HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-24-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, February 24, 2025
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, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, Jim
Kelly, Kris Wallace, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach, Steve Maisch, Holly
Sloan -Buchanan, Tim Abrahamson, Nathan Senff, and Heather Watland.
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 Tem 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
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Resolution Adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the 2025
Comprehensive Plan Final Docket.
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, cities may amend their comprehensive plans only once per
calendar year. The City requires items for the docket to be submitted by the last working
day in January. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96.030 establishes a docketing process for
comprehensive plan and zoning map changes. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96.100
establishes a docketing process for amendments to development regulations. The two
processes are run concurrently through the docketing process. Proposed amendments to
the City's comprehensive plan or development regulations may be made by any private
citizen or by the City itself.
City Council must approve any item being placed on the final docket. Once the docket
becomes final, staff is authorized to proceed with processing the proposed amendments.
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Proposed amendments must receive final approval by Council to become incorporated into
the City's comprehensive plan or development regulations. There may be additional
development regulations brought forward later in the year pending the adoption of
mandated state legislative bills related to zoning code regulations.
On February 4, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the 2025 preliminary
comprehensive plan and development regulations amendment docket. The docket consists
of twelve items, eleven are initiated by the City and one item initiated by a private citizen.
On February 20, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2025
preliminary comprehensive and development regulations amendment docket and
recommended all items on the preliminary docket be placed on the final docket. Discussion
followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
December 2024 and January 2025 Financial Reports
Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented the December 2024 and January 2025 financial
reports. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes presented the department's
first quarter report. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the first quarter report of Utilities,
Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering and GIS. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly
answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that he would be sending an email to Councilmembers
with a new date for the spring retreat.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Michele Blythe spoke about the NOAH and Amazon pet adoption event she
attended.
Councilmember Jan Schuette announced she would be emailing Councilmembers with new
Community Transit routes that will begin in March.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Item number 1- Resolution Adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket is the
only agenda item from tonight's workshop that is moving to the March 3 meeting, and it
will be on New Business.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
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Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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