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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-13-25Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, January 13, 2025 Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette. Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson, excused. Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Chelsea Brewer, and Julie Petersen. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Tim Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach, Dave Kraski, Matt Hickman, Kevin Duncan, Nathan Senff, Sid Logan, Steve Maisch, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan. Mayor Don Vanney 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 Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS North County Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski and Interim Medical Service Administrator Matt Hickman presented on the "Leave Behind Buprenorphine" Program. WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Contract with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. for Public Defender Services City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the contract with Feldman and Lee, P.S. They have been providing public defense services since 2007. Negotiations were recently completed with a one-year contract for the calendar year 2025. The increase in fees covers both increased expenses of Feldman and Lee, P.S. and additional case load from the City. The law firm of Feldman and Lee has served as the City's public defender since 2007. The City and Feldman & Lee's last contract was January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. The contract has been month to month since 2018. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop January 13 2025 Contract with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. for Prosecutor Services City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the contract with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. They requested an increase of $1770 per month to provide prosecution services for the City of Arlington. This reflects unanticipated cost increases and will allow Zachor, Stock and Krepps to be competitive in the market and continue to provide services. The law firm formerly Zachor and Thomas, now Zachor, Stock and Krepps has served as the City's prosecutors at the municipal court level since 2001. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Apparent Low Bid Award for 74th Avenue Trail Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly the 74th Avenue Trail Project. This will provide the community with a comprehensive multi -use trail system throughout Arlington. The 74th Avenue Trail project is part of that trail system completing a segment between 204th Street and 191st Street (approx. 4,000 ft). This trail segment is also part of the City's Complete Streets program. The City received a grant for the design and construction of this trail. Design work for this project started in 2021 but was delayed due to COVID-19 and staff turnover. The project was advertised for bid in October 2024, and eleven bids were received on November 7, 2024. However, WSDOT rejected nine of the bids due to incomplete DBE forms. The project was re -bid with a bid opening date of January 7, 2025. Staff will qualify the bids and bring the lowest qualified bid to the January 21 Council meeting for award. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. Apparent Low Bid for Division / Broadway Restoration Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Division/Broadway Restoration Project. The Division / Broadway corridor is a vital link through downtown Arlington connecting two state routes (SR-9 and SR-530) and is also part of the National Highway System (NHS). As such, this corridor is eligible to receive, and has been awarded, an NHS Asset Management Grant to fund NHS corridor preservation activities. The City received $760,742.00 in grant funding for the Division/Broadway Restoration Project. The work includes pavement resurfacing, traffic circle improvements, curb ramp improvements, and enhanced cross walks. Design work for this project started in 2021; however, it was delayed due to COVID-19, WSDOT approvals, and staff turnover. The project was advertised for bid in December 2024 and bids were received on January 9, 2025. Staff will qualify the bids and bring the lowest qualified bid to the January 21 Council meeting for award. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded everyone that the next meeting is on Tuesday, January 21. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Don Vanney had nothing to report. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the Cijy of Arlington City Council Workshop an ar 13 2025 COMMENTS FROM COl.:F1NCILMEMBERS Councilmember Michele Blythe thanked North County Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski for supporting California with the fires. Councilmember Jan Schuette announced that Governor -elect Bob Ferguson will be sworn in next Wednesday and that she and Councilmember Heather Logan will be attending the Governor's Inauguration Ball. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS None. PUBLIC COMMENT Kevin Duncan, Arlington, provided comment about the proposed transmission lines on airport property and removing of trees. He provided a handout for Councilmembers to view. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put the following items on the consent agenda for the January 21 Council meeting: 1. Contract with Feldman and Lee, P.S. for Public Defender Services 2. Contract with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. for Prosecutor Services EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meetin )as adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Don E. Vanney, Mayor Page 3 of 3