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CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
WORKSHOP ITEMS ~ NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
1. (60 min) Briefing from Washington Cities Insurance Authority
2. (10 min) 67th Avenue Phase III Right of Way Procurement Package #4
3. (10 min) Airport Blvd Request to Bid
4. (5 min) Airport Boulevard Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT
5. (10 min) Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District for School Resource Officer
6. (10 min) 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Preliminary Docket
7. (10 min) Cancellation of ILA with Darrington for Building Inspection services
8. (10 min) Graafstra/Country Charm annexation
9. (10 min) 2011 Grants Report
10. (10 min) 2011 Goals Report
11. Miscellaneous Council Items
PUBLIC COMMENT
For members of the public to speak to the Council regarding matters on the agenda. Please limit remarks to three
minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
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Arlington City Council Workshop
February 13, 2012 – 7 PM
City Council Chambers ~ 110 E. Third
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #2
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
67th Avenue – ROW Easements and Dedications
ATTACHMENTS:
ROW Package 4 – Vouchers for Acquisition Packages Listed Below
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – Eric Scott
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $66,700
BUDGET CATEGORY: Transportation Imp. Fund and STP Grant
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Council is being asked to approve the acceptance of easements and dedications for the below
noted properties and authorize the appropriate payments for same.
HISTORY:
The City needs to acquire additional right-of-way (ROW) and easements for the 67th Ave, Phase
III project in accordance with WSDOT ROW procurement policies. We have the below ROW
agreements that are ready to be signed by the mayor and appropriate payments made.
Property Easement/Dedication Amount
STC Properties Easement -
Gale Rose LLC Easement $700.00
Money Saver Arlington, LLC Easement & Dedication $24,000.00
Gilbert & Judith Bradley Easement & Dedication $42,000.00
TOTAL Package #4 $66,700.00
Total Previous Packages #1-#3 $105,562.00
Total Right of Way Acquisition to date $172,262.00
ALTERNATIVES
• Remand to staff for additional information
• Table pending additional discussion
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action at this time, discussion only. At the February 21, 2012 meeting it will be
recommended that Council approve, and authorize the mayor to sign, the 67th Ave Phase 3
project Right-of-Way, Easement, and Real Estate transactions negotiated by the City of
Arlington and their real estate transaction agent, HDR, Inc., for the Gale Rose, Money Saver
Arlington, Bradley, and STC Properties, pending final review by the City Attorney.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #3
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
Airport Boulevard Authority to Bid Project
ATTACHMENTS:
None
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works – Eric Scott
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $1,293,000 (Engineer’s Estimate)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Transportation Improvement fund, Airport
CIP, Water CIP and Sewer CIP
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Design of Airport Blvd, Phase 1 is complete and sufficient funding has been obtained to meet
the engineers estimated cost of construction; staff is now requesting authority to publically
advertise for construction of this project.
HISTORY:
The City of Arlington obtained $452,485.00 in federal grant funding for construction of Airport
Boulevard, Phase 1. The design of Airport Boulevard was started in 2009 in conjunction with
the development of the Airport Business Park on the west side of Arlington Municipal Airport.
Difficulties with the Developers on that project and then the economic downturn placed this
project on hold. In 2010 City Staff started pursuing grant funding for the project and began the
completion of the bid documents by City Staff. Documents are at 100% complete, have been
submitted to WSDOT for their final review and obligation of funding, and are ready to
publically bid.
ALTERNATIVES
No Action at this time
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action at this time – Council will be asked for Authority to Bid the Airport Boulevard
Project, subject to review and approval by WSDOT Local Programs.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #4
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
Airport Boulevard Agreements with WSDOT for Funding
ATTACHMENTS:
• Local Agency Federal Aide Project Prospectus
• Local Agency Agreement
• Letter of Understanding for Project Administration
• Funding Letter from PSRC
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works – James Kelly
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $841,000.00
BUDGET CATEGORY: Transportation Improvement Fund, Airport
CIP, Water CIP, and Sewer CIP
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Review of documents for signature by the Mayor and Public Works Director as required by
WSDOT for acceptance of the $452,485.00 PSRC grant for the Airport Boulevard Project and the
Letter of Understanding from WSDOT Local Programs to act as the Certified Agency and assist
the City on Project Administration with regards to utilization of these Federal funds.
HISTORY:
The City of Arlington obtained $452,485.00 in Federal Grant Funding for construction of Airport
Boulevard, Phase 1. Since these are Federal Funds, the City is required to have a Certified
Agency (CA) oversee the expenditure – WSDOT Local Programs office will act as the City’s CA.
The City needs to sign the attached Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus and the Local
Agency Agreement to enter into contract with WSDOT to act as our CA.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not sign the WSDOT documents
Remand to staff for additional research
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action at this time – Council will be asked to approve the documents required for acceptance
of the Airport Boulevard Grant and authorize the Mayor and Public Works Director to sign at the
February 21, 2012 Council Meeting, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #5
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District for School Resource Officer
ATTACHMENTS:
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Police – Nelson Beazley, 360-403-3401
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
An interlocal agreement between Arlington School District No. 16 and the City of Arlington,
acting thorough its Police Department, to provide law enforcement and related services
through the assignment of a School Resource Officer.
HISTORY:
In 2000, the City of Arlington and the Arlington School District entered into an interlocal
agreement to assign an Arlington Police Department Officer to school district campuses. This
partnership focused primarily on providing a safe and healthy environment for students and
staff; to foster better relations between students and law enforcement; and to deter crime on or
about school premises. Throughout the years the cost of this officer was shared by the City and
School District. In recent years the School District was unable to continue funding of the
position due to the economic downturn however the Police Department continued staffing the
School Resource Officer position. This interlocal resumes the cost sharing partnership between
the School District and the City.
ALTERNATIVES
Take no action
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action requested at this time. This item will come before the Council at the February 20,
2012 meeting.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Between
ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 16
and
CITY OF ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _____ day of _____________________,
2012 by and between ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 16 (hereinafter referred to as
“School District”) and the CITY OF ARLINGTON, acting through its POLICE
DEPARTMENT (hereinafter referred to as the “Police Department”);
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the School District and the Police Department desire to continue to provide law
enforcement and related services to the public schools of the City of Arlington; and
WHEREAS, the School District and the Police Department are mutually responsible for
providing a safe environment within which students may receive appropriate instructional and
educational services, which can be delivered more efficiently through the cooperative efforts of
said partners to the benefits of public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the School District and the Police Department agree that it is in the best interest to
assign a School Resource Officer(s) to schools mutually agreed upon by both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained,
the School District and the Police Department hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this agreement is to develop a procedure that focuses on providing a safe and
healthy environment for students and staff; to foster better relations between students and law
enforcement personnel; to deter crime on or about school premises by the presence of a law
enforcement officer; to enforce local, state, and federal laws; and to have law enforcement
officers available for presentations to students, staff, and parents concerning law enforcement,
school safety, and related law enforcement subjects.
