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City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
April 18, 2016
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris
Raezer, Sue Weiss, and Jesica Stickles
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle (excused)
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jonathan Ventura, Bruce Stedman,
Kristin Banfield, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Sarah Lopez, Sheri Amundson, Dave Ryan, Kris Wallace, Deana
Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney.
Also Known to be Present: Mike Britt
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
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
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sarah Kern, 201 South Olympic Avenue, spoke regarding the crosswalk near the coop and the gas
station on Olympic Avenue and requested some action to have it re-evaluated and better marked.
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 April 4 and April 11, 2016 Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #86908 through #87054 dated April 5, 2016
through April 18, 2016 in the amount of $919,928.53.
PUBLIC HEARING
Permit Center Manager Marc Hayes spoke regarding the public hearing on the tax exemption resolution
and indicated it would be continued to until May 2, 2016. City Attorney Steve Peiffle informed Council
that adoption of the resolution must occur first and then the public hearing. Staff will take public testimony
on May 2, 2016 and Council will be asked to adopt the ordinance that same night so long as Council is
agreeable at that time.
Chris Raezer moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the resolution re designation of
industrial/manufacturing target area for property tax exemption and authorize the mayor to sign it,
pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 18. 2016
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Work Plan for Conditions of Certification of the Comprehensive Plan Update
Marc Hayes requested council adopt the proposed resolution for the work plan which addresses
inconsistencies relating to the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update.
Jesica Stickles moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the resolution adopting the
work plan for certification by the PSRC of the updated Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Element
and authorize the mayor to sign it, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
Reiect all Bids and Request Authorization to Rebid Haller Park Restroom/Shelter
Marc Hayes requested council reject the bid for the Haller Park Restroom/Shelter and authorize re-
bidding at a later date. Council questions followed.
Sue Weiss moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to reject all bids for the Haller Park
Restroom/Activity Shelter Project, and allow staff the authority to re -bid the project at a later date in Fall
2016. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Dedication of Right of Way for 173r1 Street
Marc Hayes requested council approve the right of way dedication for the "Biwer Property" on 1731d St
NE.
Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to accept the dedication of a portion of the
Biwer property as Right of Way for the purposes of roadway construction. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Biosolids Hauling Contract
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested council award the biosolids hauling contract to Tenelco, Inc.
Mike Hopson moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to accept the Tenelco, Inc. Biosolids
Transportation and Beneficial Use proposal and authorize the mayor to sign the contract, pending final
approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
2016 On -Call Construction Inspection Services
Jim Kelly requested council award the on -call construction inspection services for the 2016 City
Pavement Preservation Projects to Perteet, Inc.
Jan Schuette moved and Mike Hopson seconded the motion to accept the proposal from Perteet, Inc. for
2016 On -Call Construction Inspection Services and authorize the mayor to sign the contract, pending final
approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Street Closure for Annual Events
Recreation and Communications Manager Sarah Lopez requested council approve the requests for street
closures for the Color Vibe 5K, Fourth of July Grand Parade, Arlington Street Fair, and Show and Shine
Car Show.
Sue Weiss moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the annual street closures for the
Color Vibe, July 4th Parade, and Arlington Street Fair as presented and the closure of Olympic Avenue
only for the Show and Shine Car Show as recommended by Public Safety staff. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
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Police Department Re -Organization Phase II
Deputy Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested council authorize the creation of a manager level
position to support executive and administration functions. Council questions followed.
Jesica Stickles moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the creation of the Police
Services Manager position and place it at Range 58 on the current salary schedule. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, and Mike Hopson gave brief reports while Sue Weiss and
Jesica Stickles had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert spoke regarding the Smokey Point community clean up night, the poverty simulation last
week and indicated she would be in North Carolina next week for the America's Best Community
competition.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle indicated a need for an executive session related to pending or potential
litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] estimating to take 15-20 minutes and that there would be no action
following the executive session.
7:34:06 Council in recess.
7:54:48 Council reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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