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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, June 16, 2025
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach,
Debora Nelson, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Shawn Friang, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura, Dave
Kraski, Thad Newport, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney Oskar Rey, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Joe Beardsley, Jan Bauer, Drew Bono, Tim
Abrahamson, Stephanie Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach, Heather Watland, Holly
Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Dave Kraski, Nathan Senff, and others.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., 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
Heather Logan seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Don Vanney read the Ride Transit Month proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the June 2 and June 9, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113494 through
#113568 dated May 20 through June 2, 2025 for $303,482.03;
Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30446 through #30453 dated
May 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025 in the amount of $1,575,684.51.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Approving Commute Trip Reduction Plan
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council approve 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.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance revising Arlington Municipal Code 10.80, and approved
the Commute Trip Reduction Plan, and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance and the
Interlocal Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
2025 Decision of Citizens' Salary Review Commission
Human Resources Director Shawn Friang reviewed the completed work from the Citizen
Salary Review Commission for 2025 and filed its compensation decision with the City of
Arlington City Clerk. The notice specifies changes to the Mayor and Council salaries on
January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. The City of Arlington Citizens' Salary Review
Commission will meet again in 2027. This is information only and no action by the City
Council is required. By code, the decision of the Citizen Salary Review Commission is final
and binding.
Amendment No. 2 to Legacy Anthropology Contract for 211th Place Archaeological
Oversight
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the 211th Place Improvement
project from SR530 to 67th Avenue that is currently under construction. 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.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Legacy Anthropology contract for the 211th
Place Corridor Archaeological Oversight and authorized the Mayor to sign the amendment.
The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Approving York Park Rezone
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve 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.
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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.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the York Park Rezone and authorizeds the Mayor to sign the ordinance.
The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Regarding Fir Lane Rezone
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve 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.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to deny the Fir Lane Rezone. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.32
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve 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.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.32 and authorize the Mayor to
sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.60
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve 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.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe
seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.60 and
authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
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Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.96
Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve 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 section for the comprehensive plan periodic update.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.96 and authorized the Mayor
to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILNiEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan spoke of a need to fill a vacancy on the Public Health
Committee and included phone number 425-339-8652.
Councilmember Michele Blythe spoke of the event she attended at Senior Center.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney shared that the Show and Shine event was busy downtown.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
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