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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2012_Council Meeting January 3, 2012 – 7 PM City Council Chambers 110 E. Third SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 1-800-833-8388 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SWEARING IN: Mayor Barbara Tolbert Councilmember Dick Butner Councilmember Marilyn Oertle Councilmember Randy Tendering Councilmember Ken Klein ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Please limit remarks to three minutes CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the December 19, 2011 Council Meeting 2. Accounts Payable PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance adopting Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the Manufacturing Industrial Center NEW BUSINESS 1. Selection of Dianne White, Mayor, City of Stanwood, to serve as Snohomish Health District Board of Health Representative for all small cities in County Council District #1 2. Selection of Councilmember Debora Nelson to serve as the City’s representative to Community Transit 3. Selection of Mayor Barbara Tolbert as Delegate to the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee & Councilmember Marilyn Oertle as Alternate 4. Confirmation of appointments to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 5. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2011-020 DISCUSSION ITEMS INFORMATION SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 1-800-833-8388 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS – OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT DRAFT Page 1 of 5 Council Chambers 110 East Third December 19, 2011 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker Council Members Absent: All Council members were present. City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Police Officers Schmidt and Bolter, Elizabeth Chamberlin and Monica Schlegel, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Firemen Ruffner, Bassett, Hillis, Anderson, Christou, and Knepper, Sarah Lopez, Deena Dean, Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Todd Hall, Bill Blake, Roxanne Guenzler, Sherri Phelps, Julie Good, Bryan Terry, Linda Thomas, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle – City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Dennis Byrnes, Jan Schuette, Jean Olson, Katy Ellis, Kirk Boxleitner – Arlington Times, Neil Knutson, Yolanda Larson, Randy Tendering, Barbara Tolbert, Mike Hopson, Shirley Case, Arlene Beazley, Terry Marsh, Mary Larson, Laura Kuhl, Ken Klein, Sarah Arney – North County Outlook, Hank Graafstra, Kirk Person, Mike Larsen and his 4 children, Bea Randall, Shawn Yanity, Kay Duskin, Dave Duskin, Laura Kuhl, Gale Fiege – Everett Herald, Heather Logan, and Sid Logan Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced an Executive Session lasting approximately 20 minutes, with no action taken during the meeting, to review collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]. At 6:30 the Council adjourned into Executive Session. RECONVENE The Executive meeting was concluded at 6:50PM. Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Cornerstone Award – Unique Interiors With the use of a power point presentation Paul Ellis addressed the move of Unique Interiors to their new 2nd Avenue location. David and Debbie Rhodes came forward and received recognition for their business. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the audience presented Mayor Larson flowers of appreciation. State Representative Kirk Pearson addressed those in attendance and honored Mayor Larson, Sally Lien, and Linda Byrnes, as they leave their posts as Mayor and Council members. He then presented an award to Mayor Larson and was asked to speak to the grant recently received for the planned railroad building at Legion Park. Minutes of the Arlington Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT December 19, 2011 Page 2 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA With the move from the Consent Agenda of Items 6 and 7: MOU with IAFF Local No. 3728 regarding 2012 Budget Concessions (Attachment E) and the MOU with Arlington Police Officers Assn. regarding 2012 Budget Concessions (Attachment F), both to Unfinished Business, Steve Baker moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the December 5 and 12, 2011 meetings 2. Accounts Payable Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #75344 through #75464 dated December 6, 2011 through December 19, 2011 in the amount of $1,102,743.21 3. Stillaguamish Overlay Project Closeout 4. Cascade Valley Hospital Utility Easement Dedication 5. COA-ASD Amendment to the 2002 Settlement Agreement PUBLIC HEARING Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the Manufacturing Industrial Center Through the use of a power point presentation Associate Planner Todd Hall located and then spoke to the new Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the MIC. At 7:13PM the Public Hearing was opened, and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was immediately closed. Because Public Hearing items are typically voted on at the meeting following the Public Hearing, Steve Baker moved to table the item to the next Council meeting. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. 2011 Budget Amendments With the use of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase introduced these Amendments as a general housekeeping items. The Public hearing was opened at 7:16PM, and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was immediately closed. Mr. Chase then answered Council questions. Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Ordinance amending the 2011 budget for the City of Arlington. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution for Public Safety Sales Tax Ballot Proposal With the use of an overhead presentation City Administrator Allen Johnson projected and then spoke to the General Fund Budget Elements - Revenues. Mr. Johnson then answered Council questions. Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed resolution providing for the submission to the City voters at the February 14, 2012 special election of a proposition authorizing an additional sales and use tax at the rate of 0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 82.14.450 to be used exclusively for police and fire protection purposes; providing a form of the ballot proposition; entering legislative findings; and providing direction to staff. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Ordinance for Adoption of Amendments to AMC Chapter 3.16 Utility Tax Rates With the use of a power point presentation Allen Johnson projected information and then addressed the requested Ordinance for Adoption of Amendments to the Utility Tax Rates. He then answered Council questions regarding the impact these taxes would have on a family of 4. Discussion followed Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT December 19, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Sally Lien moved to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 3.16 regarding Utility Tax Rates and adopting a Sunset Clause. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. MOU with IAFF Local No. 3728 regarding 2012 Budget Concessions Mr. Johnson spoke to the overall cuts for City employees, and the recent negotiations with Fire and Police Unions. He then addressed firefighter union proposals regarding shifts, staffing, and the contract. Sally Lien moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the IAFF Local NO. 3728 regarding 2012 Budget concessions. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a 4-0-0-3 majority vote with Dick Butner, Marilyn Oertle, and Steve Baker, casting the votes in opposition. Memorandum of Understanding with Arlington Police Officers Association regarding 2012 Budget Concessions Mr. Johnson addressed the Budget savings resulting in the MOU with the Arlington Police Officers Association. Chris Raezer thanked those for their stepping up to make it a balanced Budget. Debora Nelson addressed feelings of disrespect directed toward the Council in regards to a couple of specific points in the MOU. Linda Byrnes spoke in support of the willingness for the Officers to step up to the plate. Sally Lien moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Arlington Police Officers Association regarding 2013 Budget Concessions. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a 4-0-0-3 majority vote, with Dick Butner, Marilyn Oertle and Steve Baker, casting the votes in opposition. Ordinance to Adopt the 2012 Budget Mr. Johnson gave a background of working with the budget in these difficult times. Mr. Baker then voiced his disapproval of the 2012 Budget situation, stating that these are but temporary fixes and cuts must be made. Chris Raezer then spoke in support of the Budget, noting that it is not a final fix. Dick Butner voiced opposition to the Budget. Linda Byrnes and Sally Lien spoke in support of the Budget. Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Ordinance adopting the 2012 Budget for the City of Arlington. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a 4-0-0-3 majority vote, with Dick Butner, Marilyn Oertle, and Steve Baker casting the votes in opposition. Sublease with Arlington Food Bank Paul Ellis spoke to the recent move of the Arlington Food Bank and the grant awarded for a new building. The Food Bank is now at a temporary site. Mr. Ellis then noted the new proposed location and spoke to the site amenities. This would be a 25-year sub-lease. He then introduced Food Bank President Sharon Moon, and others involved with the Food Bank were introduced. Ms. Moon thanked the City for what they have done, and still do, to support the Food Bank. Mr. Ellis addressed Council concerns and questions. Linda Byrnes moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a Sublease Agreement with the Arlington Food Bank for shared use of Lot 107. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS Professional Services Agreement with Dawson’s Place for Child Interview Specialist Police Chief Nelson Beazley presented the requested Child Interview Specialist. Sally Lien moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement for Child Interview Specialist Services with Dawson Place. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT December 19, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Fifth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Court Services with Marysville Chief Beazley briefly spoke to the importance of this ILA. Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Fifth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Court Services between the City of Marysville and the City of Arlington. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Graafstra Annexation – Development Agreement Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake briefly spoke to the requested Graafstra Annexation Development Agreement. There were no Council questions Steve Baker moved to approve the Amended Agreement regarding the Conditions of Annexation with Hank and Betty Graafstra. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Larson did not give a report tonight. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Dick Butner noted that this year marks his 8 years with perfect attendance. PRESENTATIONS HONORING MAYOR LARSON, ALSO COUNCILMEMBERS LIEN AND BYRNES Allen Johnson praised Mayor Larson’s job and duties and wonderful leadership as Mayor of Arlington. He then thanked the family of Mayor Larson, noting that Mr. Larson had also served as Fire Chief and Mayor of Arlington giving the Larsons 19 years of service. Mr. Johnson read and then presented a plaque to Margaret Larson, outgoing Mayor of Arlington. She then briefly spoke. Chairman and Fisheries Manager for the Stillaguamish Tribe Shawn Yanity called his family to help with the presentation. He spoke highly of Mayor Margaret recounting ways in which they had worked together. He noted that the tribe is going to invest and help with Nutrition, also with needs of the Arlington Fire and Police Departments. He honored Mayor Margaret with a medicine blanket. The Tribe also honored Sally Lien and Linda Byrnes with a medicine blanket. In addition Mr. Yanity honored Barbara Tolbert with a medicine blanket, and he then explained the blanket symbols. Bill Blake presented Shawn Yanity an eagle carving, and then Mr. Blake read information regarding the eagle carving and what it represents for a better tomorrow. Sarah Arney from the Arlington Arts Council spoke words of thanks to Mayor Margaret and noted all of help she has given the Arts Council. Ron’s eagle sculpture is to be dedicated to Mayor Margaret and noted with a plaque. Mayor Larson then introduced her son and daughter, along with her 4 grandchildren, also her sister in law Donna. Mayor Larson then praised and presented Sally Lien with a plaque of appreciation for 16+ years and a job well done. Ms. Lien then spoke. Mayor Larson praised and thanked Linda Byrnes for her dedicated service. She was also presented a plaque of appreciation. Fire Chief Bruce Stedman also spoke in appreciation of Mayor Margaret and Linda Byrnes. He then presented Sally Lien with a signed fireman’s hat, as she has been public safety liaison for many years. Police Chief Nelson Beazley spoke in appreciation of Sally Lien and Linda Byrnes. He presented Sally Lien with a plaque of appreciation and thanks. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT December 19, 2011 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT & REFRESHMENTS With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48PM. A coffee and cookie social followed. ____________________________ Margaret Larson, Mayor PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT To: Arlington City Council From: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director Todd Hall, Associate Planner Meeting Date: January 3, 2012 Project: Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Comprehensive Plan Amendments (PLN20110007) A. INTRODUCTION The applicant, City of Arlington, propose amendments to Chapter 3: Goals and Policies, Chapter 7: Land Use Element, and the addition of a map in support of designation of a Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC). B. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicants/Owners: City of Arlington, 238 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223 Contact: Todd Hall, Associate Planner, City of Arlington, 238 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223 General Location: MIC-designated area (See attached map) Project Description: The Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Comprehensive Plan Amendments are City-initiated, City-wide text-amendments to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan to amend goals and policies and chapter discussions related to the designation of a Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) overlay and adding a new map to the Comprehensive Plan showing the specific boundaries of the MIC. Requested Action: Adopt the ordinance approving the Manufacturing Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Amendments (PLN20110007) Review Process: See Title 20 – Land Use Code of AMC, Chapter 20.96 Amendments Exhibits: 1. Draft Amendments to Chapter 3: Goals and Policies (Land Use, Economic Development, Transportation) 2. Draft Amendments to Chapter 7: Land Use Element 3. Draft Figure 2-21: MIC Boundary Community Development Planning Division PLN20110007 Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Comprehensive Plan Amendments January 3, 2012 – City Council C. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Comprehensive Plan Amendments are City-initiated, City-wide text-amendments to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan to amend goals and policies and chapter discussions related to the designation of a Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) overlay adding a new map to the Comprehensive Plan showing the specific boundaries of the MIC. The City is proposing text amendments in order to designate a MIC. The MIC designation would identify the area as a major employment center that attracts manufacturing and industrial uses. By having this area designated as an MIC, the City would be eligible for competitive transportation infrastructure grant funding. MICs are designated by Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT), Snohomish County’s public inter-jurisdictional forum of cities and the Tribes; and by Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), which is the Puget Sound’s regional planning body. The Arlington-Smokey Point MIC is a future joint effort between the cities of Arlington and Marysville. Each City is adopting their own comprehensive plan amendments and land use regulations related to the MIC. The future regionally designated MIC would encompass both city limits, with the majority (approximately 80%) of the land area within Arlington. D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: The amendment of a comprehensive plan is subject to provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). The applicant submitted an environmental checklist on October 27, 2011. On October 31, 2011, the City issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposal. No comments were received on the DNS. 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLEVMENT: a. A Notice of Public Hearing was issued for the December 6, 2011 Planning Commission meeting and the December 19, 2011 City Council meeting. A notice was posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Post Offices, the Arlington Library and City Hall. Notices were also published in the Arlington Times and Everett Herald on November 23, 2011. 3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION: On October 24, 2011, the Manufacturing/Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Amendments were submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) for review. The DOC notified the City that it was in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106, Material ID #17512 on October 27, 2011. 4. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT: In accordance with RCW 36.70A.130, a city may revise its comprehensive plan, if needed, on a yearly basis. This amendment is in accordance with this provision. PLN20110007 Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Comprehensive Plan Amendments January 3, 2012 – City Council E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1. The City’s comprehensive plan was adopted on December 5, 2005 with amendments approved on an annual basis since this time, the most recent of which were approved in April 2011. The amendment as described above is part of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket. F. ANALYSIS 1. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, which includes an update two chapters and the addition of a new map, are included in this proposal. No other substantive changes to the Comprehensive Plan are proposed as part of this amendment. 2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the overall intent of the goals the Comprehensive Plan. Several new goals and policies have been added to the Land Use, Transportation, and Economic Development sections of Chapter 3: Goals and Policies and are summarized in the attachments. 3. The goals in the Growth Management Act (GMA) that specifically apply to these amendments are: Urban Growth, Reducing Sprawl, Transportation and Economic Development (RCW 36.70A.020, (1), (2), (3), and (5). These goals are reflected in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Urban Growth goal focuses on infill and developing where adequate public facilities and urban services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. The proposed amendment to add an MIC map could continue to focus current and future manufacturing and industrial development in an urban growth area near major transportation centers and thus utilize existing public facilities rather than extending into rural or unincorporated areas. The Reducing Sprawl goal identifies the need to “Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development.” “Low-density” development may be classified as commercial, industrial, or residential. An MIC designation would concentrate development into a defined area rather than allowing associated developments to outlying areas which would be less efficient in terms of transportation and infrastructure. The Transportation goal focuses on efficiency, including multi-modal transportation options that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. The MIC will have priority for regional transportation funding, and in the future, will qualify for federal transportation funding once regionally designated by PSRC. The Economic Development goal promotes “economic opportunity for all citizens of the state….promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses…” The MIC designation would be consistent with this goal in that it promotes retention and growth of new manufacturing/industrial businesses and includes improved regional transportation options. PLN20110007 Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Comprehensive Plan Amendments January 3, 2012 – City Council 4. The Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies that specifically pertain to the amendments are in the Economic and Employment chapter (specifically ED-5, 6 and 7). These policies will be more applicable once the City moves forward with regional MIC designation and requires the County’s and PSRC approval. At this time, the City is only proposing local MIC designation. G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. The call for 2011 Comprehensive Plan amendments was conducted in January 2011. The application for the Manufacturing/Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Amendments was received by the January 31, 2011 deadline. 2. Seven amendments were submitted for the 2011 docket, including the Manufacturing/Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Amendments (PLN20110007). 3. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued for the Manufacturing/Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Amendments on October 31, 2011 (see above for details). No comments were received. 