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ARTICLE II. POLICE DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Police Department agrees to:
1. Respond to any violation of local, state, or federal laws, statutes or ordinances on
or adjacent to school property within the city limits or as permitted by mutual aid
agreements.
2. At the conclusion of the investigations, those individuals who have committed
violations may be charged. This action is in addition to any administrative action
taken by the school.
3. Provide an officer to schools on request as staffing allows.
4. Follow legally appropriate procedures prior to seeking access to student records
or searching student property. Respond as soon as personnel levels permit to
reports of civil disorder or riots on school district property or at school functions
within the city limits.
B. School Resource Officer (SRO):
1. The Police Department and the School District recognize the value of a School
Resource Officer position. The SRO position will be assigned to schools as
mutually agreed upon by both parties.
2. The funding of the SRO position(s) shall be shared equally by both parties (50%
each) for school business days only for the period beginning January 2, 2012 and
ending the last day of school in June, 2012, subject to the budgeting procedures of
each entity.
3. The Chief of Police or designee shall oversee the officer assigned above, perform
scheduled and unscheduled visits to the schools and work with the School District
in coordinating and developing the program.
C. Regular Duty Hours of School Resource Officers
1. The SRO shall be assigned to the schools on a full-time basis during the school
year. During those hours that the school is in regular session, the SRO may be
assigned additional requirements determined by the Chief of Police.
2. The school principal, while having no direct authority over the SRO, may request
the SRO to assist in additional tasks, that are mutually agreed upon by the
principal and Chief of Police or designee, that do not violate the terms of this
agreement.
3. The SRO will be allowed to request and utilize his/her annual leave throughout
the year. The SRO shall notify the school administrator in writing the days he/she
will be absent.
4. The SRO may be temporarily reassigned by the Chief of Police or designee as
needed.
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D. Instructional Responsibilities for the School Resource Officers
1. The SRO shall act as an instructor or guest speaker for specialized, short-term
programs when invited to do so by the principal or member of the school staff.
2. The SRO shall make available to the school staff and students, a variety of law-
related presentations.
E. Additional Responsibilities of the School Resource Officers
1. The SRO shall coordinate programs and presentations with the principal and staff
members concerned and will seek permission, advice, and guidance prior to
enacting any program within the school. These activities and programs shall be
approved by the Chief of Police.
2. The SRO shall develop expertise in presenting various subjects to students. Such
subjects shall include basic understanding of the Revised Code of Washington,
the role of the police, and community policing.
3. The SRO shall encourage individual and small group discussions with students,
based upon material presented in class to further establish rapport with students.
4. When requested and approved by the Chief of Police or designee, the SRO shall
attend parent/staff meetings to solicit support and understanding of the program,
as well as to assist parents and staff members in law enforcement related
problems involving students.
5. The SRO shall make himself/herself available for student, parent, and staff
member conferences in order to assist with solving problems of a law
enforcement or crime-related nature.
6. The SRO shall become familiar with all community agencies which offer
assistance to children, youths, and their families (e.g. mental health clinics, drug
treatment centers, etc.). The SRO shall make referrals when appropriate.
7. The SRO shall assist the principal in developing emergency plans and strategies
to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations.
8. Should it become necessary to conduct formal police interviews or investigations
with students, the SRO shall adhere to those legal requirements, policies, and
procedures established by law, the Arlington Police Department and the School
District.
9. The SRO shall give assistance to other law enforcement officers in matters
regarding the SRO’s school assignment.
10. The SRO shall, whenever possible and approved by the Chief of Police or
designee, participate in/attend school functions.
11. The SRO shall take law enforcement action as required. As soon as practical, the
SRO shall make the school administrator aware of such action. At the school
administrator’s request, the SRO shall take appropriate law enforcement action
against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school or related
school functions, to the extent the SRO may do so under the authority of the law.
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12. The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is a
school responsibility. However, if the school administrator believes that an
incident is a violation of the law, the administrator may contact the SRO and the
SRO shall then determine whether law enforcement action is appropriate.
13. The SRO is not to be used for regularly assigned lunchroom duty, bus duty, hall
monitor, or other monitoring duties. The SRO is also not to be used as a crossing
guard for continuing vehicle traffic control. However, if there is a temporary
problem, the SRO may assist the school until the problem is resolved.
ARTICLE III. SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The School District agrees to:
1. Promptly notify the Policy Department when infractions of school rules or
criminal law related to physical intimidation, violence, or possession of weapons
or drugs on school district property or at school-related activities are brought to
the attention of a school administrator. A written statement will be completed and
submitted to the Police Department in a timely manner.
2. Give full cooperation and access to school district property or school functions to
police officials responding to a request for investigation of reported acts of
violence or physical intimidation or possession of weapons on school district
property or at school functions within the city limits of Arlington.
3. Permit law enforcement access to personal records of students when legally
appropriate procedures are followed.
4. Provide to law enforcement officers, the names, addresses, and phone numbers of
parents when requested.
5. Permit free access to school district property for police responding to civil
disorder or riot, or for arrest of students for whom probable cause for an arrest
exists.
6. The School District shall provide to the full-time SRO the following materials and
facilities which are necessary to the performance of the SRO’s duties:
a. Access to a heated and properly lighted private office, which contains a
telephone with a separate private line that may be used for general
business purposes.
b. A location for files and records, which can be properly locked and
secured.
c. A desk with drawers, a chair, and office supplies as needed.
d. Access to a computer with Internet access.
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ARTICLE IV. AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOTH PARTIES
A. Both the School District and the Police Department agree:
1. To work cooperatively to proactively address school security issues and to
provide students, staff, and parents with quality law enforcement services and the
safest learning environment possible.
2. That the SRO is at all times an employee of the Arlington Police Department and
will remain responsive to the chain of command of the Police Department.
3. That the SRO is a law enforcement officer and not a school administrator or
employee. In all matters related to the performance of law enforcement functions
such as criminal incident investigations and on-campus arrests, the officer shall be
subject to all policies and procedures of the Police Department and applicable
local, state, or federal law.
4. No separate legal or administrative entity is being created to administer this
agreement. To the extent required by RCW 39.34.030, this agreement shall be
administered by a joint board comprised of the Superintendent and the Police
Chief. The parties agree to follow the process set forth in Article VII to resolve
differences between the parties.
