HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-28-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, April 28, 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,
Jonathan Ventura, Rory Bolter, Chelsea Brewer, Jonathan Ventura, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Heather Watland, Tim
Abrahamson, and Drew Bono.
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
Interim Ordinance Approving Island Crossing Moratorium Extension
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the interim
ordinance approving the Island Crossing moratorium extension.
This interim ordinance provides for a six-month extension of the Island Crossing
Moratorium allowing for a Planned Action Ordinance/Environmental Impact Statement to
be developed by city staff and their consultants to support the Island Crossing Sub -Area Plan
adoption.
Staff and their consultants have completed the Subarea Plan for Island Crossing and are now
in the process of developing a Planned Action Ordinance/Environmental Impact Statement
to support the Subarea Plan and its adoption. Staff is requesting an extension of the existing
moratorium to complete the PAO/EIS and the adoption of the Island Crossing Sub -Area Plan.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop April 28 2025
The existing moratorium is due to expire on May 23, 2025. This extension request would
allow for an additional six months to set a new expiration date of November 23, 2025, to
complete the above -described work product. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering
Council questions.
March Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the March financial report. Discussion followed
with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that an update on legislative bills will be coming to
Council.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney provided an update from today's Snohomish County Mayor's meeting.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers Heather Logan, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam provided
information regarding events they recently attended.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Only one agenda item from tonight's workshop will be moving to May 5 Council meeting
agenda, and it will be on the Public Hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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