Minutes of the Arlington City Council Retreat  Hotel Indigo 1028 13th 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, Marcl 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 Councllmembers.  BUDGET PROCESS REVIEW PowerPoint presentation, including: Fund Accounting Fund Balances January 2024 City Revenues by Fund Type General Fund Revenue General Fund Expenses Reserve Policies  Finance Director Kristin Garcia and Paul Ellis reviewed the budget process with the use ofa  Discretionary VS. Non-Discretionary Spending 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.  Page 1of3    Minutes ofthe CityofArlington 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. City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed strategic priorities and objectives and the  Strategic Priorities, Capital Plan 2023-2024 capital projects' budget status. Discussion followed.  2024 Comprehensive Plan Plan. Discussion followed. Tax Increment Financing  Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Comprehensive  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 Smokey Point Park. Discussion followed.  Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes provided updates with the  Airport Master Plan Water Plant Expansion Discussion followed.  Airport Director Marty Wray reviewed the Airport Master Plan. Discussion followed. Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the expansion of the water treatment plant.  Transportation Benefit District (TBD) / Traffic Calming  Public' Works Director) Jim Kelly reviewed local road safety plan. Discussion followed.  Page 20 of3    Minutes ofthe GityofArlington City Council Meeting  March 23.2024  Transportation Discussion followed. Fiber Ring  Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the transportation issues and projects.  ITI Director Bryan Terry reviewed the three phases of the fiber project. Discussion followed. HR Director Shawn Friang reviewed the collective Dargainingagrements for police and  Collective Bargaining Agreements AFSCME. Discussion followed. Police Strategic! Plan 1. Staffing levels 2. Equipment and technology 3. Professional development Discussion followed. 10-Year Financial Plan financial plan. Discussion followed.  Chief) Jonathan Ventura provided an overview, with Commander Mike Gilberta and Commander Peter Barrett reviewing the police strategic planning regarding:  4. Community engagement and education community survey  City Administrator Paul Ellis and Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the 10-year  Parking Lot ADJOURNMENT  Mr. Peifleaddressed items Councilmembers brought forward.  With noi further items to discuss, the retreat was adjourned at 3:02 p.m.  -  Don E. Vanney, Mayor  Page 3 of3