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City Council Retreat
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, WA 98230
May 19-21, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Marilyn Oertle, Don Vanney, Jan Schuette, Michele Blythe, and
Heather Logan.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, Amy
Rusko, Bryan Terry, Marc Hayes, Marty Wray, Chief Jonathan Ventura, Deputy Fire Chief
Dave Kraski, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Sid Logan and Kathy Vanney.
Retreat facilitator, Steve Peiffle called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday,
May 19, 2022.
Mr. Peiffle began by requesting the expectations for the retreat from the attendees. The
expectations included a deeper dive into implementing a structure of priorities for Capital
Project planning, Comprehensive Plan and Transportation, Public Safety, and other topics
raised through the weekend.
2020-2021 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
City Administrator Paul Ellis, reviewed the projects that were completed and the status of
the current projects. He reviewed the Public Safety Staffing, Fiscal Sustainability Plan with
the Capital Facilities Plan including the current and future revenues that includes Park and
Playground Equipment, Affordable Housing, Transportation Plan, Water, Sewer, and Storm
Capital Improvement Plan, Airport maintenance, Annexations, and Corridor Improvements.
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the Operations budget, Grant funding status,
funding needs for the proposed Capital Projects, Cares Act, and ARPA funding. Kristin will
provide the list of details for the Capital projects expenditures.
Staff answered questions from the Councilmembers and Mayor Tolbert. Councilmembers
and Mayor Tolbert acknowledged and thanked the staff for the large amount of work that
was able to be completed during the pandemic.
Community and Economic Director Marc Hayes reviewed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan that
includes Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Capital Facilities, Transportation,
Utilities, Open Space, and Parks and Recreation. He described the basis of the City's
obligations and guidelines from Growth Management Act rules under the RCW 36.70 A.040.
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He described the current comprehensive plan and the structure of the 2024 Comprehensive
Plan. He introduced the proposed outline of the Comprehensive Plan with the organized
foundational principals and the intent and importance of implementation with specified
project costs.
He reviewed the City of Arlington's Growth Management Act (GMA) responsibilities of
implementing the goals that apply the RCW requirements and the consequences from WA
State if not implemented accordingly.
Marc provided details on the growth projections and proposed Urban Growth Area (UGA)
Expansions.
Discussion ensued and staff answered questions from the Councilmembers and Mayor
Tolbert.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 the retreat was recessed at 4:00 pm and will reconvene Friday, May
20, 2022 at 8:20 am.
Friday, May 20, 2022 the Council Retreat resumed at 8:20 am. Retreat facilitator, Steve
Peiffle, called the meeting to order at 8:20 a.m.
Councilmembers Present: Marilyn Oertle, Don Vanney, Jan Schuette, Michele Blythe, and
Heather Logan.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, Amy
Rusko, Bryan Terry, Marc Hayes, Marty Wray, Chief Jonathan Ventura, Deputy Fire Chief
Dave Kraski, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Sid Logan and Kathy Vanney.
Mr. Peiffle asked of the Councilmembers and staff what their reflections were on the
information received on Thursday. Discussion ensued.
Public Works Director Jim Kelly, described the Comprehensive Plan Elements, Goals, Policies,
and Strategies for the Transportation 2045 Plan. The Transportation Plan covers the rail,
trail, sidewalks, bike, bus, freight, and personal vehicles. He described the requirements that
the plan must follow with State and Regional goals on environmental sustainability, future
housing, economic development, and siting of public services.
He described the Water System Plan covering details of State Law requirements and future
demands on the system and improvements needed to be financially self-sufficient. He shared
the requirements for the Clean Drinking Water Act from the Department of Health and
explained the Hammer Water Right Transfer. He shared the plans for improvements at Haller
Well South and Expansion of WTP.
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He commented on the 10 year plan 2023-2032 and the 20 year plan 2033-2043 and the goal
of a Draft plan to be ready by February 2023. This plan will be addressing the increase in
population needs, permitting needs, protecting the environment with the state regulations,
capital improvements, replacing old infrastructure and ensuring maintenance plan is in
place.
