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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-3-11• Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third October 3, 2011 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent. City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Julie Good, Eric Scott, Jeff Pitman, Roxanne Guenzler, Linda Taylor, Doug Schmidt, Debbie Strotz, Fred Rapelyea, Monica Schlagel, Ken Clark, Elizabeth Chamberlin, Lynn Bridges, Bryan Terry, Cristy Brubaker, Sherri Phelps, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Walt Riebe, Jim Rankin, Ken Klein, Bruce Angell, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, and Kirk Boxleitner —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. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Sarah Arney, 209203 Avenue NE, Oso, on behalf of the Arlington Arts Council, invited all to attend the October 8 concert and the Arts Council auction on October 15, both sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council. Rick Schranck, 906 East First Street, Arlington, an avid Arlington resident bicyclist, spoke in favor of removing the baffle gates and urged for the opening the 67th Avenue portion of the Trail as soon as possible. He also suggested putting better signage along 67th Avenue, as he often sees confusion along that way. CONSENT AGENDA Steve Baker moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the September 19 and 26, 2011 meetings 2. Accounts Payable Electronic Payments and Claims Checks # 74687 through #74852 dated September 20, 2011 through September 30, 2011 in the amount of $1,027,828.96, and Payroll Checks and Electronic Payments #27356 through #27397 for the period of September 1. 2011 through September 30, 2011 in the amount of $1,204,885.07 3. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the Citv of Arlinaton Citv Council Meetinq October 3, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING Medical Marijuana Moratorium Community Development Director David Kuhl addressed the requested Moratorium on Medical Marijuana which would afford time to study the actions of other nearby cities, as well as many other aspects of the subject. He asked for Council questions At 7:08 the Public Hearing was opened, and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was immediately closed. City Attorney Steve Peiffle suggested action be taken at this meeting. Sally Lien moved to approve the Ordinance relating to a medical marijuana moratorium, establishing findings and extending the time period to a full twelve months from the original date of adoption. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS Centennial Trail Award Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed segments of the Centennial Trail yet to be completed. He asked for support of the requested Centennial Trail Award and he noted that Trail signage is desperately needed. Marilyn Oertle moved to award the construction of the 2011 Centennial Trail Improvements Project to the lowest qualified bidder and sign the construction contract as long as accepted bid is lower than the engineers' project estimate, and pending final approval by the City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. 67th Avenue Project Phase III, Contract Supplement #6 Mr. Kelly spoke to the Contract Supplement, stating that additional costs are due to the length of time the project has taken. He then answered Council questions, and discussion followed. Dick Butner moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement #6 to the City of Arlington — HDR contract, pending final approval by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. 67th Avenue Phase 3 Easements & Dedications Mr. Kelly addressed the Easements and Dedications and answered Council questions. Dick Butner moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 67th Avenue Phase 3 project Right -of -Way, Easement, and Real Estate transactions negotiated by the City of Arlington and their real estate transaction agent, HDR, Inc., for the S & S Diversified and the Sturgeon Properties, pending final review by the City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Land Use Code Amendments — AMC Chapters 20,08, 20.40, 20.44 David Kuhl reviewed actions that the Amendments would provide and asked for Council approval. Discussion followed. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting October 3, 2011 Steve Baker moved to adopt the Ordinance approving the amendments to Title 20 of AMC, Chapters 20.08, 20.40 and 20.44 (PLN20110037) presented by Community Development staff and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2012 Budget City Administrator Allen Johnson introduced the 2011 Budget Revenue Package including Utility Tax, Transportation Benefit District Formation and Sales Tax distributed this evening, and with the use of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase reviewed the Utility Tax Comparison which contained questions raised at the last meeting. Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke to the utility tax adoption and collection timeline, and Mr. Kelly addressed the Transportation Benefit District Formation, taking it step by step for explanation with Mr. Chase, Mr. Kelly and Ms. Banfield answering questions throughout the presentation. Ms. Banfield continued with the TBD Formation and Election Timeline. Ms. Banfield reviewed the Sales Tax Increase for Public Safety Services Timeline and the Tax Collection Process. Throughout the presentation Mr. Kelly, Mr. Chase and Ms. Banfield answered Council questions. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Mr. Johnson had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Larson gave a report of activities and events she had recently attended. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL Dick Butner, Marilyn Oertle, and Linda Byrnes gave brief reports, while Sally Lien, Chris Raezer, and Steve Baker had nothing to report at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney announced that there would be need for an Executive Session for the purpose of planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress (RCW 42.30.140). The session was projected to last approximately 20 minutes, with no action taken during or after the meeting, The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 8:04PM, after a 5-minute break. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 8:35PM and with no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. Margaret Larson, Mayor Page 3 of 3