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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom. Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 28, 2020
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, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, and Ashleigh Scott.
Also Known to be Present: Eighty -Seven (87) YouTube viewers, Danette Klemens, Nathan
Chabot, and Will Nelson.
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 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
Danette Klemens from the Stillaguamish Senior Center gave a presentation on the programs
and services the Senior Center offers to Arlington and the surrounding communities. They've
been in operation for 50 years, and are considering a possible name change to Stilly Valley
Senior Center. They are staffed with 21 full-time and part-time employees, along with a
board of directors that are compiled of business professionals and seniors that hold monthly
meetings. Volunteers have also completed around 18,000 hours and are a vital part of the
team. Some programs and services they have available to seniors are insurance planning,
music, aging mastery program to transition to retirement, wellness and exercise, hot and
cold lunch on different days of the week, donation food programs along with counseling, and
educational programs. This is a challenging time for seniors and the Center is trying to keep
them connected and staying in touch with their families and the community. They have had
no COVID-19 cases to date.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Coronavirus Relief Funds for Local Governments - CARES ACT Budget
City Administrator Paul Ellis, reviewed a Resolution of the City of Arlington amending the
City's Utility Customer Support Program and Coronavirus Relief Fund Budget.
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The City of Arlington has been awarded a second CARES ACT grant for $296,100 to cover
eligible expenses from the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible expenses must be incurred by
November 30, 2020. On July 31, 2020 the Governor issues Proclamation 20 - 23.7 extending
the waiver for shut off and late fees until October 15th which requires the City to updates
Resolutions 2020-0101 and 2020-012 relating to shut off and late fee waivers and the City's
utility customer support program. The updated customer support program includes a utility
credit available to eligible residential and commercial customers reimbursable from the
CARES ACT funding.
On May 20, 2020, the City of Arlington was awarded $592,200 in Coronavirus Relief funding.
The funds are to be used to cover eligible expenses for COVID-19. On June 1, 2020 the City
Council approved acceptance of the Coronavirus Relief funds and approved expenditures as
set forth in the proposed budget. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council
questions.
City's Flag and Banner Policy
City Administrator Paul Ellis and City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed a draft policy and
resolution regarding the display of flags and banners on City property.
The City of Arlington displays the U.S. Flag, Washington State Flag, and POW/MIA Flags at
each of its public facilities in accordance with state law. In addition, the city has traditionally
displayed the U.S. Flag on banner poles and light poles to celebrate national holidays. In
2019, Thin Blue Line flags and Thin Red Line flags were donated to the city. The Blue Line
flags were flown on Olympic Ave. during Police week in May 2019 and 2020. The Red Line
flags were flown on Olympic Ave. during Fire Prevention week in October 2019.
Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Community and Economic Development (CED) Monthly Report
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the current
development projects and work being conducted by the CED Department. Mr. Hayes updated
Council on COVID-19 office precautions, staff cross -training, current contracts, challenges
the department is facing, opportunities the department has had, new programs, General
Information Meetings (GIM's), and Planning Commission items. Discussion followed with
Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
August 2020 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the August 2020 Financial Report. Discussion
followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert gave a brief review of the recent Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
meeting and their discussion on the 2050 Vision.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, Michele Blythe and Don Vanney provided
brief updates, while Councilmembers Marilyn Oertle, Mike Hopson and Jan Schuette had
nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
William Nelson, 28112 Grandview Road, Arlington, spoke regarding the City's Flag and
Banner Policy agenda item. He supports Arlington's public servants, such as police and fire,
and their efforts to keep our community safe, but he does not agree with flying flags that
are not already State recognized.
Nathan Chabot,16101 Jordan Way, Arlington, spoke regarding the City's Flag and Banner
Policy agenda item. He is supportive of Arlington's police and fire departments, along with
all others that keep our community protected, but believes the time and efforts needed in
order to approve and disapprove would not be of value, and that there are better ways to
show appreciation to the departments. He does not agree with the City flying flags or
banners other than those that are mandated by the State.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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