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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-2014 DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East Third January 21, 2014 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering Council Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Dale Carman, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle – City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson, Chris Raezer’s family Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 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 January 6 and January 13, 2014 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #80949 through #81016 in the amount of $941,853.41 3. Airport Standby Generator Project Closeout PUBLIC HEARING NEW BUSINESS Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2014-2015: City Administrator Allen Johnson reviewed the city council rules of procedure which requires selection of a Mayor Pro Tem and Alternate Mayor Pro Tem. Jan Schuette moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to select Councilmember Chris Raezer as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion was approved 4-3 with Butner, Oertle, and Tendering dissenting. Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting January 21, 2014 Page 2 of 3 Selection of Granite Falls Councilmember Suzie Ashworth as the Snohomish Health District representative for District 1 Allen Johnson spoke briefly on this agenda item to select Granite Falls Councilmember Suzie Ashworth as County Council District #1’s representative. Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the selection of Councilmember Suzie Ashworth, City of Granite Falls, to serve as Snohomish Health District Board of Health representative for all small cities in County Council District #1. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote. Lodging Tax Grant Funding Distribution for 2014 Mayor Barbara Tolbert recused herself from this agenda item; Mayor Pro Tem Chris Raezer presided over this matter. Finance Director Jim Chase briefly spoke to the Lodging Tax Grand Funding Distribution. Jesica Stickles moved to approve the funding of the selected applications totaling $87,155.95 as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. Following action on this item, Mayor Barbara Tolbert resumed her seat as Chair of the meeting. Arlington Chamber of Commerce Memorandum of Understanding Economic & Community Development Director Paul Ellis spoke to the proposed agreement between the City of Arlington and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Memorandum of Understanding regarding lease space at Legion Park. Mr. Ellis answered council questions. Chris Raezer and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to authorize the mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Arlington and the Chamber of commerce and authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor to sign a formal lease agreement consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Allen Johnson congratulated council on their representation on PSRC committees. He also stated the police department had their first meeting with Matrix and have started collecting data. Mayor Tolbert noted Matrix will be scheduling interviews with each council member. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR’S REPORT Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering gave brief reports, while Dick Butner and Marilyn Oertle had nothing to report at this time. Mayor Tolbert commended the councilmembers for their participation in different volunteer organizations and committees this month and thanked Councilmember Marilyn Oertle for her services as Mayor Pro Tem. City Attorney Steve Peiffle stated the Attorney General’s office issued an opinion on January 16, 2014 relating to the ability of cities to regulate marijuana use. He also indicated he will be serving on Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys (WSAMA). EXECUTIVE SESSION Counsel Peiffle announced there would be a need for an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation to last approximately 20-25 minutes. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting January 21, 2014 Page 3 of 3 Council temporarily recessed at 7:32 pm for completion of the TBD Board Meeting. Council reconvened at 7:35 pm. Council recessed at 7:36 pm for the Executive Session. Council reconvened at 7:59 pm. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm. ____________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor DRAFT Page 1 of 2 Council Chambers 110 East Third Street January 27, 2014 Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Paul Ellis, Nelson Beazley, Bruce Stedman, Kris Wallace, Roxanne Guenzler and Steve Peiffle Council Members Absent: None Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson, Kirk Boxleitner and Sarah Arney. Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda; Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP ITEMS ~ NO ACTION WAS TAKEN 1. 67th Ave Final Phase Change Order #5 Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the specifics of change order #5 to the 67th Ave Final Phase construction contract with the requirement to add ADA ramps and pedestrian crosswalk signalization as well as resurfacing of the 67th Ave-204th St intersection. Total cost of the change order is $162,338.50 with 80% of that cost being covered by the TIB Grant. Mr. Kelly answered council questions throughout the discussion. 2. WSDOT Turnback Agreement Jim Kelly addressed the agenda item stating this is a standard WSDOT agreement allowing WSDOT to deed right-of-way purchased during the SR-9 roundabout project to the city. Mr. Kelly answered council questions. 3. Amendment of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marysville for Jail Services Police Chief Nelson Beazley reviewed the proposed amendment of the Interlocal Agreement for jail services between the City of Arlington and City of Marysville. The previous agreement expired December 31, 2013 and the renewal was not received in time to present to Council prior to the end of the year. Mr. Beazley answered council questions. 4. Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Patrol for State Fire Service Mobilization Reimbursement Fire Chief Bruce Stedman reviewed the Interagency Agreement between State of Washington State Patrol and Arlington Fire Department. The agreement allows for reimbursement for costs of personnel, equipment and resources used, during any Washington State Fire Service Resource Mobilization Plan. Mr. Stedman answered council questions. Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop DRAFT January 27, 2014 Page 2 of 2 5. Ordinance Correcting the Legal Description of Country Charm Annexation (Ordinance No. 2013-013) Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis reviewed the draft ordinance correcting the legal description to the Country Charm Annexation. Mr. Ellis answered council questions. 6. Discussion of Property Tax Adjustment Request to Voters (Levy Lid Lift) Mayor Tolbert reviewed the State of the City Address via PowerPoint. The presentation has been given to city employees and several civic groups with more to come. Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield distributed “Talking Points”, FAQ’s and Communication Plan regarding the proposed ballot measure. Mayor Tolbert and Kristin answered questions throughout the presentation. PUBLIC COMMENT None ITEM ADDED ~ NOT ON THE AGENDA Marijuana Ordinance Councilmember Tendering noted City of Marysville Planning Commission is recommending a ban on recreational marijuana. Councilmember Schuette requested the proposed ordinance on the Land Use Code Amendments for Recreational Marijuana be more accessible on the city’s website for citizens to view. Paul Ellis will see that this is done. The public hearing for the proposed ordinance is scheduled for February 3, 2014. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Tolbert stated the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee is taking the MIC to the County Council. Mike Hopson has been selected to serve on the Snohomish County Citizens Advisory Board. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. ____________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: PH # 1 Attachment B COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 3, 2013 SUBJECT: Recreational Marijuana Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community & Economic Development EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: This is a proposed amendment to Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Title 20 (Land Use Code) Chapter 20.08 (Basic Definitions and Interpretations), Chapter 20.40 (Permissible Uses), and Chapter 20.48 (Density and Dimensional Regulations) to allow for the production and processing of recreational marijuana in the Light Industrial and General Industrial zones of the City as well as allow for the retailing of recreational marijuana in the General Commercial and Highway Commercial zones of the City. HISTORY: In 2012, Washington State voters approved Initiative 502, authorizing regulated production, processing, selling, and possession of marijuana by individuals within the State. The initiative gave the State Liquor Control Board (LCB) until December 1, 2013 to write implementing regulations and begin issuing licenses. Now that the State is issuing marijuana licenses, the City needs to update its land use regulations to accommodate the production, processing, and selling of marijuana within City limits. The City Council held a workshop on this proposed ordinance on January 13, 2014. ALTERNATIVES None Proposed RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the proposed ordinance allowing for the production, processing, and retailing of marijuana within certain land use zones within the City of Arlington. Ordinance No. 2014-xxx 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-xxx AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING; CREATING A NEW SECTION 20.40.040(5), A NEW SECTION 20.48.040(H) AND AMENDING SECTIONS 20.08.010 AND TABLE 20.40.010-1 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH LOCAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, SELLING, OR DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA, AND TO MAKE A MINOR MODIFICATION TO EXISTING ALLOWANCES FOR AGRICULTURAL USES IN GENERAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DESIGNATED AREAS, AND REPEALING THE MORATORIUM ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2013-016. WHEREAS, Initiative Measure No. 502 (“I-502”) was passed by the voters of the State of Washington in November, 2012, providing a framework under which marijuana producers, processors, and retailers (collectively “marijuana businesses”) can become licensed by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (“LCB”), codified in Chapter 69.50 RCW; and WHEREAS, this ordinance does not address the legality of the conduct associated with the production, processing, and retailing of marijuana and should not be construed as approval or waiver of such uses as it relates to other applicable county, state, or federal laws; and WHEREAS, The State Liquor Control Board will not consider local zoning regulations in deciding whether to issue licenses for marijuana business, but marijuana business are required to comply with local zoning requirements; and WHEREAS, The State Liquor Control Board will issue one marijuana retailer license within the City, but a virtually unlimited number of marijuana producer licenses, and a virtually unlimited number of marijuana processor licenses such that the City cannot know the number of potential marijuana businesses that will locate within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a legitimate governmental interest exists in the regulation of the locations of such facilities in the City of Arlington and to require all such facilities to obtain a City of Arlington business license; and WHEREAS, marijuana facilities operating under I-502 are not currently addressed in the Arlington Municipal Code (“AMC”); and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to reduce the risk of confusion and code enforcement issues by adopting zoning regulations that provide clarity on where marijuana businesses may locate in the City of Arlington; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an interim moratorium ordinance on November 3, 2013 to allow for opportunity to draft appropriate regulations; and WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a briefing on November 5, 2013, concerning the code amendments contained in this ordinance and further discussed the same at workshops on December 17, 2013 and January 7, 2014; and Ordinance No. 2014-xxx 2 WHEREAS, on February 3, 2014, the City Council held a public hearing after proper legal notice, and considered public comments and the entire record related to the proposal contained in this ordinance; and WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City Council deliberated on the code amendments contained in this ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington, do ordain as follows: Section 1. Findings. The City Council adopts the following findings in support of this ordinance: A. The foregoing recitals are adopted as findings as if set forth in full herein. B. This proposal is consistent with the following goals, objectives, and policies contained in the City’s GMA Comprehensive plan: • GO-5 Encourage the development of the local economy by providing opportunity for processing and sales of locally produced resource industries, providing a predictable development atmosphere, emphasizing diversity in the range of goods and services, encouraging non-consumptive, sustainable markets, and ensuring that as the economy changes employment opportunities are balanced with a range of housing opportunities. • GL-1 Economic Development: Attain the highest level of economic well- being possible for all citizens in Arlington through the achievement of a stable and diversified economy offering a wide variety of employment opportunities. • GL-13 Promote an active and diverse industrial district in order to promote economic growth. • GL-14 Ensure that impacts are kept to a minimum, especially those that affect adjoining, non-industrial zoned areas. • PE-2.3 Identify sectors of the economy within Arlington where opportunity might exist to create additional jobs and identify potential strategies for attracting employment. In particular, provide a supportive business environment for start-up, light manufacturing and assembly businesses in the airport/industrial area. • GE-5 Foster economic development throughout the City’s many economic subareas. C. Procedural requirements: 1. This ordinance is consistent with state law and Sections 20.96.011 through 20.96.070 of the AMC. 2. State Environmental Policy Act, Chapter 43.21C RCW (“SEPA”), requirements with respect to this non-project action have been satisfied through the completion of an environmental checklist and the issuance of a determination of non-significance on December 19, 2013. Ordinance No. 2014-xxx 3 3. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106(1), a notice of intent to adopt this ordinance was transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce for distribution to state agencies on December 23, 2013. 