HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-24-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 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, Shawn Friang, Kristin Garcia, Monroe Whitman,
Jonathan Ventura, Rory Bolter, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Kim Casteel, Drew Bono, Nathan Senff, Heather
Watland, Sid Logan, Randy Nobach, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Tim Abrahamson,
and Tammy Dunn.
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
Mayor Vanney introduced Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of Snohomish County Sports
Commission, who provided a PowerPoint overview of the sports commission, the economic
impact of sports, information about the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026, the economic impact
of City of Arlington sports, and the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Airport Lease Waiver
Operations Manager Monroe Whitman reviewed a waiver of rental amount of $67,937.35
from PGF LLC.
Lot 304 is located on Airport property north of SR 531(172nd St.) and 43rd Ave. intersection
(the property immediately northwest of Weston High School.) PGF LLC. is the project
manager of the lease and, unfortunately, due to significant setbacks as outlined in the
attachment, has requested that Airport staff terminate their lease and waive the 2025 lease
payment of $67,937.35 and associated costs.
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In spring of 2020, the State of Washington awarded the project to PGF LLC. to provide the
facility on Arlington Airport leased land. The lease was to accommodate a new Department
of Social and Health Services (DSHS) building and create additional employment to the City
of Arlington. There has been significant setbacks and revisions to their initial plan, and they
are nearly $200,000 in investments including past lease payments. PGF LLC. has stayed
current with their lease payments up until the termination of their lease. Discussion followed
with Mr. Whitman answering Council questions.
Updates to Employee Handbook
Human Resources Director Shawn Friang reviewed policy updates to the employee
handbook.
Update of City policies as a part of a full review of the Employee Handbook. The updates for
this approval pertain to:
Policy 203 - Reasonable Accommodations
Policy 204 - Anti -Harassment
Policy 207 - Job Posting and Hiring
Policy 212 - Hours of Work
Policy 220 - Telework
The employee handbook was last updated in March of 2017. Throughout the last seven
years, many practices and new laws have changed surrounding these policies and updates
have been put into place, but not formally adopted and updated in the Employee Handbook.
A complete review and update to the Employee Handbook will be completed in 2025. Council
will be brought sets of policy changes in phases throughout the year. Policy updates are
process heavy and must be reviewed and approved by the City Administrator, City Attorney,
Directors, Bargaining Units (where applicable) and then Council.
February Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the February financial report. Discussion followed
with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that he would see Councilmembers Friday morning
at the retreat.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney spoke about the events he attended Saturday - the Oso Slide Memorial,
PUD ribbon cutting at the new facility, and the National Civics Bee.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Orman spoke about attending the National Civics Bee.
Councilmember Michele Blythe spoke about the ribbon cutting at the new police academy
training facility in Arlington.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put Item No. 2 Updates to the Employee
Handbook on the consent agenda for the April 7, 2025 Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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