5. Nothing in this agreement is intended to create any new legal duties between the
parties hereto and the public, or to alter any existing legal duties between the
parties and the public.
ARTICLE V. TERM AND TERMINATION
This agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall expire no later than June 30,
2012. This agreement is binding on each party’s successors and assigns. This agreement may be
terminated by either party upon ninety (90) days written notice that any other party has failed to
substantially perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. This
agreement may be terminated without cause by either party upon one hundred eighty (180) days
written notice. Termination of this agreement may only be accomplished as provided herein
unless otherwise agreed in writing.
ARTICLE VI. NOTICES
Whenever any party desires or is required by law to give notice unto the other party, notice shall
be sent by certified mail or hand delivered to:
Superintendent
Arlington School District No. 16
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
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Chief of Police
City of Arlington
238 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
ARTICLE VII. GOOD FAITH
The Superintendent, the Chief of Police, their agents and employees agree to cooperate in good
faith in fulfilling the terms of this agreement. Unforeseen difficulties or questions will be
resolved by negotiation between the Superintendent and the Chief of Police or their designees
prior to referring issues to the elected officials of each party.
ARTICLE VIII. MODIFICATION
This document constitutes the full understanding of the parties and no terms, conditions,
understandings, or agreements purporting to modify or vary the terms of this document shall be
binding unless hereafter made in writing and signed by all parties.
ARTICLE IX. NON-ASSIGNMENT
This agreement, and each and every covenant herein, shall not be capable of assignment, unless
the express written consent of the Superintendent and the Chief of Police, or their respective
designees is obtained.
ARTICLE X. MERGER
This agreement constitutes a final written expression of all terms of this agreement and is a
complete and exclusive statement of those terms.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the execution of this agreement on the day,
month, and year above first written.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: _________________________________________ Date: __________________
Dr. Kristine McDuffy, Superintendent
Arlington School District No. 16
CITY OF ARLINGTON
By: _________________________________________ Date: __________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #6
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Preliminary Docket (PLN20120001)
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Workshop Memo.
2. 2035 Transportation Plan – Purpose.
3. West Arlington Sub Area Transfer of Development Rights CPA – TDR area map and
summary.
4. 43rd Avenue NE / 172nd Street CPA and Concurrent Rezone – Proposed Land Use and
Zoning Maps.
5. 43rd Avenue NE to 51st Avenue NE (National Food) CPA – Proposed Land Use Map.
Graafstra Urban Horticulture CPA and Concurrent Rezone – Proposed Land Use and
Zoning Maps.
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community Development – David Kuhl, 360-403-3445; Todd Hall, 360-403-3436
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Planning staff has compiled a docket of city-initiated and private proposals that were submitted
for Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Each year, the City and/or private parties have the
opportunity to submit applications to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan. A list, or
“docket”, is created and the Planning Staff reviews the docket to ensure that each proposal
meets the criteria listed in Chapter 20.96 of the Land Use Code. Planning Commission and
City Council have the opportunity to review the docket and determine whether each proposal
shall be on the final docket and then ultimately approved. Council adopts the docket and each
proposal will be processed over the course of the year.
HISTORY:
Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 23, 2012. They will either make a
motion to recommend to the City Council adoption of the docket, as presented, at the March 5,
2012 meeting; or remove any proposals from the docket for consideration.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Remove any project from the list that Council feels is not in the public’s interest, per
AMC 20.96.070.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
None at this time. The final docket will be considered for adoption by City Council at the
March 5, 2012 meeting.
City Council Workshop Memo
Date: February 13, 2012 To: City Council From: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director Todd Hall, Associate Planner Re: 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Preliminary Docket (PLN20120001) The following is the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Preliminary Docket, which is a list of proposals that been submitted by both the City and private parties for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.
General Plan Amendments (not site specific)
• 2035 Transportation Plan (PLN20120002) The 2035 Arlington Transportation Plan serves as the transportation element of the City of Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan. This update to the Transportation Plan addresses a multimodal transportation system. This plan is the basis for the City’s long-range capital improvement program and provides the framework for City decisions pertaining to management of the transportation system.
Site Specific Amendments
• West Arlington Sub Area Transfer of Development Rights CPA (PLN20120003) As part of the West Arlington Sub Area Form-Based Code and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) project, the Comprehensive Plan is being amended to include the West Arlington Sub Area as a new TDR receiving area.
• 43rd Avenue NE / 172nd Street CPA and Concurrent Rezone (PLN20120004) Amendment by City of Arlington to change the land use designation of Parcel #31052100400100 from Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) to Highway Commercial (HC). A portion of this City-owned parcel (approximately 4 acres), located on the northeast corner of the intersection, was previously reserved for a future fire station and is now being
Community Development
Planning Division
February 13, 2012 City Council Workshop
designated to accommodate commercial development. The City will also initiate a rezone of the property to the same designations.
• 43rd Avenue NE to 51st Avenue NE (National Food) CPA (PLN20120005) Amendment by the City of Arlington to change the land use designation of Parcel #s 31052800100400, 31052800100500, 31052800100100, 31052800100101, 31052800100300, 31052800101300 and portion of 31052700200201 from General Commercial (GC) to Highway Commercial (HC). This is change is to be consistent with the existing zoning designation for the properties.
• Graafstra Urban Horticulture CPA and Concurrent Rezone (PLN20120006) Amendment by private party to change the land use designation of Parcel #31050100302200 from High Density Residential (RHD) to Urban Horticulture (UH), a new land use designation; and a rezone of the property to the same designations. Amendments to Chapter 7 Land Use Element to add description of the new UH designation.
Next Steps: Staff is soliciting comments from the public until February 22nd. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 23rd to review and tentatively recommended the docket for approval by City Council. The Council will review the final docket and consider adoption at their meeting on March 5th. Placement on the final docket does not mean the application will be approved. It only means there will be further analysis by city staff and will be considered for adoption by the City Council. Only items placed on the final docket may be considered for adoption.
Attachments:
• 2035 Transportation Plan – Purpose
• West Arlington Sub Area Transfer of Development Rights CPA – TDR area map and summary
• 43rd Avenue NE / 172nd Street CPA and Concurrent Rezone – Proposed Land Use and Zoning Maps
• 43rd Avenue NE to 51st Avenue NE (National Food) CPA – Proposed Land Use Map
• Graafstra Urban Horticulture CPA and Concurrent Rezone – Proposed Land Use and Zoning Maps
2035 Transportation Plan October 2011
Page 1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The Arlington Transportation Plan serves as the transportation element of the City of Arlington’s
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan was originally adopted in 1995 and the current
Transportation Element was adopted in December 2005. Since that time, the City has experienced
significant growth. This growth and projected increase in residential and commercial uses will have an
impact on the City’s existing transportation facilities.
