HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-22 and 03-23-24 CCRMinutes of the Arlington
City Council retreat
Hotel Indigo
102813th Street, Everett
March 22-23, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Shawn Friang, Kristin Garcia, Bryan Terry,
Marty Wray, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney.
Friday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m.
RISK MANAGEMENT
City Attorney Steve Peiffle acted as facilitator. City Administrator Paul Ellis welcomed
Councilmembers and introduced WCIA Deputy Director Rob Roscoe, who provided a
presentation about risk management.
TEAM CULTURE
Mr. Ellis introduced Organization Health Collective Principal Brian Mark and Steven Ross,
who conducted team -building exercises with Councilmembers.
BUDGET PROCESS REVIEW
Finance Director Kristin Garcia and Paul Ellis reviewed the budget process with the use of a
PowerPoint presentation, including:
• Fund Accounting
• Fund Balances - January 2024
• City Revenues by Fund Type
• General Fund Revenue
• General Fund Expenses
• Discretionary vs. Non -Discretionary Spending
• Reserve Policies
• ARPA (will be discussed Saturday morning.)
The retreat was recessed at 5:11 p.m. and will reconvene Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:30
am.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 23 2024
Saturday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m.
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Shawn Friang, Kristin Garcia, Bryan Terry,
Marty Wray, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Mike Gilbert, Peter
Barrett, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney.
City Attorney Steve Peiffle, resumed as retreat facilitator, and provided ground rules for the
day. Mr. Peiffle introduced City Administrator Paul Ellis.
ARPA
City Administrator Paul Ellis provided the status of ARPA funding. Discussion followed.
Strategic Priorities, Capital Plan 2023-2024
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed strategic priorities and objectives and the
capital projects' budget status. Discussion followed.
2024 Comprehensive Plan
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Comprehensive
Plan. Discussion followed.
Tax Increment Financing
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed Tax Increment
Financing (TIF). This program was adopted by legislature 18 months ago. Discussion
followed.
Smokey Point Park Update
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes provided updates with the
Smokey Point Park. Discussion followed.
Airport Master Plan
Airport Director Marty Wray reviewed the Airport Master Plan. Discussion followed.
Water Plant Expansion
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the expansion of the water treatment plant.
Discussion followed.
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) / Traffic Calming
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed local road safety plan. Discussion followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 23, 2024
Transportation
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the transportation issues and projects.
Discussion followed.
Fiber Ring
IT Director Bryan Terry reviewed the three phases of the fiber project. Discussion followed.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
HR Director Shawn Friang reviewed the collective bargaining agreements for police and
AFSCME. Discussion followed.
Police Strategic Plan
Chief Jonathan Ventura provided an overview, with Commander Mike Gilbert and
Commander Peter Barrett reviewing the police strategic planning regarding:
1. Staffing levels
2. Equipment and technology
3. Professional development
4. Community engagement and education community survey
Discussion followed.
10-Year Financial Plan
City Administrator Paul Ellis and Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the 10-year
financial plan. Discussion followed.
Parking Lot
Mr. Peiffle addressed items Councilmembers brought forward.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to discuss, the retreat was adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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