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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
November 13, 2017
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, Sue
Weiss, Chris Raezer, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Dave Kraski, James Trefry, Jonathan
Ventura, Marc Hayes, Kristin Banfield, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Bob Nelson, Maxine Jenft, Joel Johnson, family and friends of
Joel Johnson, Doug Buell, Lindsay Dunn, and Josh Roundy.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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
City Clerk Kristin Banfield introduced Joel Johnson and presented him with the Mayor's
Volunteer Recognition Award for his leadership of Support 46.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish Health District for per capita contribution
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed Interlocal Agreement to establish terms
and conditions for the Snohomish Health District to promote, facilitate, and undertake
various health district programs and activities in the City of Arlington. In exchange, the City
will make a $1.00 per capita contribution to the Snohomish Health District. Discussion
followed.
Extension of EMS Interlocal Agreements with Fire Protection Districts 21.24 and 25
Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the proposed amendments to the interlocal
agreements for EMS services to Fire Protection Districts 21, 24, and 25. The amendments
would extend the agreements for an additional year. Discussion followed.
Resolution for Complete Streets
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed
resolution declaring Arlington's commitment to develop and enact a Complete Streets
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program throughout the city. The Complete Streets program is about creating a true multi -
modal transportation network that is designed and operated to be safe, comfortable, and
convenient for all users. Complete Streets is also about transforming streets into
environments that provide a sense of belonging and engagement. Discussion followed.
Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt WA. LLC for plan review, inspection, and
Building Official services
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the professional
services agreement with SAFEbuilt WA, LLC to provide plan review, inspection, and Building
Official services on an on -call and as needed basis. The rate for plan review is 75% of the
established city fee. All other services are charged at an hourly rate. Discussion followed.
Interlocal Agreement and Ordinance Approving the Consolidation of Emergency
Communications Services under Snohomish County 911
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura presented the proposed Interlocal agreement and ordinance
approving the consolidation of emergency communications services under Snohomish
County 911. The ILA consolidating the two current emergency communications agencies,
SNOCOM and SNOPAC, is the culmination of over a year and a half of work by the SNOCOM
and SNOPAC boards. The newly consolidated Snohomish County 911 will start up on January
1, 2018. Discussion followed.
Acceptance of donated All -Terrain Vehicle(ATV)
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested permission to accept the donation of an all -terrain
vehicle from Vine Street Group to assist the Arlington Police Department in patrol of difficult
to reach terrain. Discussion followed.
Amendments to Arlington Municipal Code Title 2
City Clerk Kristin Banfield reviewed the proposed ordinance updating Arlington Municipal
Code Title 2 to reflect the current organizational structure of the City. This is a housekeeping
matter. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on the consent agenda of
the November 20, 2017 council meeting.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
Public Comment
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Stickles, Nelson, and Schuette gave brief reports, while Councilmembers
Weiss, Oertle, Raezer, and Hopson had nothing to report this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced an Executive Session to discuss matters of discussion
of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] and that Council may take action
following the Executive Session.
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Council recessed to Executive Session, estimated to last no more than 25 minutes, at 7:58
p.m. At 8:23 p.m., the Council reconvened the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a Settlement Agreement to settle the lawsuit filed by
Jason Rhodes in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed 6-1.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the
motion to authorize the City Attorney commence a lawsuit to address the nuisance issues at
420 S. Cobb Street. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25
p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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