4. The public participation process used in the adoption of this ordinance has complied with all applicable requirements of the GMA and the AMC. 5. As required by RCW 36.70A.370, the Washington State Attorney General last issued an advisory memorandum in December of 2006 entitled “Advisory Memorandum: Avoiding Unconstitutional Takings of Private property” to help local governments avoid the unconstitutional taking of private property. The process outlined in the State Attorney General’s 2006 advisory memorandum was used by the City in objectively evaluating the regulatory changes proposed by this ordinance. D. This ordinance is consistent with the record, as follows: 1. The lack of regulations addressing marijuana facilities may create nonconforming uses and potential code enforcement issues. 2. Marijuana producers, processors, and retailers may operate in the City of Arlington pursuant to the following restrictions: a. Marijuana producers, processors, and retailers must comply with all requirements of state law and the Washington State Liquor Control Board’s regulations; b. Marijuana retail businesses are appropriate in Highway Commercial and General Commercial zones. Marijuana retail is similar to other retail uses as well as liquor stores and is compatible with these zoning designations; c. Marijuana processing and marijuana production are appropriate in the Light Industrial and General Industrial zones. Marijuana processing and production are similar to manufacturing and industrial uses and are compatible with these zoning regulations; d. Marijuana production facilities in excess of 10,000 square feet will have potential negative local economic and environmental impacts and may not be compatible with surrounding uses in the Light Industrial and General Industrial zones. For these reasons, marijuana production facilities will be limited to a maximum Tier 2 size (equal to or less than 10,000 square feet) and combined marijuana production and processing facilities shall not exceed 15,000 square feet in size. 3. Adopting definitions for marijuana related facilities is necessary to provide clarity and consistency. The definition for “Marijuana” is consistent with RCW 69.50.101(s) as amended by SSB5524 in 2013. The definition for “Marijuana processor” is consistent with RCW 69.50.101(t) as amended by SSB 5524 in 2013. The definition for “Marijuana producer” is consistent with RCW 69.50.101(u) as amended by SSB 5524 in 2013. The definition for “Marijuana retailer” is consistent with RCW 69.50.101(ff) as amended by SSB 5524 in 2013. 4. Restricting marijuana facilities as a home occupation is necessary to prevent impacts to residential neighborhoods and to protect the public health safety and welfare and is consistent with proposed WAC 314-55-015(5) where Ordinance No. 2014-xxx 4 the LCB has indicated that it will not approve any marijuana license where law enforcement access, without notice or cause, is limited, such as at residences. F. The City Council further makes these conclusions: 1. The proposal is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the City’s GMA Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposal is consistent with Washington State law and the Arlington Municipal Code. 3. The City has complied with all SEPA requirements in respect to this non- project action. 4. The regulations proposed by this ordinance do not result in an unconstitutional taking of private property for a public use. 5. This ordinance is necessary to prevent marijuana facilities from locating in areas where they would be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare. Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.08.010 (Definition of basic terms), shall be and hereby is amended by adding the following definitions: 20.08.010 - Definitions of basic terms. … “Marijuana” means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. The term does not include; 1. the mature stalks of the plant; 2. fiber produced from the mature stalks of the plant; 3. oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant; 4. any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake; or 5. the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. “Marijuana-infused products” means products that contain marijuana or marijuana extracts and are intended for human use. The term “marijuana-infused products” does not include useable marijuana. “Marijuana, useable” means dried marijuana flowers. The term “useable marijuana” does not include marijuana-infused products. “Marijuana production” means a facility licensed by the State Liquor Control Board to produce and sell marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana producers. Ordinance No. 2014-xxx 5 “Marijuana processing” means a facility licensed by the State Liquor Control Board to process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products, package and label useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products for sale in retail outlets, and sell useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products at wholesales to marijuana retailers”. “Marijuana retail” means a facility licensed by the State Liquor Control Board to sell useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products in a retail outlet. Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.40.010 (Table of Permissible Uses) is amended by adding the following use descriptions to the table and adding footnote 27 to read as follows: Table 20.40-1: Table of Permissible Uses USE DESCRIPTIONS ZONES SR RLMD RMD RHD OTR NC OTB1 OTB2 OTB3 GC HC BP LI GI AF MS P/SP 14.110 Excluding livestock Z27 Z27 34.000 MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAIL 34.100 Marijuana production Z27 Z27 34.200 Marijuana processing Z27 Z27 34.300 Marijuana retail Z Z Footnotes to the Table of Permissible Uses 27 Agricultural products limited to marijuana production and processing. Subject to Section 20.48.040 (Building Setback Requirements). Marijuana production facilities shall be limited to Tier 2 size as defined in WAC 314-55-075(6). Combined marijuana production and processing facilities shall be limited to 15,000 square feet. Section 4. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.40.040 (Permissible uses and specific exclusions) is amended by adding a new subsection (5), to read as follows: (5) The following activities, including any similar activities, are prohibited as home occupations in all zones: marijuana production, marijuana processing, and marijuana retail. Section 5. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.48.040 (Building setback requirements) is amended by adding a new subsection (h), to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2014-xxx 6 (h) Marijuana producing and processing buildings shall be set back a minimum of thirty feet for indoor operations and fifty feet for outdoor operations. Section 6. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance be held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance. Provided, however, that if any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance, or any change in a land use designation is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by the Growth Management Hearings Board, then the section, sentence, clause, phrase, or land use designation in effect prior to the effective date of this ordinance, shall be in full force and effect for that invalidated section, sentence, clause, phrase, or land use designation, as if this ordinance had never been adopted. Section 7. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days of the date of publication. Section 8. Repealer. Upon the effective date of this ordinance, City of Arlington ordinance number 2013-016 shall be and hereby is repealed. Section 9. Copy to Commerce Department. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106(3), the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of the amendments to the State Department of Commerce for its files within ten (10) days after adoption of this ordinance. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014. CITY OF ARLINGTON: ______________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Kristin Banfield, City Clerk Ordinance No. 2014-xxx 7 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________________ Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #1 Attachment C COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 3, 2014 SUBJECT: Ordinance Correcting the legal description of the Country Charm Annexation ATTACHMENTS: - Draft Ordinance Correcting the Annexation - Revised Legal Description DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community Development EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: The City was recently alerted by Snohomish County of a correction that needs to be made to the Country Charm Annexation legal description, which annexed the Country Charm / Graafstra area into the Arlington City Limits. The attached draft ordinance and corrected legal description will make the necessary corrections to the previous ordinance. HISTORY: The City annexed the territory in August 2013. ALTERNATIVES N/A RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move approve the proposed ordinance correcting the legal description of the Country Charm Annexation. ORDINANCE NO. 2013-XXX 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-XXX AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE 2013-013, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARLINGTON OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE COUNTRY CHARM ANNEXATION WHEREAS, on August 19, 2013 the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington, adopted ordinance 2013-013, which effectuated the annexation known as the Country Charm Annexation; and WHEREAS, as a result of the review by Snohomish County of the city’s ordinance it was determined that the legal description of the annexed area contained typographical errors; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to correct the error caused by the typographical errors; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. The legal description attached as Exhibit “A” to the City of Arlington Ordinance 2013-013 shall be and hereby is amended to read as shown on the attached Exhibit “A”. In all other respects, said Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 2. The title of this ordinance which summarizes the contents shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. The ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor this ______ day of _____________________, 2014. CITY OF ARLINGTON ____________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 2013-XXX 2 ATTEST: ___________________________________ Kristin Banfield, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney 1 Legal Description for the “Country Charm Annexation” to the City of Arlington Application File No.______________________ Applicant: City of Arlington Legal Description for the “Country Charm Annexation” That portion of Section 1, Township 31 North, Range 5 East, W.M. and Section 2, Township 31 North, Range 5 East, W.M., that is more particularly described as follows; Commencing at the point of intersection of Burke Ave. and Newberry Street, as shown on the Plat of Haller City, as recorded under Volume 2 of Plats, page 22, records of Snohomish County, Washington, which point is an existing concrete monument in a monument well case; thence N 87-35-53 W, along the centerline of said Burke Ave., a distance of 469.96 feet to the point of intersection of Burke Ave and Broadway St. as shown on said plat, which point is an existing concrete monument in a monument well case ; thence N 2-24-07 E, along the centerline of said Broadway St., a distance of 600.54 feet to the line of ordinary high water of the left bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River and the True Point of Beginning ; thence Northwesterly, along the said Ordinary High Water Line on the left bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River, the following courses and distances: Course: N 67-16-46 W Distance: 303.91 feet Course: N 68-18-20 W Distance: 107.00 feet Course: N 53-33-23 W Distance: 107.53 feet thence N 40-43-36 W, a distance of 86.99 feet more or less to a point on the north line of the south 2842.00 feet of said Section 2, as measured from the South line of the Southeast quarter of said Section 2; thence Easterly and Southeasterly, along a line lying between the right bank and left bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River, the following courses and distances: Course: N67-58-29 E Distance: 231.05 feet Course: S 68-53-31 E Distance: 324.00 feet Course: S 60-51-07 E Distance: 648.16 feet Course: S 64-17-24 E Distance: 326.22 feet Course: S 68-11-55 E Distance: 483.65 feet Course: S 65-54-34 E Distance: 272.75 feet thence S 81-26-51 E, a distance of 28.20 feet more or less to the easterly right of way of State Route 530; thence S 50-30-24 W, along said easterly right of way, a distance of 148.22 feet more or less to an angle point in said right of way; thence S 56-23-41 E, along said easterly right of way, a distance of 43.81 feet more or less to an angle point in said right of way; thence S 56-23-41 E, departing from said right of way, a distance of 94.91 feet; thence southeasterly, along the following courses and distances: Course: S 66-37-00 E Distance: 114.23 feet Course: S 80-36-58 E Distance: 82.25 feet Course: S 70-48-26 E Distance: 146.49 feet thence S 77-25-18 E, a distance of 52.91 feet more or less to the east line of the southeast quarter of said Section 2; thence N 01-23-04 E, along said east line, a distance of 527.62 feet; thence N 21-15-02 E, 2 departing from said section line into the northwest quarter of said Section 1, a distance of 105.12 feet; thence Northerly, Northeasterly, Southerly, Southeasterly respectively, along a line lying between the right bank and left bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River, the following courses and distances: Course: N 02-08-38 W Distance: 509.28 feet Course: N 01-07-24 E Distance: 416.47 feet Course: N 13-40-17 E Distance: 207.27 feet Course: N 24-55-43 E Distance: 213.08 feet Course: N 37-47-55 E Distance: 537.30 feet Course: N 43-53-53 E Distance: 200.18 feet Course: N 62-21-15 E Distance: 129.04 feet Course: N 77-10-51 E Distance: 233.06 feet Course: S 84-13-56 E Distance: 135.40 feet Course: N 73-31-23 E Distance: 100.75 feet Course: N 61-48-18 E Distance: 149.76 feet Course: N 66-56-55 E Distance: 278.02 feet Course: N 56-18-36 E Distance: 83.41 feet Course: N 43-41-53 E Distance: 84.70 feet Course: N 25-47-57 E Distance: 159.89 feet Course: N 61-43-38 E Distance: 52.32 feet Course: N 84-28-21 E Distance: 42.38 feet Course: S 65-01-34 E Distance: 109.58 feet Course: S 35-36-27 E Distance: 259.43 feet Course: S 48-19-04 E Distance: 266.01 feet Course: S 31-13-06 E Distance: 105.02 feet Course: S 17-11-26 E Distance: 109.80 feet Course: S 01-59-07 E Distance: 150.13 feet Course: S 15-40-06 W Distance: 248.00 feet Course: S 35-32-55 W Distance: 185.95 feet Course: S 24-15-41 W Distance: 105.97 feet Course: S 07-04-24 W Distance: 187.85 feet Course: S 07-41-46 E Distance: 203.22 feet Course: S 29-31-50 E Distance: 270.56 feet Course: S 47-10-01 E Distance: 178.14 feet Course: S 78-51-49 E Distance: 352.27 feet Course: S 73-11-29 E Distance: 136.46 feet Course: S 65-25-58 E Distance: 157.10 feet Course: S 47-29-22 E Distance: 132.91 feet Course: S 33-27-12 E Distance: 182.67 feet Course: S 23-10-57 E Distance: 639.49 feet Course: S 17-10-05 E Distance: 252.14 feet thence S 07-03-44 W, a distance of 268.28 feet to the north line of Government Lot 12 of said Section 1; thence S 88-30-48 W, along said north line of Government Lot 12 and the south line