HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-06-23_• Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Tuesday, February 6, 2023
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette,
Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Marty Wray, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry,
Sarah Lopez, Jonathan Ventura, Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Pastor Chad Blood, Sheldon Ferguson, Jan Bauer, Carol Larson,
Kory Dyer, Jay Bergstrom, Jared Judnich, Glen Andrews, Dennis Irwin, Vicki Leatherman, and
baseball players and their parents.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Tolbert awarded the Mayor's Volunteer Award to Pastor Chad Blood, who accepted
the award on behalf of Lifeway Church.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sheldon Ferguson, 17828 83 Dr. NE, provided copies of his authored book "A View from the
Street". He shared his concern for the residential development happening in Eagle Heights
and offered suggestions for extra security measures in the area.
Carol Larson, 605 Kona Dr., representing the Kona Crest Homeowners Association shared
her concern with parking in the cul-de-sac and unmarked curbs for "no parking".
Dennis Irwin, 233 Joann Lane, shared his concern for the cul-de-sac parking and curb
markings for the Kona Crest Homeowners Association.
Kory Dyer, 9720 12 Pl. SE, Laces Baseball Academy Manager shared his concern about the
lack of facility space to house the academy. He requested the City assist in helping find a
location to host the Laces Baseball Academy.
Jay Bergstrom,18501 E. Country Club Dr., deferred his comment to Glen Andrews.
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Glen Andrews, 405 N. Olympic Ave., shared his concern of the homeless excreting and
starting fires in the entrance to the Masonic building. He also shared his concern about the
graffiti on the Masonic building.
Jared Judnich, 8031 178 Pl. NE, requested a follow up date to meet with Mayor Tolbert to
discuss facility space for the baseball community.
Vicki Leatherman, 27318 71st Ave NE, shared her concern for a lack of facility space for the
baseball community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the January 17 and January 23, 2023 Council meetings and January 23, 2023
City Council and Planning Commission Joint meeting.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #107388 through
#107489 dated January 18, 2023 through February 6, 2023 for a total of $675,150.08.
PUBLIC HEARING
Amendment to the Fee Resolution
City Attorney Steve Peiffle requested Council approve the amendment to the Fee
Resolution. Council previously approved an amendment to the fee resolution for the
redaction of body -worn cameras, but a public hearing is required to amend that fee, so the
public hearing is being held regarding these proposed changes.
The public hearing was opened at 6:34 p.m.
With no members of the -public -wishing to -speak, the public hearing portion of the meeting
was closed at 6:34 p.m., and Council questions were opened at 6:35 p.m. Councilmember
Heather Logan provided comment and with Council agreed to remove the word "average"
in the body worn fee schedule.
The public hearing was closed at 6:41 p.m.
Councilmember Don Vanney moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the amendment to the city's fee resolution relating to the customized
service charge for redacting body -worn camera footage as presented, and authorized the
Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Establishing Fees for Airport Long -Term Parking
Airport Manager Marty Wray requested Council approve a new fee and rate structure to
allow the airport to start charging customers for long-term vehicle parking at the airport
on landside designated parking area(s). Staff proposes a $30 monthly charge for parking
($1 a day). This money will be applied into the Airport budget.
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 14.20.120(h), and
the amendment to the City's fee resolution relating to the long-term parking at the Airport,
as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
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Adoption of the 2020 Snohomish County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Administrative Services Director James Trefry requested Council approve a resolution
adopting the current Snohomish County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. City
staff worked with Snohomish County DEM staff and consultants in coalition to update the
county plan and City of Arlington Annex, resulting in the newest updated and revised
version.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson
seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution adopting the updated and revised
Snohomish County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and authorized the Mayor
to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert stated that she testified on the Public Safety Bills for the Blake decision. She
shared that the two Senate Bills 5536 and 5467 received positive comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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