HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-21-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
March 21, 2016
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette (excused)
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Bruce Stedman, Jonathan Ventura,
Kendahl Beecher, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Anthony Davis, Michael Gilbert, Kay Schander, Ken Thomas,
Sarah Lopez, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Heather Logan, Michelle Jacobs -Mathis, and Kirk Boxleitner
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Arlington Boy Scout Troop 29 presented
the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman introduced new Police Officer Kendahl Beecher to Council. City
Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oath and Officer Beecher's father performed the badge pinning.
Michelle Jacobs -Mathis and Heather Logan spoke to the Leadership Snohomish County Project.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Barbara Tolbert read the Proclamation for Leadership Day in Snohomish County and announced
October 14, 2016 as Leadership Day in Arlington, Washington.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Debora Nelson moved and 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 March 7 and March 14, 2016 Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #86663 through #86820 dated March 8,
2016 through March 21, 2016 in the amount of $486,874.59.
3. Inter -fund Loan from the Growth Fund to the EMS Fund.
4. Public Art Proposal.
5. Acceptance of Community Contribution Grant for Impacts from Stillaguamish Tribe Angel of the
Winds Casino for the Purchase of a Police Vehicle.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 21, 2016
NEW BUSINESS
Land Use Code Amendment — AMC 20.96
Permit Center Manager Marc Hayes requested council adopt the amendment clarifying land use code
processes following the March 1, 2016 public hearing.
Jesica Stickles moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed amendment to
Title 20, Section 20.96 of the Arlington Municipal Code, and authorize the Mayor to sign the ordinance.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Street Closure for Special Event
Recreation and Communications Manager Sarah Lopez requested council approve the street closure for
an open house/car drive in event on May 5, 2016 at 192nd Street be closed from 59th Avenue east to
62nd Ave NE.
Sue Weiss moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the street closure request from
Peter Harrett of Top Secret Customs and Restorations for the open house/car drive event dated May 5,
2016. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Park Master Plan
Sarah Lopez requested council adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 2016 adopt the Park
Master Plan as discussed at the March 14, 2016 council workshop to include the pocket park addition.
Council comments followed.
Sue Weiss moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan 2016 Update and authorize the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, and Mike Hopson gave brief
reports. Councilmember Stickles informed and invited all to the March 25th Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
fundraiser.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert reminded council of the March 30th crime prevention community meeting in Council
Chambers, of the March 31 st business watch meeting in Smokey Point, of the March 315t Everett
Community College strategic visioning meeting on higher education, and of the April 22"d poverty
simulation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle indicated the need for executive session to discuss pending and potential
litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to last approximately 15 minutes.
7:28:51 Council in recess for executive session.
7:49:45 Council reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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