4. The amendment was submitted to the DOC on October 24, 2011 in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal met all DOC’s procedural requirements. 5. A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the November 23, 2011 Everett Herald and Arlington Times for the December 6, 2011 Planning Commission public hearing and December 19, 2011 City Council public hearing. 6. On November 23, 2011, a Notice of Public Hearing for the December 6, 2011 Planning Commission public hearing and December 19, 2011 City Council public hearing was posted at Arlington City Hall, Arlington Post Office, Smokey Point Post Office and the Arlington Public Library. 7. The application for PLN20110007 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and the Manufacturing/Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 8. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment as described has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies, as noted in Section F above. 9. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 10. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file, which is adopted by reference into this approval. 11. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, as listed above, furthers the public health, safety and general welfare. PLN20110007 Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Comprehensive Plan Amendments January 3, 2012 – City Council H. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Arlington City Council adopt the ordinance approving the Manufacturing/Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Amendments (PLN20110007). 12/5/05 Land Use Page 10 Goal/Policy PN D SR R- L M D R- M D R- H D OT OT B D - 1 OT B D - 2 OT B D - 3 NC GC HC BP LI GI MS AF P/ S P Applicable Land Use Designations PL-12.5 Pursue the designation of the Arlington-Smokey Point Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC)in the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies and regional designation by Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). X X X X X X X PL-12.6 Support the development and growth of the Arlington-Smokey Point MIC by supporting a concentrated manufacturing and industrial base and by planning for future growth and infrastructure improvements. X X X X X X X PL-12.7 Develop appropriate zoning, design review and landscaping regulations so that manufacturing uses within the MIC are buffered from the impacts to residential uses.X X X X X X X PL-12.8 Ensure at least a minimum of 80% of the property within the MIC is planned and zoned for industrial and manufacturing uses. Compatible non-industrial uses shall be conditioned to mitigate for potential conflicts with current and future industrial uses. X X X X X X X GL-13 PL-13.1 Explore and use economic or other incentive programs that would encourage appropriate industrial development.X X X PL-13.2 Encourage the development of planned industrial parks.X X X Promote an active and diverse industrial district in order to promote economic growth. 12/5/05 Econonomic Development Page 4 PE-5.9 Promote the merchants’ involvement in ongoing economic development strategies.X X X PE-5.10 The City should also become an active sponsor and promoter of new retail businesses that offer a mix of goods and services that people in the area want and need, focusing on the balance of factors that will result in an economically successful retail center with the prospects for long-term economic health. X X X Smokey Point/SR-531 Corridor PE-5.11 Work towards Smokey Point becoming a Subregional Center pursuant to PSRC's designation.X X PE-5.12 We ought to do everything possible to get the SR-531 x I-5 interchange built so as to be able to attract and handle the commercial capacity of the Smokey Point/SR-531 Commercial Corridor. X X X X X Airport/Industrial Area PE-5.13 Remember that the industrial zoning and uses were here long before most of the residential areas were built around it.We need to protect the GI district from encroaching residential uses and the complaints that follow.Embrace General Industrial uses within the existing GI district as long as impacts are mitigated and performance standards adhered to. X PE-5.14 Accept the fact that GI uses are generally not always pretty.However,this doesn’t mean the public views from rights-of-way (entrances and perimeters) can’t be spruced up and aesthetically pleasing. X PE-5.15 As for our Light Industrial and Business Park areas,which tend to provide higher wage jobs and higher number of jobs per acre,this district can be used as buffer between GI or airport and residential districts where feasible.We should aim for cleaner uses than in the GI district and all uses should be indoors. X X PE-5.16 Continue to diversify the City’s industrial base and protect our General Industrial area from becoming so restrictive that traditional industrial businesses find it undesirable. X X PE-5.17 Capitalize on the availability of rail transportation and the airport as a draw for high-wage paying industrial businesses.X XPE-5.18 Seek a PSRC designation of Manufacturing/Industrial Center,perhaps jointlywiththeCityofMarysville,which is planning for additional industrial/businessparklandusedesignationsfortheareaofitsUGAthatabutsourindustrialarea.Such a designation would open up additional funding opportunities forinfrastructure.X X X Kent Prairie PE-5.19 Work with property owners to develop a plan,the goal of which would be to reduce the standard ESA-buffers on some of the developable lands through which diked streams run in exchange for larger buffers and improved habitat on parcels that are less developable 12/5/05 Econonomic Development Page 5 West Bluff Industrial Area PE-5.20 The City should encourage and facilitate the annexation of the West Bluff subarea.X Hilltop Neighborhood PE-5.21 In the future, as the City grows,the properties around the SR-9 x SR-531 intersection will become centralized around many residential neighborhoods. Commercial uses at this intersection will become essential to serving these neighborhoods, and the commercial designations should maintained, even if commercial development is not imminent. X Airport GE-6 PE-6.1 Encourage the growth of the airport as an employment center by considering innovative public/private partnerships,tax incentives, and economic development planning to promote this growth. X X X PE-6.2 Promote Arlington Municipal Airport as Washington’s Premier General Aviation Airport. Encourage development of the Flight Line property X X X PE-6.3 Develop a strategy to market the Airport along with the rest of the City.X X X PE-6.4 Bring recognition to Arlington by encouraging special events such as the NWEAA Fly-In and others.X X X Tourism GE-7 PE-7.1 Encourage the development of the County trail system to Darrington and the Skagit County line and promote Arlington as the hub for trail users. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PE-7.2 Capitalize on our riverfront, riverfront parks (existing and potential), and trail systems and develop and promote Arlington as an outdoor recreation area.X X X X PE-7.3 Implement other action items in the Economic Development plan aimed at achieving this goal.X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) GE-8 Seek regional PSRC designation of the 'Arlington-Smokey Point Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC), jointly with the City of Marysville, which is planning for additional manufacturing and industrial land uses south of the City of Arlington that abuts our industrial area. Such a designation would open up additional funding opportunities for infrastructure. As one of our economic development strategies, aim to increase the number of people coming to Arlington to contribute to the local economy. Ensure that the airport remains a viable employment and economic engine for the City of Arlington. 12/5/05 Econonomic Development Page 6 PE-8.1 Provide adequate infrastruture, support existing facilities and services and protect the MIC area against incompatible uses in order to maintain and attract new manufacturing and industrial businesses and will help Arlington continue to be a place to live, work and play. X X X X X X X PE-8.2 Develop policies and regulations that are coordinated with economic development strategies to encourage growth and sustain manufacturing and industrial businesses in Arlington. X X X X X X X PE-8.3 The City should make every effort to provide up-front economic information, site development data, and streamline permit processing in order to assist existing and help develop new manufacturing and industrial businesses in the MIC. X X X X X X X 12/5/05 Transportation Page 8 Goal/Policy PN D SR R- L M D R- M D R- H D OT OT B D - 1 OT B D - 2 OT B D - 3 NC GC HC BP LI GI MS AF P/ S P Applicable Land Use Designations PT-12.5 If funding is unavailable, or if development is progressing beyond the ability to provide sufficient transportation facilities, the City should consider development moratoriums, as necessary, until the transportation facilities can be brought into alignment with approved LOS. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PT-12.6 Direct resources to ensure that existing transportation system is maintained adequately.X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Air Quality GL-13 PT-13.1 The quality of air in and around the Puget Sound region is an important factor in the high quality of life enjoyed by residents living in our community. To help enhance and maintain high air quality standards, Arlington commits to meeting federal and state air quality requirements and will work with the state, region and local agencies or jurisdictions to develop transportation control measures and/or similar mobile source emission reduction programs that may be warranted to attain or maintain air quality requirements. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PT-13.2 The City's transportation system shall conform to the federal and state Clear Air Acts by maintaining its conformity with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan of the Puget Sound Regional Council and by following the requirements of Chapter 173-420 of the Washington Administrative Code, which may include development of transportation control measures and air quality programs. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) GL-14 PT-14.1 Identify and implement short-term and long-range infrastructure improvements that supports existing and helps stimulate the development of new manufacturing and industrial uses in the MIC. X X X X X X X PT-14.2 Work collaboratively with the City of Marysville to develop a seamless and compatible road network in order to efficiently move goods and services within and outside the MIC.X X X X X X X PT-14.3 Develop a street design that incorporates low-impact development standards which reduces surfacewater and enhances aesthetics of the area.X X X X X X X PT-14.4 Implement a non-motorized network throughout the area that allows pedestiran and cyclists to access adjoining businesses and neighborhoods.X X X X X X X PT-14.5 Require landscaping along roadways and between properties that are adjacent to neigbhoroods to reduce noise and visual impacts.X X X X X X X PT-14.6 Achieve regional MIC designation with PSRC to allow access to state and federal transportation infrastructure funding.X X X X X X X Ensure that development of the MIC supports the movement of goods is compatible with adjacent neighborhoods and promotes a multi-modal transportation Minimize air quality impacts caused by the transportation system. 