HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-05-22Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, December 5, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette,
Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney and David Paul, who joined with Zoom.
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 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
Mayor Tolbert introduced David Paul, state representative from the 10th legislative district.
Rep Paul introduced himself further, and stated he is happy to represent Arlington in
Olympia.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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 November 21 and November 28, 2022 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #106972 through #107057
dated November 22, 2022 through December 5, 2022 for $1,701,879.38.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the ordinance amending the
2022 budget section of the 2021-2022 biennial budget.
7:08 p.m. Mayor Tolbert opened the public hearing.
7:08 p.m. With no members of the public wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
7:08 p.m. Council comments and questions were opened.
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending the 2022 budget section of the 2021-2022
biennial budget for the City of Arlington, and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance.
The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Amending the Consumer Price Index Increases in the Arlington Municipal
Code Pertaining to Utility Rates
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the ordinance amending
Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 allowing the City to reduce implementation of the
2023 mandatory water, sewer, and stormwater utility rate increases.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance reducing the scheduled 2023 CPI increase to the water,
sewer, and stormwater utility rates, and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The
motion passed unanimously.
Appointment of Pro Committee for Vote of Transportation Benefit District Renewal
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council appoint a pro committee for vote of the
Transportation Benefit District renewal. On November 7, a resolution was approved for a
ballot proposition at the February 14, 2023 special election.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to appoint Linda Byrnes and Bob Nelson to the Pro Committee for the
Transportation Benefit District renewal and sales tax ballot measure. The motion passed
unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan provided information regarding the Snohomish Health
District and Snohomish County merger.
Councilmember Michele Blythe stated she volunteered at the Santa Run Sunday night for the
first time, and it was a wonderful experience.
Councilmember Don Vanney also volunteered Sunday night at the Santa Run and thanked
everyone who participated.
Councilmember Debora Nelson stated she appreciates the City's website update, and also
thanked the Arlington Police for their service -especially last week.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert provided an update regarding the opioid settlement fund. She also thanked
Sarah Lopez for organizing the Hometown Holidays events.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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