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WORKSHOP ITEMS ~ NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
1. (5 min) Clock Donation from DABA ATTACHMENT A
2. (5 min) 67th Avenue Easements & Dedications ATTACHMENT B
3. (20 min) Project Status of 173rd Street Improvements ATTACHMENT C
4. (5 min) 6-year TIP ATTACHMENT D
5. (5 min) Surplus Equipment/Vehicles ATTACHMENT E
6. (15 min) Transportation Benefit District ATTACHMENT F
7. (10 min) Stormwater Wetland Amenities ATTACHMENT G
8. (5 min) Stillaguamish Overlay Bid Award ATTACHMENT H
9. (5 min) Ordinance Adopting Revisions to Water Comp Plan ATTACHMENT I
10. (5 min) AMC Title 8 – Revisions for Livestock, Chickens, and Bees ATTACHMENT J
11. Miscellaneous Council items
ADJOURNMENT
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Arlington City Council Workshop
July 25, 2011 – 7 PM
City Council Chambers ~ 110 E. Third
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AGENDA ITEM:
ATTACHMENT A
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT:
Clock Donation from DABA
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Executive
Contact: Sarah Higgins, 360-403-3448
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter from Debra Nelson, Downtown Arlington Business Association President
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY:
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
DESCRIPTION: DABA is proposing to donate a street clock to the City of Arlington for
downtown. Proposed location is in the grass median on the south side of the entrance to the
City Hall parking lot. DABA will pay for the cost of the clock and the installation.
HISTORY: A downtown clock has been a goal of the merchant group for many years. In 2009
DABA started a fund for future purchase of a clock.
ALTERNATIVES: Do not accept clock donation, or recommend alternate location.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action at this time.
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ATTACHMENT B
COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT: 67th Avenue – Easements &
Dedications
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – James Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• Handout Packages at Council Workshop
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY:
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney will prepare the dedication and
easement documents upon Council Approval
DESCRIPTION: Council will be presented with information on the latest and greatest
easements and dedications for the 67th Ave Phase III project.
HISTORY: As part of the 67th Ave, Ph III project, the City needs to acquire additional
permanent right of way for road and sidewalk construction, and temporary right or way for
construction staging. The City obtained $ 1,977,447 in grant funding for the 67th Ave, Phase III
project; $390,000 of this funding is for right of way acquisition costs.
The ROW procurement must follow WSDOT guidelines; in order to accomplish this an
independent third party facilitated discussions with property owners for the necessary ROW
procurements. We have completed the first six ROW agreements and are ready to have these
signed by the mayor and appropriate payments made.
ALTERNATIVES:
• Remand to staff for additional information
• Table pending additional discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• No Action at this time – discussion only.
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ATTACHMENT C
COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT: Project status of 173rd Street
Improvements
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – Eric Scott
ATTACHMENTS:
PowerPoint presentation at the Council Workshop
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $ 0
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of project status for improvements to 173rd Street corridor between
Smokey Point Blvd and 43rd Avenue, to provide secondary access to transportation in the
Smokey Point area.
HISTORY: The City has been engaged in the planning and design of a new roadway in West
Arlington (Smokey Point) to provide secondary transportation access to the area, to mitigate
growth in the 172nd Street Corridor. The City is in the process of completing several planning
studies, and is at a milestone point of presenting findings to both Council and the public prior
to moving forward to complete the design process.
A public outreach meeting will be held August 9, 2011 with a follow-up Council discussion on
August 15, 2011 to present comments received from residents.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action requested – discussion only.
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ATTACHMENT D
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 25, 2011 Workshop
SUBJECT:
Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan
2012-2017
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works Administration
James Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan - Draft
• Schedule for Adoption of 2012 -2017 Plan
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
DESCRIPTION: Council will review the draft Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. No
action is requested and a public hearing is scheduled for August 15, 2011.
HISTORY: Attached is a draft Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan for Council review. This
draft reflects what the council adopted in 2010 for 2011 through 2016 with updates to reflect any
work that has been completed in the last year. This annual process requires a Public Hearing and
adoption by resolution, once adopted the plan is sent to the Washington State Department of
Transportation and the Puget Sound Regional Council and compiled with other agency’s
information as a tool for statewide planning. Funding agencies also use the information during
their evaluation processes.
Currently the City is in the process of developing a new Transportation Comprehensive Plan
which will be brought forward in the fall of 2011 for review and adoption by Council. One
component of this plan will support the Capital Planning which will serve as the basis for future
Six Year Transportation Plans.