12/5/05 Transportation Page 9 Goal/Policy PN D SR R- L M D R- M D R- H D OT OT B D - 1 OT B D - 2 OT B D - 3 NC GC HC BP LI GI MS AF P/ S P Applicable Land Use Designations PT-14.7 Ensure that future roadway development allows for the movement of large trucks. Identify and address areas that are deficient in design or hinders circulation and access.X X X X X X X PT-14.8 Encourage existing and new businesses to utilize the BNSF railroad spur as useful resource to move goods and services within and outside the MIC. X X X X X X X PT-14.9 Design both motorized and non-motorized facilities in a manner that allows for the safe and efficient movement of freight and people, while minimizing conflicts with railroad crossings.X X X X X X X Chapter 7: Land Use Element 7.1 PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTER ........................................................................................ 7-1 7.2 MAJOR LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................... 7-1 7.3 EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................................................................. 7-2 7.3.1 Land Use Designations .......................................................................................... 7-2 7.3.2 Residential Land Capacity Analysis (Buildable Lands) ......................................... 7-8 7.3.3 Residential Density .............................................................................................. 7-10 7.3.4 Household Size .................................................................................................... 7-10 7.3.5 Employment Land Capacity Analysis (Buildable Lands) .................................... 7-10 7.3.6 Jobs/Housing Ratio .............................................................................................. 7-10 7.4 PROJECTED NEEDS ................................................................................................... 7-10 7.4.1 2025 Population Target ....................................................................................... 7-10 7.4.2 Residential Land .................................................................................................. 7-10 7.4.3 Employment Land ................................................................................................ 7-11 7.4.4 Public Land .......................................................................................................... 7-12 7.5 W HAT W E W OULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE .......................................................................... 7-13 7.5.1 UGA Expansion ................................................................................................... 7-13 7.5.2 Revised Land Use Map ....................................................................................... 7-19 7.5.3 Protection of the Stillaguamish River Valley ....................................................... 7-19 7.5.4 Subarea Plans ..................................................................................................... 7-20 7.5.5 Manufacturing/Industrial Center Designation …………………………………….7-25 City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Background Materials 7 - 25 5 December 2005January 2012 7.1.1.337.5.4.12 Island Crossing Subarea The Council has long supported Island Crossing being drawn into the UGA and an- nexed to the City, and it is still their intent. The plan has been, and remains, for it to be designated and zoned as Highway Com- mercial. It is recognized that there are development hurdles to overcome, most notably the fact that much of the area is within the 100-year floodplain. However, the City has adopted FEMA‘s model flood ordinance and believes we could better manage development of this area than other agencies. There would also have to be substantial infrastructure im- provements made; but under the City‘s rules these must be borne by the developers. It should be noted that it is believed that if Island Crossing does not become part of the City, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians could purchase it and lease it back to the same people who are currently trying to de- velop it. If it were placed in trust there would be no local zoning, building, or other envi- ronmental regulations with which the devel- opment would have to adhere. 7.5.5 Manufacturing/Industrial Center Designation The Arlington-Smokey Point Manufactur- ing/Industrial Center (MIC) is a locally- designated area with which includes all in- dustrially-zoned land, the Arlington Munici- pal Airport, Airport Business Park, and some limited areas of commercial along 172nd St. NE (SR 531). The boundaries of this area are shown in Figure 2-21 of the Comprehensive Plan. The area encompasses approximately 2,291 acres, most of which is either zoned General Industrial or Aviation Flightline. The designation of this area as a MIC sup- ports concentrated uses for high intensity light and heavy manufacturing, while limiting large areas of retail and residential. MIC‘s are intended to accommodate a significant amount of regional employment and should be protected from incompatible uses. By locally designating the area as a MIC, the City will have access to Infrastructure Coor- dinating Committee (ICC) funding, which provides planning, funding and implementa- tion of infrastructure and transportation sys- tems. A joint-MIC, including industrial areas within the cities of Arlington and Marysville, may be considered in the future for County and regional designation once specific criteria established by Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) are met. City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan Figures & Maps 2 - 22 January 2012 Figure 2-21: Arlington-Smokey Point Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) (Arlington boundary only) ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE DESIGNATION OF A MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to regulate land uses within the City, and has gone through its periodic review and update of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, included in the review of the Comprehensive Plan is an amendment to designate a specified portion of the City as a Manufacturing Industrial Center, including text amendments to Chapters 3 and 7 and a new Figure 2-21 which identifies the boundaries of the Manufacturing Industrial Center; and WHEREAS, the Manufacturing Industrial Center is intended to designate an area for manufacturing and industrial uses and to create a major employment center that attracts a variety of employers in manufacturing and industrial uses; and WHEREAS, the Manufacturing Industrial Center will be an area that primarily encourages manufacturing and industrial uses and discourages non-industrial uses to the best extent possible; and, WHEREAS, an Existing Conditions Report was drafted in support of the Manufacturing Industrial Center designation which evaluates current land use, transportation, and employment issues; and WHEREAS, by designating the Manufacturing Industrial Center in the Comprehensive Plan, the City would be eligible for competitive transportation infrastructure funding; and WHEREAS, the City is locally designating the Manufacturing Industrial Center, and in the future, will work collaboratively with the City of Marysville to help develop a regionally- designated Manufacturing Industrial Center once benchmarks are achieved; and WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has complied with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA); and WHEREAS, on October 31, 2011, the Comprehensive Plan amendments were determined to have no significant environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered these amendments at the November 15, 2011 meeting and the December 6, 2011 public hearing and recommended that the City Council adopt the amendments. The City Council considered these amendments at their November 28, 2011 workshop, December 19, 2011 public hearing and January 3, 2012 regular ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001 2 meeting and determined approving the amendments was in the best interest of the City and its citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3: Goals and Policies, shall be amended to add the following policies under the Industrial Land Use section as part of the Land Use Goals & Policies: PL-12.5 Pursue the designation of the Arlington-Smokey Point Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) in the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies and regional designation by Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). PL-12.6 Support the development and growth of the Arlington-Smokey Point MIC by supporting a concentrated manufacturing and industrial base and by planning for future growth and infrastructure improvements. PL-12.7 Develop appropriate zoning, design review and landscaping regulations so that manufacturing uses within the MIC are buffered from the impacts to residential uses. PL-12.8 Ensure at least a minimum of 80% of the property within the MIC is planned and zoned for industrial and manufacturing uses. Compatible non- industrial uses shall be conditioned to mitigate for potential conflicts with current and future industrial uses. Section 2. Arlington Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3: Goals and Policies, shall be amended to delete the following policy under the Airport/Industrial Area section as part of the Land Use Goals and Policies: PE-5.18 Seek a PSRC designation of Manufacturing/Industrial Center, perhaps jointly with the City of Marysville, which is planning for additional industrial/business park land use designations for the area of its UGA that abuts our industrial area. Such a designation would open up additional funding opportunities for infrastructure. Section 3. Arlington Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3: Goals and Policies, shall be amended to add a new section titled Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) and shall contain the following goal and policies under said section as part of the Economic Development Goals an Policies: GE-8 Seek regional PSRC designation of the 'Arlington-Smokey Point Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC), jointly with the City of ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001 3 Marysville, which is planning for additional manufacturing and industrial land uses south of the City of Arlington that abuts our industrial area. Such a designation would open up additional funding opportunities for infrastructure. PE-8.1 Provide adequate infrastructure, support existing facilities and services and protect the MIC area against incompatible uses in order to maintain and attract new manufacturing and