HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-16-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 16, 2016
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris
Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Kris Wallace, Sheri
Amundson, Chris Young, Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, Linda Taylor, Jonathan Ventura, Jeff Pitman, Deana
Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft and Christiana Jurca
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Debora Nelson moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Parent/Guardian of two Boy Scouts from Troop 29 were introduced and spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Debora Nelson 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 February 1 and February 8, 2016 Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #86433 through #86551 dated February 2,
2016 through February 16, 2016 in the amount of $487,822.87.
3. Prairie Creek Phase 2A Project Close Out
4. Authority to Bid LED Conversion Street Light Project
5. Acceptance of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds — Hailer Park Restrooms
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Rescinding 2016 Utility Rate Increases
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested council amend Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 allowing
the City to rescind implementation of the 2106 mandatory water, sewer, and storm utility rate increases.
Mike Hopson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the proposed Ordinance
rescinding the scheduled 2016 CPI increase to the water, sewer, and storm utility rates. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
Stillaguamish Tribe ROW Dedication
Jim Kelly requested council accept the proposed dedication of right-of-way at the SW corner of the 172nd
St/59th Ave intersection to the City of Arlington by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians.
Mike Hopson moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to accept the right-of-way dedication from
the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians for the future expansion of SR-531. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Planning Commission Appointment
Community and Economic Development Director Chris Young requested council appoint Christiana Jurca
to the Planning Commission.
Jesica Stickles moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to confirm the appointment of Christiana
Jurca to the Planning Commission. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Resolution Reiecting all Fire Department Loose Equipment Bids and Authorizing Rebidding
Kristin Banfield, Director of Human Resources and Communications, requested council approve a
resolution to reject all bids and authorize staff to re -bid the project.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the resolution to reject all bids
received for Fire Truck Loose Equipment, and authorize staff to rebid the same.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
Kristin Banfield reviewed by PowerPoint the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City
of Arlington and the Arlington City Employees (ACE) Local #2849 for 2015-2017.
Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Arlington and the Arlington City Employees (ACE) Local #2849 of the
Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Council 2, AFSCME for 2015-2017. The
motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Marysville Jail Contract
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman requested council accept the amendment of the Interlocal
Agreement for jail services between the City of Arlington and the City of Marysville that is set to expire
December 2017. This amendment includes changes to the booking fees, transportation fees, daily
maintenance fees, and the total number of beds available per day. These changes are effective January
1, 2016.
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Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the 10th
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marysville for Jail Services. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert spoke regarding Stilly Valley Tourism and indicated representatives from PSRC were in
Arlington last week for a meeting and tour.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, and Mike
Hopson had brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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