HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-11-22Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, April 11, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Michele Blythe, Don Vanney, Debora Nelson, Mike Hopson,
Heather Logan, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Certle was excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Bryan Terry, Sarah Lopez, City Attorney Steve
Peiffle, Wendy Van Der Meersche and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Bob Nelson, Katie Impson, Nate Impson, Jamyang
Dorjee, and Roland Behee.
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
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Community Transit Director of Planning and Development Roland Behee provided the 2024
Planning Update.
WORKSHOP ITEM - NO FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Ordinance Approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles (WATVs)
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the ordinance approving Wheeled All -Terrain
Vehicles. This ordinance would amend Title 10 of the AMC by the addition of new Chapter
10.92 Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles, authorizing the operation of WATVs on designated city
streets; establishing limitations, conditions, requirements and enforcement standards. This
allows the operation of WATVs on all city streets where the speed limit is 35 miles per hour
or less, excluding State Routes 9, 530 and 531. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering
Council questions.
Lease Approval with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the funding mechanism that will allow the City to
replace aged vehicles more quickly, increase fuel efficiency, increase safety, and reduce
maintenance costs. Another program objective is to move the fleet toward hybrid and/or
electric vehicles. Two amendments are included with the master lease agreement.
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Amendment A to the lease agreement clarifies Section 11 regarding insurance coverage, and
Section 17 is amended to read that agreement will be governed by laws in the State of
Washington. Amendment B removes Section 19, as that provision is not in accordance with
debt obligation laws of the State of Washington. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering
Council questions.
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish County for Haller Park Improvements
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez reviewed the Interlocal agreement for the
Haller Park Improvement project. This project is part of the master plan for the park.
Snohomish County has agreed to contribute $50,000 to build a shelter at Haller Park near
the restroom/concession building. The County's Capital Improvement Program identifies
specific projects to be funded as City Council Partnership Projects, and chose this project for
Arlington for 2022. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering Council questions.
Resolution Authorizing Application for Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
Grant
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez reviewed a request for authorization to apply
for an RCO grant to help fund a bike pump track at Jensen Park. Arlington Rotary has
expressed interest in raising money to fund the project. The approximate cost of the facility
is $260,000. This grant, if awarded, could fund up to 50 percent. Grant deadline is May 3,
2022, and grants are awarded June of 2023. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering
Council questions.
Resolution Recognizing the City's Safety Program
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the resolution recognizing the City's Safety
Committee practices. The City has continued its formal safety program, and continues to hold
monthly meetings and follows Labor and Industries and OSHA standards. Staff members
from each department participate on the safety committee to enhance existing practices and
create new solutions. The City continues to improve the safety of City employees, which in
turn benefits both the City's workforce and its citizens by decreased workplace injury rates,
more efficient employees, less employee turnover, increased morale, and lower insurance
premiums.
Opioid Litigation Settlement
City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed the Opioid Litigation Settlement with Washington State,
numerous other states, and 33 local governments in Washington, that brought litigation
against three distributors of opioids for their role in the opioid epidemic. Arlington did not
pursue a lawsuit, but may be the beneficiary of settlement. A proposed settlement has
been reached with Washington cities and counties. (The state Attorney General continues
to pursue litigation and is not part of this settlement.) A proposed MOU attached sets up a
structure for distribution of settlement proceeds if enough WA cities sign on to the MOU.
Generally, funds would be distributed to cities via existing Washington State Accountable
Communities of Health regional networks, and based on formulas which take into account
the historic opioid-related expenditures made by cities in the past. The regional council
would oversee use of the funds to assure they are applied towards impacts of the opioid
crisis. Arlington would participate through the North Sound ACH (Whatcom, Skagit,
Snohomish, Island and San Juan Counties).
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The opioid litigation against these distributors started in 2016, and is now approaching
resolution. Cities are asked whether they want to participate. Those who choose to adopt
the MOU by April 30, 2022 will have the ability to share in the proceeds (provided enough
cities agree to participate). Those who do not will forfeit their share (and it will be absorbed
by those cities in the region who do accept the MOU). Discussion followed with Mr. Peiffle
answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Deborah Nelson shared that she is proud of the North County Fire
Department teamwork and how they work together to save lives.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Katie Impson of 437 N. Macleod Ave stated her concern about the City Council considering
the approval of an ordinance to operate wheeled all -terrain vehicles within the Arlington city
limits.
Nate Impson of 437 N. Macleod Ave stated does not agree with allowing these types of
vehicles to occupy the streets of Arlington
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to place items #4 and #6 on the consent agenda for
the April 18, 2022 Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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