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Home My WebLink AboutSigned Minutes 04-18-22Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, April 18, 2022 Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, Mike Hopson, Michele Blythe, and Don Vanney via Zoom. Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle excused absence. Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Sarah Lopez, Tony Orr, Bryan Terry, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Jonathan Ventura, Andrea Hill, Seth Kinney, Luke Adkins, Peter Barrett, Mike Gilbert, and Julie Petersen. Also Known to be Present: Family and friends of police department employees promotional affirmations. Opposing and supporting guests speaking on agenda item: Ordinance Approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles. Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., 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 Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Police Chief Jonathan Ventura announced promotions and introduced Andrea Hill, Police Services Technician III; Seth Kinney, Sergeant; Luke Adkins, Sergeant; Peter Barrett, Lieutenant; and Mike Gilbert, Lieutenant. Oaths of office were performed by City Attorney Steve Peiffle. PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT John Graham, President of Northwest Quad Association at 9017 1801h ST SE, Snohomish, shared his support of approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles Ordinance. Bob Arntzen, Vice President of Northwest Quad Association at 13301 1st Ave. SE. Everett also shared his support of approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles Ordinance. Nathan Impson at 437 N. Macleod Ave., Arlington shared that he is not in support of approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles Ordinance. Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting_ April 18, 2022 John DelPozo at 310 E. Division St., Arlington asked about the construction that is currently on -going with the design plans which would take the front part of his yard and his new fence. City Administrator Paul Ellis stated he would exchange contact information and look into this issue and report back to him. Mike Edwards at 18025 McElroy Rd., Arlington shared he is in support of approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles Ordinance. Nicole Donohue at 215 East Gilman Ave., Arlington shared she is in support of approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles Ordinance. Josh Matthews at 316 E Division St., Arlington shared he is in support of approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles Ordinance. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the April 4, 2022 Audit Exit Conference and April 11, 2022 Council meeting minutes 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #105184 through #105335 dated April 5, 2022 through April 18, 2022 for $1,625,384.96; and Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30167 through #30174 dated March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 in the amount of $1,128,976.48. 3. Resolution Authorizing Application for WA Recreation and Conservation Office Grant. 4. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Opioid Litigation SettlerneriL. PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Amendment to March 21, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the amended March 21, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes. Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to authorize the City Clerk to correct the transposition in March 21, 2022 Council meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance Approving the Operation of Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the ordinance for the Wheeled All - Terrain Vehicles authorizing 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. Councilmembers Jan Schuette, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe, Don Vanney, and Mike Hopson shared information that supports their votes. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 18, 2022 Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the motion to not approve the Ordinance allowing Wheeled All -Terrain Vehicles. The motion passed 5-1. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish County for Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker City Administrator Paul Ellis requested the Council approve an Interlocal Agreement for a law enforcement embedded social worker with Snohomish County. The current agreement concluded December 31, 2021. The proposed agreement with Snohomish County will continue with a full time embedded social worker with Arlington, and $188,748.31was budgeted in the 2022 budget. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for the Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker, and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the Sourcewell purchasing agreement that allows cities a streamlined way to purchase goods and services while adhering to bidding laws. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the agreement with Sourcewell and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Approve Lease with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management as a mechanism to manage the City's fleet of vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Enterprise Fleet Management lease agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish County for Haller Park Improvements Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for funding of the Haller Park shelter. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering Council questions. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for funding the Haller Park shelter and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting _ Argil 18, 2022 Resolution Recognizing the City's Safety Program City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the Safety Program Resolution recognizing the City's Safety Committee practices. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Safety Committee Resolution and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette encouraged everyone to listen and watch Mayor Tolbert's State of City address. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS None. MAYOR'S REPORT None. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 4 of 4