This update to the Transportation Plan addresses a multimodal transportation system. This plan is the
basis for the City’s long-range capital improvement program and provides the framework for City
decisions pertaining to management of the transportation system.
Washington State’s 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) requires that transportation planning be
directly tied to the City’s land use decisions and fiscal planning. GMA requires, at a minimum, that a
transportation plan contain:
Land use assumptions to estimate travel, including impacts to state-owned facilities;
An inventory of air, water, and land transportation facilities and services, including transit
alignments, to define existing capital facilities and travel levels as a basis for future planning;
Level of service (LOS) standards for all arterials, transit routes, and state-owned facilities as a
gauge for evaluating system performance. These standards should be regionally coordinated;
Specific actions and requirements for bringing into compliance locally owned transportation
facilities or services that are below an established level of service standard;
Forecasts of traffic for at least ten years based on the adopted land use plan to provide
information on the location, timing, and capacity needs of future growth;
Identification of system expansion needs and transportation system management needs to
meet current and future demands;
An analysis of funding capacity to judge needs against probable funding resources;
A multi-year transportation financing plan;
If probable funding falls short of meeting identified needs, a discussion of how additional
funding will be raised or how land use assumptions will be reassessed to ensure that level of
service standards will be met;
Intergovernmental coordination efforts, including an assessment of the impacts of the
transportation plan and land use assumptions on the transportation systems of adjacent
jurisdictions; and
Demand-management strategies.
The City of Arlington is a member of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) for King, Kitsap,
Pierce and Snohomish Counties. PSRC is required to certify the transportation-related provisions in local
comprehensive plans. By doing so, PSRC assures consistency with the multicounty planning policies in
VISION 2040, the adopted regional transportation plan (Transportation 2040), and the requirements
listed above for conformity with GMA.
PRIVATE REALM RECOMMENDATIONS
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
Establish West Arlington as a TDR receiving area to
help preserve the Stillaguamish River Valley
Receiving Area –West Arlington Sub Area
Sending Area –Stillaguamish River Valley
West Arlington Subarea
Draft Form-Based Code - TDR Program
TDR
What is TDR? (Transfer of Development Rights)
Allows property owners in agricultural or rural
areas to forego development on their property in
sending areas by selling development rights to
developers in receiving areas.
Developers use TDR to build more or something
different than what would normally be allowed by
base zoning in the receiving area.
Sending
Area
Receiving
Area
Photo Courtesy King County TDR Program
• Stillaguamish Valley is
sending area
• Receiving areas:
• West Arlington subarea
• Brekhus-Beach
• First TDR program in
Snohomish County
TDR in Arlington
Why does Arlington want to use TDR?
• TDR Program ensures permanent protection of floodplain and
agricultural resources for land owners that wish to participate.
• Farmers & landowners are compensated for severing their
development rights. Participation is voluntary.
• Provide an incentive to developers to concentrate density in
appropriate locations.
Graphic courtesy Huron River Council of Michigan
Existing Conventional
Development
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Graphics Courtesy Massachusetts Smart Growth Toolkit
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RLM D = Lo w t o M oder ate D ensity R esidentia l
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RH D = H igh D ensity R esidential
OT RD = O ld Tow n R esidential Distr ict
NC = N eighbo rhood Com m er cia l
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OT BD - 2 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 2
D D D D D
D D D D D
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GC = G ene ral C om m ercial
HC = H ighw ay C om m ercial
BP = Business P ark
LI = L ight In dustrial
GI = G ener al Indust rial
P/S P = P ublic/S em i-P ublic
MS = Me dical Se rvices
AF = Aviation F lightline
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HC = Hig hway Comm ercia l
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SR 530 211TH PL NE
186TH ST NE
CEMETERY RD
SR 531
51ST AVE NE
TVEIT RD
188TH ST NE
E BURKE AVE
PIONEER HWY E
N OLYMPIC AVE
E HIGHLAND DR
47TH AVE NE
172ND ST NE
204TH ST NE
67TH
AVE
NE
172ND ST NE MCELROY RD
59TH AVE NE
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
SR 9
SR
9
N WEST AVE
BURN RD
City ofMarysville
City of Arlington
Cartographer:
File Name:
ZoningAmendNF_24x26_12.mxd
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Proposed HighwayCommercial ZoningAmendment
Date:
Stream courses, waterbo dies (2009) Snoho mish C ounty Dept of In formation Syste ms GIS d ata se t.
Pa rce ls d ownlo aded from Snoh omish County Assessor's FTPsite 201 1.
Legend
172ND ST NE SR 531
HC
BP
HC
BPP/SP
GC
RMD
172ND ST NE SR 531
HC
HC
BP
HC
BP
GC
RMD
Curr ent C ity a nd U G A Z oning
Existing P/SPzoning
SR = S urbur ban R esidentia l
RLM D = Lo w t o M oder ate D ensity R esidentia l
RM D = M ode rate Density Residen tial
RH D = H igh D ensity R esidential
OT RD = O ld Tow n R esidential Distr ict
NC = N eighbo rhood Com m er cia l
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OT BD - 2 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 2
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D OT BD - 3 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 3
GC = G ene ral C om m ercial
HC = H ighw ay C om m ercial
BP = Business P ark
LI = L ight In dustrial
GI = G ener al Indust rial
P/S P = P ublic/S em i-P ublic
MS = Me dical Se rvices
AF = Aviation F lightline
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SR 530 211TH PL NE
186TH ST NE
CEMETERY RD
SR 531
51ST AVE NE
TVEIT RD
188TH ST NE
E BURKE AVE
PIONEER HWY E
N OLYMPIC AVE
E HIGHLAND DR
47TH AVE NE
172ND ST NE
204TH ST NE
67TH
AVE
NE
172ND ST NE MCELROY RD
59TH AVE NE
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
SR 9
SR
9
N WEST AVE
BURN RD
City ofMarysville
City of Arlington
Cartographer:
File Name:
LandUseAmendNF_24x26_12.mxd
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Proposed HighwayCommercial Land UseAmendment
Date:
Stream courses, waterbo dies (2009) Snoho mish C ounty Dept of In formation Syste ms GIS d ata se t.
Pa rce ls d ownlo aded from Snoh omish County Assessor's FTPsite 201 1.
