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City Council Zoom Workshop
March 8, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Don Vanney,
Jan Schuette, Jesica Stickles and Michele Blythe.
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Sarah Lopez, Marc Hayes, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Ashleigh Scott.
Also Known to be Present: (16) Sixteen Youtube views, Ragina Gray, David Toyer, Nancy
Rogers and Dustin Quattrocchi.
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 Tem Jesica Stickles moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Jan Schuette seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
1NjRODUCTION_OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Snohomish Health District Update - Ragina Gray, Environmental Health Director
Ragina Gray presented the Resiliency & Recovery for a Healthy, Thriving Community.
Included in the presentation was the rebuilding of the agency - online service delivery, IT
infrastructure, Rucker Building improvements and transparency and accountability using
C1earGov.
In the Environmental Health Division, about 4,500+ inspections on restaurants, grocery
stores, espresso stands, caters and mobile food vehicle were conducted; 1,000+ complaints
addressed regarding food, pools, septic and solid waste, etc.; roughly 500 permits for pools
and spas were routinely inspected and about 200+ public and private schools with kitchen
permits and required safety inspections were handled.
In the Prevention Services Division, more than 3,000 cases of sexually transmitted diseases
were reported, 1,300+ consultations with child care providers - 3x more than 2019,
investigated about 1,000+ communicable disease cases separate from COVID-19 and
conducted 47 vaccines for children compliance visit and 500+ technical assistance visits.
In the Arlington community, 176 annual food establishment permits were issues, followed
up on 21 complaints involving food establishments, responded to 83 COVID related calls
involving Arlington businesses, 63 child care providers received consultations through Child
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Care Health Outreach program, and 150 continuing education courses completed by
providers in or from Arlington; land use team reviewed 269 building clearances and 86 as-
builts, and issued 93 septic permits in the Arlington area; tested nearly 1,000 Arlington
residents at our community based COVID testing events.
Ms. Gray also explained to City Council the Snohomish Health District is tracking COVID-19
carefully and working with the community to reduce the impacts of this virus. They are doing
so by case counts and data, drive-thru testing, COVID-19 health information, COVID
vaccinations, WA Notify app, news and briefings, schools and child care, businesses and
organizations, healthcare providers, at -risk populations, posters for downloads, state
guidance, long-term facilities and much more. Regina gray also reviewed the COVID-19 heat
map, rate by zip code for a 2-week period and COVID-19 looking ahead.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard showed:
Total 1st Doses Received (Weeks 1-10)
Moderna: 72,400
Pfizer: 20,475
Total: 92,875
Total 2nd Doses Received (Weeks 4-10)
Moderna: 59,700
Pfizer: 5,850
Total: 65,550
*Please note these numbers are preliminary based on what has been entered into the
Washington Immunization Information System (WAIIS).
Implementing their strategic plan would involve - reducing the rate of communicable
disease and other notifiable conditions, prevent or reduce chronic disease and injuries,
provide high -quality environmental health services, improving maternal, child, and family
health outcomes, provide legally required vital records. Addressing ongoing, critical public
health issues. Supporting increase access to medical, oral, and mental health care, and build
a more sustainable organization.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Evans Park Funding
Community Revitalization Program Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed the Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish County for Evans Park project funding.
County Council adopted the 2021 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budget to include
funding for certain capital improvements projects, including funding for City of Arlington for
Evans Field improvements for up to $40,000. It is in the public interest of the County to
participate in joint projects with cities to increase recreational opportunities. The City of
Arlington has also budgeted $100,000 for repairs at Evans Park. Planned repairs include:
replace backstop, install ADA sidewalks and parking spaces, install ADA approved
playground wood chips, and complete building repairs.
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The County had set aside funding in 2020, but cancelled due to revenue shortfalls caused by
COVIDI9. The City also previously applied for a WA state grant for funding repairs at Evans
Park in 2018, and did not receive funding. Evans Park, which was built in 1977, has needed
rehabilitation work to the facility for many years. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez
answering Council questions.
Purchase of Right of Way for the 204th/77th Roundabout Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the purchase of the right of way for the 204th/77th
roundabout project.
The installation of the 204th/77th roundabout has required procurement of right of way
(ROW) and temporary construction easements (TCE) from six abutting parcel owners. The
ROW Agreement has been finalized with McDonald's Corporation per WSDOT ROW
procurement policies and is ready to be fully executed.
