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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Don Vanney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Don Vanney
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
AHA Program Manager, Chris Collier, Housing Authority of Snohomish County
Mayor Don Vanney
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
1. Resolution Setting the 2026 Property Tax Levy ATTACHMENT A
Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe
2. Resolution Approving the 2026 Annual Docket ATTACHMENT B
Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko
Council Liaison: Rob Toyer
3. Contract with American Ramp Company for Jensen Pump Track ATTACHMENT C
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
Council Liaison: Leisha Nobach
4. Amendment #2 to the Rock Project Management Contract ATTACHMENT D
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
Council Liaison: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam
5. Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report ATTACHMENT E
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
6. Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report ATTACHMENT F
Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Arlington City Council Workshop
Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers – 110 E 3rd Street
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MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council. Please limit your remarks to three minutes.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe / Mayor Don Vanney
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill WS #1 Attachment
October 27, 2025 Resolution Establishing the 2026 Property Tax Levy
Resolution of the City of Arlington Establishing the 2026 Regular Property Tax Levy 2026 Levy Certification
Finance / Administration; Paul Ellis, City Administrator EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0BUDGET CATEGORY: General Fund BUDGETED AMOUNT: $50,027.29 LEGAL REVIEW:
property tax levy. The proposed levy is a 1% increase from the prior year levy amount plus any new construction. A public hearing will be held on November 3rd to allow the public to comment on the proposed levy. Pending questions from council, staff will ask council to take action on the levy resolution following the public hearing.
On October 8, 2024, staff presented the 2025/2026 proposed property tax levy. The preliminary budget, including the proposed property tax levy, was placed on the city’s website by October 1, 2024 to be available for the public.
Take action on the proposed property tax levy on November 17, 2025. The property tax levy must be submitted to Snohomish County on or before November 26, 2025.
the resolution of the City of Arlington establishing the 2026 regular property tax levy and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution.”
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
ESTABLISHING THE 2026 REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has met and considered its biennial budget
for the years 2025-2026; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Regular Property Tax actual levy amount from the previous year (2025)
was $5,002,728.66; and
WHEREAS, the population of the City of Arlington is more than 10,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington that an
increase in the regular property tax levy is hereby authorized for the levy to be collected in the
2026 tax year.
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year sha ll be
$50,027.29 which is a percentage increase of 1% from the previous year.
This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements
to property, newly constructed wind turbines, any increase in the value of state assessed
property, any annexations that have occurred and refunds ma de.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington, at a regular
meeting held on the 3rd day of November 2025.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Emily Romanenko
Deputy City Attorney
Title of Form
REV 64 0100 (8/23/22) Page 1 of 1
In accordance with RCW 84.52.020, I (Name),
(Title), for (District name),
do hereby certify to the (Name of county) County legislative authority
that the (Commissioners, Council, Board, etc.) of said district requests
that the following levy amounts be collected in (Year of collection) as provided in the district’s
budget, which was adopted following a public hearing held on (Date of public hearing).
Regular levies
Levy General levy Other levy*
Total certified levy request
amount, which includes the
amounts below.
Administrative refund amount
Non-voted bond debt amount
Other*
Excess levies
Levy
General
(n/a for school
districts)
Bond
Enrichment
(school
districts only)
Cap. project Other levy*
Total certified levy
request amount,
which includes the
amounts below.
Administrative refund
amount
Other*
*Examples of other levy types may include EMS, school district transportation, or construction levies.
Examples of other amounts may include levy error correction or adjudicated refund amount. Please include
a description when using the “other” options.
Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________________
Levy Certification
Submit this document, or something similar, to the county legislative
authority on or before November 30 of the year preceding the year in which
the levy amounts are to be collected.
Courtesy copy may be provided to the county assessor.
This form is not designed for the certification of levies under RCW 84.52.070.
Form 64 0100
To request this document in an alternate format, please complete the form dor.wa.gov/AccessibilityRequest
or call 360-705-6705. Teletype (TTY) users please dial 711.
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill WS #2 Attachment
October 27, 2025
2026 Final Annual Docket Resolution
Draft Resolution, Planning Commission Findings of Fact, and Docket Staff Report
Community & Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, Cities may amend their comprehensive plans only once per calendar year. The City requires items for the docket to be submitted by the last working day in August. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96.030 establishes a docketing process for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Changes. Amendments to Development Regulations. The two processes are run concurrently through the docketing process. Proposed amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan Regulations may be made by any private citizen or by the city itself. The City Council must approve of any item being placed on the Final Docket. Once the docket becomes final, staff is authorized to approval by the City Council to become incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan or Development Regulations. There may be additional development regulations brought forward later in the year pending the adoption of mandated State Legislative Bills related to zoning code regulations.
The docket consists of eighteen items, all initiated by the city. On October 21, 2025, the City’s Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Annual Docket. and recommended all items on the Preliminary Annual Docket be placed on the Final Annual Docket.
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill WS #2 Attachment
ALTERNATIVES:
2. Modify one or more 2026 Annual Docket Items3. Deferral of one or more 2026 Annual Docket Items4.Denial of one or more 2026 Annual Docket Items
Workshop; discussion only. At the November 3, 2025, Council meeting, the recommended motion will be, “I move to approve the proposed resolution adopting the 2026 Final Annual Docket and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution.”
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON ADOPTING THE
2026 FINAL ANNUAL DOCKET
WHEREAS, the City’s Comprehensive Plan 2024 update was adopted December 2, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 allows jurisdictions to make amendments to its
comprehensive plan once annually, and directs that the city shall compile and maintain a list,
known as a “docket”, of all city-initiated and privately-initiated proposed comprehensive plan
amendments; and
WHEREAS, AMC 20.96.100 allows the city to make amendments to its development
regulations, and directs that most development regulation amendments be processed
concurrently with comprehensive planning docket developed under AMC 20.96.030 (b); and
WHEREAS, there are eighteen city-initiated proposals for the 2026 preliminary docket;
and
WHEREAS, the preliminary docket was made available to the public for review and
comment at least fifteen days prior to consideration by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community and Economic Development made a
recommendation to the Planning Commission as to which proposed amendments should be
included in the final docket; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed hearing on October 21, 2025 on
selection of proposed amendments for the final docket; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission’s Findings of Fact and determination per AMC
20.96.050, are attached hereto as exhibit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Arlington City Council hereby adopts the Planning Commission’s findings and
the docket recommendation made by the Planning Commission per the selection and decision
criteria outlined in AMC 20.96.060 as the 2026 Final Annual Docket.