of Government Lot 10, a distance of 2055.34 feet to the west line of a water way known as “Sills Slough”; thence, northerly, along the west line of said “Sills Slough”, the following courses and distances: 3 Course: N 11-34-58 E Distance: 41.51 feet Course: N 02-45-33 E Distance: 62.32 feet Course: N 30-25-42 E Distance: 131.30 feet Course: N 00-39-35 E Distance: 110.62 feet; thence N 79-48-29 W, departing from said west line of “Sills Slough”, a distance of 272.20 feet; thence N 00-46-54 W, a distance of 72.94 feet; thence S 70-11-34 W a distance of 221.71 feet to the Northeast corner of the Plat of Park Hill Estates, according to the plat recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2242708, records of Snohomish County , Washington; thence southwesterly, along the north boundary of said Plat of Park Hill Estates, the following courses and distances: Course: N 88-06-21 W Distance: 317.84 feet Course: S 57-58-05 W Distance: 392.22 feet Course: S 24-15-19 E Distance: 63.39 feet Course: S 56-37-04 W Distance: 227.85 feet thence S 77-30-07 W, a distance of 313.86 feet to the east margin of Alcazar Ave. as shown on said Plat of Parkhill Estates; thence N 00-55-38 E, along said east line, a distance of 360.65 feet to a point on the easterly extension of the centerline of Gilman Ave. as shown on said plat of Haller City; thence N 89-24- 35 W, along said centerline, a distance of 49.51 feet to the point of intersection of said centerline of Gilman Ave. and the centerline of vacated Burke Ave. as shown on said plat of Haller City; thence N 61- 31-50 W, along the centerline of vacated Burke Ave. and the extension thereof, a distance of 659.95 feet; thence N 87-35-53 W, parallel with the centerline of Burke Ave. as shown on said plat of Haller City, a distance of 16.27 feet; thence N 27-22-07 E, a distance of 145.31 feet more or less to the Ordinary High Water line of the left bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River; thence Northwesterly, along said Ordinary High Water Line of said left bank, the following courses and distances: Course: N 73-32-45 W Distance: 108.36 feet Course: N 82-12-37 W Distance: 231.10 feet Course: N 74-26-38 W Distance: 224.50 feet Course: N 62-28-00 W Distance: 643.51 feet Course: N 69-23-41 W Distance: 267.17 feet thence N 67-16-46 W, a distance of 37.32 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Together with the shore lands, lying within the perimeter of the above described parcel of land known as the “Country Charm Annexation to the City of Arlington”. Also together with the beds of navigable waters of the State of Washington, lying within the perimeter of the above described parcel of land known as the “Country Charm Annexation to the City of Arlington”. Containing a land area of 201 acres more or less. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #2 Attachment D COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 3, 2014 SUBJECT: Change Order #5 to the 67th Ave Final Phase construction contract ATTACHMENTS: - CO #5 Summary of Costs and Authorization Form DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Public Works – Jim Kelly EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $162,338.50 BUDGET CATEGORY: TIB Grant and Transportation Improvement Fund LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Change Order #5 to the 67th Ave Final Phase construction contract. HISTORY: The 67th Ave Construction documents, prepared by HDR Engineers, omitted required ADA ramps and intersection signalization at the 67th Ave-204th St intersection. In addition, the HDR prepared contract documents failed to include a pay item for the resurfacing of the 67th Ave- 204th St intersection. This change order addresses those deficiencies and adds additional work for resurfacing of 125-ft on Cemetery Rd and resurfacing of the 67th Ave Lebanon St intersection. A detailed cost breakout is attached to this CAB and a summary of all change orders to date is below: Phase Amount Comments Original Contract $ 5,982,984.00 Original contract for 67th Ave Construction CO#1 $ 13,830.00 CO-01 (6” gate valve, decommission wells) CO#2 $ 3,950.11 CO-02 (water service revisions) CO#3 $ 292,516.50 CO-03 (69th Avenue Culvert work) CO#4 $ (3,037.02) CO-4 (Misc Construction Changes) CO#5 $ 162,338.50 CO-5 (204th Intersection) Total $ 6,452,582.09 Revised Contract Price ALTERNATIVES - Table for further discussion RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve Change Order #5 to the 67th Ave Final Phase construction contract and authorize the mayor to sign the change order, pending final review by the City Attorney. Revised Change Order #5 – The revised SOW includes the necessary ADA improvements and traffic signal work omitted from HDR design, however, this revised CO #5 mills 2” of asphalt wearing surface and replaces it with a new 2” wearing surface. In addition, additional work was added to resurface 125 feet of Cemetery Rd, to resurface the Lebanon/67th intersection, and to install curb-gutter in front of Twin City Foods and Nelson Petroleum to control drainage. Change Order Item Cost Comments 1. ADD pedestrian ramps and new sidewalk/curb for ADA access at south corners of 204th/67th intersection, HDR omitted item from design and bid form. $ 18,333 Exiting ramps are either too narrow, missing truncated domes or do not have adequately sized landings. ADA compliance is required by law. 2. ADD Pedestrian ADA crossing signalization and traffic loop detectors, HDR omitted item from design documents and from bid form. $ 57,100 Project omitted all intersection traffic loops ($1,000/loop x 27 ea), pedestrian buttons and controllers at SE & SW corners, and misc. signalization equipment. 3. ADD 2” asphalt milling at 204th/67th intersection, HDR included item in design documents but omitted it from bid form. (NOTE #1) $ 35,375 Due to high costs and extended traffic impacts associated with full intersection replacement, we are proposing to do the original scheduled work of mill and overlay. This price includes traffic control (flaggers and uniformed police officers). Est is 10,000 sq. ft. Unit price per SY is $40.49, above normal pricing due to difficulty of having to work within active 2-way intersection. 4. ADD 2” asphalt overlay at 204th/67th intersection, HDR included item in design documents but omitted it from bid form. $ 18,500 5. ADD 2” asphalt milling and overlay on Cemetery Rd approx. 120’ to new county paved section. New Work - not included in original project design scope of work. $ 14,030 This was not included in the contract, however Cemetery road is in poor shape. This paving section will extend to the end of the recent county paved road section. Unit price per SY is $22.16 (good price). 6. Add 2” asphalt milling and overlay at Lebanon/67th intersection, additional work item to replace aging asphalt. New Work - not included in original project design scope of work. $ 12,000 This was not included in the contract, however it will add to the overall project completion and appearance by having intersections at either end of the project resurfaced. Unit price per SY is $26.67 (avg price). 7. ADD Paving and curbing at Twin City Foods to prevent roadway runoff from flowing onto Twin City Foods property. New Work - not included in original project design scope of work. $ 7,000 This will add concrete curb and gutter with sidewalk in front of Twin City Foods/Nelson Petroleum to prevent runoff from roadway from flowing onto private property. I figure we prevent another HCI by taking care of our own water. TOTAL CO#5 $ 162,338 We have a commitment from TIB for reimbursement of 80% of eligible costs, this would be $129,868 from TIB and $32,467 from Transportation Improvement Fund. It includes the necessary ADA improvements and traffic signal work omitted from HDR design and bid form. Schedule: Curb & Gutter work and signal underground work will occur first. Milling & Filling postponed to the end of project with final lift paving. During mill and fill work there will be full intersection movement with lane control by flaggers. 