HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 09-14-15Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 14, 2015
Councilmembers Present: Austin DeFreece, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles, and Randy
Tendering
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Tim Mensonides, Tom Cooper, Chris
Young, Jonathan Ventura, Sheri Amundson, Maxine Jenft, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: Chris Raezer and Debora Nelson
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Emmett Heath, Todd Morrow, Craig Christianson, Cristy
Brubaker, Sue Weiss, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Mike Hopson, Kirk Boxleitner, and Sarah Arney.
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda. Randy Tendering seconded the motion, which passed with
a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Community Transit CEO Update with Plans for the Future
Emmett Heath and Todd Morrow spoke to Community Transit's plans for the future. Mr. Heath provided a
PowerPoint presentation on the updates and key messages including the upcoming November 3,d
Proposition. Council questions followed.
Ordinance Amendment for Flammable/Combustible Liquid
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke to the proposed ordinance adding a
new chapter to Title 15, Chapter 15.24, to regulate the installation of above -ground flammable and
combustible liquids storage tanks. Council questions followed.
Cascade Valley Hospital Firefighter Grant
Acting Fire Chief Tom Cooper spoke to the request authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the
amount of $31,000 from the Arlington Volunteer Firefighter Association to fund training and wages for a
volunteer temporary firefighter position to cover the vacancy left by Steve Daggett as he attends
paramedic training at Harborview Medical Center.
Centennial Skateboard (Sk8 Fest) Permit Update
Director of Human Resources and Communications Kristin Banfield provided an update on the 3rd Annual
Centennial Skate Festival. Today's proposal is to request an additional road closure of E. 3rd St.
between Olympic Avenue and Dunham Avenue. The event organizers have the opportunity to add a Slide
Jam to the race event. A Slide Jam is a downhill showcase of style and skills --it is not a race. The original
street closure request was approved at July 6, 2015 Council Meeting. Street closure requests are
required to go to council for approval. Brief discussion followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop September 14, 2015
WSDOT 2015 Aviation Grant Offer
Airport Coordinator Tim Mensonides spoke to the WSDOT Airport Aid Grant Offer and the 2015 Airport
Pavement Maintenance Project. The 2015 Airport Pavement Maintenance Project involves pavement
maintenance on the airport. The Airport Commission approved a contract for the project in the amount
$123,918.85 at their August 11th, 2015 meeting. WSDOT Aviation has awarded a grant to the airport in
the amount of $61,959.42 for the project.
Replacement of cab and chassis on 2009 ambulance (Aid 47) due to engine failure
Tom Cooper spoke to the engine failure of Aid 47, a 2009 ambulance which is due for replacement in
2016. The proposal is to remove the ambulance module and install a new cab resulting in a savings of
approximately $90,000 over replacing the entire unit. HGAC or another similarly constructed bid process
would be used to meet bid law requirements. Brief discussion followed.
Animal Care and Control Legislation Options
Deputy Police Chief Jonathan Ventura spoke regarding options on updates to the City's animal care and
control codes. Police staff is recommending a blend of legislation proposed at the state level and
language in the current Tacoma Municipal Code. The last update to the code occurred in 2011.
Discussion followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
Executive Session
None.
Public Comment
Shannon Oquist, Tami McMinn, Linda Pehri, Jennifer Haystrom, Deborah Darling, and Marilyn Limber
spoke regarding animal care and control for Blaze.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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