2.Except as provided in AMC 20.96.010(d), no additional comprehensive plan
amendments may be considered after council adoption of the 2026 Final Annual Docket.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 3rd day of
November, 2025.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
__________________________
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Emily Romanenko
Deputy City Attorney
2026 Annual Docket – #A25-0033
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Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223
City Council 2026 Annual Docket – Staff Report
I. INTRODUCTION
The City’s current Comprehensive Plan was adopted on December 2, 2024. State law (RCW 36.70A.130) allows for jurisdictions to make amendments to comprehensive plans once annually. The City has established a docketing process to identify and review all potential amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map and Development Regulations for a given year to ensure all proposed amendments are considered together. As part of the docketing process, private citizens can submit applications to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The deadline to apply for annual amendments is August 31st or the last working day of August of each year. The City can also propose amendments to the comprehensive plan. Once the deadline passes, staff compiles a list of all proposed amendments on a preliminary docket. This docket is then reviewed by staff to decide if each amendment follows the criteria listed in Chapter 20.96 of the City’s Zoning Code. Once approved by the Director, the public has an opportunity to comment on proposed amendments listed on the preliminary docket. Comments are compiled, if any, and are presented to the Planning Commission for consideration at a public hearing. The Planning Commission then makes a recommendation to the City Council on whether the proposed amendments shall be on the Final Docket. The City Council reviews and has the choice to keep and/or remove any proposed amendment on the docket. The Council then adopts the final docket in which staff processes over the course of the upcoming year. The 2026 Preliminary Docket was reviewed for compliance with AMC Chapter 20.96 and approved by the director for review by the public and consideration by the Planning Commission. The public hearing for the 2026 Preliminary Docket was noticed and published on October 2, 2025. The Planning Commission will review the Docket at their October 7, 2025 workshop and held a Public Hearing on October 21, 2025.
II. BACKGROUND The City did not receive any privately initiated amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map or Development Regulations. The City is proposing eighteen (18) amendments, one (1) amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map and seventeen (17) amendments to the Development Regulations. City-initiated amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map are items listed as Item 1 in the table below. City-initiated amendments to the Development Regulations are the items listed as Items 2 through Item 18 in the table below. All applications for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Preliminary Annual Docket were received by the Community and Economic Development Department prior to the deadline of 5:00 pm on August 29, 2025. All applications are considered complete for processing.
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III. 2025 DOCKET PROPOSALS
File Name: Arlington Municipal Airport 59th Avenue Rezone File: #A25-0034
Amendment Type: Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: The Arlington Municipal Airport is proposing to rezone portions of land that do not have taxiway or runway access opportunities from Aviation Flightline to Light Industrial. This allows the airport to lease the land to appropriate businesses that do not require taxiway or runway access.
Item #2
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.04 General Provisions File: #A25-0035
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington Staff is proposing revisions to Sections 20.04.014 (a) (6) to provide additional information to regulating the subdivision of land for lot splits, 20.04.0120 to provide additional reference documents to the prescribed list, and add a new Section to incorporate regulations around the Designation of Historic Landmarks per Substitute House Bill 1576, which states that a city may not designate a property a historic landmark if the property is less than 40 years old or the designation would restrict the use, alteration, or demolition of the property, and the written consent of the owner of
Item #3
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.08 Definitions File: #A25-0036
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Basic Definitions and Interpretations to incorporate new state laws and other miscellaneous definitions needed. Remove section 20.08.020 – Lots Divided by District Lines (this text was added to section was 20.36105 in a previous amendment but not removed in 20.08 by Municode).
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Item #4
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.12 Administrative Mechanisms File: #A25-0037
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing revisions to outdated text in Sections 20.12.020 – Planning Agency Identified, 20.12.110 – The Building Official, 20.12.120 – The Community Development Director, 20.12.220 – Meetings of the Hearing Examiner, 20.12.410 The Design Review Board, 20.12.420 Powers and Duties of the Design Review Board, 20.12.500 – The Park and Arts Commission, 20.12.700 – Official File, 20.12.850 – Amount of the Security, 20.12.860 – Reduction of Securities, 20.12.870 – Duration of Securities, 20.12.890 – Security Agreement.
Item #5
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.16 Permits and Land Division File: #A25-0038
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing to update all text regarding subdivision types and add a new section for Lot Splits in accordance with House Bill 1096, which allows an existing residential lot to be split to create a new residential lot through an administrative process under Part IV. – Land Division Permits, revising necessary sections in compliance with Substitute House Bill 1935 regarding local government project review for building permits, adding requirements for Binding Site Plans from Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5611, adding a new Section addressing Condominiums, while including regulations from Engrossed House Bill 1403 – Condominium Construction.
Item #6
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.20 Appeals, Variances, Interpretations File: #A25-0039
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing to update Section 20.20.040 to allow for administration interpretations to any portion of the code that may require code clarification or addresses a state law requirement.
Item #7
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.28 Enforcement and Review File: #A25-0040
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing updates to this chapter after the development of a revised code enforcement program that includes proactive enforcement as directed by council and city administration.
Item #8
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.36 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map File: #A25-0041
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing text updates to Sections 20.36.010 – Residential Districts established and 20.36.020 – Commercial Districts established clarifying language, 20.36.030 – Manufacturing Districts established to add the Cascade Industrial Center and define separately, 20.36.054 – Master Planned Neighborhood Overlay District established to update section name for 20.44.032, and 20.36.105 – Lots Divided by District Lines to revise and clarify the regulations.