ALTERNATIVES:
• N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action is requested.
Project
No.Transportation Capital Project
Total
Project
Cost Est
6-Year
Program
Cost Est 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018-2026 Comments
1 Annual Striping $300,000 $300,000 $45,000 $47,000 $49,000 $51,000 $53,000 $55,000 $0 Annual Maintenance of Striping and Pavement
Markings
2 Annual Traffic Control Sign Replacement $69,000 $69,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $0 Inventory and replacement of traffic control
signage as required by the adopted MUTCD
3 Annual Road Rehab/Pavement Mgmt $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $0 Repairs and Maintenance of existing city
streets
4 Annual Sidewalk Program $30,000 $30,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0 Repair, Maintenance and Upgrades to
sidewalks
5 Arlington Trail Construction Program $850,000 $850,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $200,000 $200,000 $0 Design and construct pedestrian trails per the
City's Trail Plan (non-motorized transportation
facilities)
6 Transportation Comprehensive Plan $45,000 $45,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 $5,000 Annual Updates to Transportation Plan
Adopted in 2011. Program of Complete Update
in 2016.
7 WSDOT - SR531; 43rd Ave to 67th Ave $57,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $54,000,000 Preliminary planning complete, working on
design pending additional funding.
8 WSDOT - SR531; 67th Ave to SR-9 $50,000,000 $15,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $49,985,000 Work with WSDOT on preliminary planning
activities - widen to 5 lanes, 6' sidewalk on the
south and an 8' non-motorized path on the
north connecting to the Centennial Trail at the
intersection of 67th and SR531
9 WSDOT - SR531/SR9 Intersection
improvements
WSDOT funded with nickel gas tax
$15,600,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 $3,600,000 Project fully funded by Nickel Gas Tax
10 WSDOT - SR9/Burke Signalization $924,000 $924,000 $924,000 $0 Installation of Signal at Burke and SR9 -
recommended by the SR9 Coalition
11 SNOCO - 172nd Corridor - SR9 to McElroy
Road
$7,231,000 $7,231,000 $7,231,000 $0 Potential Alternative Route to TDR Receiving
Area. Snohomish County Project.
12 Community Transit Bus Transfer Station -
Smokey Point
$0 Design and construct a bus transfer station on
Smokey Point Drive near 174 St.
13 211th Pl NE - 67th Ave NE to SR530 - $3,900,000 $25,000 $25,000 $3,875,000 Planning phase - to examine proposed
alignment to reroute 211th to SR530 via 59th
City of Arlington 2012 - 2017
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
14 Airport Blvd. - Extend 51st Ave to 188th Street $3,400,000 $3,400,000 $942,000 $2,458,000 $0 Phase 1 funding received in 2011 for
Construction in 2012 - $952,000. Seeking
funding for Phase II. New Arterial extending
from SR531 North to 188th Street.
15 67th Ave, Ph 3 - 204th St to Lebanon St $8,600,000 $8,600,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $600,000 $0 Widening and Rehabilitation of existing
roadway with addition of pedestrian trail and
sidewalks. Final Design Complete fall of 2011.
Seeking Construction Funding.
16 186th St NE - SR9 to City Limits $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 New 2 lane connection with sidewalks both
sides. The total project estimate is $5M and
was prepared by Snoh. County. The City's
portion (SR9 to CL) is $2M.
17 Arlington Valley Road - 67th Ave NE to 204th
St NE
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $100,000 $50,000 $5,000 $3,000,000 $445,000 $0 New 3 lane industrial standard road connecting
67th Ave NE to 204th St NE. Low impact design
18 SR9/Eaglefield Pedestrian Improvements $752,000 $752,000 $752,000 $0 Pedestrian Safety Improvements in two phases
Grant approved - waiting re-allocation
19 173rd St ROW Procurement and Street
Construction.
$1,440,000 $1,440,000 $500,000 $440,000 $500,000 $0 Procure ROW for construction of 173rd Street
connection to Smokey Point Blvd
20 Smokey Point Blvd 175th PL to 200th St NE
PLANNING
$16,060,000 $25,000 $12,500 $12,500 $16,035,000 Planning and Coordination with West Arlington
Plan to determine improvements.
21 Smokey Point Blvd 200th St NE to SR530
PLANNING
$3,400,000 $25,000 $12,500 $12,500 $3,375,000 Planning and Coordination with West Arlington
Plan to determine improvements.