1 of 4 P-04 (Rev. 6/11) CHANGE ORDER 5  Change Order Title: Prairie Creek Culvert at 69th Avenue Date: 1/14/2014  Project Name: 67th Ave, Phase III Reconstruction Project No: P02.341  Contractor:   Marshbank Construction, Inc. Federal Aid No: STPUS‐2699(001)  Owner: City of Arlington     The Contract is Modified as Follows:  Contractor is hereby directed to, upon receipt of an approved copy of this change order, make changes in the  Contract Documents and execute the work as detailed herein. The work covered by the Change Order shall be  performed under the same terms and conditions as those included in the original Contract, unless otherwise described herein. The payment and/or additional time specified and agreed to in this Change Order constitutes full adjustment for, and settlement of, all costs and time relating to the performance of the Work described herein.   Original Contract Amount: $ 5,982,984.00  Current Contract Amount: $ 6,290,243.59  Amount of this Change: $162,338.50  Revised Contract Amount: $6,452,582.09  Contract time is:  Unchanged   Increased Decreased    by 0  Work Days Cal. Days New Contract Duration:  271        Work Days  Calendar Days Approvals (Not valid until signed by Agency)  Approval Recommended – KBA  Paul Garrett, Resident Engineer   ___________________________________   ______________               Signature                     Date    Contractor  Mark Fuglevand, Project Manager                     ___________________________________  ______________               Signature                     Date    Reviewed  Eric Scott, City Engineer     ___________________________________   ______________               Signature                     Date    Reviewed  Kris Wallace, Executive Administrator ___________________________________   ______________               Signature                     Date    Approved by Agency  Allen Johnson, City Administrator   ___________________________________   ______________               Signature                     Date    Approved by WSDOT Local Programs Engineer (CA Agency)  Ed Conyers, Local Programs Engineer ___________________________________   ______________                 Signature                     Date  CHANGE ORDER 5, CONT. 2 of 4 P-04 (Rev. 6/11) Change Order Description Summary:  This change order includes the 204th and 67th intersection improvements, Lebanon Street and 67th intersection  resurfacing and new curbing and price adjustment of Bid Item A‐56 Planing Bituminous Pavement.    204th & 67th Intersection Improvements  The contract plans, as shown on Sheet 20, show planing and overlaying the 204th intersection.  “Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that local governments ensure that persons with disabilities have access to the pedestrian routes in the public right of way. An important part of this requirement is the obligation whenever streets, roadways, or highways are altered to provide curb ramps where street level pedestrian walkways cross curbs.2 …Alterations of streets, roads, or highways include activities such as reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, widening, and projects of similar scale and effect.4 “. Department of Justice/Department of Transportation Joint Technical Assistance1 on the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements to Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, Roads, or Highways are Altered through Resurfacing http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/civilrights/programs/doj_fhwa_ta.cfm As a result of this planned resurfacing, all four corners of the intersection require updated curb ramps and  consequently, pedestrian crosswalk signal push buttons. The “As‐bid” plan set and Proposal Form did not  provide new updated accessible curb ramps on the south west and south east corners. Designed curb and  gutter, sidewalks and curb ramps will be installed on the south east and south west corner as will new  pedestrian push buttons.  As part of the resurfacing of the intersection, the existing traffic induction loops will be destroyed; the contract  plans and Proposal Form did not include installing new traffic loops. The plans were revised to add induction  loops to the 204th / 67th signal system.  Additional planing and HMA is being added to cover the new traffic loops on the west, east and south legs of the  intersection.  The planing and the HMA quantities on the original plan location as shown on Sheet 20 were added after the  Engineer’s Estimate was completed. Hence, these quantities are being added to this change order. As a result of  the additional planing and paving, the quantities for associated channelization have been increased to account  for the added striping.    Lebanon Street and 67th Intersection Resurfacing, added Concrete Curb and Gutter and ADA Curb Ramp  After the project started, it was observed that the surface water runoff from this intersection ran onto the  private property on the west side of 67th Ave (Nelson Distributing).  To prevent this stormwater runoff from  entering the adjacent property, cement concrete depressed curb and gutter was added to the west side of 67th  from STA. 146+87.18, 13’ left to 147+52, 13’ left. It was also realized that after the installation of the non‐ potable water, the fiber optic conduit and the removal of the existing curb and gutter on the east side of the  intersection (see sheet 89 and 29), that the intersection pavement would benefit from planing and resurfacing.  A new curb ramp will also be added at STA. 147+66, 13.4’ left.    Bid Item A‐56 Planing Bituminous Pavement Renegotiation of Unit Price  The Proposal Form states a Planing Bituminous Pavement quantity of 200 SY. This amount accounts for the  planing on 211th only. This change order will add 2565 SY at 204th intersection and 450 SY to improve the  intersection of Lebanon St and 67th. The City requested a new unit price for all the additional planing.  Marshbank provided and agreed to perform the planing with the new unit price of $13/SY.        CHANGE ORDER 5, CONT. 3 of 4 P-04 (Rev. 6/11)     204th Intersection Improvements Change Order 5 Summary Bid Item Description Tax Incl. Unit Est. Qty Unit Price Amount (w/ Tax) A-125 Roadway Survey Y FA 1.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 A-6 Roadside Cleanup Y FA 1.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 A-18 Removal of Structures and Obstructions Y LS 1.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 A-19 Sawcutting Existing Pavement Y LF 150.00 $ 3.75 $ 562.50 A-42 HMA Cl. 1/2 In. PG 64-22 Y TON 206.00 $ 76.00 $ 15,656.00 A-123 Pre-level HMA Cl. 1/2 In. PG 64-22 Y TON 94.00 $ 90.00 $ 8,460.00 A-51 Crushed Surfacing Base Course Y TON 1.00 $ 18.50 $ 18.50 A-52 Crushed Surfacing Top Course Y TON 35.00 $ 24.00 $ 840.00 A-124 Cement Conc. Curb and Gutter Y LF 175.00 $ 16.00 $ 2,800.00 A-54 Cement Conc. Sidewalk Y SY 143.00 $ 29.00 $ 4,147.00 A-126 Planing Bituminous Pavement Y SY 2565.00 $ 13.00 $ 33,345.00 A-82 Adjust Existing Utility Structure Y EA 5.00 $ 375.00 $ 1,875.00 A-84 Traffic Control Supervisor Y LS 1.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 A-85 Uniformed Police Officer Y HR 8.00 $ 58.00 $ 464.00 A-86 Temporary Traffic Control Devices Y LS 1.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 A-87 Flaggers and Spotters Y HR 175.00 $ 46.00 $ 8,050.00 A-88 Other Traffic Control Labor Y HR 24.00 $ 46.00 $ 1,104.00 A-89 Pedestrian Control and Protection Y LS 1.