HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-13-23Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, November 13, 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, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Dave Ryan, Amy
Rusko, Jonathan Ventura, Rory Bolter, Luke Adkins, Mike Phillips, Andrea Hill, Tony Orr, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Julie Good, Bob Nelson, Dave Kraski, Sid Logan,
Lindsay Dunn, Eyleen McCluskey-Shouman.
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 Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Heather Logan seconded the motion. The motion passed with Councilmembers Nelson and
Oertle voting no.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION Tu'I,AS TAKEN
Resolution Setting the 2024 Regular Property Tax Levy
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed two 2024 tax levy scenarios. One option is taking a
1% increase over the prior year levy, the other option is using 90% of the City's banked
property tax capacity. A public hearing will be held on November 20, 2023 to allow for public
comment on the proposed options. After the November 20 Public Hearing, Council will need
to take action. A resolution must be submitted to the County on or before November 30.
Discussion followed with Finance Director Kristin Garcia and Mr. Ellis answering Council
questions.
Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
Airport Director Dave Ryan reviewed property formerly occupied by the Point Church. The
property is currently vacant and in need of substantial repairs.
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The Arlington Municipal Airport is the owner of the building and improvements formerly
occupied by the Point Church located at 18722 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. The City believes
substantial improvements will be required soon, so City staff has recommended the
building(s) be declared as surplus, and that the most economical approach is to sell the
building(s) in their present condition to a private buyer willing to improve the building(s).
Pursuant to AMC 3.70.020, the buildings may be disposed of pursuant to a Request for
Proposal (RFP) process. Discussion followed with Mr. Ryan answering Council questions.
Amendment No. 1 to the 169th St NE Connecting Segment Design Contract with SCJ
Alliance
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed Amendment No. 1 for the 169th Street Connecting
Segment 30-100% design.
The City has been working on the development of an integrated multi -modal transportation
system in the Smokey Point neighborhood that is connected to the Cascade Industrial Center;
part of this network is the completion of 169th Street. The proposed 169th St Connecting
Segment project includes a two-lane roadway, multiuse path, sidewalks, and drainage
improvements. Completion of this final segment of 169th St will support the continued
growth of the CIC and jobs while improving walkability and multimodal transportation
within Smokey Point.
The City contracted with SCJ in April 2022 for preliminary design up to 30% drawings. The
project is now ready for design up to 100%. In early 2023 the City received a FHWA
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funding package for this project. Staff has negotiated the scope and is recommending award
of Amendment No. 1 for 30-100% design documents to SCJ Alliance per the attached
negotiated scope of work. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Title 13 Water and Sewer
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed an ordinance to amend Arlington Municipal Code
Title 13 Water and Sewers.
The proposed amendment to AMC Title 13 Water and Sewers is a City -initiated request to
revise the sections of AMC Chapters 13.04, 13.08, and 13.12. The amendment provides
updated regulations regarding utilities provided for accessory dwelling units. The revisions
include definitions, housing type classifications, residential classifications, water and sewer
connections, connection charges, and water/sewer/stormwater rates.
The AMC Title 13 Code Amendments were proposed with the 2023 Docket. The proposed
code amendments are required to be updated to include accessory dwelling unit connection
standards. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 Supplemental Uses
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed an ordinance to amend Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC) Chapter 20.44 Supplemental Uses.
The amendment to AMC Chapter 20.44 Supplemental Uses is a City -initiated request to
update Section 20.44.032 - Master Planned Neighborhoods and Section 20.44.042 -
Accessory Dwelling Units.
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Section 20.44.032 amends the procedure and requirements for parcels within the Master
Plan Neighborhood Overlay of the city. The update amends the title of the section to
Subarea Plans and establishes criteria and procedures for both private and public initiated
subarea plans.
The subarea plans correlate to the fourteen subareas of the City's Comprehensive Plan that
distinguish specific geographical areas and existing neighborhoods within the community.
The intent of creating subareas is to develop a subarea plan for each area of the city that
contains specific policies and criteria to guide land development, incorporate missing
middle housing options, transportation facilities, community facilities, infrastructure and
capital improvement decisions that provide for a more coordinated, efficient, and effective
structure for predictable neighborhood planning.
Section 20.44.042 amends the requirements and criteria set forth for Accessory Dwelling
Units per Engrossed House Bill 1337 as filed to the Secretary of State of the State of
Washington on May 10, 2023. The amendments follow the criteria adopted by the State of
Washington and all updates to RCW 36.70A, RCW 43.21C, and RCW 64.32, 64.34, 64.38,
64.90.
The AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendments were proposed with the 2023 Docket.
The proposed zoning code amendments are required to establish subarea planning in the
city and to meet the accessory dwelling unit requirements from the state.
Police Third Quarter Report
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura presented the third quarter report. Discussion followed with
Chief Ventura answering Council questions.
North County Regional Fire Authority Third Quarter Report
Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski presented the third quarter report. Discussion
followed with Chief Kraski answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan provided information regarding the Department of Health
regarding fentanyl overdoses.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eyleen McCluskey-Shouman, Arlington, provided public comment.
Lindsay Dunn, Arlington, provided public comment.
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REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put the following items on the consent agenda for
the November 20 Council meeting.
2. Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
3. Amendment No. 1 to the 169th St NE Connecting Segment Design Contract with
SCJ Alliance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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