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Home My WebLink AboutSigned minutes 5-7-12/led� Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third May 7, 2012 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Commander DeWitt, Detective Phillips, Police Officers Graves and Sargent and PSO Copeland, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Firefighter/Paramedic Dan Hargroves, Eric Scott, Rob Putnam, David Kuhl, Cristy Brubaker, Reta Shepard, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Brittany Kleinman, Katie Ellis, Bob Nelson, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Mike Hopson and AJ Chase — Airport Commission Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Arlington Police Department Employees of the Year Police Chief Nelson Beazley introduced PSO Copeland and Officer Phillips who have both been voted Police Department Employee of the year. Chief Beazley then read comments from peers regarding the chosen officers and what they do for others. Each was presented a plaque in appreciation. Introduction of Kody Cunningham. Arlington Police Department's 2012 Chief for a Day Chief Beazley introduced Kody Cunningham, chosen the 2012 Chief for a Day, and Chief Beazley spoke of the events in which he and Kody would be involved. Snohomish County Sheriff John Lovick Sheriff John Lovick spoke in support of Police Chief Nelson Beazley and gave him accolades, citing events in support of his views of Chief Beazley. He then stated that it is his honor to work with Chief Beazley. PROCLAMATIONS National Police Week, May 13 — 19, 2012 Mayor Barbara Tolbert read the Proclamation of National Police Week for May 13 — 19, 2012 PUBLIC COMMENT There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Marilyn Oertle moved and Ken Klein seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the April 16 and 23, 2012 meetings Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 7. 2012 2. Accounts Payable Electronic Payments and Payroll Checks #27525 through #27545 dated April 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012 in the amount of $1,115,298.00, and EFT Payments and Claim Checks #76536 through #76698 dated April 17, 2012 through May 7, 2012 in the amount of $411,315.74 PUBLIC HEARING There was no Public Hearing UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business NEW BUSINESS Adoption of the Resolution for Public Safety Sales Tax Ballot Proposal Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke to the request for approval of this Ballot Proposal. She and Chief Beazley then answered Council questions. A lengthy discussion followed. Finance Director Jim Chase and City Attorney Steve Peiffle also answered Council questions. All Council members voiced their opinions on the Proposal. Chris Raezer moved to adopt the proposed resolution providing for the submission to the voters of the city at the August 7, 2012 primary election of a proposition authorizing an additional sales and use tax at the rate of 0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 82.14.450 to be used exclusively for public safety purposes; providing a form of the ballot proposition; entering legislative findings; and providing direction to staff. There was no second to the motion Appointment of Brittany Kleinman and Kaitlin Valenti to the Parks, Arts. and Recreation Commission Kristin Banfield spoke to the recent appointments Ken Klein moved to confirm the appointments of Brittany Kleinman and Kaitlin Valenti to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote Ordinance Adopting the Airport Master Plan Update and Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment Airport Manager Rob Putnam noted that the Master Plan Update Amendments has been presented several times in the past. There were no questions. Debora Nelson moved to approve the Airport Master Plan Update and associated Comprehensive Plan Amendments and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption at the next Council meeting Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote Ordinance Adopting the 43d Ave NE / 172"d St NE Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Concurrent Rezone Community Development Director David Kuhl briefly reviewed the Amendment and Rezone. He noted that this has been presented several times. Marilyn Oertle moved to adopt the ordinance approving the 43rd Avenue NE / 172nd Street Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Concurrent Rezone Steve Baker seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote Ordinance Adopting the 43`d Ave NE / 51s' Ave NE (National Food) Comprehensive Plan Amendment Mr. Kuhl noted that this Amendment does not need a concurrent rezone He verbally located the property and requested Council approval. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 7, 2012 Marilyn Oertle moved to adopt the ordinance approving the 43rd Avenue NE — 51st Avenue NE (National Food) Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Debora Nelson seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote 67th Avenue - Authority to Bid 67th Ave Protect City Engineer Eric Scott addressed this Authority to Bid the Project, which would then show grant authorities that the project is ready to move He answered Council questions. Debora Nelson moved to grant City staff the authority to bid the project, subject to review by the City Attorney and final approval by WSDOT Local Programs and the Transportation Improvement Board Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote 67th Avenue - KBA Bid Support Fee Mr. Scott addressed the reasons for the requested contract with KBA, Inc. for their bid support services. Debora Nelson moved to approve the contract with KBA, Inc. for Bid Support Services and authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract, subject to review by the City Attorney and final approval by WSDOT Local Programs and the Transportation Improvement Board. Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote 67th Avenue - HDR Supplement 7 Mr Scott spoke to the reasons for the Supplemental request Debora Nelson moved to approve Supplement #7 to the City of Arlington — HDR contract and authorize the mayor to sign Supplement #7, pending final approval by the City Attorney Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote Adoption of Fee Resolution Kristin Banfield spoke to the Resolution, noting that this has been reviewed by the City Council in the past. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Fee Resolution as presented. Ken Klein seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Kristin Banfield noted that the Yellow Pages are now abbreviated and available MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Tolbert gave an update of events and activities she had recently attended COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker gave brief reports. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that there would be need for an Executive Session, lasting approximately 26 - 28 minutes, for the purpose of discussion of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42 30 110(1)(i)], and to review collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor agreement [RCW 42 30.140(4)]with no action taken during or after the meeting, At 8:12PM the meeting adjourned into Executive Session after a 5 minute break RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 8:38PM and with no further business it was immediately adjourned Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May l 2012 J Barbara Tol ert, Mayor Page 4 of 4