TOTAL $176,701,000 $45,831,000 $20,685,500 $5,447,500 $3,506,500 $6,521,500 $2,088,500 $7,581,500 $130,870,000
Total WSDOT Funded $123,509,000 $15,924,000 $15,924,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $107,585,000
Total Grant Funded $2,652,000 $2,652,000 $2,652,000 $0
Total Other Funding (SnoCo)$7,231,000 $7,231,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,231,000 $0
Total City Funds $43,309,000 $20,024,000 $2,109,500 $5,447,500 $3,506,500 $6,521,500 $2,088,500 $350,500 $23,285,000
NOTES
1. Project completion dependant on funding availability.
2. City funding includes City Transportation funds and grants.
Schedule for Adoption of 6 Year Transportation Plan 2012-2017
Action Date Deadline for Materials
Review at Executive Status Meeting for
Engineering and Maintenance &
Operations
8/11/2011
Discussion at Council Workshop 7/25/2011 7/25/2011
Public Hearing at City Council 8/15/2011 8/4/2011
Discussion at Council Workshop 8/22/2011 8/18/2011
Adoption by Council 9/6/2011 8/21/2011
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AGENDA ITEM:
ATTACHMENT E
COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing – Request to declare City
Equipment Purchased by Utilities as
Surplus and Authorize Sale at Auction
through Adoption of Resolution
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works Administration
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution
• List of Surplus Equipment
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY: Revenues from Auction would be distributed back to
appropriate Departments
LEGAL REVIEW: Pending Review by City Attorney
DESCRIPTION: Council is being asked to declare the listed equipment as surplus and authorize
it for sale at public auction. Because some of the items were purchased with Utility Funds a
Public Hearing is required to allow public comment.
HISTORY: City Staff has reviewed the status of the listed equipment and determined that it is
no longer functioning or repairable and should be declared surplus and sold at auction. Please
see the attached list for specifics.
ALTERNATIVES:
• No Action at this Time
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• No Action at this time – a Public Hearing has been scheduled for August 1, 2011.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE.
WHEREAS, the City has purchased the equipment listed on the attached Exhibit
“A”; and
WHEREAS, the equipment identified on Exhibit “A” is surplus to the needs of
the City; and
WHEREAS, because the equipment was purchased with utility funds, a public
hearing was held before the Arlington City Council on August 1, 2011 to review this
request and allow public comment,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Arlington, acting by and through its City
Council, does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The equipment/property described on the attached Exhibit “A” is declared
surplus to the needs to the City.
2. Staff is instructed to sell all items for the best available price at sealed bid
auction or properly dispose of items that it is unable to sell.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Arlington at a regular meeting on the 1st
day of August, 2011
__________________________________
Mayor Margaret Larson
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk/Asst. City Administrator
Attachment A
1. WWTP EMERGENCY GENERATOR and 500 GALLON FUEL TANK
Generator: (Includes Enclosure)
Model # = 250DFAC ONAN
Serial # = H920481182
Diesel Tank: (500 gallons)
Manufactured by ACE TANK in Seattle, WA
No serial number or equipment tag number
2. LIFT STATION #11 EMERGENCY GENERATOR (includes trailer)
City ID# = 02130
Serial # = 2D 6858J 4023359
Model # = 8800
3. AC UNIT
Kenmore
Model # = H29B33VABCX
Serial # = 709109-1552-0
4. 1999 FORD RANGER,
EQUIP ID: WW-99
VIN #:
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AGENDA ITEM:
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT:
Surplus of City Vehicle – Support 46
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Fire
Contact: Bruce Stedman, 360-403-3601
ATTACHMENTS:
- Proposed Resolution
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: None
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney reviewed the proposed
resolution
DESCRIPTION:
The Arlington Fire Department has a 2002 Ford Crown Victoria that is no longer in service with
Support 46. The vehicle was passed down from the police department and the value of the
vehicle is less than the required repair costs.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not approve the proposed resolution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action.
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE
WHEREAS, the City has purchased, or acquired through lawful forfeiture, the
equipment listed on the attached Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the equipment identified on Exhibit “A” is surplus to the needs of the
City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Arlington, acting by and through its City Council,
does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The equipment/property described on the attached Exhibit “A” is declared surplus
to the needs of the City.
