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Home My WebLink About_06-02-25 Council Meeting SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 711 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Don Vanney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Mayor Don Vanney – Wendy APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Mayor’s Volunteer Award to Jason Rice Mayor Don Vanney PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council about any matter not on the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Please limit remarks to three minutes. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe 1. Minutes of the May 19 and May 27, 2025 Council meetings ATTACHMENT A 2. Accounts Payable ATTACHMENT B PUBLIC HEARING NEW BUSINESS 1. Permit Fee Waiver Request for City Hall Capital Project ATTACHMENT C Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe 2. Permit Fee Reduction Request for Snohomish County Arlington ATTACHMENT D Operations Center Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe 3. Appointment of Jennifer Benton to the Planning Commission ATTACHMENT E Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Debora Nelson Arlington City Council Meeting Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm City Council Chambers – 110 E 3rd Street SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 711 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. 4. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.08 re Side Sewers ATTACHMENT F Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly Council Liaison: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam 5. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12 re Meter Fees ATTACHMENT G Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly Council Liaison: Rob Toyer 6. Certified Low Bid Award for 2025 Utility and Pavement Preservation Project ATTACHMENT H Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly Council Liaison: Jan Schuette 7. Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the Arlington Municipal Code ATTACHMENT I Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes Council Liaison: Heather Logan 8. Change Order for Taxiway Alpha Improvements ATTACHMENT J Staff Presentation: Lorene Robinson Council Liaison: Leisha Nobach COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS INFORMATION/ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe / Mayor Don Vanney DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, May 19, 2025 Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach, Debora Nelson, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Jan Schuette. Council Members Absent: none. Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and Julie Petersen. Also Known to be Present: Drew Bono, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach, Preslee Nobach, Kaleb Adams, Jeff Pugh, Rhonda Euper, Jay Lindberg, Kevin Duncan, Rachelle Francis, 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 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. PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Rob Toyer read the National Public Works Week proclamation. Councilmember Heather Logan read the Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT Kevin Duncan, Arlington, provided comments and provided a handout for Councilmembers to review. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the May 5 and May 12, 2025 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: approval of EFT Payments April 8 through April 20th for $128,007.27; approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113270 through #113365 dated April 22 through May 5 for $1,479,655.08; approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30438 through #30445 dated April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,721,066.63. Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 19, 2025 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Maxine Jenft to Cemetery Board Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council consent to the appointment of Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board. An interview committee consisting of three city staff and one council member conducted an interview with the applicants on April 22, 2025. The interview committee is recommending reappointing Maxine Jenft. Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to consent to the appointment of Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board. The motion passed unanimously. Change Order #3 for 211th Place Improvement Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the funding for the change orders for the 211th Place Corridor Improvement project. Unplanned conditions have been encountered and solved mutually with the contractor to keep the project progressing. Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve Contract Change Order No. 3 for the 211th Place Improvement Project and authorized the mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Funding for Jensen Park Improvement Projects City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the funding improvements to Jensen Park that are included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The total is approximately $560,000 for the restroom and the cost for the expanded parking lot with project management. The County has budgeted $100,000 and City staff is requesting $460,000 of the City’s Real Estate Excise Tax (REET 1) fund for this project. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to move to approve REET 1 funding for the Jensen Park improvement projects. The motion passed unanimously. Funding for Pickleball Courts at Haller Middle School City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve funding for the pickleball courts at Haller Middle School. The estimated cost to construct five pickleball courts at Haller Middle School is $400,000. This project was not included in the City’s 2025 capital budget. Staff is requesting $200,000 from the construction sales tax fund, with Snohomish County’s grant of $200,000 to fund this project. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the funding for the Pickleball Court project along with the City placing a City park sign on the fencing of the pickleball court to establish the ownership of that court or the hours of that court that is open to the public. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 19, 2025 Page 3 of 3 COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Debora Nelson asked Paul to research Kevin Duncan’s public comment and report back to Council. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis stated he will email the grants report to the Councilmembers tomorrow. MAYOR’S REPORT None. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. _________________________________________ Don E. Vanney, Mayor DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, May 27, 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, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Marc Hayes, Jonathan Ventura, Seth Kinney, Thad Newport, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Tim Abrahamson, Drew Bono, and Russell Joe. 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 Amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.08 re Side Sewers Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.08(050,140, 230). City staff is proposing amendments to the municipal code to provide clarification on maintenance and repair/replacement requirements for side sewers. Side sewers are the sewer service line between the sewer main and the served property buildings. Changes clarify that the served property owner is responsible for maintenance of the side sewer from the point of service to the city sewer main. Changes also clarify that the city is responsible for repair and replacement for the side sewer between the sewer main and the right-of-way, and that the property owner is responsible for repair and replacement of the side sewer from the right-of-way to the point of service. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop May 27, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12 re Meter Fees Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Ordinance amending AMC Chapter 13.12.240 relating to meter fees. A connection charge is for a share of the city's potable water system that a customer requesting service connection must pay as a condition of being allowed to connect to the city's potable water system. In addition to the connection fee, the customer also pays for a meter. The water meter size will vary depending on the fixture count and use of the building connecting to the system. In recent months, the cost of water meters that the city must purchase when customers connect to the water system has increased significantly. Staff is requesting the fees for meters be raised accordingly to maintain pace with the cost of inflation. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. Low Bid Award for 2025 Utility and Pavement Preservation (UPP) Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly distributed and reviewed a preliminary bid tabulation for the 2025 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation Project. City staff has planned and budgeted a capital improvement project for 2025 for the replacement of aged and failing water infrastructure and to resurface roads in the same streets where utility improvements occur. The roads that are resurfaced are the ones listed in the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Pavement Preservation Plan. Due to staffing shortages, the budgeted UPP projects for year 2024 were put on hold until 2025. Should a budget amendment be needed, unused funds from 2024 are available. The utility capital improvements and pavement preservation for year 2025 were advertised for bid in early May and bids will be opened on May 22. A qualified approved bid will be presented at the June 2, 2025 Council meeting. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the Arlington Municipal Code Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed revisions to update language in existing Title 15 to match language in the International Fire Code designating the Building Official as the Fire Code Official and exchanging the title of Fire Chief to Fire Code Official throughout the document. City staff is proposing amending sections of the International Fire Code (IFC) to more accurately clarify and address some areas that have been problematic due to interpretation. Adding new Sections to Title 15, i.e. 15.12.040-Fire or Explosion Damaged Buildings, 15.12.050-Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles, 15.24.40-Fire Sprinkler Systems, 15.24.50-Restricted Access Building. Title 15 language has not been updated since 2004. These updated language revisions align with the most current edition of the International Fire Code (IFC). The proposed amendments to the IFC will add clarity to the code requirements and help eliminate discrepancies caused by code interpretation from developers/designers. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop May 27, 2025 Page 3 of 3 April Financial Report Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented the April 2025 financial report. Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes presented the Community and Economic Development second quarter report. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the Utilities and Transportation second quarter report. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis announced the 122nd anniversary of the first ordinance approval. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Don Vanney provided updates from his attendance at the EASC State of the County meeting and PSRC general meeting. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Debora Nelson thanked City staff for the time they spend applying for grants. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening. PUBLIC COMMENT Russell Joe provided comments. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING After review and discussion, Councilmembers decided to put all items moving to the June 2, 2025 Council meeting on New Business. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. _________________________________________ Don E. Vanney, Mayor City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill CA #2 Attachment B COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Accounts Payable Claims Approval Claims Approval Finance; Kristin Garcia, Director 360-403-3431 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: ALTERNATIVES: City of Arlington June 2, 2025 Council Meeting Claims Certification: We, the undersigned City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington do hereby certify that the merchandise or services hereinafter specified have been received and that: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113366 through #113493 dated May 6, 2025 through May 19, 2025 for $2,929,469.73. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #1 Attachment C COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Permit Fee Waiver Request for City Hall Capital Project Right of Way Permit Fee Waiver Request Administration; Paul Ellis, City Administrator EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $0 BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: $0 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Replacement. M&O was going to do this finish work, but the project will take more time and resources than they have available at this time. Historically, permit fees have been waived for City projects. ALTERNATIVES: authorize the Mayor to sign. PERMIT FEE WAIVER REQUEST Community & Economic Development City of Arlington • 18204 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • Phone (360) 403-3551 REV5.2021 Page 1 of 1 PER THE CURRENT FEE RESOLUTION Section 1. Fees and Charges—General. 1.1 Fees. Fees are intended to cover the normal, recurring costs associated with providing a given service. Fees are non-refundable. 1.2 Prices. In some instances, the City provides certain goods and merchandise for sale. Prices for these goods may be included in this resolution. 1.3 Payment Due. Fees are due at the time the action is requested (e.g., at time of application) or occurs (e.g., prior to a specific action). An applicant may pay all fees of a multi-phased project in advance; however, doing so does not vest applicable fees due. Fees due are those in effect at the time the specific action or phase of an action is requested or occurs. 1.4 Waivers. Upon petition by the applicant, the City Council may waive any of the fees, or portions thereof, for any non-profit organization or government agency. NOTE: State Surcharge Fees cannot be waived. Permit Number: Total Amount: $ Staff Requesting Fee Waiver: Staff Department: Staff Email: Staff Phone #: Reason for Waiver: Council Workshop Date: Council Approval Date: Signatory Authority: Print Name: CED STAFF USE ONLY FEE BREAKDOWN Plan Review Fee(s) $ Permit Fee(s) $ Processing Technology Fee $ State Surcharge Fee $ Other: $ Other: $ ACCEPTED BY DATE STAMP City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #2 Attachment D COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Permit fee reduction request Community and Economic Development / Administration; Paul Ellis, City Administrator EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: 0 LEGAL REVIEW: Snohomish County Public Works is requesting a permit fee reduction for this project. This project will replace an existing crew office and redevelop part of the site, to modernize the operations and gain efficiencies with the advancements in technology and improvements in equipment. Snohomish County is respectfully requesting to simply reduce this fee to a maximum of $60k for this project. This will cover the cost of plan review and inspections for the project. City Council has the authority to waive permit fees for government agencies and non-p rofit organizations within the city limits. The City and Snohomish County have a long-standing relationship of collaboration. Snohomish County does many road and maintenance projects for the city annually. HISTORY: Snohomish County Public Works has owned this property since the 1940s and has operated it as a road, bridge, and fleet maintenance facility since the mid-1970s. This property was originally within County jurisdiction, and more recently has been annexed into the City limits. The County and City have a long and beneficial relationship with the County performing road paving, grinding, chip seal, striping/delineation, emergency snow plowing/de-icing, and vehicle maintenance for City infrastructure over the decades, which has provided a significant cost savings to the City by EXTERNAL PERMIT FEE WAIVER REQUEST Community & Economic Development City of Arlington • 18204 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • Phone (360) 403-3551 REVISED 5.2025 Page 1 of 3 Applicants are required to fill out all portions of the Permit Fee Waiver Request and Narrative, incomplete sections will not be accepted. PER THE CURRENT FEE RESOLUTION Section 1. Fees and Charges – General. 1.1 Fees. Fees are intended to cover the normal, recurring costs associated with providing a given service. Fees are non-refundable. 1.2 Prices. In some instances, the City provides certain goods and merchandise for sale. Prices for these goods may be included in this resolution. 1.3 Payment Due. Fees are due at the time the action is requested (e.g., at time of application) or occurs (e.g., prior to a specific action). An applicant may pay all fees of a multi-phased project in advance; however, doing so does not vest applicable fees due. Fees due are those in effect at the time the specific action or phase of an action is requested or occurs. 