HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-28-22Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Workshop
Monday, February 28, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Don Vanney,
Jan Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Heather Logan.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Dave Ryan, Marty Wray, Marc
Hayes, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Chris Collier and 18 YouTube viewers.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 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
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Request for Airport Intern Position
Airport Operations Manager Marty Wray reviewed the Airport's request for an intern
position. Increased demands and responsibilities, with changing challenges over the last
several months, in particular, have created a demand for additional entry level/intern level
work at the Airport.
Traditionally, the airport has had an airport intern position, and has filled full-time
vacancies through this process. New airport revenues can easily support this position.
Discussion followed with Mr. Wray answering Council questions.
Financial Report for January 2022
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the January 2022 financial report. Discussion
followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Chris Collier, AHA Program Manager of Housing Authority of Snohomish County provided a
presentation with the use of a PowerPoint about housing affordability. Discussion followed
with Mr. Collier answering Council questions.
Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the first 2022
quarter report for Community and Economic Development. Discussion followed with Mr.
Hayes answering Council questions.
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ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis provided an update from Governor Inslee regarding mask
wearing. Effective March 11 at midnight, the mask requirement for indoor public spaces is
being lifted. Beginning March 12, staff will no longer be required to wear masks at indoor
city facilities or in city vehicles. Masks will be provided for staff and members of the public
who wish to wear them. Extra sanitation measures will be taken. In person public meetings
will resume, with City Council meeting in person beginning April 3. City Council, Planning
Commission, and Airport Commission will continue to be streamed on YouTube, and until
further notice, the public may make a request to provide comment via Zoom. Mayor Tolbert
stated that if a Councilmember will be out, and requests a Zoom link to join a meeting, only
one person per meeting may join. It will be on a first come, first served basis.
Councilmember Debora Nelson stated that when in -person meetings resume, she hopes
workshops will resume in the around the table as before, and not at the dais. Mayor Tolbert
indicated that it will depend whether IT can accommodate that with the new camera system.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mavor Tolbert provided an update on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) housing plan.
She stated that this is the first time ever that a regional transportation planning organization
has developed a housing plan. It has never been done before.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Michele Blythe agreed with Councilmember Nelson's comment about
workshop setup.
Councilmember Don Vanney requested an update regarding crosswalk striping. Mr. Ellis
stated that due to supply chain issues in 2021, striping was not completed, and the project is
a year behind. He is hopeful more will be done this year following the striping schedule.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
There is only one item being brought forward from tonight's workshop, so there will be no
agenda items for March 7 meeting's consent agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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