HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-20-15Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
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Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 20, 2015
City Council Members Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora
Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent:
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Bruce Stedman, Terry
Quintrall, Brian DeWitt, Maxine Jenft, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Rory Bolter, Mark Pennington,
Molly Ingram, Roxanne Guenzler, Chris Young, Wendy Van Der Meersche, Deana Dean, and Steve
Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson, James Mulally, and Kirk Boxleitner
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Mulally at 8402 SR 530 NE spoke regarding high rates of speed by the Yield sign near the
Fountain Drive Inn, the condition of 59th along the airport, and general speeding and lack of police
presence within the city.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the following Consent Agenda
items:
1. Minutes of the January 5th and 12th Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #83591 through #83672 and #83722 dated
December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2014 for $266,978.20, Approval of EFT Payments
and Claim Checks #83590 and #83673 through #83721 dated January 6, 2015 through January
20, 2015 for $427,301.29.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance rescinding utility rate increases for 2015
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested council amend Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 allowing
the City to defer implementation of the 2015 mandatory water, sewer, and storm utility rate increases.
This is due to the fact that staff has reviewed the current Utility budget forecast and has determined that
the mandatory CPI increase is not necessary.
Dick Butner moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the proposed Ordinance deferring
the scheduled 2015 CPI increase to the water, sewer, and storm utility rates. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
Contract with FCS for detailed financial analysis of the Water and Sewer utilities connection fees
and utility rates
Jim Kelly requested council approve the proposal from FCS Group for a detailed financial analysis of the
Water and Sewer utilities connection fees and utility rates.
Dick Butner moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to accept the FCS Group proposal for
financial analysis of the City's water and sewer connection fee and utility rate schedule and authorize the
mayor to sign the contract pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Ordinance to amend AMC 5.28 regarding Business Licenses
Community and Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke to the need to amend Title 5 of the
AMC related to business licenses. He stated the business license ordinance needs to be amended to
better enforce non -renewals and also reflect the changes made to the process. Council questions
followed.
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance
amending AMC Chapter 5.28 regarding Business Licenses. The motion was approved by a unanimous
vote
Ordinance to amend AMC 5.40 regarding Towing Licenses
Chris Young spoke to the need to amend Title 5 of the AMC regarding Towing Licenses. He stated the
towing license ordinance needs to be amended to reflect an expiration and renewal date consistent with
the business license and also reflect changes made to the process.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Dick Butner seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance
amending AMC Chapter 5.40 regarding Towing Licenses. The motion was approved by a unanimous
vote.
Ordinance adopting the current edition of the International Plumbing Code
Chris Young reviewed state law regarding the UPC and IPC. He stated that staff is recommending
adoption of the IPC to be used along with the UPC until the state takes action to coordinate and
requested council approve the ordinance as presented. Council questions followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to adopt the proposed ordinance adopting
the current edition of the International Plumbing Code. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Creating the Deputy Chief position in the Arlington Police Department, declaring the position
exempt from Civil Service, and eliminating the Commander position in the Arlington Police
Department
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman spoke to the proposed new position of Deputy Police Chief in
response to the Matrix Study. Council questions followed.
Jesica Stickles moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to create the position of Deputy Chief in
the Arlington Police Department, declare the position exempt from Civil Service, and eliminate the
position of Commander in the Arlington Police Department. The motion was approved by a unanimous
vote.
Contract with Feldman & Lee for Indigent Defense Services
Communications and Human Resource Director Kristin Banfield spoke regarding the successor
agreement with Feldman & Lee for public defense services covering the term from January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2016. Council questions and comments followed.
Jesica Stickles moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the contract with Feldman &
Lee for public defender services and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Professional Service Agreement for Finance Director Search
Kristin Banfield spoke to the proposed professional service agreement with The Prothman Company for
the recruitment of a new finance director. Council questions and comments followed.
Chris Raezer moved and Dick Butner seconded the motion to approve the contract with The Prothman
Company for the Finance Director search and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
Creating a new AMC Chapter 2.89 relating to a Citizen Salary Review Commission
Kristin Banfield reviewed the proposed ordinance for a Citizen's Salary Review Commission to
periodically review the salaries of City elected officials. The draft ordinance has been drafted by the City
Attorney to be consistent with the requirements of state law, RCW 35.21,015, on the creation and
composition of such commissions. Council questions followed.
Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance
creating a new Chapter 2.89 of the Arlington Municipal Code relating to a Citizen Salary Review
Commission. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert indicated she attended a meeting with Governor Inslee approximately two weeks ago
regarding transportation as well as attending the State of the Union address. She also noted that
Governor Inslee would be visiting Arlington on Wednesday January 21s' to talk to businesses regarding
transportation issues. She also spoke regarding the Neighborhood Program and staff attendance at
various neighborhood association meetings.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles and Randy
Tendering gave brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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