HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-6-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
June 6, 2011
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: Everyone was present tonight.
City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Officer
Rory Bolter, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Neil Knutson, The Family of Eric Scott, Jim Rankin, Mike Hopson, Sarah
Arney — North County Outlook, Chris Trujillo — The Arlington Times
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to Kaitlyn Scott for Girl Scout Bronze Award
Mayor Larson introduced Girl Scott Katilyn Scott who then addressed her project of taking care of pets,
earning her Girl Scout badges, and her latest achievement, the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Mayor Larson
presented her a certificate and a pin and she shook hands with each Council member.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kari Ilonummi, mayoral candidate, addressed the nation's recession.
Deborah Nelson President, Downtown Arlington Business Association, spoke regarding the lack of
parking in downtown Arlington, and she made specific suggestions, distributing ideas that would allow for
additional parking.
Eyleen McCluskey-Shouman, 7607 West Country Club Drive, Arlington, spoke in favor of allowing
golf carts on streets in the Gleneagle area.
CONSENT AGENDA
Steve Baker moved and Sally Lien seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the May 16 and 23, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #73633 through #73742 dated May 17, 2011
through June 6, 2011 in the amount of $1,641,692.40 and
Approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27210 through #27253 for the period of May 1,
2011 through May 31, 2011 in the amount of $1,177,033.78
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
Authority to Contract with Snohomish County for Road Striping
Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis to the quotes received for 2011 road striping. He distributed a new
resolution, slightly different than the one distributed earlier. Mr. Ellis then answered Council questions.
Scott Solla moved to approve the City to issue a Work Order to Snohomish County for the 2011
scheduled City road stripping. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution to Surplus Equipment
Mr. Ellis asked for the sale of surplus of equipment no longer in use with proceeds to go to the equipment
replacement budget. He then answered Council questions. Discussion and additional information
followed.
Scott Solla moved to approve the proposed resolution to surplus vehicles and equipment. Sally Lien
seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Adopting Revisions to AMC Title 8
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield noted that revisions have been made to the regulations
regarding dogs. She then answered Council questions. City Attorney Steve Peiffle also clarified Council
questions regarding the total number of pets allowed, which is 7.
Steve Baker moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance amending, repealing, and adding sections to AMC
Title 8 regarding Animals. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance to Correct a Typographical Error in AMC 2.32.040
Ms. Banfield addressed the typographical error.
Steve Baker moved to approve the proposed Ordinance revision AMC Sections 2.32.040 to correct a
typographical error. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Arlington Police Officers Association
City Administrator Allen Johnson distributed and then addressed changes in the agreement regarding the
health insurance issues. He gave a background of the negotiations. City Attorney Steve Peiffle then
clarified the proposed motion.
Dick Butner moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2010-2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement with
the Arlington Police Officers Association, as revised, and subject to review by the City Attorney. Sally
Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IAFF Local No. 3728 ATTACHMENT G
Mr. Johnson addressed the negotiations and distributed changes that have been made. Mr. Peiffle asked
that this motion be revised, as well.
Sally Lien moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2011-2013 Collective Bargaining Agreement with
IAFF Local No. 3728, as revised, and subject to review by the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the
motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
AMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Completion of the new Fire station has been delayed, and the ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on
Saturday August 13.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson gave a brief report.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave brief reports,
while Sally Lien had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be need for an Executive Session to discuss pending or
potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] to last for approximately 15 minutes with no action to be taken
during or after the Session.
The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 8:10 PM, after a 5-minute break.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 8:2713M, and with no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was immediately adjourned.
Margaref Larson, Mayor
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