Legend
172ND ST NE
51ST
AVE
NE
SR 531
HC
RMD
RMD
GC
GI
LI
AFBP
GC
BPP/SP
51ST
AVE
NE
172ND ST NESR 531
HC
HC
RMD
RMD GC GI
LI
AF
BP
BPP/SP
GC
Curr ent C ity a nd U G A L and U se
Existing GC land use
SR = S urbur ban R esidentia l
RLM D = Lo w t o M oder ate D ensity R esidentia l
RM D = M ode rate Density Residen tial
RH D = H igh D ensity R esidential
OT RD = O ld Tow n R esidential Distr ict
NC = N eighbo rhood Com m er cia l
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!!!!!OT BD - 1 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 1
OT BD - 2 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 2
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D OT BD - 3 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 3
GC = G ene ral C om m ercial
HC = H ighw ay C om m ercial
BP = Business P ark
LI = L ight In dustrial
GI = G ener al Indust rial
P/S P = P ublic/S em i-P ublic
MS = Me dical Se rvices
AF = Aviation F lightline
kdk
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Proposed H C land use
Proposed
HC = Hig hway Comm ercia l
UV9
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SR
530
SR 530 211TH PL NE
186TH ST NE
CEMETERY RD
SR 531
51ST AVE NE
TVEIT RD
188TH ST NE
E BURKE AVE
PIONEER HWY E
N OLYMPIC AVE
E HIGHLAND DR
47TH AVE NE
172ND ST NE
204TH ST NE
67TH
AVE
NE
172ND ST NE MCELROY RD
59TH AVE NE
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
SR 9
SR
9
N WEST AVE
BURN RD
City ofMarysville
City of Arlington
Cartographer:
File Name:
UGALandUseAmend_24x26_UH.mxd
Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or im plied, including but not lim ited to w arranties of suitabilityfor a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiled from a variety of sources which may contain errors and users who rely upon the information do so at their own risk. Users agree to indem nify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Arlington for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracyor correctness of the data, or the use of the data presented in the maps.
Proposed UrbanHorticulture Land UseAmendment
Date:
Stream courses, waterbo dies (2009) Snoho mish C ounty Dept of In formation Syste ms GIS d ata se t.
Pa rce ls d ownlo aded from Snoh omish County Assessor's FTPsite 201 1.
Legend
SR 530
RHD
NC
P/SP
P/SP
P/SP
P/SP
P/SP
RHD
RHD
OTRD
RMD
E BURKE AVESR 530
E DIVISION ST
UH
P/SP
P/SP
P/SP
P/SP
RHD
RHD
OTRD
OTBD - 3
RMD
Curr ent C ity a nd U G A L and U se
Existing RH D a nd N C land use
SR = S urbur ban R esidentia l
RLM D = Lo w t o M oder ate D ensity R esidentia l
RM D = M ode rate Density Residen tial
RH D = H igh D ensity R esidential
OT RD = O ld Tow n R esidential Distr ict
NC = N eighbo rhood Com m er cia l
!!!!!
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!!!!!OT BD - 1 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 1
OT BD - 2 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 2
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D OT BD - 3 = O ld Town Busine ss Distr ict 3
GC = G ene ral C om m ercial
HC = H ighw ay C om m ercial
BP = Business P ark
LI = L ight In dustrial
GI = G ener al Indust rial
P/S P = P ublic/S em i-P ublic
MS = Me dical Se rvices
AF = Aviation F lightline
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51ST AVE NE
SR 530
E BURKE AVE
PIONEER HWY E
N OLYMPIC AVE
211TH PL NE E HIGHLAND DR
47TH AVE NE
SR 531
186TH ST NE
204TH ST NE
67TH
AVE
NE
188TH ST NE
TVEIT RD
MCELROY RD
172ND ST NE
CEMETERY RD
59TH AVE NE
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
N WEST AVE
SR 9
SR
9
BURN RD
North Fork
Stillaguamish River
Stillaguamish River
North Fork Stillaguamish River
City of Arlington
Cartographer:
File Name:
UGAZoningAmend_24x26_UH.mxd
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Proposed UrbanHorticulture ZoningAmendment
Date:
Stream c ourses, waterbodies (2009 ) Snohomish County Dept of Information Systems GIS dataset.
Parcels d ownloa ded from Sno homish C oun ty A ssessor's FT Psite 2011.
Legend
SR 530
P/SP
P/SP
RHD
OTRD P/SP
RHD
RMD
RHD
P/SP
OT BD - 3
P/SP
SR 530 E BURKE AVE
E DIVISION ST
P/SP
P/SP RHD
OT RD
P/SP
RHD
OT BD - 3
RMD
P/SP
OT BD - 3
P/SP
UH
Current C it y and UGA Zoning
Ex ist ing RHD zoni ng
SR = Sur burban Residential
RLM D = Low to M oderate Density Residential
RMD = M oderate Dens ity Re siden tia l
RHD = High Density Residenti al
OTR D = Old Town Resid ential Dis trict
NC = Neig hborhood C omm ercial
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OTBD - 2 = Ol d Town Bus iness D istrict 2
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D
D D D D D OTBD - 3 = Ol d Town Bus iness D istrict 3
GC = General Com merc ial
HC = High way C omm ercial
BP = Busi ness Park
LI = L ight Industr ial
GI = Gen eral In dustrial
P/SP = Pu blic /Sem i-Public
MS = M edical Services
AF = Aviati on Flightline
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Proposed UH zoning
Proposed
UH = Urban Horticulture
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #7
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 14, 2012
SUBJECT:
Cancellation of ILA with the City of Darrington for Building Inspection Services
ATTACHMENTS
Interlocal Agreement with Darrington for Building Inspection Services
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community Development
EXPENDITURES N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The City has had an ILA with Darrington for Building Inspection Services for a number of
years. With the economic downturn, the City of Arlington has reduced its number of building
inspectors from three (3) to one (1). Over the last couple of years our remaining building official
has been able to continue to inspect buildings in Darrington one afternoon per week. With the
recent development at Magnolia Meadows Subdivision, our Building Official is performing
plan reviews and conducting between 10-15 inspections in Arlington per day. Our Building
Official no longer has time to conduct inspections in Darrington.
HISTORY:
The ILA with Darrington was adopted in 2001.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Coordinate inspection services with our contract building inspection service, BHC.