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Item #9
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses File: #A25-0042
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing updates to Sections 20.40.120 – Residential Zones permissible use table to meet the regulations of HB 1110 for middle housing, 20.40.140 – Industrial Zones permissible use table for construction businesses, along with a review of 20.40.130 – Commercial and Mixed-permissible use table, 20.40.150 – Special Zones permissible use table, and 20.40.160 – Public/Semi-Public Zone permissible use table and all footnotes for any needed changes. Adding Child Care Centers to the applicable childcare centers in all zones except industrial, light industrial, and open space zones.
Item #10
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.44 Supplemental Uses Regulations File: #A25-0043
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing updates to Sections 20.44.020A to 20.44.020N – Unit Lot Subdivisions per Subdivisions, add a new Section for Existing Building Used for Residential Purposes per House Bill 1757 and Building Codes and Development Regulations per Second Substitute House Bill 1183 and add a new Section for Child Care Center in Existing Buildings per Substitute Senate Bill 5655.
Item #11
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.46 Design File: #A25-0044
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing updates to all Sections of this Chapter regarding the design review general requirements and restrictions, design review process, administrative design review, design review board Washington under RCW 36.70A.630, RCW 36.70A.635, RCW 36.70A.030, RCW 36.70A.681, and take into consideration all Design references in new State regulations.
File Name: Development Design Standards File: #A25-0045
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing to update the Development Design Standards in accordance with the 36.70A.681, to provide clear and concise design standard regulations. It is expected that all requirements standards for all building types. The standards will be reformatted to provide a cleaned up version to clarify the requirements.
Item #13
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.56 Streets and Sidewalks File: #A25-0046
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington Staff is proposing updates to the roadway classification, widths and other public and private street and right-of-way improvement requirements shown in Table 20.56-1 to match actual proposed street types, the public works construction standards, and other adopted street standards in the Mixed-Use Development Regulations and Subarea Plans. Add regulations in compliance with Engrossed Senate Bill 5559 for Shared Streets.
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Item #14
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.68 Signs File: #A25-0047
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing to add a new subsection to General Provisions regarding Cannabis Retailers and Advertising per Senate Bill 5206, which regulates the signage and advertising for Cannabis Retailers.
Item #15
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.76 Screening and Trees File: #A25-0048
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing updates to Part 1. Screening and Part 2. Shading regarding the requirements of House Bill 1110, which does not allow for different landscaping and screening requirements for middle housing types.
Item #16
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.90 Concurrency and Impact Fees File: #A25-0049
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing updates to Part 1. Transportation Impact Fees after the adoption by reference of the updated Transportation Master Plan to the Comprehensive Plan.
Item #17
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.94 Annexations File: #A25-0050
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing updates to Sections 20.94.100 – Boundary Review Board Filing for Notice of Intention to Annex and 20.94.110 – Boundary Review Board Review Period per House Bill 1304, which updates the Notice of Intention Effective Filing Date.
Item #18
File Name: AMC Chapter 20.98 State Environmental Policy Act File: #A25-0051
Amendment Type: Development Regulations Amendment Applicant: City of Arlington
Description: Staff is proposing to update Section 20.98.210 to provide clarification of State Environmental Policy Act Decision appeals and provide additional decision types per the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-11-680 and propose an update to section 20.98.090 Flexible Thresholds for Categorical Exemptions with the maximum state allowances in WAC 197-11-800 and increase the exemption levels for the city.
*Disclaimer: There may be additional items within the chapters or sections listed once the planning staff starts the full review
and revision process for these zoning code sections. If additional items are added they will be called out at the Planning
Commission and City Council meetings.
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IV. ANALYSIS
Arlington Municipal Code Chapter §20.96 (Amendments) outlines the process for amending the City’s
Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis. Specifically, AMC §20.96.030 (Docketing Procedures-Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Map Amendments) and AMC §20.96.100 (Docketing Procedures- Amendments to Development
Regulations) requires that:
Regulation Analysis Meets
AMC §20.96.030 – Docketing Procedures-Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
"docket," of all city-initiated and privately initiated
proposed comprehensive plan amendments. The list shall
be organized as to amendment type and include a
description of the amendment in nontechnical terms, as
well as the name of the applicant and date of submission to
the city. The preliminary docket shall be made available to
the public for review and comment for at least fifteen days
prior to consideration by the planning commission. Written
comments that are submitted by the end of the comment
period shall be added to the preliminary docket. The final
docket will be determined as described in this section.
shown above. The Preliminary Docket
was available for review at the CED
Office, posted on the city’s website, at
city hall, and at the Arlington Sno-Isle
Library, along with mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet of the
proposed rezone properties on October
2, 2025. The public hearing was held on
October 21, 2025 before the Planning
Commission.
Yes
(b) Preliminary Review—Determination of Final Docket.
conduct a brief initial evaluation of all privately initiated
proposed comprehensive plan amendments to ascertain
whether the proposals meet the preliminary review criteria
in this section and to assess the extent of review that would
be required under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA). The director shall make a recommendation to the
planning commission as to which proposed amendments
should be included in the final docket, along with any city-
initiated proposed amendments.
proposed items on the Preliminary
Docket and believe the amendments
meet the review criteria of AMC
Chapter 20.96. SEPA Determinations
are needed for all proposed docket
items.
Yes
(2) Joint Workshop. During each annual amendment cycle,
the city council and planning commission may, at the city
council's discretion, hold a noticed joint workshop to serve
as an informational meeting between the two governmental
bodies.
Yes
(3) Planning Commission Hearing. The planning
commission shall hold a noticed hearing on selection of
proposed amendments for the final docket.
October 21, 2025 at the regularly
scheduled Planning Commission
Meeting.
Yes
(4) City Council Decision. The city council shall consider
the planning commission's recommended final docket.
Council may adopt the proposed final docket without a
public hearing; however, in the event that a majority of the
council decides to add or subtract amendments, it shall first
hold a public hearing. No additional comprehensive plan
amendments may be considered after council adoption of
the docket for that year, except as provided in AMC
§20.96.010(d). The final docket shall be approved by
resolution.
2025 the Planning Commission
provided Finding of Facts with a
recommendation for the City Council.
Currently a public hearing before City
Council is not scheduled unless the
Council requests that a public hearing
occur.
Yes
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Regulation Analysis Meets
§20.96.020(b) that meet one of the following criteria
may be included in the final docket:
(a) If the proposed amendment is site specific, the
subject property is suitable for development in
general conformance with adjacent land use, the
surrounding development pattern, and with zoning
standards under the potential zoning classifications.
(b) State law requires, or a decision of a court, or
administrative agency has directed such a change.
(c) There exists an obvious technical error in the
pertinent comprehensive plan provision.
Docket are site specific and the
proposed new zones are suitable for the
property and follows adjacent land uses,
surrounding development patterns, and
potential zoning classifications.
Yes
AMC §20.96.100 – Docketing Procedures-Amendments to Development Regulations
zoning regulations shall be developed, submitted and
presented by the City staff, based on direction from the
City Council, Planning Commission, or the Director of
Community & Economic Development or designee.
the development regulations will be
developed and presented by City staff
based on the direction of the CED
Department, State Law, Planning
Commission and City Council.
Yes
from private individuals or groups as follows:
(a) Private parties shall submit a written summary of
the amendment proposed to City staff, and
indication of why it is needed, and the potential
land use impacts if approved. No fees shall be
assessed.
(b) Staff shall maintain a docket listing of private party
requests and shall provide the listing not less than
once per year to the Planning Commission, which
shall determine which items shall be further
reviewed by staff and submitted as a formal
proposal., which shall be deferred to future work
programs, and which shall not be considered.
Decisions to defer or not consider private requests
shall be considered final unless appealed as
provided herein.
party request for a proposed
comprehensive plan, zoning map or
development regulation amendment for
the 2026 Docket.
Yes
processed concurrently with the comprehensive
planning docket developed under AMC §20.96.030 (b).
The Community Development director may direct that
development regulation amendments proceed
separately when deemed appropriate.
development regulation amendments
with the comprehensive plan docket.
There may be additional development
regulations amendments needed
pending the adoption of mandated State
Legislative Bills related to zoning code
regulations.
Yes
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V. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Staff finds that the proposed amendments listed on the 2026 Preliminary Annual Docket meet the criteria of AMC
§20.96.030 and AMC §20.96.100 per the above analysis.
VI. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: Upon review of each individual amendment on the Final Docket, a SEPA Checklist
shall be prepared and reviewed, along with an issued SEPA threshold determination, unless exempt from the
regulations.
2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND INVOLVEMENT: During review of each individual amendment on the
Final Docket, staff shall present the amendments to Planning Commission and City Council at public meetings
and at the Planning Commission public hearing. The public may supply comments during the amendment
process, at public meetings, after the SEPA Determination, and prior to the public hearing. All regulatory
notices must be posted at Arlington City Hall, Arlington Sno-Isle Library, and the City Website, published in
The Everett Herald. The proposed rezone requires additional public notice, such as posting on the site and
mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the proposed rezone properties.
3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION: During review of each
individual amendment and prior to each amendment being presented at the final City Council meeting, the
amendment shall be sent to the Department of Commerce for a 60-day review period. The Department of
Commerce will notify the City with questions, comments, or approval procedural compliance with RCW
36.70A.106.
VII. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council accepts all proposed amendments listed on the 2026 Preliminary Annual
Docket and place those amendments on the 2026 Final Annual Docket.
Note:
1. Approving the proposed 2026 amendments onto the Final Annual Docket does not approve the
amendment, but rather places the items on City staff’s work plan for the year. Each proposed amendment
must be brought before Planning Commission and City Council as an individual item prior to adoption.
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #3 Attachment C SCOUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 27, 2025 Contract with American Ramp Company for Jensen Pump Track
American Ramp Company Quote for Pump Track Phase 1
Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $488,099.00 BUDGET CATEGORY: Special Rotary Donation Fund BUDGETED AMOUNT: $455,000.00 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Procurement of design and construction services from American Ramp Company through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing cooperative, for the design and Phase 1 construction of Jensen Pump Track.
After being a vital participant in the Haller Park Splash Pad project, the Rotary Club of Arlington sought to provide another recreational family project that would benefit the Arlington Community. After discussion of options with the City, Arlington Rotary began moving forward with the Jensen Park Pump Track project. Over the past three years, Rotary has gathered community and business funding and prepared a 30% concept for the Jensen Pump Track; they are now ready to turn over final design and construction coordination to the City.
Pump Track Funding Plan Pump Track – Phase 1
This Phase 1 of the project is for the large pump track only. Additional funding and grants are pending, once Rotary receives these funds the project will be expanded to include the youth pump track (Phase 2).
Remand to staff for additional information.
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill WS #4 Attachment
Workshop; discussion only. At the November 3, 2025 Council meeting, the recommended motion will be, “I move to approve the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $488,099.00 to the American Ramp Company for the design of the Jensen Pump Track and construction of Jensen Pump Track Phase 1, and authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase order, pending final approval by the City Attorney.”
601 S. McKinley Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Toll-free: 800-RAMP-778
Local: 417-206-6816
Fax: 417-206-6888
sales@americanrampcompany.com
Quote # Design # Customer Date Designer
Q28939.1 9335 City of Arlington 08-15-25 Chuck Dodge
COST BREAKDOWN FOR PHASE 1 (LARGE PUMP TRACK)*
•60% CDs: $21,000.00
•100% CDs and Engineer Stamps: $10,500.00
•Phase 1 Pump Track Construction: $417,748.40
•Sales Tax: $38,850.60
Full CD set and stamps Total: $31,500.00
Construction Total: $456,599.00
Grand Total for Design and Construction: $488,099.00
SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 INCLUDES:
•All labor, construction project management, supplies, tools, materials, and equipment required per scope of
work
•Sales Tax
•Prevailing Wage
•Sourcewell Pricing
•Construction drawings
•Engineer and stamping
•Site staking and layout
•Cutting and shaping grades within bike park footprint
•Place and install asphalt bike park and pump track tread
•Supply and installation of pre-engineered bike features (wall ride)
•Artificial turf on interiors of track and soil and sod on out slopes of track
•Drainage within footprint of the pump track (drainage type TBD, need direction from city)
1.2 EXCLUDES*:
•Bonding
•Permits
•Erosion and sediment control
•Stabilized construction entrance
•Landscaping, site and turf restoration post pump track construction (outside of pump track footprint)
•Sidewalks/walkways and site amenities of any kind
•Mass excavation or import
•Construction drawings*
•Utility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing work, relocation, or repairs of any kind.
•Toxic or hazardous material handling or removal.
•Removal and/or replanting of any trees or shrubs or protection of trees and shrubs.
1.3 CUSTOMER PROVIDES*:
•Geotechnical Report –If this requirement is waived, assumption is that the site is suitable to build as -is. A
change order will be issues for any unforeseen costs that may occur if this is not the case at a cost plus 25%
•Survey and Mapping – The Client shall provide ARC with a current survey locating all above and belowground
utilities, appurtenances, structures, and easements. The survey shall be in digital format that can easily be
used with AutoCAD software.
•Sufficient water and electrical power within 100 feet of work areas.
•Unobstructed, safe, and continuous access to work area with heavy equipment. All weather roads for heavy
equipment.
•Construction fencing.
•All necessary site information including topography, site surveying, and elevations.
*All items above can be provided for an additional fee.
Purchase through our competitively bid government Sourcewell contract.
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City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #4 Attachment D SCOUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 27, 2025 Amendment #2 to the Rock Project Management contract
Rock Project Management Scope of Work and Fee Amendment No. 2
Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $32,864.00 BUDGET CATEGORY: Federal Grant plus Transportation/TBD Funds BUDGETED AMOUNT: $1.3 M project budget LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Amendment to an existing contract with Rock Project Management for Construction Management (CM) services.
Due to a large number of Public Works capital improvement projects in 2025, and the need for full time construction management on these projects (three projects with Federal funding), the City contracted with Rock Project Management in 2024 for CM services to support the management of several 2025 construction projects. The unanticipated additional time on the 211th Project required more of our CM inspector and Rock CM is requesting an amendment to cover Division/Broadway project. Staff negotiated a scope of services and fee for additional CM services for the Division/Broadway and 188th Roundabout projects, staff is recommending Council accept the Amendment #2 proposal and authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information.
Workshop; discussion only. At the November 3, 2025 Council meeting, the recommended motion will be, “I move to approve Amendment No 2 with Rock Project Management for Construction Management services in the amount of $32,864.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, pending final approval by the City Attorney.”
1601 E. VALLEY RD, SUITE 110
RENTON, WA 98057
425.572.6878
www.rockpmservices.com
10/10/2025
James Kelly, Public Works Director
City of Arlington
154 W. Cox
Arlington, WA 98223
SUBJECT: City of Arlington 2024 CM Support Amendment Proposal No. 2
Dear Mr. Kelly,
Rock Project Management Services, L.L.C. currently holds an agreement with the City of Arlington to provide
Construction Management services in the amount of $416,344. Per a phone conversation with Jim Kelly, the Division and
Broadway Project has been extended for an additional twenty-six (26) working days. Rock Project Management Services,
L.L.C. is available and requests to continue providing construction inspection services for the Division and Broadway
Project throughout the extended project duration.
Based on the Schedule of Values below, RPM is requesting the following contract adjustments be made:
Employee Assigned Projects Hourly Rate Total Hours Total Cost
Total Contract Amendment $32,864
1.The standard hourly rate for Josh Arlt remains at $158/hour through 2025.
2.It is assumed that the project duration is 26 working days at 8h/day (26 days * 8 h/d = 208 hours).
The total proposed contract amendment is a not-to-exceed amount. In the event the employees’ services are not
needed, those costs are not charged. Only actual hours expended on assigned City projects, supported by weekly
timesheets detailed in monthly invoices, with prior approval by the City is allowed.
Current Contract Amount: $337,344
Prior Amendment Amount: $ 79,000
Current Amendment Amount: $ 32,864
Revised Contract Amount: $449,208
The contract completion date through this Amendment remains December 31, 2025.
Thank you for the opportunity to amend our services to the City of Arlington.
Sincerely,
ROCK PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, L.L.C.
Lisa Couret, Chief Operating Officer
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #5 Attachment E COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 27, 2025 Public Works Quarterly Report & Update
Public Works Third Quarter Report & Update
Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Quarterly Report and Project Update.
Review of current personnel, regulatory, maintenance and project issues affecting Public Works’ Transportation, Utilities, Cemetery, Engineering, GIS and Administration departments for the third quarter of 2025 and start of fourth quarter 2025. To maximize time and efficiency, please read the attached report and bring questions to the Council Workshop. ALTERNATIVES: None.
Workshop; discussion only.
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
October 27, 2025
PW Quarterly Report Q3-2025 Page 1 of 7
This summary report will update you on projects and issues at the forefront of our workload. Further project
detail is provided for your review on subsequent pages.
2025 Staffing Updates Status
WW Collections – Advertising for applicants to backfill crew member departure from
Wastewater Collections to the City of Marysville. Pending Yes
WWTP Operator - I
Pending Yes
2025 Utility Projects - Current Status
Projects in Construction
1. MBR Program – The new Kubota MBR operating program has been installed and is currently working out minor bugs
with programmer (Kubota). This effort required four (4) attempts to complete, with crews from multiple
departments as well as the City’s contracted programmer and electrician reporting to the WRF at 2:00 am to shut
the facility down while the transfer happened.
2. MBR Blower Installation – Installation of Turbo Blower #1 and Blower Control Unit (BCU) is complete; awaiting MBR
Blower technicians to come on-site to startup and test the first blower (anticipated in November).
3. WTP New PLC & SCADA Update – The PLC and the new SCADA program, System Platform, are installed. New SCADA
screens are developed and is currently being programmed. Project to be completed by Dec 2025.
4. 640 Booster Pump – The pump station work is complete, PRV installation work is remaining. The City secured a
needed utility easement for the PRV vault and is now working with Trico to schedule construction.
5. Lift Station 02 Pump #3 Controls – Hardware has been delivered and once installed will require approximately 40
hours of programming. This is needed to accommodate the large growth in the LS-02 basin.
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
October 27, 2025
PW Quarterly Report Q3-2025 Page 2 of 7
Utility Projects out for Bid/Pending Bid
1.Biosolids Hauling Contract II – The City successfully bid and will be awarding a second Biosolids Hauling contract to
Septic Solutions for hauling biosolids to Boulder Park for disposition.
2.Prairie Creek & BNSF Bridge – The City has now received notification from FEMA that this project has been given an
extension. City is scheduling a restart meeting with BNSF for Nov 2025.
Utility Projects in Design
1.WTP Expansion –Design of the civil, mechanical and electrical work is on-going, the City will have 90% submittal in
early November. Design of 800-GPM filtration units complete, awaiting shop drawings from AWC Water
Technologies (Canadian company). Staff took a tour of the AWC facility in Langley, Canada to witness how the filter
units are manufactured and performance tested. The City is working with PUD for increased Utility Plant power for
WTP. The City applied for and was awarded a $10 million low-interest loan from the Public Works Trust Fund for the
WTP Expansion construction; this was a very competitive process is $300 million in requests and only $130 million
awarded. The City is continuing to seek out an additional $2.5 million in funding.
2.Haller South Wellfield Improvements – City has separated from Brown & Caldwell. In house work includes
improvements to replacement of pumps #2, #3A, and #3B, installation/programming for VFD drives for the three
new pumps, installation of a VFD for future pump #4, improvements to pumphouse motor control center, and
improvements to ventilation systems in pumphouse building #2 and #3.
Misc Utility Items
1.Haller North – The City and owners of the five properties north of the Stillaguamish River have reached on an
agreed price for the purchase of five parcels for the construction of a new wellfield – the Haller North wellfield.
This is
2025 Transportation Projects - Current Status Budget
Category Status
Projects in Construction
1.211th Corridor –This project is substantially complete and continuing to move through the punch list phase, the
roadway is open to vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. The final pay application was received and is being
processed. The City closed out the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant. Total project cost (PE, ROW &
CN) was $5,605,331; a breakdown of the project funding is as follows:
TIB Grant $2,645,000
Arlington TDB & TIF $1,763,425
Water Utility $ 672,661
Sewer Utility $ 569,246
Total $5,650,331
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
October 27, 2025
PW Quarterly Report Q3-2025 Page 3 of 7
2.2025 UPP Project –
3.74th Ave Trail – This project is significantly complete pending installation of long lead items; these items include
specialized railing, street amenities, and street/ped lights.
4.Broadway/Division Rehabilitation – Even though the project start was delayed due to due to a needed redesign, the
project has been progressing rapidly and very smoothly. Phase 1 (Bradway) and Pahe 2 (Div/Brdwy roundabout)
have been completed .
5.188th & Smokey Point Blvd Roundabout – This project was advertised for construction and awarded to the low
bidder, SRV Construction. A preconstruction meeting was held, Submittals have been received, and construction is
scheduled to start Oct 27th.
Transportation Projects out for Bid
1.Ther are no transportation projects currently out for bid.
Projects in Design
1.Smokey Point Blvd Corridor – Project moving forward, focusing on completion of all intersection phases from 60%
to 100%; however, a design phase change order is forthcoming.
2.180th St Roundabout –
3.174th St Roundabout –
4.169th St Connector – WSDOT required the City to reprogram funding through the State Transportation
Improvement Plan (STIP). This is causing a six month delay in the design as the City reprograms funding and
contracts for a new design team. It is expected that design will resume in September/October.
5.180th St Connector – Design is moving forward through the 30% phase, a design phase change order is
forthcoming.
6.SR-530 & SPB Roundabout – The City will be applying to the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for a
construction grant of the SPB and SR-530 Roundabout in August.
7.SR-531 Widening – The SR-531 Widening project is scheduled for bid in August 2026. Project 90% design (43rd
Ave to 59th Ave) has been delivered to the city for review and comment.
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
October 27, 2025
PW Quarterly Report Q3-2025 Page 4 of 7
Public Works Grant Update and Status
Active Grants
1.Public Works Trust Fund (Loan) - $10 M approved for Water Treatment Plan Expansion Project. Meeting with the
PWTF Board to begin development of the low-interest loan agreement.
2.DAHP Cemetery Grant – This grant is funding three Cemetery activities; two have been completed and we are
working on the last activity. A grant extension to June 2026 has been authorized.
3.FEMA / Prairie Creek: This grant was cancelled by Federal Executive Order but has now been activated again,
waiting for an updated grant agreement.
4.NHS Grant Broadway/Division – Grant active, project under construction.
5.FHWA 169th St Connector – The City rebalanced this project and it is now on the state TIP. Staff is working to
restart the project.
6.TIB 211th Corridor Improvements – TIB grant, grant has been closed out.
7.PSRC Smokey Point Blvd Corridor Design – This project has a target completion in 2025, grant is fully billed out,
remaining expenditures are local funds. Grant cannot be closed until full scope of work has been completed.
8.188th Roundabout (active) - Grant is still active, pending start of construction.
9.180th Roundabout – Grant awarded and is active, pending start of construction in June 2026.
10.174th Roundabout - Grant awarded and is active, pending start of construction in June 2027.
11.PSRC 74th St Trail – Project in process and being billed against grant, reimbursements coming in.
12.PSRC 180th St Connector (PE) – Project in process and being billed against grant, reimbursements coming in.
13.SR-531 Widening Project (WSDOT project) – Project remains in state budget under the Connecting WA Program.
Staff is working to secure funding for project Phase 2 (59th Ave to 67th Ave).
1.Coordinated Prevention (Recycling) Grant: Grant has been awarded for years 2025-2027.
2.Ecology Stormwater Capacity Grant – Grant application cycle open, will be submitted by end of July for 2025-2027
funding for stormwater activities. $120,000 with no match.
