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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 11, 2017
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue
Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield, Sheri
Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Marc Hayes, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Jeff Ketchel, Doug Buell, Sarah Arney, Julie Good, Josh Roundy,
Maxine Jenft, Craig Christianson, and Reid Shockey.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Chris Raezer
seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations
With the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, Mr. Jeff Ketchel, Interim Administrator of the
Snohomish Health District provided updates of the Health District's latest activities and
shared plans for 2018.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Final PSRC Certification
Interim Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes and consultant Reid
Shockey discussed the six Comprehensive Plan amendments for final submittal to Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC) for review and certification. In July 2015 Arlington submitted
their periodic update of the Comprehensive Plan to PSRC for review. During their review,
PSRC noted some inconsistencies in the plan and requested they be addressed per their plan
review report. Those inconsistencies included; reconciliation of our buildable lands analysis
with Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT); revisions to the Transportation Element
consistent with land use; Non -motorized Transportation Plan and Multiyear Transportation
Financing Plan. PSRC granted Arlington "conditional certification" of its 2015
Comprehensive Plan update March of 2016 in the interim. Arlington adopted a work plan by
resolution April 2016 to address PSRC's recommendations. Arlington staff worked with
Snohomish County PDS to address the reconciliation target process through a Mixed Use
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Development strategy. Shockey Planning Group, in collaboration with City staff, have
addressed all other items of concern from PSRC. A Public Hearing was held on July 18, 2017,
with the only public comment coming from Brekhus-Beach proponents related to Water,
Sewer and Transportation elements of the plan. Planning Commission voted to recommend
the amendments by a vote of 3-0, with one recused and one absence. Discussion followed.
Council requested this item be placed on the September 18, 2017 meeting agenda under
consent.
Approval of the 2017-2018 Budget Modification Calendar
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the budget calendar to update the 2017-2018 biennial
budget. State law requires the City go through a public process to modify the biennial budget.
An ordinance is required to modify the budget. In addition to modifying the 2017-2108
budget, the City will also need to certify the 2018 property tax and EMS levies and adopt a
2018 Transportation Benefit District budget. The proposed calendar addresses all of these
items. Discussion followed. Council requested the adoption of the 2017-2018 budget
modification calendar be placed on the September 18, 2017 meeting agenda under New
Business.
Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement for the Snohomish Regional Drug and
Gang Task Force
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the first amendment to the Interlocal with the
Snohomish Regional Drug and Gang Task Force. The amendment to the agreement combines
the South Snohomish Drug Task Force with the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force. The
Interlocal Agreement allows participating jurisdictions to jointly coordinate selected law
enforcement activities, resources, and functions in order to disrupt illegal drug trafficking
systems and to remove drug traffickers through a cooperative program of investigation,
prosecution, and asset forfeiture. Discussion followed. Council requested the adoption of the
first amendment to the Snohomish Regional Drug and Gang Task Force be placed on the
September 18, 2017 meeting agenda under consent.
Resolution approving a transfer of ownership of a telecommunications franchise
presently held by Astound Broadband, LLC to Radiate HoldCo., LLC
City Clerk Kristin Banfield discussed the requested transfer of the current
telecommunications franchise held by Astound Broadband, LLC (Wave Cable) to Radiate
HoldCo., LLC. This is a housekeeping matter. The City's current franchise with Astound
Broadband, LLC (Wave Cable) was approved in August 2013 and expires in August 2023.
Astound Broadband has agreed to an acquisition of their business by Radiate HoldCo., LLC.
The FCC requires any city affected by the acquisition to consent to the sale and transfer of
the franchise. The City would like to retain all elements of our current franchise with Wave
in the transfer to Radiate, which is best accomplished with a transfer of the franchise.
Discussion followed. Council requested the adoption of the resolution approving the transfer
of ownership of a telecommunications franchise presently held by Astound Broadband, LLC
to Radiate HoldCo., LLC be placed on the September 18, 2017 meeting agenda under consent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson announced she has been asked to chair the PSRC project
selection task force for grant allocations. Councilmember Jan Schuette also serves on the task
force.
Councilmember Jan Schuette provided a brief update on the work of the PSRC Growth
Management Board in relation to regional center designations and the Manufacturing
Industrial Center designation. A vote of the Growth Management Board may come in
October.
Councilmember Sue Weiss requested clarification on the schedule for Arlington City Council
retreats. Council retreats are the first Saturday in October and the weekend before Easter.
Councilmember Mike Hopson inquired about the study being developed on the gaps in social
services and when Council might receive a final copy. Mayor Tolbert indicated that the study
would be released in late September.
Mayor Tolbert announced that she has appointed Councilmember Sue Weiss as an alternate
to the Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee.
Public Comment
None.
Executive Session
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced an Executive Session to review the performance of a
public employee [RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)], estimating to take 15 minutes and that there
would be no action following the Executive Session. Council recessed to Executive Session
at 8:30 p.m. At 8:43 p.m. the Council reconvened the meeting.
Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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