agreement with TWENTYFIVE for
marketing services.
Jesica Stickles moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the contract with
TWENTYFIVE for Phase I and Phase II of the Marketing Plan and authorize the Mayor to sign it subject
to approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Stormwater Capacity Grant Agreement Acceptance
Kris Wallace requested council accept a Stormwater Capacity Grant from the Department of Ecology for
funding for Stormwater NPDES Phase II activities.
Mike Hopson moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to accept the 2015-2017 Municipal
Stormwater Capacity Grant in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the mayor to sign the grant
agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Contract with RH2 to Study Lift Station #2 Design and Flow Analysis
Jim Kelly, Public Works Director, requested council approve a professional services agreement (PSA)
with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to study Lift Station #2 and complete design and flow analysis.
Mike Hopson moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the scope of work and fee from
RH2 Engineering, Inc. for design of Lift Station #2 upgrades and Flow Monitoring and authorize the mayor
to sign the contract, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Contract with Perteet to Develop Crosswalk Standards
Jim Kelly, Public Works Director, requested council approve a contract with Perteet, Inc., which includes a
scope of work and fee, with Perteet, Inc.to develop crosswalk standards for the City.
Mike Hopson moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the scope of work and fee from
Perteet, Inc. for development of crosswalk standards and authorize the mayor to sign the contract,
pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Arlington -Marysville Water Service Area Agreement
Jim Kelly requested council approve a Water Service Area Agreement between the City of Marysville and
the City of Arlington agreeing to changes in the adjoining water service area.
Mike Hopson moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Water Service Area
Agreement between the City of Marysville and the City of Arlington and authorize the mayor to sign,
pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Urban Forestry Grant Agreement
Bill Blake requested council approve an inter -agency agreement with the Department of Natural
Resources for four weeks of a tree crew's labor at no cost to the City.
Sue Weiss moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to authorize the mayor to sign the Inter -Agency
Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for four weeks of a tree crew's labor, pending final
review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Adoption
Bill Blake requested council approve a resolution regarding the adoption of the Arlington Mitigation Plan
Annex.
Sue Weiss moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the resolution adopting the
Updated and Revised Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan, pending final review by City Attorney.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
MAYOR BARBARA TOLBERT RECUSED HERSELF AND MAYOR PRO TEM CHRIS RAEZER ACTED
AS CHAIR FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING.
Lodginq Tax Distributions for 2016
Kristin Garcia, Finance Director, requested council approve the funding of 16 applicants recommended
for grant money by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Council questions and discussion followed.
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the funding of the selected
applications totaling $129,000 as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The motion
was approved by a 4-2 vote.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Paul Ellis, City Administrator, stated that the Fire and EMS Sustainability Retreat will be held Saturday,
March 12. Proposed dates for the spring goal -setting retreat will be sent to councilmembers. Everett
Community College will open an Advanced Manufacturing Training and Education Center (AMTEC) at
Weston High School in Arlington, June 2016.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle gave brief reports, while Mike
Hopson had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert participated in the Point in Time Count, the North County Homeless Resource Fair, last
Thursday, January 28. Two hundred volunteers counted 205 homeless individuals in the Arlington area;
a 54% increase from last year's count. The mayor also gave an update of her legislative breakfast last
week Tuesday, January 26, at the Governor's residence, where she participated in discussions about
transportation, education, and social services.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be not be a need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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