HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-09-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, June 9, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Leisha Nobach, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Jan Schuette, and Rob Toyer.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Chelsea Brewer, Mike Gilbert, Seth Kinney, Jim
Kelly, Thad Newport, Amy Rusko, Marc Hayes, Sarah Lopez, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach,
Russell Joe, Steve Maisch, Laurie Schmidt, Holly Sloan Buchanan, Kathy Vanney, Jan Bauer,
Drew Bono, Steve Goforth, and others.
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
Ordinance Approving Commute Trip Reduction Plan
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez reviewed the updates to the Ordinance
Approving Commute Trip Reduction Plan under Arlington Municipal Code Section 10.80
regarding Commute Trip Reduction (CTR), adoption to the updated Commute Trip
Reduction Plan for 2025-2029, and approval for the Interlocal Agreement with Community
Transit for administering the CTR plans and programs. Community Transit coordinates the
CTR program on behalf of Snohomish County and Cities and supports their CTR affected
employers in developing and delivering CTR programs that comply with local regulations.
The last update to the CTR Plan was in 2016 and was extended to June 2025. Discussion
followed with Ms. Lopez answering Council questions.
Amendment No. 2 to Legacy Anthropology Contract for 211th Place Archaeological
Oversight
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the 211th Place Improvement project from SR530
to 67th Avenue that is currently under construction.
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As part of Washington state law, the City contracted with Legacy Anthropology to perform
a Cultural Resource Assessment (CRA). Discovery of a precontact archaeological site has
prompted the need for further oversight. This work was not in the project budget, staff is
working with a funding agency to see if additional funds are available to help cover the
overage. A summary of the Legacy Anthropology contract to date for the original contract
#1 Amendment is for $55,321.55, #2 Amendment $0.00 (Time extension only) $71,020.00
with the total of $126,341.55. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council
questions.
Ordinance Approving York Park Rezone
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the York Park Rezone
Ordinance. The York Park Rezone is a City initiated request to rezone a 0.56-acre parcel
from Residential Moderate Capacity zoning to Public/Semi-Public. The property is owned
by the City of Arlington and was previously rezoned to residential for the purpose of selling
the property. The City has proposed to rezone the property back to public/semi-public
zoning to develop the property for additional public park area. The property is located
northeast of the 31st Avenue and 180th Street intersection. Discussion followed with Ms.
Rusko answering Council questions.
Ordinance re Fir Lane Rezone
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the Fir Lane Rezone which
is a privately initiated request to rezone 8.77 acres on four parcels from Residential Low -
Capacity zoning to Residential Moderate Capacity. The privately initiated rezone was
submitted by two property owners that own the subject four parcels. The property is located
northwest of the Hazel Street and State Route 9 Intersection. Discussion followed with Ms.
Rusko answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 2 0.3 2
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC
Chapter 20.32 Zoning Code Amendment to include updates to the non -conforming situations
chapter of the code. The city created a new section that addresses nonconforming uses in the
commercial corridor zone along Smokey Point Boulevard from 173rd Street south to the city
limits. This exception is due to the nature of the existing commercial uses in this area.
Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.60
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC
Chapter 20.60 Zoning Code Amendment which includes updates to the utilities chapter of
the code. The city updated the section on underground utilities and created a new section
that addresses utility transformer boxes. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering
Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.96
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC
Chapter 20.96 Zoning Code Amendment that includes updates to the amendments chapter
of the code. The update to the chapter is splitting up the sections with new titles, proposed
changes to the annual docket process, minor clerical numbering changes, and adding a new
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section for the comprehensive plan periodic update. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko
answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the Arlington Municipal Code
Mayor Don Vanney asked Councilmembers to table this agenda item, and they all agreed.
REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis had nothing to report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney had nothing to report.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Michele Blythe shared that she and Rob Toyer met with Maintenance and
Operations Manager josh Grindy and Supervisor Dan Foster.
Councilmember Heather Logan announced the Snohomish County mobile "Health on
Wheels" is operational.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Toyer, Arlington, provided comment through Microsoft Teams.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT EETING
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced the need for an executive session to review the
performance of a public employee [RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)], to last approximately 10 minutes.
City Council was dismissed and went into an executive session at 6:43 p.m., and reconvened
at 6:53 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the nmeen, was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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