industrial businesses and will help Arlington continue to be a place to live, work and play. PE-8.2 Develop policies and regulations that are coordinated with economic development strategies to encourage growth and sustain manufacturing and industrial businesses in Arlington. PE-8.3 The City should make every effort to provide up-front economic information, site development data, and streamline permit processing in order to assist existing and help develop new manufacturing and industrial businesses in the MIC. Section 4. Arlington Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3: Goals and Policies shall be amended to add the following policies under the Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) section as part of the Transportation Goals & Policies: PT-14.1 Identify and implement short-term and long-range infrastructure improvements that supports existing and helps stimulate the development of new manufacturing and industrial uses in the MIC. PT-14.2 Work collaboratively with the City of Marysville to develop a seamless and compatible road network in order to efficiently move goods and services within and outside the MIC. PT-14.3 Develop a street design that incorporates low-impact development standards which reduces surfacewater and enhances aesthetics of the area. PT-14.4 Implement a non-motorized network throughout the area that allows pedestrian and cyclists to access adjoining businesses and neighborhoods. PT-14.5 Require landscaping along roadways and between properties that are adjacent to neighborhoods to reduce noise and visual impacts. PT-14.6 Achieve regional MIC designation with PSRC to allow access to state and federal transportation infrastructure funding. ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001 4 PT-14.7 Ensure that future roadway development allows for the movement of large trucks. Identify and address areas that are deficient in design or hinders circulation and access. PT-14.8 Encourage existing and new businesses to utilize the BNSF railroad spur as useful resource to move goods and services within and outside the MIC. PT-14.9 Design both motorized and non-motorized facilities in a manner that allows for the safe and efficient movement of freight and people, while minimizing conflicts with railroad crossings. Section 5. Arlington Comprehensive Plan Chapter 7: Land Use Element shall be amended to add the following: 7.5.5 Manufacturing/Industrial Center Designation. The Arlington-Smokey Point Manufacturing/ Industrial Center (MIC) is a locally-designated area with which includes all industrially-zoned land, the Arlington Municipal Airport, Airport Business Park, and some limited areas of commercial along 172nd St. NE (SR 531). The boundaries of this area are shown in Figure 2-21 of the Comprehensive Plan. The area encompasses approximately 2,291 acres, most of which is either zoned General Industrial or Aviation Flightline. The designation of this area as a MIC supports concentrated uses for high intensity light and heavy manufacturing, while limiting large areas of retail and residential. MIC‘s are intended to accommodate a significant amount of regional employment and should be protected from incompatible uses. By locally designating the area as a MIC, the City will have access to Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC) funding, which provides planning, funding and implementation of infrastructure and transportation systems. A joint-MIC, including industrial areas within the cities of Arlington and Marysville, may be considered in the future for County and regional designation once specific criteria established by Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) are met. Section 6. Arlington Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2: Figures and Maps shall be amended to add Figure 2-21: Arlington-Smokey Point Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC), as shown on Attachment “1”. Section 7. Severability. If any 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. ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001 5 Section 8. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days of the date of publication. PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this day of ________________, 2012. CITY OF ARLINGTON ____________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Kristin Banfield, City Clerk APPROVED TO AS FORM: __________________________ Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Created January 1, 1959 Last Amended December 9, 1997 Prepared by Snohomish Health District Administration Offices 3020 Rucker Avenue Everett, Washington 98201 Charter December 9, 1997 1 CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT ARTICLE I–INTRODUCTION The name of the organization is the Snohomish Health District and the same was originally established by resolution of Snohomish County Board of County Com- missioners on November 24, 1958, with an effective date of January 1, 1959. The organization is governed by the Snohomish Health District's Board of Health and its territorial jurisdiction is determined pursuant to the territories of its members, which consist of the County of Snohomish and all cities and towns within Snoho- mish County. This Charter provides the basic framework under which the Board of Directors of the Snohomish Health District shall govern this independent municipal corpora- tion, with all provisions being subject to then applicable law. ARTICLE II–PURPOSE The purpose of this organization shall be to supervise the maintenance of health and sanitary measures for the protection of public health; to provide for control and prevention of dangerous, contagious and infectious disease; provide for the prevention; control, and abatement of nuisances detrimental to public health; to enact such local rules and regulations as are necessary in order to preserve, pro- mote and improve the public health and provide for the enforcement thereof; to enforce the public health statutes of the state and rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, and such other agencies which involve public health; to provide information and education to the public relative to matters pertaining to the pre- servation of life and health; to facilitate the coordination and interaction of citizens and agencies interested in public health within its jurisdiction; and to carry out such mandated services/activities as otherwise delegated by state law. ARTICLE III–MEMBERSHIP 1. Board Membership. The Board of Health shall be composed of a total of 15 members, with 3 members geographically from each of the 5 Snohomish Coun- ty Council Districts. (a) One Snohomish County Council member shall represent each of the 5 County Council Districts. (b) The largest city within each of the 5 County Council Districts, as deter- mined by the most recent official population numbers from the State of Washington, shall select one Board of Health representative from the city’s council. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 2 ARTICLE III–CONTINUED (c) The cities and towns within each of the 5 County Council Districts, other than the largest city, shall collectively select one Board of Health repre- sentative from among their elected mayors and Council members. 2. When any city has residents within more than one County Council District, that city shall be considered to belong to the Council District wherein the ma- jority of the city’s population resides. 3. Selection Procedure for City/Town Representatives/Certification (a) The largest city within each County Council District shall appoint a Board of Health representative in accordance with each city’s procedure for mak- ing such appointments. The representative appointed shall be certified an- nually by the mayor or city manager as properly appointed in a letter to the Health District. (b) Cities and towns other than the largest within each County Council Dis- trict jointly shall select a single representative by a method of their choos- ing. This representative shall be jointly certified annually by the mayors or city managers as properly appointed in a letter to the Health District. (c) Certification of representatives must occur before representatives can as- sume their seat on the Board of Health. 4. Terms of Office (a) The term of office for Snohomish County Council members shall be that of each member’s term of office on the County Council. (b) No specific term of office shall be established for representatives of any city or group of cities or towns. Such representatives to the Board of Health shall serve pursuant to appointments made by their respective ci- ties, and annual certification by the respective mayor(s) or city manager(s). CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 3 ARTICLE III–CONTINUED (c) Membership on the Board of Health of an individual shall continue until the date on which the successor to the seat has been appointed or has as- sumed elected office and, in the case of representatives from cities and towns, certification as described in 3. above has been received by the Health District; PROVIDED, that should a member no longer hold the public office which qualifies such person for membership, or should a member resign from the Board of Health, membership ceases with the ef- fective date of leaving office or resignation. (d) Execution of an Oath of Office is required of each member of the Board of Health at the beginning of the term of office. ARTICLE IV–LEGISLATIVE POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS The Snohomish Health District and its Board shall have such powers and duties as prescribed by the laws of the State of Washington, pursuant to Chapter 70.05 RCW, Chapter 70.46 RCW, presently and as hereinafter amended, together with such other statutory mandates as may subsequently be enacted by the State of Washington and delegated to the Snohomish Health District. Further, the Snoho- mish Health District shall have the right to promulgate rules, regulations and pro- cedures necessary to carry out such powers, duties and functions. ARTICLE V–OFFICERS AND DUTIES 1. Chair (a) The Board shall elect a Chair from its membership in January of each year. The Chair shall serve for a period of one (1) year. In the event of vacancy occurring, the Vice Chair shall fill the unexpired term of office. (b) The Chair shall preside at the meetings of the District Board of Health, and shall perform such other duties as custom and parliamentary procedure require. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 4 ARTICLE V–CONTINUED 2. Vice Chair (a) There shall be elected from the members of the Board a Vice Chair in Janu- ary of each year. The Vice Chair shall serve for a period of one (1) year. In the event of a vacancy occurring, a new Vice Chair shall be elected from the same group to fill the unexpired term of office. (b) The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair’s absence or inability to perform. 