2. Coordinate inspection services with a different firm to help Darrington.
3. Continue to perform inspection services in Darrington.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action at this time. Council will be asked to take formal action at the February 21, 2012
meeting.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #8
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Notification of Intention to Annex – 10% Petition for Graafstra/City
Annexation (PLN20120007)
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Memorandum
2. 10% Petition for Annexation to the City of Arlington
3. Vicinity Map
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community Development – David Kuhl 360-403-3445
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
A 10% Petition for Annexation Form has been submitted for approximately 166 acres of land in
the northeast corner of the City. A majority of the land (approximately 150 acres) is owned by
the City and this lowland includes the Country Charm Conservation Park. The upland consists
of approximately 16 acres of land and is owned by Hank and Betty Graafstra. The land is
within the City’s Urban Growth Area (UGA) and the current city limits abut the property to the
west and south. The City’s Comprehensive Plan designates the lowland area as Public/Semi-
public and the upland area as High Density Residential.
HISTORY:
The City purchased the lowland property in March of 2010 from Hank and Betty Graafstra to
develop a park. At that time Mr. Graafstra was working through property tax considerations on
the upland property. Once the tax issues were determined, the Graafstras elected to pursue
annexation of the upland property. The City has completed a Development Agreement with the
Graafstras which outlines the timing of annexation along with reclassifying and rezoning the
upland property in the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Code to Urban Horticulture.
This process will be done separately from the annexation.
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action at this time.
City Council Memorandum
Date: February 13, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director Re: Consideration of Notification of Intention to Annex - 10% Petition for Graafstra/Country Charm Annexation (PLN20120007)
BACKGROUND The City purchased approximately 150 acres of land from Hank and Betty Graafstra for park purposes in March of 2010. The Graafstra’s were not ready to annex the 16 acres of land they still own, located upland from the park. They are now ready to annex, so the City and the Graafstras will be doing an annexation together. The Graafstras submitted the 10% Petition to Annex Form on January 5, 2012. The annexation area consists of approximately 166 acres located in the northeast corner of the City. The properties are within the City Urban Growth Area (UGA), and the current City limits abut the proposed annexation area on the south and west. The City’s Comprehensive Plan designates the 150 acre parcel the City owns, aka Country Charm Park, as Public/Semi Public. The zoning map pre-zones this area with the same designation. The 16 acres owned by the Graafstras is located upland and south of the park and has a Comprehensive Plan Designation of High Density Residential. This proposed annexation would bring both parcels into the city and pre-zone them Public/Semi-Public and High Density Residential. The City intends to develop the park and having the park in the City will provide the City with the decision making ability on the future of the park. The Graafstra property has barns, two single-family houses and various agricultural structures. Any environmental impacts from future development would be identified and mitigated at the time of application for land use development permits.
Community Development
Planning Division
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The annexation is consistent with the following Comprehensive Plan Policies:
• Growth Policy (PL-4.3) – concentrate new growth within the Urban Growth Area.
• Growth Policy (PL-4.7) – encouraging urban development only on land where the City can provide urban services as required by GMA.
• Growth Policy (PL-6.2) – providing urban services in a logical manner and within a reasonable period of time.
• Growth Policy (PL-6.4) – annexation areas should be pre-designated and pre-zoned so that interested parties know what they will be once annexed.
NEXT STEPS If City Council decides to accept the 10% Petition, the applicant may begin to circulate a 60% petition for annexation and submit the signed petition to the City. City Council will hold a public hearing for the 60% petition, and then tentatively approve at the following meeting. Upon approval, staff will forward the 60% petition and related materials to the County for review. Once County reviews and Boundary Review Board approves, Council may set a date for approval of the annexation. See attached timeline for details. Tentative timeline is as follows: February 20 10% petition to be considered for acceptance at the City Council Meeting. March 19 10% petition to be considered for acceptance at the City Council meeting. Upon approval, proponents may begin 60% petition process. April 2 60% petition public hearing at City Council meeting. April 16 60% petition decision at City Council meeting. May-June Snohomish County will review annexation materials. July-August City Council will approve ordinance adopting the annexation.
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South Fork Stillaguamish River
N ALCAZAR AVE
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530
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Parcel ID31050100302200
GRAAFSTRA HENRYParcel #31050100201900
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GraafstraAnnex_11x17_12.mxd
Date:
File:
Cartographer:
Streams and waterbodies courtesy of Snohomish County Dept of Information Systems, June 2009.
City Limits
City UGA
Local roads
Airport
Rail line
Streams
Rivers
Ponds
Legend
Upland parcel
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City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #9
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
2011 Grants Report
ATTACHMENTS:
2011 Grants Report for March 2011through December 2011
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Executive
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
City staff provides the Council with periodic updates on our efforts to secure grants
and loans for capital projects.
HISTORY:
Staff provided an update to the Council in March 2011 on our progress.
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Report only.
2011 Grants Report 1 2/9/12
2011 Grants Report
The following summarizes grant and loan application activity from March 2011 to December
2011. City staff has been extremely busy making application for grants as well as implementing
programs from grant funds received. Almost $6,900,000 in grant funds has been awarded to the
City since March 2011.
Grants & loans applied for and received award (as of 12/31/11)
• Fire – The department received an $85,000 grant for equipment from the Stillaguamish Tribe
of Indians.
• Police – The department received an $8,000 grant for 2012 Traffic Safety programs. The
funding will be used for coordinated DUI and speeding patrols throughout the year.
• Police – The department received $110,000 grant for equipment from the Stillaguamish
Tribe of Indians.
• Public Works Engineering – The City received $6 million from the Transportation
Improvement Board for 67th Ave NE Reconstruction project, Phase III.
• Public Works Engineering – The City received $452,000 from PSRC for Airport
Boulevard, Phase I.
• Public Works Maintenance & Operations / Arlington School District – Received $63,750
to install flashing school speed limit signs near Pioneer Elementary, Kent Prairie Elementary,
Presidents Elementary, and Eagle Creek Elementary.
• Public Works Utilities – Received $50,000 for NPDES permit compliance for our
Municipal Stormwater Permit. It must be used to develop community capacities, including
planning, management, or implementation, to better manage stormwater and reduce impacts
to water quality. It cannot be used for facility capital projects.
• Recreation - The City received $110,000 direct funding award from the State Capital Budget
to construct the Legion Park Visitors Information Center and Trailhead facility.
• Recreation – Received a $17,000 grant from the Snohomish County Hotel/Motel tax fund to
fund two entry signs in 2012.
• Recreation – Received a $5,000 grant in conjunction with the cities of Lake Stevens and
Snohomish to produce a pocket map of the Centennial Trail that will identify restaurants,
retail stores, and points of interest. 20,000 copies of the map will be produced.
Grants applied for and awaiting response (as of 12/31/11)
• Fire – The department applied for $150,000 through the 2012 FEMA AFG grant for Mobile
Data Terminals for all of the emergency vehicles and two defibrillators. This is a 95%
Federal / 5% Local match grant program. If awarded, the City’s match would be $7,500.
