Council MIN 01-03-2017 SpecialCITY OF
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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 3, 2017 — 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Mark Koppang, Councilmember
Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Acting City Attorney Mark Orthmann and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. STUDY SESSION
a. Briefing on Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
• Staff Report — Public Works Deputy Director Desiree Winkler
Public Works Deputy Director Desiree Winkler gave a presentation to Council on the background of a
Transportation Benefit District (TBD). She noted a TBD is a quasi - municipal corporation and
independent taxing district which can raise revenue for specific transportation projects, usually
through vehicle license fees or sales tax as defined in RCW 36.73.
The revenue may be used for transportation improvements which are included in a local, regional, or
state transportation plan. Over 90 cities and towns have formed TBDs. Formation must be done by
Ordinance, and include a public hearing. The ordinance must specify the boundaries for the district;
specify the transportation improvements which will be funded; and set up the governance /staff which
is generally the city's legislative body (City Council). The TBD must also issue an annual report
indicating status of the plan and develop a material change policy.
Ms. Winkler reviewed the possible funding which can be imposed by the TBD. The fee, as proposed
in the biennial budget does not have any additional conditions. Based on the proposed fee, the net
projected revenue is $879,000 (vehicle tab fee of $15). Additional funding sources include: Sales and
Use Taxes; General Obligation Bonds; Border Area Fuel Tax; Impact Fees; Vehicle Tolls; Excess
Property Taxes and Local Improvement Districts.
The implementation process if followed would see the first revenue collected in late September 2017.
The next step in this process will be a Public Hearing and First Reading of the proposed ordinance at
the January 17th City Council meeting.
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Councilmembers thanked Ms. Winkler for her presentation and asked various clarifying questions.
Ms. Winkler noted the TBD is generally assumed by the City Council, and the general outline and
implementation timeline is set up by RCW.
Acting City Attorney Mark Orthmann also clarified the TBD Governing Body would hold a special
meeting separate and prior to the Regular Council meeting to pass a Resolution and set the rates.
Councilmembers are ex officio members of the TBD Board. The City Council may then at any time
take action to assume the TBD.
• Citizen Comment
Diana Noble Gulliford (no comment sheet) questioned the difference in this fee and the transportation
impact fees which are collected from new development. She is concerned over the need for a new
additional tax.
Public Works Director Marwan Salloum noted the transportation impact fees collected are from new
developments. These fees are calculated based on impacts generated due to the increased need in
the affected area of the development.
• Council Discussion
In response to specifics about revenue; Mr. Ariwoola stated this revenue source is used solely for
transportation related projects which are currently being funded by general funds.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:00 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for
the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) for
approximately 30 minutes.
• Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
Council returned to Chambers at 6:22 p.m.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Attest:
5,teanie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 0
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