HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-08-23Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 8, 2023
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: none.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, James Trefry, Marc Hayes,
Jonathan Ventura, Tony Orr, Dave Varga, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Allison Jones, and children, Grace Jones and Colt Jones, April
Wolanek and sons, Micah and Joshua Wolanek, Kathy Vanney, Dave Kraski, and Todd Chase.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Barb Tolbert read the Apraxia Awareness Day proclamation, and thanked Grace Jones
and Micah Wolanek for being present.
INTRODUCTION OF PE IAL VESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS
Overview of Tax Increment Area (TIA) Project Analysis
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes introduced Todd Chase, of
FCS Group. With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Chase reviewed Tax Increment
Area (TIA) Project Analysis.
In 2021 the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1189, which authorizes a financing
tool for local governments known as tax increment financing (TIF). Tax Increment
Financing allows local governments to finance infrastructure in targeted areas, with the
goal that these improvements will encourage additional private development and
investment. Any improvements to a targeted area may eventually result in increased
property values, bringing benefits to property owners, investors, residents, and the local
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government. In order to utilize a TIF, the city must pass an ordinance that designates an
increment area (i.e., a specific geographic area that is expected to benefit from the
development), identifies the infrastructure improvements to be financed, and states
whether or not bonds will be issued. The local government must prepare a project analysis.
In 2021, the City created and adopted its Housing Action Plan. Part of the adopted plan
were action items, identified, to be implemented, some of those action items are as follows;
Action 1.3 Use value capture to generate and reinvest in neighborhoods experiencing
increased private investment. Action 1.5 create a process to coordinate public investments,
like capital improvements, with affordable activities to reduce the overall cost of
development. Action 3.2 Create incentives to develop affordable housing. In 2022 the city
applied for a grant to implement action items identified in the Housing Action Plan. Tax
Increment Financing is the method that the City may utilize to create "value capture" and
"reinvestment" in neighborhoods experiencing an increase private development, thus
implementing three of the action items identified in the Housing Action Plan. Discussion
followed with Mr. Hayes and Mr. Chase answering Council questions.
Police First Quarter Report
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the 2023 first quarter report. Discussion followed
with Chief Ventura answering Council questions.
North County Regional Fire Authority First Quarter Report
North County Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski reviewed the
2023 first quarter report. Discussion followed with Chief Kraski answering Council
questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis thanked Councilmembers for their quick response to his email
regarding the upcoming joint meeting with the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Monday, May 22 at 5 pm.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced there would be no need for an executive session for
discussion of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)], as previously noted on
the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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