• Executive / Public Works Engineering – The City has provided Representative Dunshee
with 5 infrastructure projects totaling over $4 million for a jobs and infrastructure bond that
may be floated at the state level. The projects included $1.3 million for 67th Ave NE, Phase
III, $2.5 million for Airport Boulevard Phase II, $220,000 for a boat launch at Haller Park,
2011 Grants Report 2 2/9/12
and $48,000 to repair/replace the roofs at the Public Works Maintenance & Operations
facility and the Arlington Community Youth Center (Boys & Girls Club).
• IT – Applied for $6,300 from the City’s Hotel / Motel Tax grant program to purchase video
equipment so the City can produce promotions.
• Recreation – Applied for $13,800 from the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax grant program for Music
in the Park, Movies in the Park, the 2013 Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival, and other
events.
• Recreation – Applied for $46,000 from the City’s Hotel / Motel grant program for parking
improvements at Country Charm.
• Recreation – Applied for $17,000 from the City’s Hotel / Motel grant program for entry way
signs.
Grants applied for and did not receive (as of 12/31/11)
• Airport – Applied for a WSDOT Aviation Division grant for security lighting. Requested
$96,000.
• Community Development – Applied for $182,000 to model and design the restoration of the
South Slough in Island Crossing from the Department of Ecology.
• Recreation – Applied for $46,000 from the County’s Hotel / Motel grant program for
parking improvements at Country Charm.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #10
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
2011 Goals Report
ATTACHMENTS:
2011 Goals - End of Year Report
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Executive
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Since the 2011 retreat, City staff has been busy implementing the City’s 2011 Goals and
Priorities. The attached report provides the Council with a summary of the actions
taken to implement these goals.
HISTORY:
The City Council set the City’s 2011 Goals and Priorities by resolution on March 7, 2011.
Staff provided an update to the Council in May 2011 on our progress.
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Report only.
2011
Mayor Barbara Tolbert
City of Arlington
2/13/12
City of Arlington End of Year Report
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• Complete Reconstruction of Station 46 – Substantial
completion of Firehouse 46 was reached in June 2011. A ribbon
cutting ceremony was held on 9/11/11 to officially reopen the facility
to the public.
• Develop, adopt and implement plans for Public Safety
Facilities & Equipment needs (Fire/EMS & Police).
Evaluation of current facilities and equipment and plans for
addressing deficiencies is underway.
Develop Plan for Addressing Public Safety
Facilities & Equipment Needs
4
• Continue tri-agency partnership to ensure that we are
able to respond to any emergency – This partnership was
tested three times during 2011. In early May 2011, the improper
disposal of a tear gas canister in Darrington required the activation
of the Hospital’s Emergency Plan and a cooperative effort between
the City and the Hospital to respond. On May 18, 2011 the City and
Hospital participated in Shake, Rattle, and Roll. And on November
10, 2011 all three agencies participated in Gas Ex.
• Training of staff at all agencies to ensure that we all know
what to do before and during an emergency situation, and
know how to recover – The agencies held two training exercises
during 2011. Shake, Rattle & Roll was a comprehensive earthquake
exercise involving the hospitals in five counties, as well as staff from
Joint Base Lewis McChord, the City of Arlington, our regional EMS
partners, and local businesses. Gas Ex was held in November and
prepared us to work as a team for response and recovery, as well as
joint information distribution.
Emergency Management
5
• “It’s Everyone’s Business” –City staff continued our focus on
improving both internal and external customer service. In July, the
Chamber and Visitors Center relocated to a facility on 172nd and 43rd
which heightened their visibility in the area. This relocation was
made possible through the help of the Stillaguamish Tribe, which
rented the facility to the Chamber and Visitors Center.
• Begin Construction of the Airport Business Park
infrastructure and facilities – Phase I of Airport Boulevard is
designed and funded. The project will go out to bid in March 2012
and should be complete by August 2012. The City continues to
pursue funding for Phase II of the project which will provide a link
from 172nd to 188th.
• Review Design Guidelines and Land Use Code – The annual
update of the Land Use code was completed in 2011. In 2011, a
committee representing many different types of businesses and the
City Council met regularly to simplify the sign code regulations
contained in the Land Use Code. A draft sign code is being reviewed
by the committee.
• Retail Business Development – The City saw many businesses
open in 2011: Stanwood VeloSport, Ryan Nobach Trucking, Jersey
Mike’s, Sprint, Panda Express, GameStop, Radio Shack, Hubbs
Pizza and Pasta, and the Arlington Advanced Manufacturing
Center.
• Work to attract visitors - Through press releases and publicity
by organizing committees, visitors were encouraged to attend our
many annual events, from the Eagle Festival in February to events
at the airport. A new Arlington Events Guide was produced by
DABA and funded through the City’s Hotel-Motel tax grant
program. To encourage shopping and dining downtown, merchants
provided a shuttle service to transport Fly-In guests to the
downtown area for shopping and dining.
Economic Development
6
Leading up to the holiday season, decorated snowmen appeared at
key intersections and at retail establishments throughout the city.
The updated City website was designed with the visitor in mind.
The City also worked with Snohomish County Tourism to update
their map of facilities and things to visit in the Arlington area. The
Visitor Information Center had an increase in traffic during the
second half of the year due to the relocation onto 172nd.
• Continue participation in and encouragement of the “Buy
Local” Program – The City published “Buy Local” articles in all
the 2011 editions of the Arlington Update. City staff made
presentations promoting the “Buy Local” program to both the
Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber membership and DABA.
• Signage on state highways – the City was able to secure new
signage on Smokey Point Boulevard and SR 530 to direct visitors to
downtown. Walmart installed a billboard on Interstate 5 and
allowed the Visitors Information Center to piggy back on the sign.
• Gateway signage / wayfinder signage – The first sign was
installed on SR 530 near the intersection with Smokey Point Blvd.
The City again partnered with Arlington Arts Council and held a
highly successful golf tournament that matched the Arts Council’s
investment to assist with other partners to pay for another sign. The
City received grant funding from Snohomish County to install 2
new gateway signs in 2012.
Economic Development
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• Construct Airport Boulevard – Phase I of the project received a
$452,000 grant for construction. This phase will be bid in March
2012, with expected completion in August 2012. The first phase
will complete the infrastructure to the north up near the end of
43rd. This phase would open up all of the lots in the business park
and aviation lots adjacent to the road. Staff is pursuing funding for
Phase II which would complete Airport Boulevard to 188th.
