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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 9-4-12Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third September 4, 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: No Council members were absent. City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Rob Putnam, Bill Blake, Cristy Brubaker, Lynn Bridges Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Bob Nelson, and Mike Hopson — 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. 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 Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the August 20 and August 27, 2012 meetings 2. Accounts Payable EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27604 through #27621 dated August 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012 in the amount of $1,149,216.84, and EFT Payments and Claim Checks #77501 through #77579 and Electronic Payments for the period of August 21, 2012 through September 4, 2012 in the amount of $286,432.06 PUBLIC HEARING Resolution Approving the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2013 — 2018 Public Works Director Jim Kelly briefly addressed the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:03PM and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was immediately closed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS 67 Ave. NE Phase III Proiect — HDR Supplement #8 Mr. Kelly spoke to the 67 Ave. NE Phase III Project — HDR Supplement #8 which provides for engineering services, if needed. If not needed, the money would not be spent. Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting September 4, 2012 Debora Nelson moved to approve the Supplement #8 to the City of Arlington — HDR contract for the provision of construction engineering services and authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement #8, pending final review by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. 67t" Ave. NE Phase III Project — Agreement with AT&T to Install Fiber Optic Conduit Jim Kelly noted that this is a utility that needs to be relocated, and at the same time an additional conduit is requested to be installed by AT&T for a lesser cost, as opposed to the City installing it alone. Mr. Kelly answered Council questions. Debora Nelson moved to approve the agreement between the City of Arlington and AT&T for the installation of Fiber Optic Conduit along 67th Avenue and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. 173`d St. NE Proposed Roadway Section Mr. Kelly spoke to the proposed new 173" St.NE explaining the proposed roadway section. Mr. Kelly answered Council questions, and a discussion followed. Debora Nelson moved to approve the 173rd Street roadway section jointly recommended by Staff and the Smokey Point Citizens' Committee, and direct staff to move forward with the 173d Street roadway design incorporating this roadway cross section. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Ordinance Approving the Cascade Natural Gas Franchise Agreement Mr. Kelly gave a brief history of the requested Agreement and answered Council questions. Debora Nelson moved to approve Ordinance 2012-XXXX granting Cascade Natural Gas a franchise to provide gas service within Arlington City Limits and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Ordinance Amending AMC Section 13.12.160(b) to Raise the Lower Income Senior Citizens' Maximum Income Eligibility Threshold to $30,000 Mr. Kelly gave a history of the utility rate discount and discussed the threshold. The proposal is to raise the maximum eligibility threshold to $30,000. Dick Butner moved to approve the proposed Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12.160(b) raising the Low Income Senior Citizens maximum income eligibility threshold. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Acceptance of the 10% Petition for the Graafstra Annexation With the use of a power point presentation Economic and Community Development Director Paul Ellis located the area in question, and gave a brief history of the area and its zoning. Neighbors have been notified. A brief discussion followed with questions and answers. Marilyn Oertle moved to accept the Annexation 10% Petition form for the Country Charm Annexation, allowing the circulation of the 60% petition for annexation, subject to the assumption of their proportionate share of the City's bonded indebtedness and the assumption of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations as shown on the maps, and to schedule a Public Hearing for the 60% petition for annexation at the September 17, 2012 City Council meeting. Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Resolution Authorizing the Closinq of the Utilities Administration Change Fund Finance Director Jim Chase briefly discussed the Change Fund. There were no questions. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting September 4, 2012 Marilyn Oertle moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-XXXX. Steve Baker seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Authority to Apply for Hotel -Motel Grants from the City of Arlington Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed the request for the Grant funding. Discussion followed. Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize the City Staff to apply for Hotel -Motel Grant funding for summer outdoor events, the 2014 Eagle Festival, 2 Gateway signs, 5 Wayfinding signs, and a switchback trail to connect Haller Park and the Centennial Trail. Ken Klein seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker gave brief reports, while Dick Butner, Randy Tendering and Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session lasting approximately 20 minutes, to review collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]. No action would be taken during or after the meeting. The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 7:32PM. At 7:55PM City Attorney Steve Peiffle asked that the Executive Session be extended another 10 minutes to 8:05PM. RECONVENE AND ADJOURN The meeting was reconvened at 8:04PM and with no further business, it was immediately adjourned. l� Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3