HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-01-21Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Meeting
February 1, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle,
Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, and Don Vanney.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia, City Attorney
Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Twenty-one YouTube viewers.
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 Jesica Stickles moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATION
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the January 19 and January 25, 2021 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #101991 through
#102074 dated January 20, 2021 through February 1, 2021 for $327,955.94.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Jail Services
City Administrator Paul Ellis and Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested Council approve
the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Jail Services between Snohomish County and the City of
Arlington. Mr. Ellis referred to the email with spreadsheet that he sent this morning. He
indicated costs have gone up, and a budget amendment will be coming in the fall.
Snohomish County and the City of Arlington entered into an Interlocal agreement for jail
services in April of 2015 and extended such several times. The most recent ILA expired
December 31, 2020. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis and Chief Ventura answering Council
questions.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the
motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Jail Services between Snohomish County and
the City of Arlington, and authorized the Mayor to sign it, subject to final review by the City
Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement for Prosecutorial Services
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested Council approve a Professional Services Agreement
for Prosecutorial Services with Zachor & Thomas, Inc., P.S.
The City of Arlington has had a Professional Services Agreement for Prosecutorial Services
with Zachor & Thomas, Inc., P.S. since at least 2013, and has renewed such several times. The
most recent Professional Services Agreement expired December 31, 2020.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the
motion to approve a Professional Services Agreement for Prosecutorial Services with Zachor
& Thomas, Inc., P.S., on the terms stated in their 9/16/2020 letter, and authorized the Mayor
to sign it, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement Establishing Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested Council approve the Interlocal Agreement
Establishing Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force.
The City has been a longtime participant in the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force
(SRDTF). The City of Arlington entered into an Interlocal agreement with the SRDTF in
September of 2017 and extended such serval times. The most recent ILA expired December
31, 2020. Discussion followed with Chief Ventura answering Council questions.
Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Establishing Snohomish Regional Drug
Task Force, and authorized the Mayor to sign it, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
The motion passed unanimously.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert stated she spoke at the Senate Transportation Hearing regarding the SR-530
Roundabout.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m
J
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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