HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-19-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
November 19, 2018
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles,
Sue Weiss, Jan Schuette and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Dave Kraski, Jonathan Ventura,
James Trefry, Kristin Banfield, Nova Heaton and Erin Keator.
Also Known to be Present:
Heather Logan, PUD Commissioner Sid Logan, Doug Buell.
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 A EG NDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS_
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the October 29, 2018 joint meeting and November 5 and November 13,
2018 council meetings.
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2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #95336 through
#95442 dated November 6, 2018 through November 19, 2018 for $1,674,773.69,
approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #29350 through #29360 dated
October 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018 for $1,486,981.23.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance adopting the 2019-2020 budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the ordinance adopting the 2019-2020 biennial
budget. The ordinance reflects expenditures of $54,240,420 in 2019 and $57,432,315 in
2020. State law requires the budget be adopted prior to December 31, 2018. Discussion
followed. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded
the motion to approve the ordinance adopting the City of Arlington biennial budget for the
years 2019 - 2020 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution increasing the 2019 regular property tax levy
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the resolution to increase the property tax levy for
2019. The resolution reflects a 1% increase from the 2018 certified levy which is $41,043.41.
This is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction. Levy resolutions
must be submitted to Snohomish County on or before November 30, 2018. Mayor Pro Tem
Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the motion to approve the
resolution to increase the 2019 regular property tax levy and authorize the Mayor to sign it.
The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution to Increase the EMS Tax Levy for 2019
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the resolution to increase the 2019 EMS tax levy.
The resolution reflects a 1% increase from the 2018 certified levy which is $9,717.18. This
is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction. Levy resolutions must
be submitted to Snohomish County on or before November 30, 2018. Mayor Pro Tem
Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve
the resolution to increase the 2019 EMS Tax Levy and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The
motion passed unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement with Logan Consulting
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the revised contract and scope of work for Logan
Consulting who is providing assistance in Social Services until the end of November 2019.
Contract is limited to an average of 16 hours per month. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro
Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the motion to
terminate the existing professional services agreement with Logan Consulting, and approve
the new agreement and scope of work, and authorize the Mayor to sign a new agreement.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish Health District for per capita contribution
for Health District Services.
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed interlocal agreement with Snohomish
Health District for a per capita contribution for Health District Services. The purpose of this
agreement is to establish and define terms and conditions for the cooperative efforts to be
undertaken by the Snohomish Health District to promote, facilitate, and undertake various
health district programs and activities. This agreement covers 2018, with the City
contributing $1.00 per capita ($18,690) to the Snohomish Health District. Discussion
followed. Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson
seconded the motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Snohomish Health District
and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with North County Regional Fire Authority for community
paramedic program
Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the proposed interlocal agreement with North
County Regional Fire Authority for community paramedic program. There are four fire
departments in Snohomish County that will oversee the program. They are FD 7, South
Snohomish Fire and Rescue, Tulalip Fire and North County Fire Authority. Any agency that
wishes to participate will be assigned to one of these agencies. We will go work with North
County and share a Community Paramedic with them. This will be grant funded for 1-3
years, to be determined. Discussion followed. Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and
Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with
Snohomish County Fire Departments for Community Paramedic, and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement, pending final review by the city attorney. The motion passed
unanimously.
Ordinance adopting Complete Street policy
Development Services Manager Nova Heaton reviewed the Complete Streets Policy. The
Complete Streets Policy will implement design standards, guidelines, and procedures to
ensure all transportation projects serve all uses within the City of Arlington. Discussion
followed. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded
the motion to approve the Complete Streets Policy Ordinance for the City of Arlington, and
authorize the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m..
Barbara Tolbert, May]
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