2. Staff is instructed to sell all items for the best available price or properly dispose of
items that it is unable to sell.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Arlington at a regular meeting on the
____ day of _______, 2011.
________________________________
Margaret Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
Exhibit “A”
Surplus Items Year/Make/Model/VIN
Motor Vehicle 2002 Ford Crown Victoria /2FAFP71W32X143696
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ATTACHMENT F
COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE:
July 25, 2010
SUBJECT: Discussion of Transportation
Benefit District
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – James Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
No attachments – handout at meeting
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
DESCRIPTION: Proposal to establish a Transportation Benefit District is a means to develop
secure, long term funding for Arlington’s transportation infrastructure system.
HISTORY: A Transportation Benefit District (TBD) is a quasi-municipal corporation and
independent taxing district created for the sole purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing,
and funding transportation improvements within the defined district. Cities, towns and counties may
establish TBDs to fund capital improvements and operation of city streets, county roads and state
highways, high capacity transportation systems, public transportation, and other transportation programs
of regional or statewide significance including transportation demand management.
Statutory authority for TBDs has existed for 20 years. However, until 2007, to establish a TBD required
a vote of the people; in 2007 the law was amended to allow a City or County to form a TDB by
ordinance following the procedures set forth in Chapter 36.73; however, before a county can form a
TBD, it must first attempt to for a TBD with its cities.
The main reason many municipalities have formed TBDs is to keep pace with the rising costs of
maintaining transportation infrastructure. Funds generated by a TBD can be used for maintenance and
improvements to city streets, investments in high capacity transportation, public transportation,
transportation demand management and other transportation projects identified in a regional
transportation planning organization plan.
Please see handout for additional information.
ALTERNATIVES:
- Bring back for additional discussion at August, 2011Council Workshop
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Discussion only – no action is being requested at this time.
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ATTACHMENT G
COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT: Stormwater Wetland Amenities
Presentation
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – Jim Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• PowerPoint Presentation
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $ 26,000 (Estimate)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Stormwater Capital – Wetland Project (409)
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
DESCRIPTION: Presentation of amenities (picnic tables, shelters, benches, and kiosks) for the
Stormwater Wetland.
HISTORY: Construction of the Old Town Wetland nearing completion and the wetland area
is ready for park amenities to be installed. The City’s Park maintenance staff has reviewed the
Old Town Wetland site, identified locations for amenities, and has selected amenities for
consideration. The selected amenities are fabricated from recycled plastic, are very durable,
are the same as park amenities elsewhere in the City, and are very low maintenance.
The purpose of this presentation is to apprise Council of proposed type, style and location of
amenities for the Old Town Wetland. This same presentation will be made at the July 26, 2011
PARC for their input and recommendations. This item will return again for Council’s
approval to procure and install the amenities.
ALTERNATIVES:
• Defer to staff for additional ideas or designs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• No action requested – discussion only.
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ATTACHMENT H
COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT: Stillaguamish Avenue Paving
Project – Bid Results/Authority to Award
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – Jim Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• None
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $230,000 (a 2011 budgeted item; costs to be shared
with Stillaguamish Tribe)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Transportation Improvement Fund 310
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney will review all contract
documents prior to Award
DESCRIPTION: Bid Opening on this project is scheduled for July 28th at 11 AM. Staff will present a
recommendation based on bid results for Council Action at the August 1, 2011 Council meeting.
HISTORY: As part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Arlington and
the Cascade Valley Hospital, a City partner, the City agreed to rehabilitate Stillaguamish Ave
after the Hospital’s expansion project was completed. The hospital project is complete and the
City is now ready to rehabilitate Stillaguamish Ave between Highland and maple (grind,
compact, and pave).
Since this road section is listed on the Indian Reservation Road (IRR) inventory, the City
contacted the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians and inquired if they wanted to partner on this
project. Casey Steven of the Stillaguamish Tribe agreed and the City and the Tribe began
planning for this road repaving project.
ALTERNATIVES:
No Action at this time.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No Action at this time.
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ATTACHMENT I
COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting Revisions to
the Water Comprehensive Plan
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – Jim Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• Handout at Council Workshop
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
DESCRIPTION:
HISTORY: As required by WAC 246-290-100, the City of Arlington updated its Water
Comprehensive Plan (Plan) and adopted it in Sep 2010. The Plan details how the City
will safely and efficiently operate and maintain the water system for the next six years
(2010-2016). The Plan also includes a six year financial analysis of the Water Utility that
examines the projected revenues and expenses required for the implementation of the
Plan.
A copy of the draft plan was provided to Marysville and the Snohomish County PUD
for a concurrency review; their comments were addressed.
