HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-11-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
July 11, 2016
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Chris Young, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson,
Jonathan Ventura, Sarah Lopez, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft, Jim Strago, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Kirk Boxleitner, and
Sarah Arney
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion,
which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS -- NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Agreement with Fire Protection District #21 for Fire & EMS Services
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke to the proposed agreement between the City of Arlington and Fire
District #21. Mayor Tolbert acknowledged District #21 Commissioner Jim Strago's presence at the
meeting tonight. Brief discussion followed with Paul and Mayor Tolbert answering council questions.
Appointment to Civil Service Commission
Paul Ellis reviewed the recommendation to appoint Thad Hovis to the Civil Service Commission.
Acceptance of Grant for Snohomish County Small Capital Partnership Project
Recreation and Communications Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed two grants to complete playground
border improvements at Terrace Park. Brief discussion followed with Sarah answering council questions.
This item can be placed on next week's Consent Agenda.
Council Goals for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Finance Director Kristin Garcia spoke regarding the updated lodging tax application and reviewed the
changes. Discussion followed with Kristin answering council questions.
Ordinance Amending AMC 20.44 & 20.102 regarding Wireless Facilities
Community and Economic Development Director Chris Young reviewed the proposed amendments
related to wireless facilities and amending the Chapter 20.44 to be consistent with the new Chapter.
Discussion followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop July 11 2016
Ordinance Amending AMC 20.64 regarding Floodplains
Chris Young reviewed the proposed amendment which is a total rewrite in order to be in compliance with
CFR 44 and NMFS Biological Opinion and also make the ordinance easier to design to and comply with.
Brief discussion followed with Chris answering council questions.
Ordinance Amending AMC 20.93 & 20.88 regarding Critical Areas
Chris Young reviewed the proposed revisions to Chapter 20.93 to comply with the Department of
Ecology's updated wetland Delineation Manual and 2014 Washington State Rating System regarding our
Critical Areas Ordinance. Discussion followed with Chris answering council questions.
Ordinance Amending AMC 20.40.010 & 20.08.101 — Permissible Use Table
Chris Young reviewed the proposed amendment differentiating between typical self -storage facilities and
the professional, more modern versions that could be beneficial as part of the mixed use concept and
provide a useful service in proximity of high -density residential developments. Discussion followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Mayor Tolbert acknowledged Sarah Lopez, M&O staff, Airport staff, and all other city employees that
worked so hard during the recent city events. She also publicly acknowledged police and fire staff for the
work that they do.
Public Comment
Maxine Jenft commented on the outpouring of support the police department has received following the
events in Dallas.
Executive Session
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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