HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-02-20Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Meeting
110 East Third Street
November 2, 2020
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, Marc Hayes, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony
Orr and Ashleigh Scott.
Also Known to be Present: Mary Chesney and Thirty -Eight (38) 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 Tem 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 PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Chesney, 18416 Noble Drive, expressed concerns with the possible annexation of the
Arlington Fire Department to North County Regional Fire Authority. City Administrator Paul
Ellis addressed her concerns regarding response times, position availability for current staff,
and funding sources.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the October 19 and October 26, 2020 Council meetings and October 26,
2020 Audit Exit Conference Minutes.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #101217 through
#101308 dated October 20, 2020 through November 2, 2020 for $2,556,105.96.
3. Resolution Establishing the City as a Public Aircraft Operator.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 22020
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Ordinance Adopting the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the Ordinance adopting the 2021/2022 Biennial
Budget.
The public hearing was opened at 7:09 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing
portion was closed at 7:09 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:10 p.m. Councilmember
Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles and Mike Hopson had questions regarding
elimination of capital facilities and the impacts, the banked capacity for 2021, how Council
may later approve the 1% increase if needed, plans for mid -year in 2021 to fill vacant
positions, and public art funding clarifications. With no further comments or questions, the
public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m. Council will take action on this item at the November
16, 2020 Council meeting.
Resolution Establishing the 2021 General Property Tax Levy
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the Resolution establishing the 2021 General
Property Tax Levy.
The public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing
portion was closed at 7:22 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:22 p.m. With no
comments or questions from Council, the public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. Council will
take action on this item at the November 16, 2020 Council meeting.
Resolution Establishing the 2021 EMS Tax Levy
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the Resolution establishing the 2021 EMS Tax Levy.
The public hearing was opened at 7:23 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing
portion was closed at 7:23 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:23 p.m. With no
comments or questions from Council, the public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. Council will
take action on this item at the November 16, 2020 Council meeting.
Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.64
Relating to Floodplain Regulations and Declaring an Emergency
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve the
Ordinance amending certain sections of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 20.64
relating to Floodplain Regulations and Declaring an Emergency.
The public hearing was opened at 7:24 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing
portion was closed at 7:24 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:25 p.m. With no
comments or questions from Council, the public hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Ordinance amending certain sections of the Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC) Chapter 20.64 relating to Floodplain Regulations and Declaring an Emergency, and
authorized the Mayor to sign it, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 2 2020
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Approving the Regional Fire Authority Planning Document and
Annexation
City Administrator Paul Ellis recommended Council adopt the proposed North County
Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA) Plan Amendment and Annexation.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Mayor Pro Tern Jesica Stickles seconded the
motion to adopt the North County Regional Fire Authority Plan Amendment and resolution
of the NCRFA Board, and to approve the annexation to the NCRFA, if approved by the voters.
The motion passed 6 to 1, with Councilmember Jan Schuette voting no.
Interlocal Agreement to Share Costs with North County Regional Fire Authority
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the Interlocal Agreement to share
costs with North County Regional Fire Authority.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with North County Regional Fire Authority, and
authorized the Mayor to sign it, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion
passed unanimously.
Revisions to City Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the revisions to the City Council
Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve
the revisions to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics, and authorized the
Mayor to sign it, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed
unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
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 7:36 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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