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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 7-18-16Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third July 18, 2016 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer, Sue, Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Dan Cone, Chris Young, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney. Also Known to be Present: Terry Marsh, Jan Bauer, Craig Christianson, Kirk Boxleitner, Duane Wilcoxson, Jason McDaniel, Cristy Brubaker Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Councilmember Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT Duane Wilcoxson thanked Councilmembers Schuette and Raezer and the Airport Commissioners for keeping the public informed and supporting airport businesses and tenants. He also complimented Airport Director Dave Ryan and his staff on doing an excellent job at the airport. Jason McDaniel spoke regarding his support of council agenda item number six and the council's efforts on keeping the code current. He spoke to customers' needs for the next generation of storage units. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Raezer moved and Councilmember Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the July 5 and July 11, 2016 Council Meetings 2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #88850 through #88968 dated July 6, 2016 through July 18, 2016 in the amount of $840,906.89. 3. Acceptance of Grant for Snohomish County Small Capital Partnership Project PUBLIC HEARING None. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 18 2016 NEW BUSINESS Agreement with Fire Protection District #21 for Fire & EMS Services City Administrator Paul Ellis requested council approve the agreement between the City of Arlington and Fire District #21. Council questions followed. Councilmember Oertle moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Agreement with Fire Protection District #21 for Fire & EMS Services for the City of Arlington to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) service and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, subject to approval of the agreement by District 21 and final approval by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Appointment to Civil Service Commission Paul Ellis requested council approve the appointment of Thad Hovis to fill the vacancy left by Jim Rankin. Council comments followed. Councilmember Oertle moved and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion to confirm the appointment of Thad Hovis to the Civil Service Commission. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 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. Council questions followed. Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Oertle seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending AMC 20.44.034 and adopting a new chapter 20.102 relating to Wireless Facilities. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 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. Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending Chapter 20.64 of the AMC relating to Flood Plain Development Regulations. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 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. Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Oertle seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending Chapter 20.93 of the AMC and repealing Chapter 20.88 regarding Critical Areas Ordinance. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 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. City Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke regarding some procedural information namely that the July 1, 2016 letter from Troy Davis was part of the record and considered by the Planning Commission when they made their decision and findings. He the July 13, 2016 letter from Troy Davis presumptively was made in error by Mr. Davis assuming that tonight was a public hearing. He also noted the same for Mr. McDaniel's comments this evening. Council comments and questions followed. Councilmember Raezer thanked the Planning Commission for all their hard work. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 18. 2016 Councilmember Raezer moved and Councilmember Schuette seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending Chapter 20.40 & 20.08 of the AMC relating to Storage Facility Permissible Uses and Definitions. Councilmembers Hopson, Schuette, and Raezer voted for and Councilmembers Weiss, Stickles and Oertle voted against. Counsel Peiffle recommended this matter be tabled until the next council meeting when all seven members could be present. Councilmember Raezer moved and Councilmember Weiss seconded the motion to table this matter to the next regular meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis noted he would be out of the office the rest of the week but available by phone and email. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Councilmembers Hopson, Schuette, Raezer, Stickles, and Oertle gave brief reports while Councilmember Weiss had nothing to report at this time. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Tolbert noted that National Night Out will be August 2, 106. The format breakdown will be available next week. She also noted that on August 1, 2016 there will be several swearing in ceremonies. She recognized Dan Cone on his promotion to Deputy Police Chief; his swearing in will also be August 1, 2016. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. arbara olbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3