A copy of the plan was also provided to the Department of Health for their review and
approval. However, due to extensive review by DOH and additional work , the City
was not able to address and incorporate DOH’s comments in time for the Sep 2010
adoption.
ALTERNATIVES:
• Do not adopt revisions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• No action requested – discussion only.
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ATTACHMENT J
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 25, 2011
SUBJECT:
Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal
Code Chapter 8.17 regarding the keeping of
livestock, chickens, and bees
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Executive
Contact: Kristin Banfield, 360-403-3444
ATTACHMENTS:
- Ordinance adopting amendments to AMC Chapter 8.17 in strikeout format
- Ordinance adopting amendments to AMC Chapter 8.17
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY:
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney has completed his review.
DESCRIPTION:
AMC Chapter 8.17 addresses the authorization for residents to keep livestock, chickens and
bees and the regulations for doing so. Staff has prepared an ordinance reflecting the City
Council’s direction that was provided at the June 13, 2011 and June 27, 2011 Council
workshops.
HISTORY:
City Council reviewed its options at the Council Workshop on June 13, 2011 and recommended
that an ordinance be developed for final adoption based upon its direction.
Council requested additional review at the June 20, 2011 Council meeting with respect to the
keeping of livestock and the regulations for doing so.
ALTERNATIVES:
Remand to staff for further revision. Council is requested to provide specific guidance should
further revision be requested.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-xxx
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-xxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.17 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING LIVESTOCK, CHICKEN AND BEE KEEPING
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to adopt ordinances for
the general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Arlington Municipal Code are outdated and require
revision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington adopted some revisions to
Arlington Municipal Code Title 8 in February 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has requested further revisions to
Arlington Municipal Code Title 8;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington does hereby
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 8.17.010 is amended to read as follows:
8.17.010 - Keeping animals in the city—General regulations. (a) Any person being the owner or entitled to the possession of any animal, be it livestock or of the species of rabbit, fowl or pot-bellied pig, shall be permitted to keep the same within the limits of the city except if the same is now or may be hereafter forbidden by ordinance or statute, provided that the following conditions are adhered to. (1) Livestock are prohibited in all areas other than those defined in Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20, Table 20.40-1, permissible use code 14.120. (2) Livestock shall be kept by securely confining the same in a stable or other building; or an enclosure surrounded by a secure, well built fence of sufficient height and strength to confine such animal therein; or the same may be securely staked out in a vacant lot in such manner that it cannot get upon any street, alley, or other public place within the city provided that the same is so confined or staked out as to effectively prevent it from getting within one hundred feet of any property line, dwelling or other building in which persons work or are accustomed to be, or near enough to the property of another to do damage thereto or commit any nuisance thereupon, specifically including bodies of water and wildlife corridors; and provided, further, that. Any such animal shall be considered as running at large when it breaks away from its fastenings or is herded or permitted to feed upon any public rights-of-way or public properties.
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(3) All species of fowl except chickens, rabbit or pot bellied pigs shall be kept in an approved a building, pen or enclosure. All such structures must be set back at least ten (10) feet from any residential structure on an adjacent lot. Any building, pen or enclosure which houses such animals shall be kept clean, healthful and free from unsanitary conditions and disagreeable odors. (64) All feed or food products shall be kept in secure, tightly sealed, rodent proof containers. (75) All manure and other refuse must be kept in secure, tightly sealed containers and disposed of at least once a week in a manner approved by the animal control officer. (b) Chickens may be kept within the city limits of Arlington, provided: (1) No more than seven (7) hens, including chickens and chicks, may be kept per single-family residential lot. (2) No roosters are allowed. (3) Henhouses, coops and chicken tractors must be set back at least ten (10) feet from any residential structure on an adjacent lot. (4) Henhouses, coops and chicken tractors shall provide for adequate shelter, be kept
clean and maintained so that dust, manure and odors are not detectable beyond any property
line.
(5) Henhouses, coops and chicken tractors including chicken runs shall not exceed two
hundred (200) square feet in size and shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height at the
structure’s highest point. (bc) Hives or colonies of bees shall be kept in a manner in which they are inaccessible to the general public and so that bee movements to and from the hive do not interfere with the ordinary movements of persons on adjacent properties or the public right-of-way. Hives shall be located at least fifty feet from the nearest property line.may be kept within the city limits of Arlington, provided: (1) All colonies must be registered with the director of the department of agriculture of the state of Washington as provided in RCW 15.60.021. (2) All hives must be moveable frame hives. (3) A maximum of 2 hives are permitted if the lot is 15,000 square feet or less (4) A maximum of 5 hives are permitted if the lot is between than 15,000 square feet and 35,000 square feet (5) A maximum of 15 hives are permitted if the lot is more than 35,000 square feet. (6) Hives may not be located within 10 feet of the property line.
