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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-09-20` Minutes of the Arlington City Council Zoom Workshop November 9, 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, Sarah Lopez, Bryan Terry, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Six YouTube viewers. 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 Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Public Art Proposals for 2021 Community Revitalization Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed public art proposals for 2021 with a slide presentation of proposed projects recommended and those completed in 2020. The City of Arlington Public Art Application for 2021 funding was open from August 1 to September 14, 2020. Thirteen applications were received, totaling $99,385. The Public Art Committee and the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission recommends funding eight projects in the 2021 budget, totaling $65,650. Recommended projects: Art discovery guide printing, Airport art pole, Airport Blvd bench, metal banners, Peace Plaza, post card murals, leaping bunnies sculpture, Rock Cradled sculpture. In accordance with the public art policy, the proposals have been reviewed and recommended by the Public Art Committee on October 14, and Parks, Arts, and Recreation Committee on October 27, 2020. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering Council questions. Pagel of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop November 9. 2020 Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for IT and GIS Services IT Director Bryan Terry reviewed the interlocal agreement renewal with Snohomish County for IT/GIS services. Snohomish County provides Internet and network access to the Public Safety network at Sno911. In addition, the City also purchases the Imagery Data from Snohomish County for GIS services. PUD Easement Request for 63rd Avenue NE and 1881h Street NE Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed an easement request from PUD. Snohomish County Public Utility District No 1 (PUD), is requesting an easement ten feet in width to place a new anchor pole, to accommodate modifications made in the alignment of an existing distribution line. This new pole will be placed within public right of way, located on the west side of 63rd Ave. NE and north of 188th St. NE. See Exhibit "A". The PUD requests, from time to time, easement for the placement of electrical infrastructure associated with their distribution and transmission systems. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way -188th Street NE Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the dedication of a strip of real property abutting 188th St. NE for public right of way purposes. Dedication of real property for right of way purposes related to new development typically occurs through the Land Use process pursuant to 20.56.170 AMC. This dedication was a requirement of the SCG 188th Street Industrial Park, LLC (SmartCap) development. Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way - 63rd Avenue Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the dedication of a strip of real property for public right of way purposes to construct a portion of 63rd Ave. NE. Dedication of real property for right of way purposes related to new development typically occurs through the Land Use process pursuant to 20.56.170 AMC. This dedication was a requirement of the SCG 188th Street Industrial Park, LLC (SmartCap) development. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. September Financial Report Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the September 2020 financial report. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS None. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop November 9.2020 MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor stated that she attended the online briefing with the Board of Health and elected officials in Snohomish County on COVID-19 recently. There has been a surge in Snohomish County cases, and Arlington is not immune. She stated she knows everyone is so fatigued and wants to be on the other side, but to remain steadfast and do what you can. Please take precautions. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Mike Hopson stated that he has been attending online County Council meetings. A topic they have discussed that he would like to see Arlington implement in the future is regarding crisis responders. A mental health worker - behavioral specialist - would work alongside our police. The County's will be funded by the state, and it is in early stages. He wonders if Arlington or other cities will implement this in the future. He would like Arlington to do this. The Mayor stated there is work being done on a program called Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) with a team from North County Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA). Chief Kraski will be working on a conversion to the Community Paramedic program to focus more on mental health issues. The program has been shared with the County, and they are very intrigued by the model. The case statement is currently being written up. It will involve master social workers who are specialists in mental health, and there will be openings for interns who will receive clinical hours. There will be a referral system in a place after a 911 call is received. This will probably be brought to legislature soon to beta test the program in Arlington and North County. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS None. 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 November 16, 2020 Council meeting: 2. Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for IT and GIS Services 3. PUD Easement Request for 63ra Avenue NE and 188th Street NE 4. Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way -188th Street NE 5. Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way - 63rd Avenue EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3