HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 05-18-26 MeetingMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 18, 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, Jim Kelly, Sheri Amundson, City
Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, Jonathan Ventura, Sarah Lopez, and Thad Newport.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Ruth Gonzales, Maxine Jenft, members of the press, and others.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
Mayor Don Vanney provided a statement regarding a potential warehouse/distribution
project near 172nd Street in the Cascade Industrial Center. He confirmed that no building
permit application has been submitted, the project is not a data center, and data centers are
not allowed under the current zoning. He provided instructions and time limitations for
those providing public comment.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Nathan Senff seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Vanney presented the Mayor's Volunteer Award to Maxine Jenft for her service in the
community.
Airport Director Marty Wray introduced Airport Commissioner Ruth Gonzales. Mayor
Vanney recognized Ms. Gonzales for her service to the Commission and presented her with
a plaque.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Don Vanney read the Public Works Week proclamation..
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Rosalva Bravo-Bagby, Oak Harbor, provided remote comment.
Annie Fitzgerald, Marysville, provided remote comment.
Jessica Rhodes, Olympia, provided remote comment.
Arianna Henderson -Hatfield, Lake Stevens, provided comment.
Lynda Jensen, Arlington, provided comment.
Julie Winchell, Arlington, provided comment.
Jim Haffner, Arlington, provided comment.
Kerri Belluomini, Snohomish County, provided comment.
Stewart Anderson, FEMA, provided comment.
Rita Meehan, Arlington, provided comment.
Jennifer Hulme, Arlington, provided comment.
Holly Sloan -Buchanan, provided comment.
Hillary McGuire, Arlington, provided comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Nathan Senff seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the May 4 and May 11, 2026 Council meetings and May 7, 2026 Special
Meeting.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT/ACH Payments and Claims Checks #115826
through #115900, dated April 21st, 2026 through May 4th, 2026 in the amount of
$1,416,112.91, and approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30495 through
#30499 dated April 1st, 2026, through April 30th, 2026, in the amount of
$1,838,542.07.
3. Ordinance Approving Amendment to Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.76
Screening and Trees
4. Ordinance Approving Amendment to Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.94
Annexations
5. Ordinance Approving Amendment to Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.98 State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
6. Community Aviation Revitalization Board (GARB) Electric Sweeper Loan - Offer
Acceptance and Resolution
7. Contract Amendment #7 to the SCJ Alliance Contract for the Island Crossing
Roundabout
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman requested Council approve the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and the City of Arlington. Under this MOA, the City authorizes FEMA's temporary
use of Arlington Municipal Airport to establish and operate an incident support base,
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federal staging area, responder support camp, personnel mobilization center,
manufactured housing unit staging area, or field medical station.
The City currently has an agreement with the Washington State Military Department and,
historically, the Airport has made its staging area available for use in the event of a major
emergency or natural disaster, including the storage and staging of emergency supplies and
equipment on airport property in support of response and relief operations. Discussion
followed with Mr. Wray answering council questions.
Councilmember Nathan Senff moved, and Councilmember Tim Abrahamson seconded the
motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and the City of Arlington and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The
motion passed unanimously.
Update City Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics for Meeting Time
The City Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics needs to be updated to reflect the
change in City Council meeting times to 6:00 p.m. City Administrator Paul Ellis explained
that on October 17th, 2022, City Council approved a change of the official time for City
council meetings, moving them to 6:00 p.m. The proposed update to the City Council Rules
of Procedure and Code of Ethics reflects the change.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to approve the changes to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics to
update meeting times to 6:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Sole Source Resolution for Procurement and Servicing of Wilo Pumps and Mixers and
Associated Support Equipment
Public Works Director Jim Kelly asks for Council approval to allow Mayor to sign a sole
source resolution recognizing Correct Equipment, Inc. as the only appointed Wilo USA, LLC
water and wastewater pump and mixer sales representative for our service area.
The City of Arlington uses Wilo USA pumps and mixers in many processes (Water
Treatment Plant, Water Reclamation Facility, Lift Stations, Booster Pump Stations, etc.).
Wilo pumps and mixers and associated components are manufactured by Wilo USA, LLC
and distributed locally by Correct Equipment, Inc. Correct Equipment is the authorized
agent in the Arlington geographical area for Wilo products and, as such, staff is requesting a
sole source resolution allowing the City to waive Washington Public Works bid
requirements and contract directly with Correct Equipment for purchase and or related
services for these products. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering council
questions.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe
seconded the motion to recognize Correct Equipment as the authorized agent for purchase
and/or related services for Wilo pump systems and approve a sole source resolution
allowing the City to contract directly with Correct Equipment, Inc. The motion passed
unanimously.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam acknowledged and thanked the multiple
community service groups that participated in community service events throughout
Arlington.
Councilmember Tim Abrahamson also acknowledged and thanked the multiple community
service groups that participated in community service events throughout Arlington and to
continue the good work.
Councilmember Nathan Senff expressed his appreciation to participants and vendors of the
Farmer's Market held by the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce and encouraged folks to
attend.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADIOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeti was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Don E. y; Nfayor
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