He shared the accomplishments from the 2015 Comprehensive Wastewater Plan and the
continuation of the projects outlined within the plan. He briefly touched on the grant funding
and financial stability we have for our projects and the changes that will need to be
considered as the financial positioning shifts. Mr. Kelly answered questions from the
councilmembers and Mayor Tolbert.
Airport Deputy Director Marty Wray presented the current airport structure and updates.
He described the critical aspects of the Masterplan and its importance for economic and
growth for the future. He shared the Masterplan will begin later this year and will be
completed in approximately two years. He shared some details that will be shown in the plan
when it is finished such as; terminal building with updated service facilities, vertical take -off
and landing area, electrical upgrades and vehicle charging stations, security for tenants and
the airport, additional road access, educational centers, and other necessary improvements.
Mr. Wray shared the financial health of the airport budget with the history of grants and
economic impact it has on the City of Arlington. He played a video for the Council and Staff
from Eviation.
Discussion ensued and Mr. Wray answered questions from the Councilmembers and Mayor
Tolbert.
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes announced that he will have
the Councilmembers and Mayor Tolbert be participating in an Interconnectivity Matrix of
Foundational Principals. He explained the goals in detail for this exercise and the elements
that needed to be considered when determining the measurable outcomes for the following:
Equity, Economic Stability and Vibrancy, Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience,
Neighborhoods and Connectivity, and Healthy Active Lifestyles. He asked that the
Councilmembers chose one of the topics to focus on and be able to work with others that
have pieces of information that fit to help reach the desired outcome for the chosen goal.
Discussion ensued and Mr. Hayes answered questions from the Councilmembers and Mayor
Tolbert.
Friday, May 20, 2022 the retreat was recessed at approximately 2:30 pm and will reconvene
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:20 am.
Saturday, May 21, 2022 the Council Retreat resumed at 8:20 am. Retreat facilitator, Steve
Peiffle, called the meeting to order at 8:20 a.m.
Councilmembers Present: Marilyn Certle, Don Vanney, Jan Schuette, Michele Blythe, and
Heather Logan.
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Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, Bryan
Terry, Marc Hayes, Marty Wray, Chief Jonathan Ventura, Deputy Fire Chief Dave Kraski, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Sid Logan and Kathy Vanney.
Mr. Peiffle asked of the Councilmembers and staff what their reflections were on the
information received from Thursday and Friday. Discussion ensued.
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura engaged the staff, Councilmembers and Mayor Tolbert in an
activity that presented options on which department in the City would be an effective
partner with public safety.
He presented highlights from the DRAFT 2022 Annual Report. He shared details regarding
the financial stability of the police department funding and spending, hiring and employee
training, crime data reporting, professional standards, community engagement, the Use of
Force, implementation of body worn cameras, technology upgrades, public safety strategic
planning, investing in social worker and mental health professionals, citizen engagement,
stakeholders and human service partners, drug use and outreach, homelessness and
housing, youth dynamics and resources, State Legislature for Police Reform, police officer
accountability, Lexipol policy, other local law enforcement partners, using social media to
help track and communicate a positive representation, and how all the departments in the
City play a role in Public Safety.
North County Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski provided a
summary of efforts to support the City and described the continued partnership in services
provided to the City. He briefly talked about administrative changes in staffing, new
equipment and other technology updates. He shared the support to Eviation and the call
statistics.
Information Technology Director Bryan Terry shared his efforts in updating technology for
the different departments in the City to help achieve public safety.
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the timeline for the next budget cycle starting in
July and completing the approval in December of 2022.
Mr. Peiffle asked the Staff, Councilmembers and Mayor Tolbert what their final reflections
were on the information received from the retreat. Discussion ensued with a focus of public
safety being interwove across all City projects.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to discuss, the Council Retreat was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
ELL -
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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