HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-16-20Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Meeting
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November 16, 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, Sarah Lopez, Bryan Terry, Kristin Garcia, Marc
Hayes, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Five 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
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 November 2 and November 9, 2020 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks
#101309 through #101429 dated November 3, 2020 through November 16, 2020
for $1,099,831.04 and Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks
#30001 through #30010 dated October 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020
for $1,575,029.82
3. Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for IT and GIS Services
4. PUD Easement Request for 63rd Avenue NE and 188th Street NE
5. Acceptance of Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way -188th St NE
6. Acceptance of Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way - 63rd Ave NE
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 16.2020
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Art Proposals for 2021
Community Revitalization Manager Sarah Lopez requested Council accept the public art
proposals for 2021.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to accept the public art proposals and budget as presented for 2021. The motion
passed unanimously.
Ordinance Adopting 2021/2022 Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council adopt the 2021-2022 City of Arlington
budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Ordinance Adopting the City of Arlington Biennial Budget for the
Years 2021/2022, and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution setting the 2021 Regular Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the resolutions establishing the
regular property tax levy for 2021.
Mayor Pro Terri Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Resolution of the City of Arlington Establishing the 2021 Regular
Property Tax Levy and the Resolution of the City of Arlington Authorizing an Increase in
Tax Levy Capacity Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 and an Increase in Limit Factor for
Maximum Levy Capacity Pursuant to RCW 85.55.0101, and authorized the Mayor to sign
the resolutions. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution setting the 2021 EMS Tax Levy
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the resolutions establishing the
EMS tax levy for 2021.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Resolution of the City of Arlington Establishing the 2021 EMS
Property Tax Levy and the Resolution of the City of Arlington Authorizing an Increase in
Tax Levy Capacity Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 and an Increase in Limit Factor for
Maximum Levy Capacity Pursuant to RCW 85.55.0101, and authorized the Mayor to sign
the resolutions. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Debora Nelson thanked Finance Director Kristin Garcia for her work on the
budget. Mayor Tolbert agreed. Councilmembers Nelson and Schuette spoke of the SKIT
transportation meeting. Mayor Tolbert thanked them and Public Works Director Jim Kelly.
Councilmember Michele Blythe attended a Zoom meeting regarding homelessness, and
found it very helpful.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis thanked Councilmembers for their hard work on the budget. It
went very smoothly and was all conducted in Zoom meetings. Mr. Ellis also stated that the
Governor has placed additional restrictions in place regarding COVID-19. Staff will continue
to rotate for office work and safety.
The Mayor indicated that Mr. Ellis and Administrative Services Director James Trefry are
working with staff members who are traveling and are following quarantine protocols
afterwards.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert stated that she met with legislators from the 39th District. She and Mr. Ellis
will finalize the legislative agenda tomorrow.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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