HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-28-22Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, November 28, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Jonathan Ventura,
Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Dave Kraski.
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, excluding Item No. 4, due to the
illness of the Director. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed
with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUMS A0 PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTIQN WAS -TAKEN
Ordinance Approving 2022 Budget Amendments
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed a worksheet detailing the proposed 2022 budget
amendments. Council will be asked to take action on the budget ordinance after the public
hearing December S. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
October Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the October 2022 financial report. Discussion
followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending the Consumer Price Index Increases in the Arlington Municipal
Code Pertaining to Utility Rates
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed a proposed amendment to the Arlington Municipal
Code (AMC) 13.12, allowing the City to reduce implementation of the 2023 mandatory
water, sewer, and stormwater utility rate increases. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis
answering Council questions.
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Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report
Community and Economic Development Director Marc reviewed the fourth quarter report
for Community and Economic Development. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering
Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that snow is in the forecast and the City is prepared.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert thanked Sarah Lopez, Mandy Kruger, Diane Krieg from the Chamber of
Commerce, and volunteers from the Downtown Business Association, who helped make the
Hometown Holidays kickoff such a great success.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Debora Nelson provided a comment regarding a snowstorm years ago.
Councilmember Heather Logan provided public feedback regarding the Hometown Holidays
kickoff.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
North County Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief Dave Kraski spoke about the upcoming
Santa Run, and invited Councilmembers to participate.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed not to put any items on the Consent Agenda for the
December 5 meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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