HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-12-23CCW&SMMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop and
Special Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, June 12, 2023
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, Dave Varga,
City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Todd Chase.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Tax Increment Financing Presentation and Discussion
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes introduced Todd Chase, of
FCS Group. With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Chase reviewed Tax Increment
Area (TIA) Project Analysis. City Council had questions for Mr. Chase after his previous
presentation May 8. Discussion followed with Mr. Chase and Mr. Hayes answering Council
questions.
Resolution Establishing a Tax Increment Area and Mandatory Affordable Housing for
Housing Action Plan Implementation (HAPI) Grant
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed a resolution to
establish a tax increment area and a mandatory affordable housing requirement for all
multi -family development within the tax increment area. Discussion followed with Mr.
Hayes answering Council questions.
First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with North County Regional Fire Authority
for Fire Marshal/Investigative Services
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the first amendment to the interlocal agreement
with North County Regional Fire Authority for Fire Marshal/Investigative Services.
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The City and NCRFA utilized the services of Karen Reed as a facilitator regarding issues
with the existing ILA with NCRFA for fire marshal/investigative services. Following the
negotiations conducted with Karen's assistance, the parties have reached an agreement to
amend the ILA to address the concerns of both parties. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis
answering Council questions.
Amendment No. 1 to Consor for Redesign of Prairie Creek/BNSF Bridge
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed Amendment No. 1 to the Consor contract for
redesigning the Prairie Creek BNSF culvert to a bridge structure, as part of the Prairie
Creek Drainage Improvement Project. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering
Council questions.
Ordinance Approving Smokey Point Park Rezone
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the ordinance to approve the Smokey Point Park
rezone.
The Smokey Point Park Rezone is a City initiated request to rezone a 2.23 -acre parcel that
was purchased for the development of a public community park. The request is to rezone
from the existing Commercial Corridor zoning to Public/Semi-Public zone. This item was
placed on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. A Public Hearing was held on
May 16, 2023 before the Planning Commission. There were no public comments regarding
the rezone of the subject property. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council
questions.
Ordinance Approving Hernandez 204th Street Rezone
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the ordinance to approve the Hernandez 204th
Street Rezone.
The Hernandez 204th Street Rezone is a privately initiated request to rezone three
properties along 204th Street NE. The three parcels total 1.18 acres. The request is to
rezone from the existing Residential Low -Capacity zoning to Neighborhood Commercial
with Mixed -Use Overlay zone. This item was placed on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Docket. A Public Hearing was held on May 16, 2023 before the Planning
Commission. There were no Public Comments regarding the rezone of the subject property.
Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 12.16
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the ordinance approving an amendment to the
Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 12.16 Uniform Street Naming and House Numbering.
The amendment to Chapter 12.16 Uniform Street Naming and House Numbering is a City -
initiated request to update development regulations.
The update includes regulations for address number size and location on commercial,
industrial, and mixed -use buildings within the city. This item was placed on the 2023
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. A Public Hearing was held on May 16, 2023
before the Planning Commission. There were no public comments regarding the code
amendment. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
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Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.28
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the ordinance approving an amendment to the
Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.28 Building Construction and Life Safety Code.
The amendment to Chapter 16.28 Building Construction and Life Safety Code is a City -
initiated request to update development regulations. The update includes re -organizing the
layout and changing the language of Section 16.28.030 to provide clarification of building
and civil permit extensions and associated fees. This item was placed on the 2023
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. A Public Hearing was held on May 16, 2023
before the Planning Commission. There were no public comments regarding the code
amendment.
Mayor Tolbert adjourned the workshop, and opened the special meeting at 7:52 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING - FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Resolution for Housing Action Plan Implementation (HAPI) Grant Closeout
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve
the resolution to establish a tax increment area and a mandatory affordable housing
requirement for all multi -family development within the tax increment area.
Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to approve the resolution authorizing the creation of a tax increment area, and the
mandatory affordable housing requirement associated with the tax increment area and
authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Substitute Ordinance for Adoption of Moratorium Related to Island Crossing Subarea
City Attorney Steve Peiffle requested Council approve the substitute ordinance for
adoption of moratorium related to Island Crossing Subarea.
Island Crossing is one of 13 subareas in the City of Arlington. The intent is to create a
Subarea Plan for all 13 areas, thus identifying existing conditions, attributes and
deficiencies and what future plans may occur in those subareas and their respective
neighborhoods. With the recent interest to develop in Island Crossing, creating a Subarea
Plan for this area became a priority, so as to not miss the opportunity to create a more
functional, safe and sustainable commercial district for the City of Arlington.
This item was discussed in detail at the City Council Spring Retreat which occurred on
March 31, 2023. Council adopted Ordinance 2023-006 on April 17, 2023. The Ordinance
required a public hearing to be held within 60 days. Due to a clerical error, the City failed
to publish notice of the public hearing for the June 5, 2023 Council meeting as intended. To
remedy this, staff is asking for the original ordinance 2023-006 to be repealed; for a new
ordinance to be adopted as an emergency; and for a public hearing to be scheduled on July
3, 2023. Council was asked to adopt this as an emergency ordinance again, which requires
the approval of a majority plus one (5 votes) of the Council. Discussion followed with Mr.
Hayes answering Council questions.
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Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to adopt the substitute interim ordinance establishing a moratorium which
declares an emergency, suspends issuance of development permits within the Island
Crossing Subarea, and schedules a public hearing for July 3, and authorize the Mayor to sign
the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Tolbert closed the special meeting, and the workshop resumed at 7:56 p.m.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPOR
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert spoke of her discussion with Representative Kim Schrier at the Arlington
Community Food Bank.
COMMENTS FRO—M COUN ILMEMBERS
Councilmember Debora Nelson spoke of the passing of Arlington community member and
Arts Council President Sarah Arney. She asked that City Council think about possibly naming
the Smokey Point Park after her.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Council discussed and agreed to put the following item on the consent agenda for the
June 20, 2023 Council Meeting.
3. First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with North County Regional Fire Authority for
Fire Marshal/Investigative Services
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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