1.4 Waivers. Upon petition by the applicant, the City Council may waive any of the fees, or portions thereof, for any non-profit organization or government agency. NOTE: State Surcharge Fees cannot be waived. Property Owner: Applicant: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: Phone: Project Name: Permit Number: Type of Permit: Total Permit Amount Due: (fees assessed with permit) Total Proposed Permit Amount: (fees paid with fee waiver) REVISED 5.2025 Page 2 of 3 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the Owner or Owner’s authorized agent. If acting as an authorized agent, I further certify that I am authorized to act as the Owners agent regarding the property at the above referenced address for the purpose of filing applications for permits or review under the Arlington Municipal Code and I have full power and authority to perform on behalf of the Owner all acts required to enable the City to process and review such applications. I do hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that I have familiarized myself with the rules and regulations with respect to preparing and filing this application and that the statements and information submitted herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. REAL PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION I do hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that I am the owner of the subject property or an officer/member of the entity owning the subject property and that I will abide by any requirements and conditions that may be part of the approval of this request.DATED AT , Washington on this date: Owner’s Signature: NARRATIVE The written narrative is required to include the following: •Reason for the Fee Waiver Request. •Detailed information of why the Request should be granted and why fees should not have to be paid. REVISED 5.2025 Page 3 of 3 CED STAFF USE ONLY Council Workshop Date: Council Meeting Date: Staff Signature: Staff Name: Resolution No.: Approval / Denial Date: FEE BREAKDOWN Plan Review Fee(s) $ Permit Fee(s) $ Processing Technology Fee $ State Surcharge Fee $ Other:$ Other: $ ACCEPTED BY DATE STAMP City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #3 Attachment E COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 SUBJECT: Planning Commission Appointment ATTACHMENTS: Redacted Application of Jennifer Benton DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community and Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Deputy Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 BUDGET CATEGORY: 0 BUDGETED AMOUNT: 0 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: HISTORY: Planning Commission Vice Chair Gayle Roeber, Planning Manager Jen Haugen and Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Amy Rusko held interviews May 19, 2025 to fill the vacant position on the Planning Commission. Four candidates were contacted, one did not respond and three were interviewed. From those interviews, Jennifer Benton was selected for recommendation to be appointed. The interview panel believes she will application. Jennifer joined the Planning Commission November 6, 2023 when she filled an unexpired term. ALTERNATIVES: City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #4 Attachment FCOUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Ordinance Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Adoption of Ordinance amending AMC Chapter 13 relating to side sewer connections. The City of Arlington would like to change the municipal code to provide clarification on maintenance and repair/replacement requirements for side sewers. Side sewers are the sewer service line between the sewer main and the served property buildings. Changes clarify that the served property owner is responsible for maintenance of the side sewer from the point of service to the city sewer main. Changes also clarify that the city is responsible for repair and replacement for the side sewer between the sewer main and the right-of-way, and that the property owner is responsible for repair and replacement of the side sewer from the right-of-way to the point of service. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information. I move to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 relating to side sewer responsibilities and authorize the Mayor to sign the ordinance. {OER4928-9655-1748;2/13217.000012/} ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SIDE SEWERS AND SEWER REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has proposed an update to its sewer regulations in Chapter 13.08 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC); and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the AMC and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. AMC Section 13.08.050 is hereby amended as follows: 13.08.050 - Intent. It is the specific intent of this code to: (1) Enact an exercise of the police power of the city of Arlington to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare; its provisions shall be liberally construed to accomplish this purpose. (2) Provide for and to promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted. (3) Place the obligation of compliance upon the owner/operator. Nothing contained in this code is intended to be or shall be construed to create or form the basis for liability on the part of the city of Arlington, its utility, officers, employees or agents for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of the owner or operator of any private system to comply with the provisions of this code, or by reason or in consequence of any act or omission in connection with the implementation or enforcement of this code by the city of Arlington, its utility, officers, employees or agents. Section 2. AMC Section 13.08.230 is hereby amended as follows: 13.08.230 - Maintenance of sewer system. (a) Operation and Maintenance Responsibility. The utility has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of main line sewer infrastructure, including pump stations, air release valves, manholes, force mains and sewer mains the public sewer system unless otherwise provided by agreement, local ordinance or state {OER4928-9655-1748;2/13217.000012/} law and located within a city right of way or in a utility easement. Property owners Owners of private sewer systems are solely responsible for operation and maintenance of such private sewer systems, including the side sewer, as well as the side sewer stub. (b) Infrastructure Capital Replacement Responsibility. The utility has responsibility for the repair and replacement of main line sewer infrastructure, including pump stations, air release valves, manholes, force mains, sewer mains, and side sewer stubs unless otherwise provided by agreement, local ordinance or state law and located within a City right of way or in a utility easement. Property owners are solely responsible for the repair and replacement of private sewer systems that serve the property and not within the City right of way or within a utility easement. (c) Side Sewer Cleaning. All side sewer cleaning contractors and/or plumbers, side sewer contractors and owners, prior to cleaning existing side sewers (as distinguished from plumbing and septic tank facilities), shall notify the utility of such operations and comply with utility requirements. Debris cleaned from a side sewer shall be removed and shall not be caused to enter the sewer main. If debris causes a downstream blockage, the owner or his agent shall be liable for any resulting damage. Section 3. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4. Effective Date. The Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication. PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 2nd day of June, 2025. {OER4928-9655-1748;2/13217.000012/} CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ Don E. Vanney, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Oskar Rey City Attorney City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #5 Attachment GCOUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Ordinance Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Adoption of Ordinance amending AMC Chapter 13.12.240 relating to meter fees. A connection charge is a charge for a share of the city's potable water system that a customer requesting service connection must pay as a condition of being allowed to connect to the city's potable water system. In addition to the connection fee, the customer also pays for a meter. The water meter size will vary depending on the fixture count and use of the building connecting to the system. In recent months, the cost of water meters that the city must purchase when customers connect to the water system has increased significantly. Staff is requesting the fees for meters be raised accordingly to maintain pace with the cost of inflation. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information. I move to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 13.12.240 relating to water meter fees and authorize the Mayor to sign it. } ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO WATER CONNECTION METER CHARGES WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has proposed an update to its water meter charges in Chapter 13.12 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC); and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the AMC and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. AMC Section 13.12.240 is hereby amended as follows: 13.12.240 Water connection and meter charges. (a) Connection Charge. A connection charge is a charge for a share of the city's potable water system that a service connection must pay as a condition of being allowed to connect to the city's potable water system. The proportionate share is based on the fixture counts of water consuming devices at a service location as determined at the time of connection, or when improvements or additions increase the fixture counts of water consuming devices. The assessment of fixture counts shall be established by the building official, or their designee, based on water consuming device fixture counts established by the International Plumbing Code, version consistent with version in use by the city building department. The water meter size shall be based on the maximum allowable fixture counts set forth in the below table: ⅝ inch or ¾ inch } (b) Meter Installation Charge. In addition to the connection charges specified in subsection (a), the city shall charge for each building or service connected to the water system within the city, a meter installation charge, as set forth in the below table: ⅝ inch or ¾ inch (c) Performance of Work. The city may perform all or part of the installation of the service at the sole cost of the person receiving the water service. In such case, the applicant shall deposit with the finance director the estimated amount of the cost of installation prior to the work being done. (d) Time of Payment of Charges—Excess and Deficiencies. All charges imposed under this section, including connection charges, meter fees, material, labor and overhead costs, shall be paid in advance. If any advance payment based on an estimate is excessive, the city shall refund the excess on completion; and if the estimated amount paid is insufficient, the city shall bill such excess to the person owing the same and such excess shall be forthwith paid to the city. (e) Additional Charges. An additional charge will be made in all cases for repair of such street paving, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks as may be damaged by the installation of the water service, based upon actual cost to the city of materials, equipment, labor and overhead. Upon application, the city will estimate the amount of the additional charge, and the applicant shall deposit with the finance director the estimated amount prior to the work being done. Section 2. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. } Section 3. Effective Date. The Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication. PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this ______ day of June, 2025. CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ Don E. Vanney, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Oskar Rey City Attorney City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #6 Attachment H COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Low Bid award for the 2025 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation (UPP) Project Certified bid tabulation Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $2,481,565.31 BUDGET CATEGORY: TBD and Water Capital Funds BUDGETED AMOUNT: $1,400,000 budgeted 2025, $1,042,145 budgeted in 2024 (unspent & available) LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: The city has planned and budgeted a capital improvement project for 2025 for the replacement of aged and failing water infrastructure and to resurface roads in the same streets where utility improvements occur. The roads that are resurfaced are the ones listed in the TBD Pavement Preservation Plan. Due to staffing shortages, the budgeted UPP projects for year 2024 were put on hold until 2025. A budget amendment will be needed to move the unused funds from 2024 to 2025. The utility capital improvements and pavement preservation for year 2025 were advertised for bid in early May and bids were opened on May 22nd. The certified bid tabulation attached is a list of the bids received; the bid has been qualified and the low bidder is Reece Construction Company. Staff is recommending the project be awarded to Reece Construction Company. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information. Company in the amount of $ 2,481,565.31 and authorize the Mayor to sign the construction contract. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #7 Attachment ICOUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Revisions to Arlington Municipal Code Title 15, Amendments to sections of the International Fire Code, New Ordinance DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community and Economic Development; Marc Hayes, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: -0-LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: designating the Building Official as the Fire Code Official and exchanging the title of Fire Chief to Fire Code Official throughout the document. Amending Sections of the International Fire Code (IFC) to more accurately clarify and address some areas that have been problematic due to interpretation. Adding new Sections to Title 15, i.e. 15.12.040-Fire or Explosion Damaged Buildings, 15.12.050-Mobile Food City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #7 Attachment I HISTORY: Title 15 language has not been updated since 2004, these updated language revisions align with the most current edition of the International Fire Code. The proposed amendments to the IFC will add clarity to the code requirements and help eliminate discrepancies caused by code interpretation from developers/designers. Proposed new sections to Title 15 AMC are being included for the following purposes: 15.12.040-Fire or Explosion Damaged Buildings; provides for a succinct process to address buildings damaged by fire or explosion, i.e. REMYXD building in Smokey Point. 15.12.050-Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles; provides clarity to a common question by food truck operators and helps support our fire self-inspection program. 15.24.40-Fire Sprinkler Systems; this provides for the requirement to have sprinkler systems installed in all new construction, including one- and two-family dwellings. This is in anticipation of the upcoming development of single family detached homes that will be built in locations having significant topography that may increase the response time of Fire/EMS apparatus due to the proposed grades of the roadways. The installation of sprinkler systems in all new construction also enables us to evaluate the reduction of roadway widths, substantially reducing the initial cost of installation by the developer and the overall Remand to staff for additional information. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FIRE REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to adopt ordinances for the general welfare and safety of its citizens; and WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Arlington Municipal Code are outdated and require revision; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has requested revisions be made to Title 15, relating to fire regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Title 15 shall be amended to read as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. Section 2. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 3. Effective Date. The Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication. PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 2nd day of June, 2025. CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ Don E. Vanney, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Oskar Rey City Attorney {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} EXHIBIT A Title 15 - FIRE REGULATIONS • Chapter 15.10 - INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE [1] Footnotes: --- (1) --- Editor's note— The title of Ch. 15.10 was amended by Ord. 1341 § 1. 15.10.010 - Title. This chapter shall be known as the ﬁre code of the city of Arlington. 15.10.020 - Document adopted by reference. The current edition of the International Fire Code, including the following chapters of its appendix: B, D, E, F, G, H, I , as published by the International Code Council as set forth in Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-54A and adopted by the state building code council under the provisions of RCW 19.27, is adopted by reference as the city's ﬁre code. 15.10.030 - Administration and enforcement—Rules and regulations. The city council may, upon notice and hearing, promulgate, adopt, and issue those rules and regulations necessary for the effective and efficient administration of this code. 15.10.040 - Administration and enforcement—Building OfficialFire chief authority. The Building Officialﬁre chief of the city shall be deemed to be the "ﬁre chief" or the "ﬁre code official" as deﬁned in Section 202 of the International Fire Code. The International Fire Code shall be administered and enforced by the ﬁre code officialﬁre chief of the city. 15.10.050 - Administration and enforcement—Inspections. The ﬁre code official chief shall have the authority to assess fees for failure to make corrections of ﬁre or life/safety notiﬁcations as conducted by the ﬁre code official chief or his/her designee through the city of Arlington Community and Economic Development Fire Department's inspection program. Fees for initial inspections and subsequent re-inspections are detailed in the city’s adopted Fee Schedule.There shall be no ﬁne assessed for the initial inspection or the ﬁrst reinspection. If, after the {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} ﬁrst reinspection, ﬁre or life/safety violations have not been corrected, the ﬁre chief may assess a ﬁne as set forth in the city's fee resolution. 15.10.060 - Liability limitations. Nothing contained in this chapter or in the International Fire Code is intended to be, nor shall be, construed to create or form the basis for any liability on the part of the city or its officers, employees or agents, for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of a building to conform to the provisions of the International Fire Code. 15.10.070 - Amendments. The following sections of the International Fire Code shall be amended to read as follows: Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Arlington, hereinafter referred to as "this code." Section 103.1 General. The Building Division of Arlington’s Community and Economic Development Department, shall administer the of Fire Inspection/ Prevention program, in conjunction with the city’s contracted ﬁre suppression vendor, also known as North County Fire/EMS the Arlington Fire Department, is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the ﬁre code official. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code. Section 105.1.1 Permits Required. Operational Permits required by this code shall be applied for and obtained through the City of Arlington’s Community and Economic Development Department Permit Center. Fees, if any, shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the Fire Code Official or his/her designeeand the Building Official. Section 105.4.1 Submittals. Submittals shall be made to the City of Arlington’s Community and Economic Development Department Permit Center. Construction documents shall be {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} submitted electronically in one or more sets and in such a form and detail as required by the Building Official. Section 108 Board of Appeals. If an appeal is ﬁled, the appeal shall be processed through the City's hearing examiner process. Section 501.4 Timing of Installation. When ﬁre apparatus access roads or a water supply for ﬁre protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to issuance of any building permit for the project, except grading permits, and during the time of construction, except when approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with Section 505.2. Section 503.1.4 Obstruction prohibited. Parking of motor vehicles or otherwise obstructing marked ﬁre lanes is prohibited and said vehicle is subject to be towed at the owner's expense. Section 503.3 Signs. When required by the Fire Code Official, identiﬁed ﬁre access roads shall be identiﬁed with permanent approved signage that indicates FIRE LANE-NO PARKING-TOW AWAY ZONE. Signs shall be permanently mounted in locations as directed by the Fire Code Official. The use of ground level markings on pavement, curbing or other shall only be allowed in applications as approved by the Fire Code Official. Section 503.7 Enforcement. Enforcement of Section 503.1.4 of the International Fire Code shall be the responsibility of the City Police Department which shall have the authority to impound or otherwise cause such obstruction to be removed. Section 5078.5.1 Where Required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet from a hydrant on a ﬁre apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site ﬁre hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the Fire Code Official. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} EXCEPTION; 1. For Group R-3 and U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet. 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet. Section 901.7.7 is added to read as follows: Replacing systems to service. When a ﬁre alarm control panel needs replacing or is no longer serviceable, the entire building must comply with current codes. (i) Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1 An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The ﬁre area exceeds 8,000 square feet. 2. The ﬁre area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The ﬁre area is located on a ﬂoor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. 4. The ﬁre area contains a multiple-theater complex. (ii) Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The ﬁre area exceeds 8,000 square feet. 2. The ﬁre area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The ﬁre area is located on a ﬂoor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} (iii) Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where on of the following conditions exists: 1. The ﬁre area exceeds 8,000 square feet. 2. The ﬁre area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The ﬁre area is located on a ﬂoor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. (iv) Section 903.2.4 Group F An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where on of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group F-1 ﬁre area exceeds 8,000 square feet. 2. A Group F-1 ﬁre area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group F-1 ﬁre areas on all ﬂoors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 8,000 square feet. 4. Where a Group F-2 ﬁre area exceeds 8,000 square feet. (v) Section 903.2.7 Group B or Group M An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout buildings containing a Group B or Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group B or Group M ﬁre area exceeds 8,000 square feet (743 square meters). 2. A Group B or Group M ﬁre area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group B or Group M ﬁre areas on all ﬂoors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 8,000 square feet (743 square meters). (vi) Section 903.2.9 Group S {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group S ﬁre area exceeds 8,000 square feet. 2. A Group S ﬁre area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group S ﬁre areas on all ﬂoors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 8,000 square feet (743 square meters). 4. A Group S ﬁre area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the ﬁre area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 square meters). 5. In all Group S mini-storage occupancies. (vii) Section 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code, as shown: 1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a ﬁre area containing a repair garage exceeding 8,000 square feet (743 square meters). 2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a ﬁre area containing a repair garage exceeding 8,000 square feet (743 square meters). 3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements. 4. Groups S-1 ﬁre area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the ﬁre area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 square meters). 5. Repair garages where the use of open ﬂame or welding is conducted with a ﬁre area exceeding 3,000 square feet. (viii) Section 903.2.9.2 Bulk Storage of Tires Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 8,000 cubic feet (226 cubic meters) must be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Section 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} Where the provisions of this code required that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 except as provided in Section 903.1.1.1. Section 903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms. In Group R occupancies, sprinklers shall be required in all bathrooms located within individual dwelling units or sleeping units. Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 feet in height above grade plane shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R. The number of stories of Group R occupancies constructed in accordance with Sections 510.2 and 510.4 of the International Building Code shall be measured from grade plane. Section 903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and Decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground ﬂoor patios of dwelling units and sleeping units. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deﬂectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction. Sprinklers shall also be installed in all closets (whether in living areas or attached to the patio/balcony), pantries, storage rooms, and attached garage(s). Section 905.3.1 Height. Shall be amended to read: A standpipe system, as determined by the Fire Code Official, shall be installed throughout buildings where any of the following conditions exist: Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Indent: First line: 0" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} Section 912.2 Fire Department Connections. The location of ﬁre department connections shall be approved by the ﬁre code official. Chapter 15.12 - FIRE ALARMS 15.12.010 - Obstruction of ﬁre extinguishment. Any person who, with intent to prevent, obstruct, or delay the extinguishment of any ﬁre, does prevent, obstruct, or delay the extinguishment of any ﬁre, is guilty of a misdemeanor. 15.12.020 - Obstruction of the ﬁre department. Every person who, at the burning of any building or any life rescue scene, disobeys the lawful orders of a public officer or ﬁre official or resists or interferes with the lawful efforts of any ﬁreﬁghters, or company of ﬁreﬁghters to extinguish the ﬁre and save said life, or who forbids, prevents or dissuades others from assisting therewith, is guilty of a misdemeanor. 15.12.030 - False ﬁre alarms. Any person who knowingly causes or makes any false ﬁre alarm, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-011, § 8, adopted June 17, 2010, repealed § 15.12.040, which pertained to maliciously setting ﬁre or permitting the spread and derived from Ord. 592, § 1, 1970; Ord. 770, § 1, 1981. 15.12.040 - Reserved.Fire or explosion-damaged buildings. The owner, occupant, or other person having under their control any property or materials on a property damaged by ﬁre or explosion shall, when ordered by the ﬁre code official, immediately secure the property against entry or unauthorized access by the public, by boarding up all openings, fencing, barricading or utilizing other appropriate measures. Within 30 days after written notice to do so has been served, all debris and/or damaged materials shall be removed from the property and proof furnished that contractual arrangements have been made for prompt demolition, replacement, {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} or repair of all ﬁre or explosion-damaged structures remaining on the property involved in the ﬁre or explosion. 15.12.050 – Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit is required for food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors or utilize LP-gas or CNG systems. A permit issued by a public ﬁre agency approved by the ﬁre code official may be accepted in lieu of a city of Arlington operational permit. Chapter 15.16 - FIREWORKS[2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- For statutory provisions relating to the sale and discharge of ﬁreworks, see RCW 70.77. 15.16.010 - Intent. It is expressly the purpose of this chapter to provide for and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the general public and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or beneﬁted by the terms of this chapter. It is the speciﬁc intent of this chapter that no provision or term used in this chapter is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the city or any of its officers or employees. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended nor will be construed to create or form the basis of any liability on the part of the city, or its officers, employees or agents, for any injury or damage resulting from any action or inaction on the part of the city related in any manner to the enforcement of this chapter by its officers, employees or agents. 15.16.020 - Title. This chapter will be known and cited as the "Fireworks Ordinance of the City of Arlington." 15.16.030 - Deﬁnitions. The deﬁnitions of Chapter 70.77 RCW, as now enacted or subsequently amended, are adopted by reference and shall govern the construction of this chapter, when applicable. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} 15.16.040 - Possession, use and discharge of ﬁreworks unlawful. A. It is unlawful for any person to possess, use, sell, transfer, discharge, ignite, or explode any ﬁreworks within the city; provided that this prohibition shall not apply to the following activities, when authorized by a state license and city permit: 1. Duly authorized public displays, as provided in Chapter 70.77 RCW; and 2. Duly authorized use by religious organizations or private organizations or persons for religious or other speciﬁc purposes on an approved date and in an approved location, as provided in RCW 70.77.311, and authorized by the ﬁre code official or Arlington ﬁre marshal. B. Trick and novelty devices, as deﬁned by state law, are not ﬁreworks for the purposes of this chapter. C. This chapter does not prohibit the use of torpedoes, ﬂares, or fuses by motor vehicles, railroads, or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination or for use in forest protection activities. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 3, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of § 15.16.040 from "License required" to read as herein set out. 15.16.050 - Public displays, when permitted. It is unlawful for any person to hold, conduct or engage in a public display of ﬁreworks within the city without ﬁrst having obtained and being the holder of a valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 4, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of § 15.16.050 from "License application" to read as herein set out. 15.16.060 - Public display permit—Applications, permits. A person desiring to make a public display of ﬁreworks shall apply in writing for a permit to hold, conduct or operate a public display of ﬁreworks to the ﬁre code official or Arlington ﬁre marshal at least sixty days prior to the scheduled event. Applicants shall meet all qualiﬁcations and requirements of state law regarding public display of ﬁreworks and all ﬁre and safety requirements as {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} set forth in the standards for public display. Applicants shall pay permit fees as required by the city fee resolution. The application must include: (1) A copy of the applicant's Washington state pyrotechnic operator license (or the pyrotechnic operator license of the applicant's employee who will conduct the public display); (2) Evidence of a bond issued by an authorized surety or a certiﬁcate of public liability insurance; (3) A drawing showing a plan view of the ﬁreworks discharge site and the surrounding area within a ﬁve hundred-foot radius; (4) The exact location, date and time of the proposed display; and (5) The number, type and class of ﬁreworks to be displayed, the manner in which the ﬁreworks are being stored prior to the public ﬁreworks display. The Fire Code Official, or ﬁre marshal shall investigate whether the character and location of the display as proposed would be hazardous to property or dangerous to any person. The ﬁre marshal may grant a permit, deny the same, or impose other requirements on the applicant as needed to protect the public safety. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 5, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of § 15.16.060 from "Lawful sale dates" to read as herein set out. 15.16.070 - Public display permits—Transfer. Each public display permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for the speciﬁc authorized public display event only, shall be used only by the designated permittee and shall be nontransferable. Any transfer or unauthorized use of a permit is a violation of this chapter and shall void the permit granted in addition to all other sanctions provided in this code. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 6, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of § 15.16.070 from "Firework discharge dates" to read as herein set out. 15.16.080 - Violation penalties. A. Any person possessing, using, discharging, igniting, or exploding any consumer ﬁrework in violation of this chapter has committed a civil infraction. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} 1. For a period of three hundred sixty-ﬁve days after the effective date of this chapter, a violation of this subsection shall be a class 3 civil infraction. 2. For the period beginning on the three hundred sixty-sixth day after the effective date of this chapter until the seven hundred thirtieth day after the effective date of this chapter, a violation of this subsection shall be a class 2 civil infraction. 3. Beginning on the seven hundred thirty-ﬁrst day after the effective date of this chapter, a violation of this subsection shall be a class 1 civil infraction. 4. The penalties and assessments for each class of infraction shall be as set by state law. Base penalties shall be as set forth in RCW 7.80.120 as now enacted or subsequently amended. Public safety and education assessments shall be as set forth in RCW 3.62.090 as now enacted or subsequently amended. The base penalty amounts and public safety and education assessments at the time of the adoption of this chapter are shown in the table below. The table is for illustrative purposes only and the amount of the base ﬁne and the public safety and education assessments shall be as provided by state law. Expand per RCW 7.80.120 Public Safety and Education Assessment per RCW 3.62.090(1) Public Safety and Education Assessment per RCW 3.62.090(2) Fine 250 88 513 88 3 50 35 18 103 B. Any person selling or transferring any consumer ﬁrework in violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} C. Any person possessing, using, selling, transferring, discharging, igniting, or exploding any display ﬁrework in violation of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. D. Any person possessing, using, selling, transferring, discharging, igniting, or exploding any dangerous ﬁrework, as deﬁned by state law, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. E. Any ﬁreworks that are possessed or used in violation of this chapter may be conﬁscated. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 7, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of § 15.16.080 from "Public ﬁrework displays" to read as herein set out. 15.16.090 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.090 which pertained to specialized operations, and derived from Ord. 471, § 9, adopted in 1963; Ord. 770, § 2, adopted in 1981; and Ord. 1284, § 8, adopted in 2002. 15.16.100 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.100 which pertained to operation of ﬁrework stands, and derived from Ord. 471, § 10, adopted in 1963; Ord. 770, § 2, adopted in 1981; and Ord. 1284, § 9, adopted in 2002. 15.16.110 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.110 which pertained to temporary ﬁrework stands, and derived from Ord. 471, § 11, adopted in 1963; Ord. 770, § 2, adopted in 1981; Ord. 1284, § 10, adopted in 2002; and Ord. No. 2010-011, § 11, adopted June 17, 2010. 15.16.120 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.120 which pertained to ﬁreworks seizure proceedings, and derived from Ord. 471, § 12, adopted in 1963; Ord. 770, § 2, adopted in 1981; Ord. 1284, § 11, adopted in 2002; and Ord. No. 2010-011, § 12, adopted June 17, 2010. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} 15.16.130 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.130 which pertained to general duty, and derived from Ord. 1284, § 12, adopted in 2002; and Ord. No. 2010-011, § 13, adopted June 17, 2010. 15.16.140 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.140 which pertained to savings, and derived from Ord. 1284, § 13, adopted in 2002. 15.16.150 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-011, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.150 which pertained to violation penalties, and derived from Ord. 1284, § 14, adopted in 2002. Chapter 15.20 - FIRE HYDRANTS 15.20.010—15.20.150. - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-011, §§ 14—28, adopted June 17, 2010, repealed §§ 15.20.010— 15.20.150, which pertained to ﬁre hydrants. For complete derivation see the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List. 15.20.160 - Obstruction of visibility. No one shall plant or allow vegetation or trees within three feet of a ﬁre hydrant. No one shall plant or allow vegetation or trees, erect any structure, park any motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, boats, trailers and so forth, and no activity may be conducted on the city property or, rights-of-way which results in the obstruction of visibility or accessibility to a ﬁre hydrant for a distance of twenty feet. Both the owner and occupant of any privately owned property on which a hydrant is located shall be responsible for removing weed and tree growth from around the hydrant and shall maintain clear access. The purpose of this section is to assure that the hydrant is plainly visible. 15.20.170 - Reserved. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-011, § 30, adopted June 17, 2010, repealed § 15.20.170, which pertained to permit required for private use. For complete derivation see the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List. 15.20.180 - Penalty. Any person, ﬁrm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished as provided in Section 1.04.010 of Arlington Municipal Code. Such penalty shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law. Chapter 15.24 - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 15.24.010 - Storage of ﬂammable and combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks prohibited; exceptions. (a) Bulk plants for the manufacture of ﬂammable or combustible liquids are not permitted within the corporate limits of the city except as provided in Section 15.24.030. (b) Bulk storage facilities for storage or the dispensing of ﬂammable liquids, combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases are not permitted within the corporate limits of the city except as provided in Section 15.24.030. (c) Cylinders in bulk storage that are accessory to the primary use are permitted when located in control areas and in compliance with the International Fire Code (IFC). (d) Building heating systems with a water capacity of three hundred gallons or less are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. 15.24.020 - Operating permit. Any person proposing to store any ﬂammable or combustible liquids in excess of ﬁfty gallons shall make written application for an operating permit to the building official. 15.24.030 - Bulk storage facilities. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} (a) Bulk storage facilities for keeping or storage of ﬂammable liquids, combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained within the city in those areas zoned General Industrial, as deﬁned in the Land Use Code of the city, provided that the erection and maintenance of the installation are conducted in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Any single tank, or all combined tanks shall not exceed thirty thousand gallons. An operating permit is required and shall be issued by the building or ﬁre official. (b) Bulk storage facilities for keeping or storage of ﬂammable liquids, combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained within the city in those areas zoned Light Industrial and Aviation Flightline, as deﬁned in the Land Use Code of the city, provided that the erection and maintenance of the installation are conducted in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Single tank capacity is limited to twelve thousand gallons with all tanks not exceeding twenty-four thousand gallons. An operating permit is required and shall be issued by the building or ﬁre official. (c) Storage facilities for the keeping or storage of ﬂammable liquids, combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained within the city in those areas zoned commercial or residential, as deﬁned by the Land Use Code of the city, provided that the installation is approved by the city council and a SEPA has been conducted indicating that no signiﬁcant adverse environmental impact would be created. If approved, the erection, installation and maintenance shall comply with all applicable codes and standards. An operating permit is required and shall be issued by the building or ﬁre official. (d) Manufacturing facilities of ﬂammable liquids, combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained within the city in those areas zoned General Industrial, as deﬁned in the Land Use Code of the city, provided that: (1) The erection and maintenance of the installation are conducted in compliance with all applicable codes and standards; (2) The installation is approved by the city council; and (3) The project is in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and all signiﬁcant adverse environmental impacts have been mitigated. If approved, the erection, installation and maintenance shall comply with all applicable codes and standards. An operating permit is required and shall be issued by the building or ﬁre official. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} 15.24.040 - Fire Sprinkler Systems A. The following regulations constitute general requirements for fire sprinkler systems: 1. All approved fire sprinkler systems shall meet the requirements of the most current version of the International Fire Code, International Building Code, International Residential Code and the applicable NFPA standards. All systems shall have an adequate water supply, system of piping, and sprinkler heads designed to discharge water on a fire at an appropriate time and in an effective manner, and be installed in conformance with NFPA 13, 13D and 13R requirements. All underground sprinkler supply piping shall be included on civil drawings and shall be approved by the city of Arlington fire code official. B. For the purposes of this section, building area, as defined in the IFC, shall apply. C. Where Required. An approved fire sprinkler system shall be required in the following structures: 1. Commercial. An area separation wall or fire wall, or occupancy separation or firebarrier wall, or a distance of 10 feet (3,048 mm) or less shall not constitute separation between two commercial structures on the same property. 2. In any structure where the building area is 3,000 square feet or more. These can include bus and transit shelters, covered pedestrian paths, and similar structures not attached to or within 10 feet (3,048 mm) of buildings. Exception: Fire sprinklers are allowed to be omitted under roof structures when all of the following conditions exist: i. Roof structures are stand-alone, detached, and built with noncombustible building materials. ii. Used to provide weather protection for people. iii. Are open on greater than 50 percent of the perimeter sides to allow ventilation of heat and smoke. iv. Are not intended to store combustibles or have combustible materials contained beneath the roof line. The roof structure shall not extend over {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} any transit vehicle or curb. v. When no other code or applicable standard requires fire sprinklers. 3. In any structure where the calculated fire flow demand exceeds available flow. 4. In buildings with an A-2 occupancy where one or more of the following exists: vi. An occupant load greater than 100. vii. An A-2 fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. All nightclubs, defined as follows: Nightclub. An A-2 occupancy use under the 2021 International Building Code in which the aggregate area of concentrated use of unfixed chairs and standing space that is specifically designated and primarily used for dancing or viewing performers exceeds 350 square feet, excluding adjacent lobby areas. "Nightclub" does not include theaters with fixed seating, banquet halls, or lodge halls. 5. In any building with an assembly occupancy where the total occupant load of the building is over 200. 6. Existing commercial buildings where one of the following applies: Additions resulting in a gross area greater than 3,000 square feet, or Sprinklers may be required in buildings that undergo a change of use or occupancy. Refer to the International Fire Code Section 102.3. 7. Residential - One- and Two-Family Dwellings. viii. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses as described in the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition. Exception: This subsection does not require the installation of an approved fire sprinkler system in any mobile home or manufactured home. This exception is limited to this subsection and nothing herein exempts a mobile home or manufactured home from any other requirement to install an approved automatic fire sprinkler system under any other section or subsection of this code or of any international code adopted by the City. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} viii.ix. Existing detached one- and two-family dwelling units where additions result in a structure that exceeds the available fire flow. x. When ADUs are attached to, or within, an existing single-family home both the ADU and existing single family home shall be sprinklered. Exception: When the ADU and existing single family home are separated in accordance with the International Residential Code, Section 302.3. ix.xi. In any one- and two-family dwelling unit that will be newly licensed as an adult family home. xii. Where required elsewhere by the Arlington Fire Code or the International Building Code. 15.24.050 Restricted access building A. Where a building or portion of a building is so located or constructed with grades; elevations; vegetation; or other natural or manmade obstacles which make exterior or interior access and/or use by fire apparatus; equipment; or personnel unduly difficult; unsafe; or impossible, additional safeguards may be required by the Fire Code Official. Where such access is being proposed as part of a land subdivision, the Fire Code Official may declare a proposed lot un-accessible and therefore deny that proposed lot. Safeguards may consist of one or more of the following applicable items or alternates suitable for firefighting, fire protection, EMS, and/or rescue operations as specified by the Fire Code Official: 1. Automatic fire sprinkler throughout. 2. Smoke detection system. 3. Automatic fire alarm systems. 4. Communication systems. i. Voice alarm system; ii. Public address system; iii. Fire Department communication system. 5. Central control station. {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} 6. Smoke control systems. 7. Emergency elevator systems. 8. Emergency exits. 9. Emergency areas of refuge including horizontal exits and smoke-proof enclosures. 10. Vertical and horizontal standpipes. 11. Standby power, light, and emergency systems. 12. Emergency medical services-sized elevator (four-foot x seven-foot clear interior). 13. Reduction or deletion of non-sprinklered areas. 14. Fire-resistive construction. 15. Noncombustible siding (limited, protected, or no openings). 16. NFPA 13-compliant sprinkler coverage. 17. Brushed concrete access drive or similar. 18. Firefighter access stairs/ramps. 19. Ladder operations area (not just aerial but also ground ladders). 20. Electrically controlled access doors or gates provided with emergency services override (strobe, radio, etc.). 21. Dedicated emergency service access and parking areas. B. All systems shall meet the design requirements set forth in the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Residential Code, standards promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, or anyand other appropriate codes, standards or ordinances adopted by the city, including the provisions of this chapter. Formatted: Underline, Font color: Red Formatted: Underline, Font color: Dark Red Formatted: Font color: Dark Red Formatted: Underline, Font color: Dark Red {OER4931-3759-6999;2/13217.000006/} City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #8 Attachment J COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025 Taxiway Alpha Improvements Project – Change Order None. Change Order to be handed out at Council meeting. DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Airport; Lorene Robinson, Operations Coordinator 360-403-3472 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $470,000 (estimated cost) BUDGET CATEGORY: CIP Fund BUDGETED AMOUNT: LEGAL REVIEW: involves design, construction, and construction administration services (previously approved by City Council). Airport staff is returning to request that the City Council authorize a change order for water and sewer relocation, as well as the removal of excess pavement. Water & Sewer Relocation •This work will relocate existing water and sewer mains currently located near Taxiway A1connector, which is currently being reconstructed •Estimated cost: $300,000 - $400,000 •Eligible for 90% FAA funding under the existing grant agreement •Existing water and sewer mains are at a minimum depth of cover and need to be relocated toprovide sufficient cover •Relocation will also remove conflicts with new signs, lights, and drainage ditch •Additional contract time: 10 working days Excess Pavement Removal •This will remove excess pavement between Runway 29 and 34 •Pavement removal will meet current FAA standards and eliminate an area that should not be usedfor taxiing aircraft •Estimated cost: $70,000 •Eligible for 90% FAA funding under the existing grant agreement •Additional contract time: 5 working days City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #8 Attachment J HISTORY: Per the WSDOT IDEA 2018 Pavement Management Program update, Taxiway Alpha has a projected PCI of 77 in 2024. A mill and overlay of Taxiway Alpha are necessary to extend the pavement life and to improve safety by bringing connector taxiway configurations into compliance with FAA design standards. City Council approved the design for this project at their April 1, 2024 meeting in the amount of $290,788.00. City Council approved construction for this project at their June 24h, 2024 meeting in the amount of amount of $470,000 (estimated cost). Note: The exact change order amount will be presented at the City Council meeting once the change order