• Secondary Transportation Grid / Cross Circulation in
Smokey Point – Staff moved forward with the 173rd Street project
identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Property on the west end of
the corridor has been purchased and environmental studies for the
entire route have been completed. Design of the revised route,
which now goes from Airport Boulevard to Smokey Point Boulevard
will be complete in early 2012.
• Improve 172nd from 43rd to Hwy 9 –Through SCCIT and the
SR-9 Coalition, the City continued to advance the 172nd project.
The City tried to obtain state funding for preliminary design and
stormwater design for the project from 43rd to 67th as well as a
corridor study from 67th to Hwy 9. Both requests were not funded
by the state Legislature.
• 67th Ave, Phase 3 including the Centennial Trail – this
project is at 100% design and the project is slated for construction
in 2012. The City received $6 million in grant funding from the
Transportation Improvement Board for the project.
• Begin planning of West Arlington Corridor Improvements
- Smokey Point Blvd, Hwy 530, 188th St NE– Improvements
were made at the intersection of Smokey Point Blvd and Hwy 530
to reduce the number of crashes. City staff completed a traffic study
of 188th Ave NE activity to prepare for future improvements in the
area.
Transportation
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• Continue work to form a coalition of north county cities –
The “Stillaguamish Valley Mayors” organization, including the cities
of Arlington, Granite Falls, Stanwood, and the Town of Darrington,
continued to meet in 2011. Topics of discussion among the Mayors
have included tourism promotion, economic development,
emergency management, and transportation. At the staff level, we
continue to support the north county cities coalition by building
relationships at the staff level with our neighboring cities. We also
have strong representation at the regional level on natural
resources issues and at the state level on water and wastewater
issues.
• Increase lobbying of county, state & federal
representatives on key issues– The City continued its focus on
lobbying of our County, state and federal representatives on an
issue by issue basis. A considerable amount of time has been spent
on these relationships as they lead to additional grant and loan
dollars that may not have otherwise come our way. In 2011,
multiple meetings were held with County Councilmember Koster,
State Senators Haugen and Stevens, State Representatives Pearson
and Kristiansen, Congressman Larsen, and staff from Governor
Gregoire’s office.
• Strengthen relationship with the Stillaguamish Tribe – A
joint meeting with the Tribal Council on March 24, 2011. The City’s
Police and Fire departments were recipients of generous donations
from the Tribe for equipment. The donations totaled $195,000 for
the City.
• Continue to bring “West Arlington” into our community –
The City hosted two neighborhood meetings in Smokey Point,
engaging the community in the development of the West Arlington
Plan in 2011. An additional meeting was held on January 11, 2012 to
discuss the draft Form Based Codes and the potential for the TDR
program in the area.
• Retain our small town feel while growing into a big city.
Outreach
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• Continue increasing our outreach efforts to our residents
and businesses – The City revamped its website and launched it
in February 2011. In December 2011, the City started issuing e-
Newsletters to communicate with residents and businesses on a
more frequent basis. In 2011, the City issued two issues of the
Arlington Update. A third issue was canceled due to budget
constraints.
Outreach
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• Support the County’s completion of the Centennial Trail
Gap between 152nd & 172nd –The Gap Project was completed in
the fall of 2011.
• Complete the Centennial Trail from 204th to Maple – The
Centennial Trail project from 204th St NE to Maple has been
combined with the 67th Ave NE Phase III project. The project is
slated to be constructed in 2012. The City received $6 million from
the Transportation Improvement Board for the project.
• “Hospital Trail” – The alignment of the Hospital Trail is
complete. Thermoplastics delineating the trail will be embedded in
2012 with assistance from the Arlington Kiwanis Club.
• Downtown Trailhead at Legion Park with Restrooms – City
staff were successful in obtaining three grants to construct the
downtown trailhead building at Legion Park. The entire project is
fully funded and construction is expected to be complete in March
2012.
Outreach Trails
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• Implement West Arlington Planning – two meetings were
held with West Arlington residents in 2011. The draft Form Based
Codes were unveiled for public comment at a public meeting in
West Arlington on January 11, 2012.
• Complete Riverfront Planning and begin implementation
– the first meeting of the Riverfront Planning group will be held on
March 8, 2012.
• Expand UGA west of I-5 from 185th to Hwy 530
• Expand UGA north of the Stillaguamish River
Planning
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• Continue implementation of the citywide equipment
replacement funding program – We began to grow the
Replacement fund in 2011. $291,300 plus interest of $4,500 were
sent to the fund. $75,800 was spent on equipment replacement.
• Rebuild reserves – This will be a slow process as the economy
recovers, especially as demands for staffing increases.
• Plan for future staffing, with special attention to public
safety requirements – No only do we need to plan for future
staffing, but also equipment needs (e.g. vehicles).
City Financial Planning
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• Expand City’s receiving area to include West Arlington –
efforts to complete this are underway.
• Continue efforts to implement the TDR Program – A study
is underway to determine if tax-increment financing (TIF) for TDRs
will work in West Arlington.
• Promote Sustainable Farming – The Stillaguamish Tribe
provided $100,00 to the Arlington School District to integrate
locally grown food into the District’s nutrition program.
Transfer of Development Rights Program
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• Numerous tree planting project to assist with salmon habitat
restoration and stormwater were undertaken in 2011.
• Parks maintenance staff utilized volunteers to assist with
landscaping in areas throughout Arlington.
• The City was the beneficiary of a number of Eagle Scout projects in
2011 including the repainting of Fire Station 47, the placement of 6
flag post holes in Legion Park around the memorial so the flags of
all the service branches can be displayed, and the installation of
information kiosks on the Centennial Trail.
• The City’s Stormwater Wetland utilized citizen and student
volunteers for plantings; ongoing monitoring of the wetland by
volunteers continues.
• The City established the Adopt-a-Park program, with three parks
adopted so far.
Enhance Volunteer Program
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• Begin development of Graafstra-Country Charm Park &
Conservation area – with a multitude of volunteer projects, the
City was able to develop a portion of Country Charm. The camping
area was delineated and planted for a Senior project, 24 campfire
rings were installed, a fruit tree boulevard was planted by Arlington
Rotary, additional trees were planted as part of the Arbor Day
celebration, and the off-leash pet area was completed. The park was
formally named by the City Council. City staff have applied for grant
funding to construct a parking lot so users can access the off-leash
pet area. And the County constructed flood fencing and a trail to the
beach area.
Plan for Future Needs for Sports and Recreation
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• EMS Levy – EMS levy passed with an 84.61% YES vote in the City.
Arlington Rural Fire (District 21) passed the EMS levy with a 79.1%
YES vote.
Fire and EMS Services
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