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00 A-90 Paint Line Y LF 395.00 $ 0.40 $ 158.00 A-91 Painted Wide Line Y LF 700.00 $ 0.60 $ 420.00 A-94 Plastic Traffic Arrow Y EA 8.00 $ 72.00 $ 576.00 A-120 Cement Conc. Pedestrian Curb Y LF 33.00 $ 20.00 $ 660.00 A-121 2 ft Wide Cement Conc. Curb Y LS 1.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 A-122 Additional Truncated Dome on Perpendicular Ramp Y EA 2.00 $ 300.00 $ 600.00 C-2 Traffic Signal Modification Y LS 1.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00 Total $ 143,336.00                       CHANGE ORDER 5, CONT. 4 of 4 P-04 (Rev. 6/11)     Lebanon St. and 67th Ave. Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter and Curb Ramp Change Order 5 Summary Bid Item Description Tax Incl. Unit Est. Qty Unit Price Amount (w/ Tax) A-125 Roadway Survey Y FA 1.00 $ 900.00 $ 900.00 A-19 Sawcutting Existing Pavement Y LF 242.00 $ 3.75 $ 907.50 A-42 HMA Cl. 1/2 In. PG 64-22 Y TON 76.00 $ 76.00 $ 5,776.00 A-43 HMA for Approach Cl. 1/2 In. PG 64-22 Y TON 21.00 $ 100.00 $ 2,100.00 A-124 Cement Conc. Curb and Gutter Y LF 95.00 $ 16.00 $ 1,520.00 A-54 Cement Conc. Sidewalk Y SY 6.00 $ 29.00 $ 174.00 A-126 Planing Bituminous Pavement Y SY 450.00 $ 13.00 $ 5,850.00 A-82 Adjust Existing Utility Structure Y EA 1.00 $ 375.00 $ 375.00 A-120 Cement Conc. Pedestrian Curb Y LF 10.00 $ 20.00 $ 200.00 A-126 Cement Conc. Curb Ramp Type Parallel A Modified Y LS 1.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 Total $ 19,002.50 Total Change  $ 162,338.50                                                 Attachments:  Copies: Contractor (Original & PDF)  Owner (Original & PDF)  Project File (Hard Copy and PDF)    City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #3 Attachment E COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 3, 2014 SUBJECT: WSDOT Turnback Agreement for Right of Way at SR-9 and SR-531 ATTACHMENTS: - Turnback Agreement DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Public Works – Jim Kelly EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: This is a standard WSDOT agreement allowing WSDOT to deed right-of-way purchased during the SR-9 roundabout project to the City. HISTORY: WSDOT had to purchase right-of-way (ROW) from private property owners as part of the SR-9 roundabout project. Now that the project is complete, WSDOT wants to turn over ownership and maintenance of the ROW to the City of Arlington. The “Turnback Agreement” is a standard WSDOT agreement for completing such transactions. ALTERNATIVES - Table for further discussion RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the Turnback Agreement with WSDOT and authorize the mayor to sign the agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #4 Attachment F COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 3, 2014 SUBJECT: 8th Amendment of Interlocal Agreements for Jail Services ATTACHMENTS: DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Police EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: BUDGET CATEGORY: Police – Marysville Jail Services LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: This is a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for jail services between the City of Arlington and the City of Marysville. The previous agreement expired on December 31, 2013 and the renewal was not received in time to present to Council prior to the end of the year. HISTORY: This is an on-going Interlocal Agreement with Marysville to provide jail services to the City of Arlington for prisoners charged with misdemeanors and/or serving sentences for certain crimes committed within the City of Arlington. ALTERNATIVES Identify alternative jail facilities outside of the immediate area which could require additional funds for booking and housing as well as additional time and/or expense for prisoner transport. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the 8th Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marysville for Jail Services. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #5 Attachment G COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 3, 2014 SUBJECT: WSP Agreement No. C140852GSC – State Fire Mobilization Reimbursement ATTACHMENTS: Interagency Agreement –State of Washington WSP and Arlington Fire Department DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Fire EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: The agreement allows for reimbursement for our costs of personnel, equipment and resources used, during any Washing State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan activation. HISTORY: Chief Ganz had a similar agreement in place from 2003 - 2007. Chief Rankin did not renew the agreement. He did not want to send any of our resources out of the area, especially to Eastern Washington. ALTERNATIVES By not being a part of the WSP Mobilization Plan; if requested in a Zone or special incident, we would not be reimbursed for any costs of personnel, equipment or any resources used. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement between the City of Arlington and the Washington State Patrol to allow reimbursement of fire mobilization costs per the adopted Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #6 Attachment H COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 3, 2014 SUBJECT: Property Tax Levy Lid Lift Resolution ATTACHMENTS: Property Tax Levy Lid Lift Resolution DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Administration / Legal EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Attached is the final draft of the resolution to send a property tax levy lid lift ballot measure to the voters. All changes requested by Council have been incorporated into this version, including the revised ballot language that was developed at the November 12, 2013 Council Workshop. Council requested staff to provide potential revenue options after the ten year budget projection presented at the 2013 City Council retreat demonstrated that the City does not have the financial capacity to continue to maintain status as a Full Service City. Without additional revenues, the quality of life in Arlington will, out of necessity, have to be reduced to a level we have never seen before. HISTORY: Since the recession in 2008, the City has applied every tool and band aid approach available to maintain the current level of services. These approaches have reached the end of their useful life and a more stable revenue stream must be implemented to continue services at the current level. ALTERNATIVES RECOMMENDED MOTION: Resolution providing for the submission of a proposition to the qualifying voters of the City of Arlington at the April 2014 special election for their ratification or rejection, providing for authority to levy a permanent increase in the regular property tax levy of 58¢ to the rate of $1.955 per $1,000 of assessed value, which is in excess of the limit factor established in RCW 84.55.005 and 84.55.010, and direct the City Clerk to file a certified copy of this resolution with the County Auditor. 