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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 03-02-26_MeetingMinutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, March 2, 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, Raelynn Jones, Sarah Lopez, Mandy Kruger, Shelby Burke, Rory Bolter, Marty Wray, Monroe Whitman, Peter Barrett, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Bryan Terry, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Kim Casteel, Linda Jacobsen and her family and friends, Kevin Duncan, Neal Karman, Dan Tarasievich, Tim Nichols, 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 Mayor Vanney presented the Mayor's Volunteer Award to Linda Jacobson for her service in the community. PROCLAMATIONS City Councilmember Tim Abrahamson read the Arbor Day proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT Neal Karman, Lake Stevens, provided comments. Kevin Duncan, Arlington, provided comments. Dan Tarasievich, Arlington, provided comments. Tim Nichols, Poulsbo, provided comments. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the February 17 and February 23, 2026 Council meetings Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 2 2026 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #115307 through #115400, dated February 3 through February 17, 2026 in the amount of $688,301.53. 3. Airport Equipment Purchase 4. Design Professional Services Agreement with Dowl Engineering for Perimeter Fencing Improvements Project S. Construction Administration Amendment for Taxiway Alpha Improvements Project 6. Authorization to apply for Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Contract for Indigent Defense Services with Feldman and Lee, P.S. City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the contract for Indigent Defense Services with Feldman and Lee, P.S. Staff is requesting approval of a contract with Feldman & Lee for indigent defense services. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, unless sooner terminated as provided in the Agreement, subject to the right of extension referenced in paragraph 2 of the agreement. The City of Arlington provides indigent defense services to individuals who have been certified for representation in criminal charges before the Snohomish County District Court. Feldman & Lee, P.S., is a licensed law firm with attorneys in good standing in the state of Washington who have been selected to perform services to indigent defense clients under contract with the City. The City has adopted standards for public defense pursuant to the requirements of RCW 10.101.030, under Resolution No. 2014-017. The City and Attorney have entered into this Agreement in consideration of the mutual benefits. Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion to approve the contract for indigent defense services with Feldman & Lee P.S. and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract. The motion passed unanimously. Appointments to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council confirm appointments to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission. The interview committee is recommending Chris Feliciano to fill the vacated term of Heather Watland that expires April 1, 2028. We are also recommending re -appointing Jan Bauer and Randy Nobach for a second term, beginning April 1, 2026. Parks, Arts and Recreation Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Members serve a 4-year term. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the_City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 2. 2026 Heather Watland resigned December 31, 2025 to serve on the Arlington City Council beginning January 2026. Commissioners Randy Nobach and Jan Bauer have terms that expire April 1, 2026 and have reapplied. An interview panel consisting of Councilmember Heather Watland, Mayor Don Vanney, and Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez held interviews February 13 and February 20. Councilmember Heather Watland moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion to confirm the appointments of Chris Feliciano to fill the vacant terms in the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission that expires April 1, 2028, and confirm the appointments of Jan Bauer and Randy Nobach for the term beginning April 1, 2026. The motion passed unanimously. Compensation Proposal and Easement Approval for PUD Transmission Lines Airport Director Marty Wray requested Council approve a compensation proposal and five easements for PUD transmission lines. Snohomish County PUD is proposing a transmission and distribution line(s) that will require approximately 237,633 square feet of easement area belonging to the Airport. FAA grant assurances require any easement to be compensated at current market value. The location(s) are on 59th St. to the East of the Airport on the West side of the street. The FAA has conducted obstruction surveys of the locations and deemed a determination of no significance. The plan will include tree removal and compensation is considered at current market value, as well. Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion to table the item for further discussion. The motion passed unanimously. Correction to Change Order No. 2 for 188th and Smokey Point Blvd Roundabout Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve a correction to Change Order No. 2 for 188th and Smokey Point Blvd Roundabout Project. Change Order #2 to the 188th St Roundabout Project, extension of sanitary sewer north approx. 1,090 feet and connect to lift station 6. At the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting Council approved Change Order #2 for the 188th St Roundabout project in the amount of $1,045,696.05. The following day it was noticed that the City made a $54,207.34 mathematical error in calculating the change order value. The actual cost of the change order is $1,099,903.39. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 2, 2026 This change order proposes to cover the costs associated with the necessary construction changes and will be covered by city sewer capital improvement funds. Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to approve the corrected Contract Change Order No. 2 to the 188th & Smokey Point Blvd Project. The motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmembers Senff, Watland, and Gallardo-Van Ornam provided updates about upcoming events and those they attended. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS None. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Vanney stated he presented the State of the City to Rotary on February 26, and he will be presenting on March 10 to the Chamber of Commerce. He met with residents at Fields Senior Living to talk about the community. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meetin was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. 21 Don E. Vanney, Mayor Page 4 of 4