HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-15-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, July 15, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Leisha Nobach.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Amy Rusko, City Attorney Steve
Peiffle, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Tanner Olson, Dave Kraski, Tim Abrahamson, David Toyer, and Joe Beardsley.
Mayor Don Vanney 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 Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Rob Toyer stated that he was appointed to the Stillaguamish Senior Center Board of
Directors today and requested Item No. 3 from the agenda be removed from the consent
agenda and placed under new business. Councilmember Heather Logan seconded. The
request passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Knisley, Arlington, provided comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Attachment C that was
unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the July 1 and July 8, 2024 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of Petty Cash Checks #2035, #2036; EFT Payments and
Claims Checks #111132 through #111210 dated June 18, 2024 through July 1, 2024 for
$920,005.83; Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30377 through #30382 dated
June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 in the amount of $1,456,375.93
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3. Low Income Housing Agreement for Stillaguamish-2 Apartments
4. Sole Source Resolution for the Procurement of Sewage Treatment/Transfer Equipment
for Lift Stations
S. Award of Utility Iron Adjustment Public Works Unit Priced Contract
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Declaring an Emergency and Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements
for Repair of Streetlight Controls
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the resolution declaring an
emergency and waiving competitive bidding requirements for repair of streetlight controls.
The street light controller at the roundabout of 43rd Avenue and 172nd Street was
damaged during a vehicle collision on June 24, 2024. The controller operates the street
illumination in that area. The 172nd corridor is heavily travelled by commuters,
businesses and freight mobility. Street illumination is a critical part of transportation
safety.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the resolution to declare an emergency repair of the street light
controller at the roundabout of 43rd Avenue and 172nd Street and waive bidding
requirements. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance to Refund Bonds
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the ordinance to refund bonds.
The City has an opportunity to refund its 2014 general obligation bonds. The purpose of
the refunding is to save interest costs over the remaining life of the bonds. In 2014, the City
refunded its 2004 bonds which funded the City's police station; and refunded its 2009
bonds which funded the airport office expansion.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance to refund the 2014 limited tax general obligation bonds
and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.46
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested Council
approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.46.
The amendments to AMC Chapter 20.46 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to the
design chapter of the code. The city updated this chapter to streamline the design review
process by abiding by RCW 36.70A.630 and WAC 365-196-845 through Engrossed
Substitute House Bill 1293, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1042, and Engrossed Second
Substitute House Bill 1110. The updated sections are revised to meet these regulations.
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The AMC Chapter 20.46 Zoning Code Amendments were proposed with the 2024 Docket.
The proposed zoning code amendments came from the state through the above -mentioned
House and Senate Bills and from city staff for clarification of the process.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.46 and authorized the Mayor to
sign the ordinance.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 2 0.5 2
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested Council
approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.52.
The amendments to AMC Chapter 20.52 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to the
recreational facilities and open space chapter of the code. The city updated the residential
mini -park requirements, purpose, and standards for both outdoor and indoor recreational
facilities, residential community park impact fees, and residential usable open space. The
amendment includes the addition of industrial recreational facility requirements, purpose,
and standards for outdoor facilities and the addition of a future open space in -lieu
mitigation fee.
The AMC Chapter 20.52 Zoning Code Amendments were proposed with the 2024 Docket.
The proposed zoning code amendments are required to comply with the updated Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.52 and authorized the Mayor to
sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the
ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90.
The amendments to AMC Chapter 20.90 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to Part
III of the concurrency and impact fees chapter of the code. The city updated the
concurrency and impact fees for community parks to ensure compliance with the new
Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The community park impact fees are split into two
scenarios. Scenario 1 shows the Residential Community Impact Fee at a 50% rate when a
development is not required to provide, chooses not to provide, or cannot provide the
outdoor recreation facilities according to Chapter 20.52. Scenario 2 shows the Residential
Community Impact Fee at a 25% rate when a development provides the outdoor recreation
facilities according to Chapter 20.52.
In light of the recent Supreme Court decision Sheetz v. El Dorado County, city staff
recommends that the proposed AMC Chapter 20.90 Zoning Code Amendment be placed on
hold until Appendix E and Appendix F of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan can be
verified for the nexus between the proposed facility improvements/costs and the proposed
impact fee.
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The AMC Chapter 20.90 Zoning Code Amendments were proposed with the 2024 Docket.
The proposed zoning code amendments are required to comply with the updated Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to table the proposed ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.90 until staff is ready to
bring it back to Council. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested Council
approve the ordinance approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was proposed on the 2023 Docket. City staff did not
have time to complete the work required to bring the master plan forward to Planning
Commission and City Council. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was extended and
proposed with the 2024 Docket. The proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a
supplemental document to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and
authorize the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
Item C from the Consent Agenda
Low Income Housing Agreement for Stillaguamish-2 Apartments
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember seconded the motion to
approve the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Agreement for Stillaguamish-2
Apartments and authorized the Mayor to sign.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan spoke of volunteering at the street fair.
Councilmember Debora Nelson requested that the August 5 meeting be removed from the
calendar and a special meeting held July 29 instead. Discussion followed with City Attorney
Steve Peiffle stating that for a permanent change, the 2016 ordinance would have to be
rewritten. Council agreed to evaluate each year when there is a 5th Monday in July.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to make a change to the Council calendar, moving the August 5, 2024 Council meeting
to July 29, 2024.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator stated that he would report to Mr. Knisley and Council regarding dust at
the north end of the airport. Mr. Ellis has not yet been briefed by Airport staff regarding
progress with Reece Construction.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney thanked everyone involved in the street fair for the hard work, especially
Downtown Arlington Business Association (DABA) for organizing.
Mayor Vanney announced that Steve Maisch filled the at -large position to serve on the LEOFF
1 Disability Board for a two-year term ending July 2026.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an executive session To review the
performance of a public employee [RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)], to last approximately 10 minutes.
City Council was dismissed and went into an executive session at 6:29 p.m., and reconvened
at 6:39 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, them Ling -was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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