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(cd) If any and all premises whereon any such animals are confined or kept are not kept in the manner provided in this chapter, such officer or officers shall at once notify the persons owning, possessing, or using the premises for such purpose to place the same in a safe, secure, clean, healthful, and sanitary condition, and such person shall forthwith comply with such order. (de) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a civil infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be fined an amount as set by council resolution.
Section 2. Severability. If any such provision, section, or part of this ordinance
shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity
of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3. 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 after the date of publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor
this ______ day of _____________________, 2011.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
______________________________
Margaret Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 2011-xxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.17 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING LIVESTOCK, CHICKEN AND BEE KEEPING
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to adopt ordinances for
the general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Arlington Municipal Code are outdated and require
revision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington adopted some revisions to
Arlington Municipal Code Title 8 in February 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has requested further revisions to
Arlington Municipal Code Title 8;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington does hereby
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 8.17.010 is amended to read as follows:
8.17.010 - Keeping animals in the city—General regulations. (a) Any person being the owner or entitled to the possession of any animal, be it livestock or of the species of rabbit, fowl or pot-bellied pig, shall be permitted to keep the same within the limits of the city except if the same is now or may be hereafter forbidden by ordinance or statute, provided that the following conditions are adhered to. (1) Livestock are prohibited in all areas other than those defined in Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20, Table 20.40-1, permissible use code 14.120. (2) Livestock shall be kept by securely confining the same in a stable or other building; or an enclosure surrounded by a secure, well built fence of sufficient height and strength to confine such animal therein; or the same may be securely staked in such manner that it cannot get upon any street, alley, or other public place within the city or near enough to the property of another to do damage thereto or commit any nuisance thereupon. Any such animal shall be considered as running at large when it breaks away from its fastenings or is herded or permitted to feed upon any public rights-of-way or public properties. (3) All species of fowl except chickens, rabbit or pot bellied pigs shall be kept in a building, pen or enclosure. All such structures must be set back at least ten (10) feet from any residential structure on an adjacent lot. Any building, pen or enclosure which
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houses such animals shall be kept clean, healthful and free from unsanitary conditions and disagreeable odors. (4) All feed or food products shall be kept in secure, tightly sealed, rodent proof containers. (5) All manure and other refuse must be kept in secure, tightly sealed containers and disposed of at least once a week in a manner approved by the animal control officer. (b) Chickens may be kept within the city limits of Arlington, provided: (1) No more than seven (7) hens, including chickens and chicks, may be kept per single-family residential lot. (2) No roosters are allowed. (3) Henhouses, coops and chicken tractors must be set back at least ten (10) feet from any residential structure on an adjacent lot. (4) Henhouses, coops and chicken tractors shall provide for adequate shelter, be kept
clean and maintained so that dust, manure and odors are not detectable beyond any property
line.
(5) Henhouses, coops and chicken tractors including chicken runs shall not exceed two
hundred (200) square feet in size and shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height at the
structure’s highest point. (c) Hives or colonies of bees may be kept within the city limits of Arlington, provided: (1) All colonies must be registered with the director of the department of agriculture of the state of Washington as provided in RCW 15.60.021. (2) All hives must be moveable frame hives. (3) A maximum of 2 hives are permitted if the lot is 15,000 square feet or less (4) A maximum of 5 hives are permitted if the lot is between than 15,000 square feet and 35,000 square feet (5) A maximum of 15 hives are permitted if the lot is more than 35,000 square feet. (6) Hives may not be located within 10 feet of the property line. (d) If any and all premises whereon any such animals are confined or kept are not kept in the manner provided in this chapter, such officer or officers shall at once notify the persons owning, possessing, or using the premises for such purpose to place the same in a safe, secure, clean, healthful, and sanitary condition, and such person shall forthwith comply with such order. (e) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a civil infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be fined an amount as set by council
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resolution.
Section 2. Severability. If any such provision, section, or part of this ordinance
shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity
of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3. 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 after the date of publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor
this ______ day of _____________________, 2011.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
______________________________
Margaret Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney