HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-21-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, April 21, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach, and
Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, excused.
Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Sarah Lopez, Shawn Friang, Jim Kelly, Monroe
Whitman, Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Drew Bono, Tim Jacobson, Randy Nobach, Dave Kraski, Andi
Boyle, Josh Matthews and Jenni Harrington.
In Mayor Don Vanney's absence, Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe called the meeting to order
at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Leisha Nobach 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 Pro Tem Michele Blythe thanked Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission (PARC)
member Jenni Harrington for her service on the commission and presented her with a plaque
for her service.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Heather Logan read the National Volunteer Week proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Trent Dykes, Arlington, provided
Jay Lindberg, Stanwood, provided comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the April 7 and April 14, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of Petty Cash Checks #2043 & #2044; EFT Payments
and Claims Checks #113044 through #113164 dated March 18 through April 7 for
$1,695,188.38;
Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30431 through #30437 dated
March 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025 in the amount of $1,545,613.49.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council consent to the
appointment of Andie Boyle to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission for the term
beginning April 1, 2025.
A panel interviewed four candidates on March 25 for one open position and recommend
Andie Boyle. Jennifer Harrington previously held the position and has chosen not to
reapply.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to consent to the appointment of Andie Boyle to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation
Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointments to Citizen Salary Commission
Human Resources Director Shawn Friang requested Council consent to the appointments
of Stephanie Abrahamson, Rachel Houser, and Steve Maisch.
A panel interviewed three candidates on April 9 and April 14 for the three open positions
on the Citizen Salary Commission. Stephanie Abrahamson applied to be considered for re-
appointment. Rachel Houser and Steve Maisch submitted applications for consideration.
After discussion of the candidates' qualifications, the panel believes each candidate brings
unique and relevant experience to the Commission.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to consent to the reappointment of Stephanie Abrahamson and consent to the
appointments of Rachel Houser and Steve Maisch to the Citizen Salary Review Commission.
The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Street Project
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve an interlocal agreement (ILA) with
Snohomish County regarding road repairs to Tveit Road and Burn Road. Both road sections
have been repaired by Snohomish County and now require additional repairs. These
projects are part of the city's annual street maintenance but require more extensive work
than can be performed in-house.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for utility
construction, wave competitive bidding requirements, and authorized the Mayor to sign.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Permit Fee Waiver Requests
Finance and Maintenance and Operations are working on capital facilities projects that are
part of the City's Strategic Priorities. Staff is requesting Council authorize the waiving of
permit fees for the following projects:
• City Hall roof repairs
• City Hall windows replacement
• City Shop roof replacement
• York Park building demolition
Historically, permit fees have been waived for City projects.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to approve the permit fee waivers for the four City projects: City Hall roofing
repairs, City Shop roofing replacement, York Park building demolition, and City Hall
windows replacement. The motion passed unanimously.
Phase Three of the Airport Fiber Installation Project
Operations Manager Monroe Whitman requested Council approve a contract for the
Airport Fiber Installation Project -Phase Three with Cannon Companies, in the amount of
$599,961.66. This project was approved as part of the airport's biennial budget and will be
completed in 2025 under state contract.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to approve Phase Three of the Airport Fiber Installation Project, in the amount of
$599,961.66, and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract with Cannon Companies. The
motion passed unanimously.
Change Order No. 2 for 211th Place Corridor with Reece Construction
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to
the 211th Place Improvement Project and authorized the Mayor Pro Tern to sign it.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to the 211th Place Improvement Project
and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Amendment to Janitorial Services Contract to include IT Building
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve an amendment to the City's
contract for janitorial services.
At the time the janitorial contract was put into place, the IT Department was located
upstairs at City Hall and would have been included in the original service scope. Since then,
IT has moved to the former Station 47 building. Amendment #2 would be outside of City
Administrator or Mayor signing authority, requiring approval by council. Staff is
requesting approval of Amendment #2 to the janitorial contract to include IT offices. This
expense can be absorbed within existing approved budgets.
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Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion I move to approve Amendment #2 to the Janitorial Services Contract and
authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Amendments to SNO911 Interlocal Agreement
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested Council approve amendments to an interlocal
agreement with SN0911.
The Snohomish County 911 (SN0911) Board has reviewed, approved, and is
recommending changes to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with each Principal's legislative
body to authorize the SN0911 Board to enter into contracts for Additional Services with
both member agencies and third parties (who service member agencies). These changes
support the newly established Snohomish County EMS Agency (SCEMSA). Once
operational, SCEMA's governing board is expected to negotiate a Service Level Agreement
(SLA) with SN0911 for the provision of staff, support services, management, HR, IT, and
office space within SN0911's future headquarters. The changes do not bind SN0911 to
enter into the agreement but allow it to occur if / when the SN0911 Board approves it in
the future. Action is requested to approve the changes by May 15, 2025.
The City of Arlington is a member agency of Snohomish County 911, currently represented
as defined by the ILA, Exhibit B, Police Agencies, Caucus 4 (Small Police Agencies).
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion
to approve the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County 911 and authorized the Mayor
to delegate authority to Chief Ventura. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FRDA COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette spoke of illnesses in the community.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Don E. anney, Mayor
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