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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Workshop
Monday, March 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, James Trefry, Tony Orr, Marc Hayes, Marty
Wray, Lorene Robinson, Monroe Whitman, Chief Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Steve
Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Fifteen 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 Tern Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECtAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Resolution Adopting the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the Resolution Adopting the 2022 Comprehensive
Plan Final Docket. On March 1, 2022, the City's planning commission reviewed the 2022
preliminary comprehensive and development regulation amendment docket. The original
docket consisted of four items, initiated by the City, however during review, two items were
removed from the docket list. On March 15, 2022, the City's planning commission held a
public hearing on the 2022 preliminary comprehensive and development regulations
amendment docket and recommended all items on the preliminary docket be placed on the
final docket. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
2022 Airport Runway 16/34 Mill and Overlay Project
Airport Operations Manager Marty Wray reviewed the 2022 Airport Runway 16/34 Mill and
Overlay Project. The Runway 16/34 is the airport's primary runway, and had a pavement
condition index (PCI) rating of 77 in 2020. The runway was last overlaid in 1994, and per the
WSDOT Pavement Maintenance Program an overlay is warranted. City Council approved the
design of this project at their April 12, 2021 meeting in the amount not to exceed
$289,511.00. Discussion followed with Mr. Wray answering Council questions.
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Amendment to Police Department Staffing
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura and Administrative Services Director James Trefry reviewed
the amendment to police department staffing. In 2021, Council authorized the re-
establishment of the police department rank of lieutenant and funding for one lieutenant
position for 2022. The City recently received notice of the pending retirement of the deputy
police chief. In order to maintain a community police presence while meeting minimum
statutory reporting obligations, police department management recommends the immediate
promotion of two (2) lieutenants from existing staff, and the suspension of efforts to backfill
of the deputy chief of police position until a future budget cycle. The police department also
recently received notice of the pending retirement of the police services manager. It is
proposed that the vacancy created be reclassified to the position of police services
supervisor, given the assignment of some of the duties of the police services manager
position to the new lieutenant position. It is proposed that the police services supervisor
position be assigned to Pay Grade H on the non -represented pay plan. Discussion followed
with Chief Ventura and Mr. Trefry answering Council questions.
2022 Legislative Update Regarding Police Reform
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Reform. In 2021, our state legislature enacted the most restrictive policing laws in the nation.
The 2022 legislature made some essential corrections, but additional work remains. Mayor
Tolbert complimented Chief Ventura on his presentation and thanked him and his police staff
for all their hard work.
Finance Monthly Report
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the February 2022 Finance Monthly Report.
Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Ellis announced that the next council meeting, April 4, 2022, will be in person in council
chambers.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert announced that the City of Arlington put in two applications for the legislative
community projects which are the buildout of the Smokey Point Park and the parking lot
paving at three of the City's parks. Congress will be reviewing the information in the fall.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put the three agenda items for the April 4, 2022
on New Business.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session to review
collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation
or application of a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]. Mr. Peiffle stated that the meeting
would resume at 8:12 p.m. Mayor Tolbert recessed the workshop at 7:52. At that time, a
Zoom Executive Session was initiated. At 8:16 p.m., Mayor Tolbert announced the session
would be extended 15 additional minutes. The workshop reconvened at 8:32 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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