1 (27-586 SJP/pb) RESOLUTION NO. 2014-xxx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFYING VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON AT THE APRIL 2014 PRIMARY SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THEIR RATIFICATION OR REJECTION, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO LEVY A PERMANENT INCREASE IN THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT OF 58¢ TO THE RATE OF $1.96 $1.955 PER $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUE, WHICH IS IN EXCESS OF THE LIMIT FACTOR ESTABLISHED IN RCW 84.55.005 AND 84.55.010; SETTING FORTH THE BALLOT PROPOSITION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO __________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Arlington is an optional municipal code City, located in Snohomish County, Washington, duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to levy a permanent regular property tax not to exceed $3.10 per $1,000 of assessed value on the property within the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has historically maintained one of the lowest property tax levels in Snohomish County; and WHEREAS, over the past eleven years, Initiative 747 (codified in RCW 84.55.005 - .0101) has limited the increase in property tax revenues to the City to a rate that has been less than the actual rate of inflation for the costs of providing services to the citizens of the City, causing an ongoing structural budget deficit; and WHEREAS, the current economic decline has required the City to freeze hiring and to reduce or eliminate nineteen staff positions and reduce almost $2 million dollars in payroll annually over the past four years, to implement required furlough days for remaining non- represented employees, to eliminate cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for non-represented employees; and the city’s public safety employees agreed to reduced holiday pay and overtime to try to balance the budget; and WHEREAS, in the most recent State Audit, the Auditor’s office found that the City’s overall financial condition has declined significantly since 2010, and recommends that the City develop a formal financial plan to address its cash flow issues; and WHEREAS, the 2014 General Fund budget can only be balanced by eliminating all contributions to the City’s Equipment Replacement Fund, meaning the replacement of vehicles and equipment citywide and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and turnout gear for the 2 (27-586 SJP/pb) fire department will not occur, and even with these cuts, significant ongoing shortfalls will occur in future years, with projected shortfalls beginning in 2015 and increasing thereafter; and WHEREAS, without additional revenues, the City will be required to substantially reduce basic services to the citizens of the City, including services related to public safety, parks and other community services; and WHEREAS, RCW 84.55.050(1) authorizes a city council to place a proposition before the voters to authorize a permanent increase in regular property tax levies; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to offset the ongoing loss of revenues resulting from the ongoing structural deficit and economic downturn by allowing the electors to approve or reject a proposition under RCW 84.55.050(1) to authorize the City Council to levy the City’s regular property tax in an amount that exceeds the limit factor that would otherwise be prescribed by RCW 84.55.010; and WHEREAS, the proceeds of the increase in the regular property tax on real property that would be authorized by the ballot proposition requested below will provide funding for the continuation of basic services provided by the City to its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 84.55.050(1) and RCW 29A.04.330, an election is hereby requested to be called, conducted and held within the City of Arlington on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City, for their ratification or rejection, a proposition approving a permanent increase in the City’s regular property tax levy exceeding the limit factor provided in RCW 84.55.005 - .0101, as more specifically described in Section 2 below. Section 2. The proposition would authorize the City to levy the regular property tax at a rate of $1.96$1.955 per $1,000 of assessed value on property in the City for collection in the year 2015, and use the 2015 levy rate to recalculate subsequent levy limits thereafter. Section 3. The proposition to be submitted to the electorate of the City shall read substantially as follows: CITY OF ARLINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PERMANENT LEVY LID LIFT FOR THE RETENTION OF BASIC PUBLIC SAFETY AND OTHER SERVICES The City Council of the City of Arlington adopted Resolution No. 20132014-xxx concerning voter approval of its regular property tax levy. 3 (27-586 SJP/pb) To retain essential city services including police, fire, parks, playgrounds, economic development, and maintenance and operation of city facilities, this proposition would (1) permanently increase the regular property tax levy above the limit factor, to a rate of $1.96 $1.955 per $1,000 assessed value for collection in 2015 (a 58¢ increase), and (2) authorize use of the 2015 levy amount as the base for computing levies in succeeding years; all as set forth in Resolution 2014-xxx. Should this proposition be approved? YES: _______ NO: _______ Section 4. The Mayor and City Attorney are authorized to make such minor adjustments to the wording of such proposition as may be recommended by the Snohomish County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, as long as the intent of the proposition remains clear and consistent with the intent of this Resolution as approved by the City Council. Section 5. The election will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Section 6. In the event the proposition specified in Section 3 above is approved, the City Council shall levy and there shall be collected a regular tax on real property in the City at the rate of $1.96$1.955 per $1,000 assessed valuation for collection in 2015. Section 7. The Snohomish County Auditor Elections and Voter Registration Division, as the City’s ex officio Supervisor of Elections, is hereby requested to call and conduct said election on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, and submit to the qualified electors of the City the proposition set forth herein. Section 8. The Snohomish County Auditor Elections and Voter Registration Division shall cause a notice of election substantially in the form attached as Exhibit “A” referred to herein, to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. Such publication shall take place not more than ten days or less than three days prior to April 22, 2014. Section 9. The Snohomish County Auditor Elections and Voter Registration Division, as the City’s ex officio Supervisor of Elections shall conduct the election, canvas the vote and certify the results in the manner provided by law. Section 10. This resolution shall take effect five days after publication and posting as required by law. Section 11. If any provision of this resolution is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason the remaining provisions shall remain in force and effect. Section 12. The findings of fact as set forth above are hereby incorporated by reference. 4 (27-586 SJP/pb) PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE _____ DAY OF ___________, 2014, BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. CITY OF ARLINGTON _________________________________ Barb Tolbert, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Kristin Banfield, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ Steve Peiffle, City Attorney 5 (27-586 SJP/pb) EXHIBIT “A” CITY OF ARLINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PERMANENT LEVY LID LIFT FOR THE RETENTION OF BASIC PUBLIC SAFETY AND OTHER SERVICES The City Council of the City of Arlington adopted Resolution No. 20132014-xxx concerning voter approval of its regular property tax levy. To retain essential city services including police, fire, parks, playgrounds, economic development, and maintenance and operation of city facilities, this proposition would (1) permanently increase the regular property tax levy above the limit factor, to a rate of $1.96$1.955 per $1,000 assessed value for collection in 2015 (a 58¢ increase), and (2) authorize use of the 2015 levy amount as the base for computing levies in succeeding years; all as set forth in Resolution 20132014-xxx. Should this proposition be approved? YES: _______ NO: _______