HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 01-05-26_MeetingMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, January 5, 2026
Councilmembers Present: Heather Watland, Rob Toyer, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam,
Michele Blythe, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, and Leisha Nobach.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Shelby Burke, Sheri Amundson, Shawn Friang,
Jonathan Ventura, Mike Gilbert, Peter Barrett, Rory Bolter, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea
Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nobach family and friends, Senff family and
friends, Kim Casteel, Watland family and friends, Dave Kraski, Drew Bono, Jay Lindberg, and
others.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
City Attorney Oskar Rey administered oaths of office to new Councilmembers Nathan Senff,
Heather Watland, Tim Abrahamson, and returning Councilmember Leisha Nobach.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jay Lindberg, Lakewood, provided comments.
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 December 15, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #114809 through
#114987, dated December 2, 2025, through December 15, 2025 in the amount of
$2,662,073.17.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish County for Embedded Social Worker
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve an interlocal agreement with
Snohomish County for Embedded Social Worker.
The interlocal agreement for a law enforcement embedded social worker with Snohomish
County concluded December 31, 202S. The proposed agreement with Snohomish County
will continue with a full time, embedded social worker with Arlington. This agreement also
provides for back fill during employee leave and medical oversight needed to administrate
the program.
The City of Arlington and Snohomish County have been working together with a Law
Enforcement Embedded Social Worker (LEESW) program. The goal of the LEESW program
is to provide an alternative police response to those people with social service needs within
and/or directly impacting the City of Arlington. The interlocal agreement outlines the
purpose, activities, and commitment of resources from each agency. The ILA was for two
years, expiring December 31, 2027.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam
seconded the motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for the
Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
The motion passed unanimously.
Request for Permit Fee Waiver for Eagle Scout Project
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve a waiver for Eagle Scout Project
permit fee.
Community and Economic Development is requesting a waiver of fees for an Eagle Scout
project for Kid's Kloset located on the Arlington School District property. The Building
Permit Fee is $253.91 for plan review, permit fee, processing technology fee and state
surcharge fee. Historically, permit fees have been waived for these types of volunteer
projects.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Tim Abrahamson seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to waive the building permit fees for the Eagle Scout Kid's
Kloset project. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meet' was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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