HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-21-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
November21, 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, Sheri Amundson, Jonathan
Ventura, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney.
Also Known to be Present: Jackson Dean and Doug Buell
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance followed and
was led by Boy Scout Jackson Dean from Troop 92.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Nelson moved to approve the Agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion
which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Nelson moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent
Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the October 1, 2016 City Council Retreat and November 7 and November 14, 2016
Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Check #89335 through #89463 dated November 8, 2016
through November 21, 2016 for $1,013,552.68.
3. Update Right of Way Acquisition Procedures
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Works Director Jim Kelly discussed issue of utility equipment surplus. No members of the public
wishing to make comment, this hearing is closed. This matter is moved forward for action at the
December 5, 2016 Council meeting and should be placed on the Consent Agenda.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 21. 2016
NEW BUSINESS
Adopt 2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
Finance Director Kristin Garcia thanked Council, Directors, and staff for their cooperation and assistance
in preparing the 2017 budget. Council comments followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the
ordinance adopting the City of Arlington Biennial Budget for 2017 and 2018, and authorize the Mayor to
sign the ordinance. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Adopt Resolutions to Set the Regular Property Tax Levy for 2017
Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed resolutions for property tax levy for 2017.
Councilmember Nelson moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the
resolution to increase the 2017 Regular Property Tax Levy, and authorize the Mayor to sign the
resolution. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Councilmember Nelson moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the
resolution authorizing an increase in Tax Levy Capacity pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, and an Increase in
Limit Factor for Maximum Levy Capacity pursuant to RCW 84.55.0101, and authorize the Mayor to sign
the resolution. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Adopt Resolutions to Set the EMS Tax Levy for 2017
Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed resolutions for the EMS tax levy for 2017. City Attorney Steve
Peiffle noted a typographical error regarding RCW 84.35.0101 to this motion as well as the previous
motion.
Councilmember Nelson moved and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion to approve the
resolution to increase the 2017 EMS Tax Levy, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The
motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Councilmember Nelson moved and Councilmember Stickles seconded the motion to approve the
resolution authorizing an Increase in Tax Levy Capacity Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, and an Increase in
Limit Factor for Maximum Levy Capacity Pursuant to RCW 84.55.0101, and authorize the Mayor to sign
the resolution. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Adopt Resolution to Reject All Bids for Haller Park Restroom Facility
Permit Center Manager Marc Hayes requested Council reject all bids for the Haller Park restroom facility
project.
Councilmember Raezer moved and Councilmember Schuette seconded the motion to approve the
resolution to reject all bids for the Haller Park Restroom/Activity Shelter Project, and allow a Notice of
Rejection of Bid to be sent to all companies that submitted bids for the project. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
Request for Authorization to Purchase CXT Building for Haller Park
Marc Hayes requested Council authorize the purchase of a CXT building for Haller Park. Council
questions followed.
Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Oertle seconded the motion to approve the
purchase of the "Denali" style precast concrete building from CXT Concrete Buildings for the Haller Park
restroom/concession facility. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meetinra November 21, 2016
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis commented on tonight's milestones — adoption of the City's first 2 year
budget and the Haller Park restroom project. Paul noted that the City received word that we did not
secure grant funding for the 173rd project and the City will be attempting to come up with a better funding
source.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Stickles, Nelson, Schuette, and Hopson gave brief reports while Councilmembers
Oertle, Weiss, and Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Barbara Tolbert reminded Council of the RFA Committee meeting schedule with every other
meeting taking place in Arlington except for Thanksgiving. The MIC discussion at PSRC continues to
move along in the process and is slated to go in front of the PSRC Executive Committee in January
although that may be extended. Airport Open House is on December 9, 2016 and the Employee
Breakfast is on December 7, 2016.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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