Property; McDonald's
Owner: McDonald's Corporation
Amount: $90,942.00
Total ROW Acquisition to Date: $260,167.80
Negotiation Expense to Date: $42,497.70
Project ROW budget: $310,948.00
Remaining ROW Budget: $8,282.50
Discussion followed with Public Works Director Jim Kelly answering Council questions.
Appointment to Planning Commission
Community and Economic Director Marc Hayes reviewed the re -appointment of Mike
Thomas to the Planning Commission.
Mike Thomas is a well -respected, lifetime resident of Arlington. He was originally appointed
to the Planning Commission in 1992. Twenty nine years later, Mike has seen significant
change take place during his tenure on Planning Commission, and is interested in taking on
his 5th term as a commissioner. He is as engaged as ever in helping to direct the future of
Arlington as we continue to progress forward.
Pursuant to RCW Chapter 35A.63, there is created a city planning commission, consisting of
five members, who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. The term
of office of each new member appointed (except those appointed to fill unexpired terms)
shall be for six years. No member of the commission shall hold office or be appointed as an
ex officio member by virtue of office held in the city.
Discussion followed with Mr. Marc Hayes answering Council questions.
Request for Budget Amendment for Replacement Vehicle
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed
replacement vehicle. Request to replace vehicle prior to its scheduled replacement date of
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2024. This is not currently budgeted for in the 2021-2022 budget, so a budget amendment
would be required.
Community and Economic Development currently has three vehicles; B-75, a 2003 Ford
Pickup (18 yrs. old), B-76, a 2002 Chevy Blazer (19 yrs. old), and CE-1, a 2000 Ford Pickup
(21 yrs. old). B-75 and B-76 have become completely inoperable, and we have estimates for
their repair of over $6,000.00, which exceeds the value of the vehicles. CE-1 is still operable,
only because we have continued to have repairs made on an ongoing basis. We intend to
surplus both B-75 and B-76 this year and replace them with the vehicle being currently
requested. CE-1 would then be surplused in 2022, and replaced with a like vehicle off the
state bid.
Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Development Agreement with Panattoni Development Company, Inc. for Project
"Boxy"
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the development
agreement for Panattoni Development Company, Inc.
Proposed Development Agreement with Panattoni Development Company, Inc., a California
corporation, related to the planned light industrial development known as project "Roxy", a
2,821,987 square foot industrial building situated upon 75 acres within the Cascade
Industrial Center. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. wishes to enter into this agreement
to ensure that their project will not be unreasonably delayed or burdened. Per AMC
20.39.040, a Public Hearing shall be held at the City Council meeting on March 15, 2021.
Note: We are moving this forward with the following caveat. The City is not in agreement
with Exhibit "C", but we are moving forward with the Development Agreement process
through this workshop allowing Panattoni to revise the exhibit in accordance with the City's
requirement, prior to the scheduled public hearing on March 15. Should Panattoni fail to
revise the exhibit, then the public hearing would be cancelled and the Development
Agreement would be pulled from the Council Agenda.
Development Agreements are utilized to ensure that certain terms and conditions are
addressed and memorialized through the agreement. In this instance, Panattoni is seeking
assurances that items such as vesting of permitting processes, disposition of Traffic Impact
Fees, required transportation improvements, critical areas, building design and height and
future land use controls will not change within the terms established by this agreement.
Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the dedication of real
property for public right of way.
Accept dedication of a strip of real property for public right of way purposes, as described in
Exhibit "A". For frontage improvements in conjunction with the BTS Starlington, LLC site
development, aka Starbucks Coffee.
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Dedication of real property for right of way purposes related to new development is typically
dedicated through the land use process pursuant to 20.56.170 AMC. This dedication was a
requirement of the Starbucks Coffee zoning permit.
Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis wanted to remind City Council about the Spring Retreat on April
10, 2021. With Governor Jay Inslee's new lift on meeting restrictions, the retreat may be
hybrid and allow for in -person participation. The council chambers is a viable option and
Directors will use ZOOM to participate.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert and other Snohomish County Mayors met with the Governor's staff to discuss
Phase III and they were very receptive. The next update will be around March 15, and can
include outdoor activities and less restrictions on businesses.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Michele Blythe and Don Vanney provided
brief updates, while Councilmembers Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson and Jesica Stickles had
nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Council discussed and agreed to place the following items on the consent agenda for the
March 15, 2021 Council meeting:
2. Purchase of Right of way for the 204th/77th Roundabout Project
6. Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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