HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-09-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
April 9, 2018
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles,
Sue Weiss and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle.
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Marc Hayes, James
Trefry, Kristin Banfield, Nova Heaton, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Snohomish PUD
Commissioner Sid Logan, Alessandra Durham, Jason Biermann, Bob Nelson, Ron Moen,
Lindsay Dunn, Heather Logan, Doug Buell, and Sarah Arney.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Sue Weiss seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations
Snohomish County Opioid Response Multi -Agency Coordination (MAC) Group
Presentation, County Executive Somers
Mayor Barb Tolbert introduced Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Snohomish
County DEM Director Jason Biermann, and Alessandra Durham, who, with the use of a
PowerPoint, provided an update on the progress of the Snohomish County Opioid Response
Multi -Agency Coordination (MAC) Group and answered Council questions.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Police Department Acceptance of Community Contribution Grant from Rotary Club of
Arlington for Eight Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the proposed acceptance of funds from the Rotary
Club of Arlington's Community Contribution Grant program to purchase eight AEDs for field
deployment in police vehicles. This was an unbudgeted receipt of a grant, so a year-end
budget amendment may be required. Discussion followed.
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Boards and Commissions appointments and reappointments
City Clerk Kristin Banfield briefly reviewed the reappointments of Allen Ice and Leilani
Lucrisia to the Cemetery Board and Kay Duskin to the Civil Service Commission. She also
reviewed the recommendation from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) to appoint
Rachel Ralson and Matthew Rosenthal to LTAC, noting that LTAC is required to select two
representatives from lodging tax generators during this round of appointments. Discussion
followed.
Complete Streets Presentation
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Development Services Manager Nova Heaton
reviewed the city's work to develop a Complete Streets program. "Complete Streets"
describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and
design that allows safe and convenient travel in the city for all users. Discussion followed.
Dedication of real property for Right of Way purposes - Arlington Roundabout Plaza
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed
dedication of real property for the Arlington Roundabout Plaza project. The developers are
required to dedicate a strip of land adjacent to 172nd Street NE (east of Highway 9)for the
purpose of widening and improving the existing roadway. Discussion followed.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ITEM
Resolution Supporting SERS Radio System Replacement
City Administrator Paul Ellis briefly reviewed the proposed resolution that will be on the
April 16, 2018 Council meeting supporting the replacement of the SERS Radio System and
encouraging Snohomish County to develop funding options for the replacement. Discussion
followed. Mr. Ellis reminded the Council that the resolution doesn't commit the city to any
funding scenario; it only serves as an acknowledgement of the issue and our support in
replacing the radio system.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sarah Arney noted that the Centennial Trail Coalition meets on the third Thursday of each
month in Arlington and it would be a good source to share information on the Complete
Streets program.
Lindsay Dunn shared the current proposal to fund replacement of the Highway 2 trestle with
tolling and recommended that Arlington should closely follow the project, as it could greatly
increase traffic in the Arlington area.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Schuette, Hopson, Weiss and Stickles provided brief updates while
Councilmembers Nelson and Roundy had nothing further to report this evening.
Councilmember Sue Weiss asked staff for an update on police officer recruitment and hiring.
Human Resources Director James Trefry provided Council with a brief status update on the
matter.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEM PLACEMENT
Council discussed and agreed to place the dedication of real property for right of way
purposes on the April 16, 2018 Consent Agenda. Council requested that the donation from
Rotary for eight AEDs, the boards and commissions appointments and reappointments, and
the resolution for the SERS radio system replacement be placed on New Business for action
on the April 16, 2018 meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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