3. Health Officer (a) The Board shall appoint a Health Officer who shall be a qualified phy- sician, experienced and trained in public health administration, and who shall meet all the minimum requirements for such Health Officer pursuant to Chapter 70.05 RCW presently and as hereinafter amended. The Health Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Health Officer’s com- pensation shall be fixed annually. (b) The Health Officer shall be considered to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Snohomish Health District. The Health Officer shall be responsible for the performance or delegation of such duties as prescribed for the local health officer pursuant to Chapter 70.05 RCW, as well as perform or dele- gate such duties designated by and under the functions of the Board and shall be responsible to the Board for the action of the Health Officer and the actions of all other personnel appointed by the Health Officer and ap- proved by the Board to carry out the technical and other functions per- formed by the Snohomish Health District. (c) The Health Officer shall act as Executive Secretary to and an Adminis- trative Officer of the Board. It shall be the responsibility of the Executive Secretary to oversee: (1) the recording of minutes of all meetings of the Board; (2) the custody of all records, books and papers belonging to the Board; (3) the usual correspondence of the Board, including such matters as noti- fying members of the meetings and notifying officers of their election; CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 5 ARTICLE V–CONTINUED (4) the maintenance and presentment of all pertinent documentation rela- tive to the financial affairs of the Snohomish Health District. Vouchers and payrolls shall be prepared by the Executive Secretary and shall be presented to the Board for review and ordered paid upon the signa- ture of the chair to other members of the Board and the Executive Sec- retary. 4. Attorney The Board may appoint an attorney whose duties shall be to advise and to as- sist in all legal matters. ARTICLE VI–SESSIONS Section 1–Meetings (a) The Board shall meet at least monthly at such times and places as may be determined. (b) There shall be held annually a meeting in January of each year designated as the annual meeting at which the Board shall elect officers for the en- suing year. (c) Special Meetings: A special meeting may be called at the discretion of the Chair, or on written request of three-fourths (3/4) of the members, pro- vided that written notice is given each member at least two (2) days prior to the proposed meeting concerning the time, place and object of the meet- ing. At a special meeting, no business may be transacted except that speci- fied in the call. Section 2–Quorum a) Eight members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the dispatch of business. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 6 ARTICLE VI–CONTINUED Section 3–Rules of Order (a) The chair of the Board shall have the discretion to establish reasonable rules and procedures of conduct in order that meetings may be conducted in a fair and orderly manner and, at the same time, conducted in an effi- cient and effective manner to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Board. In the event that the chair establishes rules of conduct or par- liamentary procedures which are subject to a challenge by a Board member which cannot be resolved by mutual consent, then the challenge to the rule of conduct or procedure may be put to a vote in favor or against the same and, if the majority vote is against the same, then the rule of proce- dure/parliamentary procedure to be utilized by the chair shall be go- verned by the particular parliamentary rule and procedure as contained in Roberts Rules of Order relative to the same. Section 4-Committees (a) There shall be established, as a minimum, an Executive Committee, a Pub- lic Health Program Policy Committee and an Administration Committee. The Chair shall have discretion to determine appointments to such com- mittees and specific directives thereto. The basic responsibilities of such committees shall be established periodically by the Board. At the pleasure of the Chair, additional committees may be established for the sake of con- duct of business. ARTICLE VII–EXPENSES Board members shall not be compensated for their service as directors. However, it is recognized that Board members should be reimbursed for their expenses of attendance at Board-designated meetings; and, further, it is recognized that the Board of Health is composed of individuals who reside throughout the jurisdic- tion of the Snohomish Health District and have unique circumstances relative to such expenses. Furthermore, there is an administrative cost in processing individ- ual and distinct vouchers for expense reimbursement. Therefore, Board members shall be reimbursed a flat fee designated as a reimbursement for travel, meal and incidental expenses, not as compensation, but as a uniform reimbursement pur- suant to the basic voucher system established by the Executive Secretary to be paid from the appropriate fund. Such flat fee shall be established by Board action. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 7 ARTICLE VIII–HEALTH DISTRICT FACILITIES 1. Acquisition and Maintenance of Property for Public Health Purposes (a) Member municipalities that comprise the District who desire to acquire real property interests and assets to conduct the affairs of the District, shall enter into interlocal agreement for that purpose, for defining the method of financing the acquisition, and for setting forth a formula or other method of determining the proportionate ownership shares of the participating member municipalities, hereinafter referred to as "Purchase Agreement." (b) The Purchase Agreement also shall provide for the use of any rental in- come, provided, that no rental income shall be used for general Health Dis- trict program costs until all acquisition, operating, maintenance, repair and replacement costs have been satisfied for that fiscal year. Rental income that exceeds any such costs in any fiscal year shall not be included in the District budget until the Board approves a plan for the use of such reve- nues. (c) Acquisitions hereunder shall be used for the delivery of public health ser- vices and also may be used for tenancies that provide some rental income for the District. (d) Interests in real property acquired hereunder shall become Health District assets and shall be owned by member municipalities as undivided tenants in common according to the terms of the Purchase Agreement. (e) Ownership interests shall remain undivided until either of the following occur: (1) The Board finds that the asset no longer is used for the delivery of any public health services, or (2) Snohomish County assumes sole responsibility for public health go- vernance as provided by law. (f) When all payments have been made under terms of the Purchase Agree- ment, the District shall calculate the proportionate ownership interests of the member municipalities as a percentage of the sum of all payments di- vided by the total paid by all participating member municipalities. Such percentages shall apply to sales set forth in Section 2. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 8 ARTICLE VIII-CONTINUED 2. Sale of Property (a) When a real property interest or asset ceases to be used for the delivery of any public health services, the property shall be appraised and sold. The percentage of ownership of the respective participating municipalities shall be calculated according to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, and sale proceeds shall be distributed accordingly. (b) At any such time that Snohomish County decides to assume sole re- sponsibility for public health governance as provided by law, the other participating municipalities' ownership interests shall be transferred to the County and the County shall pay to the other participating member muni- cipalities according to the following steps before any dissolution action by the County. (1) The property shall be appraised by a qualified appraiser approved by the Board. (2) The ownership interests of the respective participating municipalities shall be calculated according to the terms of the Purchase Agreement which shall be expressed as a percentage of the sum of all payments made by a participating municipality divided by the total paid by all participating municipalities to acquire exclusive title to the asset. (3) The County shall pay a sum equal to the respective participating mu- nicipalities' ownership interests for any down payment and cash con- tributions (principal and interest) within five years from the date the County determined to assume sole governance responsibility, unless otherwise agreed by the Board. (4) The County shall pay a sum equal to the respective participating mu- nicipalities' ownership interests for any appreciated equity within ten years after payments are made under Subsection (3) above, unless oth- erwise agreed by the Board. (5) Any member municipality who is not a party to the Purchase Agree- ment but who contributes according to the terms thereof shall be paid by the County only for funds actually paid within ten years from the date the County determined to assume sole governance responsibility, unless otherwise agreed between the County and such member muni- cipality. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 9 ARTICLE VIII-CONTINUED (6) The rate of interest, if any, on unpaid balances shall be determined by agreement between the County and other members of the Board. ARTICLE IX–AMENDMENTS Any provision of the Charter subject to being not contrary to law may be amended at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors when a quorum is present. Howev- er, at least ten (10) days written advance special notice of any proposed amend- ment to the Charter shall be tendered to all members of the Board of Health before the same may be the subject matter of action by the Board of Health. Upon the amendment of any portion of the Charter of the Snohomish Health Dis- trict, the same will be reproduced with such amendment and shall be considered to be the current Charter of the Board of Health. The Executive Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining a master file of the Charter of the Snohomish Health District, including all documentation relating to historical amendments thereto. _________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE I–AMENDED: ARTICLE VI–AMENDED: [1] November 14, 1995 [1] August 14, 1990 [2] June 11, 1991 [3] November 14, 1995 [4] June 10, 1997 [5] December 9, 1997 ARTICLE II–AMENDED: ARTICLE VII–AMENDED: [1] November 14, 1995 [1] November 14, 1995 ARTICLE III–AMENDED: ARTICLE VIII–AMENDED: [1] November 7, 1966 [1] August 8, 1995 [2] May 13, 1980 [3] December 11, 1990/June 9, 1992 [4] June 11, 1991 [5] September 13, 1994 [6] November 14, 1995 [7] August 12, 1997 ARTICLE IV–AMENDED: ARTICLE IX–AMENDED: [1] November 14, 1995 [1] June 11, 1991 [2] November 14, 1995 ARTICLE V–AMENDED: [1] June 11, 1991 [2] November 14, 1995 CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Created January 1, 1959 Last Amended December 9, 1997 Prepared by Snohomish Health District Administration Offices 3020 Rucker Avenue Everett, Washington 98201 Charter December 9, 1997 1 CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT ARTICLE I–INTRODUCTION The name of the organization is the Snohomish Health District and the same was originally established by resolution of Snohomish County Board of County Com- missioners on November 24, 1958, with an effective date of January 1, 1959. The organization is governed by the Snohomish Health District's Board of Health and its territorial jurisdiction is determined pursuant to the territories of its members, which consist of the County of Snohomish and all cities and towns within Snoho- mish County. This Charter provides the basic framework under which the Board of Directors of the Snohomish Health District shall govern this independent municipal corpora- tion, with all provisions being subject to then applicable law. ARTICLE II–PURPOSE The purpose of this organization shall be to supervise the maintenance of health and sanitary measures for the protection of public health; to provide for control and prevention of dangerous, contagious and infectious disease; provide for the prevention; control, and abatement of nuisances detrimental to public health; to enact such local rules and regulations as are necessary in order to preserve, pro- mote and improve the public health and provide for the enforcement thereof; to enforce the public health statutes of the state and rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, and such other agencies which involve public health; to provide information and education to the public relative to matters pertaining to the pre- servation of life and health; to facilitate the coordination and interaction of citizens and agencies interested in public health within its jurisdiction; and to carry out such mandated services/activities as otherwise delegated by state law. ARTICLE III–MEMBERSHIP 1. Board Membership. The Board of Health shall be composed of a total of 15 members, with 3 members geographically from each of the 5 Snohomish Coun- ty Council Districts. (a) One Snohomish County Council member shall represent each of the 5 County Council Districts. (b) The largest city within each of the 5 County Council Districts, as deter- mined by the most recent official population numbers from the State of Washington, shall select one Board of Health representative from the city’s council. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 2 ARTICLE III–CONTINUED (c) The cities and towns within each of the 5 County Council Districts, other than the largest city, shall collectively select one Board of Health repre- sentative from among their elected mayors and Council members. 2. When any city has residents within more than one County Council District, that city shall be considered to belong to the Council District wherein the ma- jority of the city’s population resides. 3. Selection Procedure for City/Town Representatives/Certification (a) The largest city within each County Council District shall appoint a Board of Health representative in accordance with each city’s procedure for mak- ing such appointments. The representative appointed shall be certified an- nually by the mayor or city manager as properly appointed in a letter to the Health District. (b) Cities and towns other than the largest within each County Council Dis- trict jointly shall select a single representative by a method of their choos- ing. This representative shall be jointly certified annually by the mayors or city managers as properly appointed in a letter to the Health District. (c) Certification of representatives must occur before representatives can as- sume their seat on the Board of Health. 4. Terms of Office (a) The term of office for Snohomish County Council members shall be that of each member’s term of office on the County Council. (b) No specific term of office shall be established for representatives of any city or group of cities or towns. Such representatives to the Board of Health shall serve pursuant to appointments made by their respective ci- ties, and annual certification by the respective mayor(s) or city manager(s). CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 3 ARTICLE III–CONTINUED (c) Membership on the Board of Health of an individual shall continue until the date on which the successor to the seat has been appointed or has as- sumed elected office and, in the case of representatives from cities and towns, certification as described in 3. above has been received by the Health District; PROVIDED, that should a member no longer hold the public office which qualifies such person for membership, or should a member resign from the Board of Health, membership ceases with the ef- fective date of leaving office or resignation. (d) Execution of an Oath of Office is required of each member of the Board of Health at the beginning of the term of office. ARTICLE IV–LEGISLATIVE POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS The Snohomish Health District and its Board shall have such powers and duties as prescribed by the laws of the State of Washington, pursuant to Chapter 70.05 RCW, Chapter 70.46 RCW, presently and as hereinafter amended, together with such other statutory mandates as may subsequently be enacted by the State of Washington and delegated to the Snohomish Health District. Further, the Snoho- mish Health District shall have the right to promulgate rules, regulations and pro- cedures necessary to carry out such powers, duties and functions. ARTICLE V–OFFICERS AND DUTIES 1. Chair (a) The Board shall elect a Chair from its membership in January of each year. The Chair shall serve for a period of one (1) year. In the event of vacancy occurring, the Vice Chair shall fill the unexpired term of office. (b) The Chair shall preside at the meetings of the District Board of Health, and shall perform such other duties as custom and parliamentary procedure require. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 4 ARTICLE V–CONTINUED 2. Vice Chair (a) There shall be elected from the members of the Board a Vice Chair in Janu- ary of each year. The Vice Chair shall serve for a period of one (1) year. In the event of a vacancy occurring, a new Vice Chair shall be elected from the same group to fill the unexpired term of office. (b) The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair’s absence or inability to perform. 3. Health Officer (a) The Board shall appoint a Health Officer who shall be a qualified phy- sician, experienced and trained in public health administration, and who shall meet all the minimum requirements for such Health Officer pursuant to Chapter 70.05 RCW presently and as hereinafter amended. The Health Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Health Officer’s com- pensation shall be fixed annually. (b) The Health Officer shall be considered to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Snohomish Health District. The Health Officer shall be responsible for the performance or delegation of such duties as prescribed for the local health officer pursuant to Chapter 70.05 RCW, as well as perform or dele- gate such duties designated by and under the functions of the Board and shall be responsible to the Board for the action of the Health Officer and the actions of all other personnel appointed by the Health Officer and ap- proved by the Board to carry out the technical and other functions per- formed by the Snohomish Health District. (c) The Health Officer shall act as Executive Secretary to and an Adminis- trative Officer of the Board. It shall be the responsibility of the Executive Secretary to oversee: (1) the recording of minutes of all meetings of the Board; (2) the custody of all records, books and papers belonging to the Board; (3) the usual correspondence of the Board, including such matters as noti- fying members of the meetings and notifying officers of their election; CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 5 ARTICLE V–CONTINUED (4) the maintenance and presentment of all pertinent documentation rela- tive to the financial affairs of the Snohomish Health District. Vouchers and payrolls shall be prepared by the Executive Secretary and shall be presented to the Board for review and ordered paid upon the signa- ture of the chair to other members of the Board and the Executive Sec- retary. 4. Attorney The Board may appoint an attorney whose duties shall be to advise and to as- sist in all legal matters. ARTICLE VI–SESSIONS Section 1–Meetings (a) The Board shall meet at least monthly at such times and places as may be determined. (b) There shall be held annually a meeting in January of each year designated as the annual meeting at which the Board shall elect officers for the en- suing year. (c) Special Meetings: A special meeting may be called at the discretion of the Chair, or on written request of three-fourths (3/4) of the members, pro- vided that written notice is given each member at least two (2) days prior to the proposed meeting concerning the time, place and object of the meet- ing. At a special meeting, no business may be transacted except that speci- fied in the call. Section 2–Quorum a) Eight members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the dispatch of business. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 6 ARTICLE VI–CONTINUED Section 3–Rules of Order (a) The chair of the Board shall have the discretion to establish reasonable rules and procedures of conduct in order that meetings may be conducted in a fair and orderly manner and, at the same time, conducted in an effi- cient and effective manner to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Board. In the event that the chair establishes rules of conduct or par- liamentary procedures which are subject to a challenge by a Board member which cannot be resolved by mutual consent, then the challenge to the rule of conduct or procedure may be put to a vote in favor or against the same and, if the majority vote is against the same, then the rule of proce- dure/parliamentary procedure to be utilized by the chair shall be go- verned by the particular parliamentary rule and procedure as contained in Roberts Rules of Order relative to the same. Section 4-Committees (a) There shall be established, as a minimum, an Executive Committee, a Pub- lic Health Program Policy Committee and an Administration Committee. The Chair shall have discretion to determine appointments to such com- mittees and specific directives thereto. The basic responsibilities of such committees shall be established periodically by the Board. At the pleasure of the Chair, additional committees may be established for the sake of con- duct of business. ARTICLE VII–EXPENSES Board members shall not be compensated for their service as directors. However, it is recognized that Board members should be reimbursed for their expenses of attendance at Board-designated meetings; and, further, it is recognized that the Board of Health is composed of individuals who reside throughout the jurisdic- tion of the Snohomish Health District and have unique circumstances relative to such expenses. Furthermore, there is an administrative cost in processing individ- ual and distinct vouchers for expense reimbursement. Therefore, Board members shall be reimbursed a flat fee designated as a reimbursement for travel, meal and incidental expenses, not as compensation, but as a uniform reimbursement pur- suant to the basic voucher system established by the Executive Secretary to be paid from the appropriate fund. Such flat fee shall be established by Board action. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 7 ARTICLE VIII–HEALTH DISTRICT FACILITIES 1. Acquisition and Maintenance of Property for Public Health Purposes (a) Member municipalities that comprise the District who desire to acquire real property interests and assets to conduct the affairs of the District, shall enter into interlocal agreement for that purpose, for defining the method of financing the acquisition, and for setting forth a formula or other method of determining the proportionate ownership shares of the participating member municipalities, hereinafter referred to as "Purchase Agreement." (b) The Purchase Agreement also shall provide for the use of any rental in- come, provided, that no rental income shall be used for general Health Dis- trict program costs until all acquisition, operating, maintenance, repair and replacement costs have been satisfied for that fiscal year. Rental income that exceeds any such costs in any fiscal year shall not be included in the District budget until the Board approves a plan for the use of such reve- nues. (c) Acquisitions hereunder shall be used for the delivery of public health ser- vices and also may be used for tenancies that provide some rental income for the District. (d) Interests in real property acquired hereunder shall become Health District assets and shall be owned by member municipalities as undivided tenants in common according to the terms of the Purchase Agreement. (e) Ownership interests shall remain undivided until either of the following occur: (1) The Board finds that the asset no longer is used for the delivery of any public health services, or (2) Snohomish County assumes sole responsibility for public health go- vernance as provided by law. (f) When all payments have been made under terms of the Purchase Agree- ment, the District shall calculate the proportionate ownership interests of the member municipalities as a percentage of the sum of all payments di- vided by the total paid by all participating member municipalities. Such percentages shall apply to sales set forth in Section 2. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 8 ARTICLE VIII-CONTINUED 2. Sale of Property (a) When a real property interest or asset ceases to be used for the delivery of any public health services, the property shall be appraised and sold. The percentage of ownership of the respective participating municipalities shall be calculated according to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, and sale proceeds shall be distributed accordingly. (b) At any such time that Snohomish County decides to assume sole re- sponsibility for public health governance as provided by law, the other participating municipalities' ownership interests shall be transferred to the County and the County shall pay to the other participating member muni- cipalities according to the following steps before any dissolution action by the County. (1) The property shall be appraised by a qualified appraiser approved by the Board. (2) The ownership interests of the respective participating municipalities shall be calculated according to the terms of the Purchase Agreement which shall be expressed as a percentage of the sum of all payments made by a participating municipality divided by the total paid by all participating municipalities to acquire exclusive title to the asset. (3) The County shall pay a sum equal to the respective participating mu- nicipalities' ownership interests for any down payment and cash con- tributions (principal and interest) within five years from the date the County determined to assume sole governance responsibility, unless otherwise agreed by the Board. (4) The County shall pay a sum equal to the respective participating mu- nicipalities' ownership interests for any appreciated equity within ten years after payments are made under Subsection (3) above, unless oth- erwise agreed by the Board. (5) Any member municipality who is not a party to the Purchase Agree- ment but who contributes according to the terms thereof shall be paid by the County only for funds actually paid within ten years from the date the County determined to assume sole governance responsibility, unless otherwise agreed between the County and such member muni- cipality. CHARTER OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Charter December 9, 1997 9 ARTICLE VIII-CONTINUED (6) The rate of interest, if any, on unpaid balances shall be determined by agreement between the County and other members of the Board. ARTICLE IX–AMENDMENTS Any provision of the Charter subject to being not contrary to law may be amended at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors when a quorum is present. Howev- er, at least ten (10) days written advance special notice of any proposed amend- ment to the Charter shall be tendered to all members of the Board of Health before the same may be the subject matter of action by the Board of Health. Upon the amendment of any portion of the Charter of the Snohomish Health Dis- trict, the same will be reproduced with such amendment and shall be considered to be the current Charter of the Board of Health. The Executive Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining a master file of the Charter of the Snohomish Health District, including all documentation relating to historical amendments thereto. _________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE I–AMENDED: ARTICLE VI–AMENDED: [1] November 14, 1995 [1] August 14, 1990 [2] June 11, 1991 [3] November 14, 1995 [4] June 10, 1997 [5] December 9, 1997 ARTICLE II–AMENDED: ARTICLE VII–AMENDED: [1] November 14, 1995 [1] November 14, 1995 ARTICLE III–AMENDED: ARTICLE VIII–AMENDED: [1] November 7, 1966 [1] August 8, 1995 [2] May 13, 1980 [3] December 11, 1990/June 9, 1992 [4] June 11, 1991 [5] September 13, 1994 [6] November 14, 1995 [7] August 12, 1997 ARTICLE IV–AMENDED: ARTICLE IX–AMENDED: [1] November 14, 1995 [1] June 11, 1991 [2] November 14, 1995 ARTICLE V–AMENDED: [1] June 11, 1991 [2] November 14, 1995 LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AMC 3.42.060) BARBARA TOLBERT Term expires April 1, 2013 NWEAA LAURA KUHL Term expires April 1, 2013 Arlington Arts Council MARY ANN MONTY Term expires April 1, 2012 Medallion Hotel AMBER ARMSTRONG Term expires April 1, 2012 No longer with the Medallion Hotel SALLY LIEN Council Liaison CITY COUNCIL Terms are two years. State law authorizes cities and counties to impose hotel-motel taxes. Revenues generated from the tax are to be used for tourism promotion and tourism-related facilities. Cities with population over 5000 are required to establish a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee prior to imposing the tax. Arlington’s Lodging Tax Committee was appointed on September 20, 2004. The committee is charged with making recommendations to the full council for allocation of funds collected. Meets yearly. Contact Jim Chase for information at 360-403-3422, or jchase@arlingtonwa.gov. 3.42.060 - Lodging tax advisory committee. The city council shall establish a lodging tax advisory committee consisting of five members. Two members of the committee shall be representatives of businesses required to collect the tax and at least two members shall be persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by this chapter. The city shall solicit recommendations from organizations representing businesses that collect the tax and organizations that are authorized to receive funds under this chapter. The committee shall be comprised equally of members who represent businesses required to collect the tax and members who are involved in funded activities. One member of the committee shall be from the city council. Annually, the membership of the committee shall be reviewed. The mayor shall nominate persons and the council member for the lodging tax advisory committee with council confirmation of the nominees. Nominations shall state the term of committee membership. Initial appointments shall be for one- and two-year terms and thereafter appointments shall be for two-year terms. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 3, 2012 SUBJECT: Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2011-020 ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2011-020 DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Executive – Contact: Allen Johnson, 360-403-3441 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney prepared draft Resolution DESCRIPTION: In reviewing the election campaign timeline with the citizens’ committee chair, it became apparent that additional time is needed to educate the Arlington voters on the ballot proposal to increase the sales tax by 0.1% for police and fire protection services. The next available ballot is April 17, 2012. The City is required by Snohomish County Elections to rescind the Resolution ballot proposal. HISTORY: Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-020 on December 19, 2011. ALTERNATIVES Do not approve the proposed Resolution and move forward with the February 14, 2012 election date. RECOMMENDED MOTION: adopt the proposed Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2011-020 I move to RESOLUTION NO. 2012-XXX 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-XXX A RESOLUTION RESCINDING CITY OF ARLINGTON RESOLUTION #2011-020 WHEREAS, on December 19, 2011, the City Council passed Resolution #2011-020, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at the February 14, 2012 Special Election of a proposition authorizing an additional sales and use tax at the rate of 0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 82.14.450 to be used exclusively for police and fire protection purposes; providing a form of the ballot proposition; entering legislative findings; and providing direction to staff”; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that scheduling the election for the February 14, 2011 election does not provide sufficient time for the voters to be educated concerning the sometimes complex public safety and financial issues presented by such a ballot measure; and WHEREAS, in order to delay the election in order to ensure that the voters have a sufficient time to understand the issues and the ballot proposal, it is necessary to rescind the original resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington Washington do hereby resolve as follows: 1. The City Council rescinds City of Arlington Resolution #2011-020, passed on December 19, 2011. 2. City staff is directed to prepare a resolution for Council consideration to place the same ballot proposition on the April 17, 2012 election. APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 3rd day of January, 2012. CITY OF ARLINGTON ____________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 2012-XXX 2 ATTEST: _________________________________ Kristin Banfield, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney