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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, October 13, 2025
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha
Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Heather Logan and Debora Nelson, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Shawn Friang, Amy Rusko, and Chelsea Brewer.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Drew Bono, Tim Abrahamson,
Heather Watland, and Nathan Senff.
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
Employee Handbook Policy Updates
Human Resources Director Shawn Friang reviewed proposed policy updates to the employee
handbook.
Update of City policies as a part of a full review of the Employee Handbook. The updates for
this approval pertain to:
Policy 217 -Termination of Employment
Policy 504 - Holidays
Policy 508 - Non -Represented Employee Deferred Compensation
Policy 707 - Meal Breaks
The Employee Handbook was last updated in March of 2017. Throughout the last seven
years, many practices and new laws have changed surrounding these policies and updates
have been put into place, but not formally adopted and updated in the Employee Handbook.
A complete review and update to the Employee Handbook will be completed in 2026. Council
will be brought sets of policy changes in phases throughout 2025 and 2026.
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Policy updates are process heavy and must be reviewed and approved by the City
Administrator, City Attorney, Directors, Bargaining Units (where applicable) and then
Council. Discussion followed with Ms. Friang answering Council questions.
Ordinance Adopting Island Crossing Subarea Plan
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko reviewed the proposed
ordinance to adopt the Island Crossing Subarea Plan.
In preparation for the Island Crossing Subarea Plan the City implemented a development
moratorium over properties within the subarea, north of South Slough under Ordinance No.
2023-006 (4-23-2023), Ordinance No. 2023-017 (12-04-2023), Ordinance No. 2024-007 (6-
3-2024), Ordinance No. 2024-027 (11-18-2024), and Ordinance No. 2025-001 (5-5-2025).
The City contracted with MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design in the amount of
$328,908.50 to develop and assist in the completion of the subarea plan, draft environmental
impact statement, final environmental impact statement, planned action ordinance,
development regulations, public outreach and participation. Discussion followed with Ms.
Rusko answering Council questions.
Ordinance Adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.119
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko reviewed the proposed
ordinance to adopt Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.119 Island Crossing Subarea Plan
Development Standards.
The AMC Chapter 20.119 Zoning Code Amendment establishes a new chapter in the zoning
code that provides development standards for the Island Crossing Subarea. The
development standards include regulations for zoning designations, permissible uses,
density and dimensional standards, street design standards, parking standards, landscaping
standards, flooding and compensatory storage. The design standards include the theme, site
planning, vehicular access and parking, pedestrian access, amenities, open space, and
building design.
The establishment of the new AMC Chapter 20.119 code amendment is directly correlated to
the Island Crossing Subarea Plan and Planned Action Ordinance. The development standards
are required to ensure the predicted built environment of the subarea. The City of Arlington
started the Island Crossing Subarea Plan in 2023. A consultant was hired to complete the
necessary studies, data review, and documents, along with facilitating public engagement
presentations, open houses, stakeholder meetings, and public engagement ensuring
comprehensive input. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Blythe stated she went on a police ride along.
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COUNCILMEMBER_REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to have Item No.1 Employee Handbook Policy
Updates on the consent agenda for the October 20, 2025, Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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