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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
April 6, 2020
Councilmembers Present Remotely: Mike Hopson, Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Marilyn
Oertle, Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, and Don Vanney.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present Remotely: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Bryan Terry, James Trefry, Sarah
Lopez, Marc Hayes, Kristin Garcia, Jonathan Ventura, Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present Remotely: Kathy Vanney, Mark Tingley, Holly Sloan -Buchanan,
and Deb Burton.
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 Jesica Stickles 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
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the March 16 and March 23, 2020 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claims Checks #99279 through #99425 dated
March 17, 2020 through April 6, 2020 for $889,950.91.
3. Ordinance to Revise Municipal Code
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Authorizing COVID-19 Economic Relief
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the Resolution Authorizing COVID-
19 Economic Relief. Mr. Ellis answered Council questions.
On March 25, 2020, the Governor issued the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order to stop the
spread of COVID-19. This order, along with social distancing restrictions, has resulted in
significant financial impacts for businesses and residents within the City of Arlington. In
order to provide economic relief for those being impacted by COVID-19, staff is requesting
implementation of fee waivers, payment arrangements, and an extension of tax payment
due dates.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Resolution of the City of Arlington Authorizing COVID-19 Economic
Relief and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointment to Planning Commission
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council confirm the
appointment of the Planning Commission's recommended candidate, Yvonne Gallardo-Van
Ornam.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the motion
to confirm the appointment of Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam to the Arlington Planning
Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve
the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket.
The 2020 Preliminary Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket consists of six items, with
three privately initiated items, and three City initiated items. The preliminary docket (list)
was heard by the Planning Commission at a Public Hearing held on March 17, 2020. The
docket was approved by unanimous decision of the four members present.
The City Council must approve of any item being placed on the Final Docket. Once the
docket becomes final, staff is authorized to proceed with processing the proposed
amendments. Proposed amendments must receive final approval by the City Council in
order to become incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Resolution Adopting the 2020 Final Docket Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette asked Councilmembers if emailing them updates about
webinars she'd been attending has been sufficient. All agreed.
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Councilmember Don Vanney asked how City staff is operating during the COVID-19
pandemic. City Administrator Paul Ellis provided updates regarding each department.
Councilmember Debora Nelson asked about cemetery operations during this time. City
Administrator Paul Ellis stated that funerals and burials are allowed while following social
distancing.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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