Grants Applied for/Pending Notice
3.180th St Connector Construction – Grant funding for this project is on the PSRC Regional contingency list.
4.SR-531 Trail Grant – This is a Congressionally Directed Funding grant sponsored by Congresswoman DelBene that
has moved out of Congress and is heading to the Senate for reconciliation
5.Three Water Projects – $23.8 million grant request for three water projects to US Army Corps of Engineers;
cancelled. Re-submitted under 1332 program. Status unknown.
6.Delbene Congressional Directed Funding – Submitted grant request ($25,000) in 2025 to fund preliminary
investigation by USACOE for reasonable/fundability of three Water projects, will see if it is in federal budget.
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
October 27, 2025
PW Quarterly Report Q3-2025 Page 5 of 7
Detail and Update on Operations and GIS Enterprise Activities
1.Cemetery Operations – As follows:
-This grant is funding three activities: fence repair, wayfinding sign, and restoration of the Veterans
Memorial. The fence has been repaired and the wayfinding sign delivered; we are planning to
install the sign in mid-November. Staff is negotiating work with a mason for repairs to the Veterans
Memorial rehabilitation. A grant extension has been authorized.
-The new columbarium has been delivered and staff is preparing to bid the construction of
columbarium foundations and guest receiving area.
-Cemetery Irrigation system has been winterized. Staff will be replacing sprinkler heads over the
winter months.
-Tina Willett, Cemetery Volunteer Coordinator, continues to have volunteers work at the Cemetery
on Fridays to help keep the grounds looking nice.
2.Water Reclamation & Sewer Collections – As follows:
-Pretreatment program is working on discharge agreements with 502 (cannabis) producers. Also
identifying fats, oils and grease (FOG) producers, and ensuring grease removal devices are cleaned
and maintained so that they function properly to keep FOG out of the City’s sanitary sewer system.
Semi-annual reports are due January 31st for the period of July 2025 through December 31st, 2025
for businesses discharging non-domestic wastewater to City sanitary sewer. Three Arlington
business are preparing pretreatment reports for upgrades/improvements to their pretreatment
systems.
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Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
October 27, 2025
PW Quarterly Report Q3-2025 Page 6 of 7
-Staff are preparing to perform upgrades and repairs to Lift Station #9 (LS-09); work being planned
for mid-December 2025.
3.Water Treatment & Water Distribution – As follows:
-Distribution Staff are busy with inspections for new development and construction, giving special
attention to ensuring the Kidney Center maintaining water service during the 188th street and SPB
construction, and ensuring pipe that crosses the creek near the Harmony Development gets the
care and consideration it deserves. They have also completed a large fire hydrant maintenance
effort.
-The WTP Is preparing for a Dept of Health Sanitary Survey on October 29th (inside of plant) and 30th
(outside of plant).
4.Storm Activities – As follows:
-Stormwater Outreach – Behavior change campaign, part of the Stormwater General Permit, is in
progress, to prevent water pollution by keeping garbage dumpster lids closed. When clean water
comes into contact with garbage, it picks up a polluted materials and flows into the storm system.
-Stormwater self-reporting program is active and the early 2025 stormwater system maintenance
reports are higher than last year.
-The new Stormwater General Permit has been issued, and crews are investigating improvements
to how street sweeping and catch basin cleaning vactor spoils are handled.
5.GIS Activities:
-GIS created a Traffic Safety Portal (Jim will present)
-GIS completed lots of mapping done in September – Transit Oriented Dev map series to CED,
SWPPP mapping, ROW acquisition and TCE for 180th roundabout, major update to the ADA
Transition maps and a variety of public outreach materials
-Asset management performed updates to storm infrastructure based on what field crews find
-Asset Management – Staff completed general admin and house cleaning to Elements to improve
functionality and support current projects like catch basin cleaning and hydrant maintenance.
-Both Abe and Katie are taking the final CTAM module for the Asset Management Certification
-69 City staff members from all departments took advantage of the new self-log in (SAML) process
(GIS staff no longer has to set up staff accounts)
-594 items (feature layers, tables, maps and applications) have been added since February 2025.
-Most City staff viewed applications are Utilities Experience with over 2k views since 2/2025 and the
Airport and GIM Experiences each have over 300 views since 2/2025.
-740 items have been added to the public facing portal (feature layers, tables, maps, etc.)
-Most viewed public facing applications include the Open Data Portal with 40k views the current
Developer Activity App with 12k views
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
October 27, 2025
PW Quarterly Report Q3-2025 Page 7 of 7
GIS Task Orders in Elements (September)
Katie Abe Liliana
Open Tasks 25 31 17
Completed Tasks 25 13 16
September
Department AC KH LHB Total
Airport 0 12 0 12
CED 0 12.5 0 12.5
Cemetery 0 0 0 0
Executive 0 0 0 0
External 0 2 0 2
Finance 0 0 0 0
Fire 0 0 0 0
IT 0 0 0 0
M&O 0 0 0 0
Police 0 0 0 0
PW Admin 120 113.5 152.5 386
Utilities 9 3.5 15.5 28
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City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #6 Attachment FCOUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report ATTACHMENTS: Third Quarter Report DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community & Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION:
HISTORY: Council may have.
ALTERNATIVES:
Page 1 of 5
• CED hired a Planner II in July and ended this employment in August.
• Re-advertised and the position will be �illed on November 3rd.
• Working on a new Code Enforcement Program to provide proactive enforcement, along with the current citizen complaint process and establish relationships with Homeowner Associations throughout the city. We have started this program but will need to update some code sections.
• Implementation of the Civic Plus permitting software has been delayed in order for CED Staff to work through the �inancial processing with the Finance Department, ensure all forms and applications are ready to go and to hold training sessions with other departments.
• Allen Townhomes – 36-unit residential townhome unit lot subdivision project located east of the 172nd Street and State Route 9 intersection.
• Amber Grove – 84-lot residential townhome preliminary unit subdivision project located at southeast of the 197th Place NE and 74th Avenue NE intersection.
• Arlington Townhomes – 17-unit residential townhome unit lot subdivision project located along Highland Drive.
• Arlington Walmart EV Charger (employee) – 4010 172nd Street NE.
• Arlington Walmart EV Charging Infrastructure (public) – 4010 172nd Street NE.
• Ashford Place – 103-unit multi-family mixed-use project located southeast of the 166th Street and Smokey Point Boulevard intersection.
• Goldstream Ventures – 96-unit multi-family mixed-use project located northeast of the Smokey Point Boulevard and 183rd Street intersection.
• Harmony at Arlington – 61-lot townhouse unit lot subdivision located northwest of the 204th Street and State Route 9 intersection.
• Ironwood Place – 102-unit multi-family mixed-use project located northeast of the 67th Avenue and Woodlands Way intersection.
• Jaspen’s Inc. – description – not Started yet.
• Jensen Park Improvements – Restroom, parking lot, and landscaping at Jensen Park.
• Northsound Logistics – 186,873 square foot warehouse building located southwest of the 51st Avenue NE and Longhouse Trail Lane intersection between The Outpost and Emerald Springs RV Park.
• Petro Card – Updated fueling station, along with underground fuel piping replacement, paving and drainage located at 19020 63rd Avenue NE.
• Pilot Flying J EV Chargers – Installation of four Level 3 fast electric vehicle charging stations located at 2430 SR 530 NE.
• RNW Distribution – 15,748 square foot warehouse building located at 7304 197th Place NE.
Community & Economic Development 3rd Quarter Report – Amy Rusko, Director
New Programs
Active Development Projects Under Construction
Staf�ing
Page 2 of 5
• Seattle Galvanizing Small Parts – Construction of a small parts hot-dip galvanizing line within an existing 39,058 square foot building located at 18520 67th Avenue NE.
• Smokey Point North – Monopine Wireless Facility located at 17306 Smokey Point Drive.
• Snohomish County Operations Center – Redevelopment of current site with new administrative building located at 19700 67th Avenue NE.
• Snohomish County PUD Battery Energy Storage System – New BESS facility located east of the existing clean energy campus at 17623 63rd Avenue NE.
• Stillaguamish Townhomes – 7-lot residential townhouse preliminary unit lot subdivision located southeast of the Tveit Road and Stillaguamish Avenue intersection.
• Stillaguamish Valley Museum – Garage for equipment storage located at 20722 67th Avenue NE.
• Walmart Expansion – Proposed 4,640 square foot building expansion to accommodate outdoor grocery pickup services at 4010 172nd Street NE.
• Antojitos Los Dos Carnales Food Truck – Administrative Conditional Use Permit
• Arlington Garden Apartments – Conditional Use Permit, Binding Site Plan, and Grading
• Arlington Municipal Airport EV Chargers – Zoning Permit
• Arlington Walmart Store Expansion – Zoning Permit
• Atonement Church – SEPA for Grading Permit
• Backyard Butchers Food Truck – Administrative Conditional Use Permit
• Coast Construction Group – Boundary Line Adjustment
• Danso Adult Family Home – Zoning Permit
• East Hill Subarea Plan – Subarea Plan Ordinance
• Fatma Adult Family Home – Zoning Permit
• Fire District #21 – Water Line Extension
• Haller Triplexes – Preliminary Unit Lot Subdivision
• Hecla Property – Boundary Line Adjustment
• Holman Recovery II – Zoning Permit
• Jensen 4 – Final Unit Lot Subdivision
• King Short Plat – Civil Permit
• Lindsay Subarea Plan – Subarea Plan Ordinance
• Medallion Inn – Binding Site Plan
• Olson Adult Family Home – Zoning Permit
• Portage Creek Village – Civil Permit
• Quail Ridge Re-Plat of Tract 999 – Preliminary Short Plat
• Smartcap Arlington Airport North – Civil Permits
• Smokey Point Industrial – Special Use Permit and Civil Permit
• Snohomish County PUD Transmission Line – Zoning Permit
• Smokey Point Ridge – Civil Permit
• Visconsi Medical Facility – Zoning Permit, Binding Site Plan, and Civil Permit
• Zahradnik/The District – Civil Permit
Current Land Use and/or Civil Permits Under Review
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• Cuz Concrete Batch Plant Expansion – Proposed new mixer, covered work area, support building, and screen wall at street located at 19610 67th Avenue NE.
• Arlington Gas Station – Proposed construction of a 6,400 square foot convenience store along with 6 gas pumps located northwest of the 172nd Street and State Route 9 intersection.
• King Hangar – Proposed construction of 3 new hangar buildings and associated site improvements for airplane storage, along with restrooms and of�ice support area located on the west side of the Arlington Municipal Airport.
• Taco Bell - Arlington – Proposed new fast food restaurant with drive-thru located northeast of the 204th Street and Olympic Place intersection.
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July 1, 2025 -September 30, 2025
Total 158 Permits
General Information Meetings – July to September
Applied Building Permits – July to September
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July 1, 2025 -September 30, 2025
Total 119 Permits
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Total Cases -42
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Code Enforcement Cases – July to September
Issued Building Permits – July to September
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• Smokey Point Park Phase II
• The contract with MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design LLP is ongoing through October 2025 for the Island Crossing Subarea Plan, Planned Action EIS, and Chapter 20.119 – Island Crossing Subarea Development Standards.
• November 3rd:
o 2026 Final Annual Docket
o AMC Chapter 15.24.040 – Fire Sprinkler Systems
• November 27th and December 1st:
o Lindsay Subarea Developer Agreement
• December 8th and December 15th:
o AMC Chapter 20.93 – Critical Area Ordinance
o AMC Chapter 20.90 – Concurrency and Impact Fees
o Parks & Recreation Master Plan – Appendix G Comprehensive Plan Amendment
38%
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Types of Complaints
PD - Parking Violations Tree Removal Without Permits Overgrown Lawn / Vegetation
Building Without Permits Construction Noise Property Dispute
Trash / Debri Property Management
Current Contracts/Grants/Agreements
Upcoming City Council Items