HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes_07-27-26 WorkshopMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, July 27, 2026
Councilmembers Present: Heather Watland, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Nathan Senff, Tim
Abrahamson, and Leisha Nobach.
Council Members Absent: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam - Excused
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Raelynn Jones, Shelby Burke, Amy Rusko, Jim
Kelly, Kris Wallace, Thad Newport, Shawn Friang, and Chelsea Brewer.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Steven Maisch, and others.
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 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
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
2026 City of Arlington Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan describes how the City of Arlington's
preparedness, response and recovery activities are coordinated, explains Human Resources
Director Shawn Friang. It provides a summary of hazards and risks to the City and describes
the coordination of City, County and private partnerships. The purpose of this plan is to
provide a basis for development and implementation of other plans, policies, procedures and
guides to direct response and recovery in the event of a disaster or emergency in the City of
Arlington.
The City of Arlington has an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County Department of
Emergency Management for emergency services and support. As a part of this agreement the
City is required to provide their own Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
that describes the unique response and recovery efforts of the City, but coordinates with
Snohomish County CEMP for shared response and support. The last version of the Arlington
CEMP was approved in 2011. Discussion followed with Ms. Friang answering Council
questions.
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Ordinance Approving New Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 Mobile Food Units
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko presented the ordinance
approving new Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 Mobile Food Units. Unpermitted food
vendors are operating without the required permits or inspections and therefore without
verification that they possess the necessary power, potable water, sanitation, cleaning
facilities, and temperature -control capabilities required to safely store, prepare, and handle
food for sale to the public.
Existing enforcement tools available to the Snohomish County Health Department and the
City of Arlington are insufficient, standing alone, to deter or promptly address the continued
operation of unpermitted food vendors within the city, necessitating additional local
regulatory measures to ensure compliance with food -safety requirements and prevent the
spread of foodborne illnesses. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council
questions.
Community and Economic Development Department Quarterly Report
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko presented the report for the
second quarter of 2026 for the Community and Economic Development Department.
Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the Quarterly Report for Utilities and
Transportation. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Finance Department Quarterly Report
Finance Director Shelby Burke presented the Quarterly Report for the Finance Department.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney thanked the Maintenance and Operations Department for setting up the
misting tent at City Hall during the hot weather.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Tim Abrahamson discussed an email he received from County
Councilmember Nate Nehring regarding the proposal of the Public Safety Enhancement
Sales Tax and will share the information he received with Council.
Councilmember Nathan Senff acknowledged multiple events that occurred over the past
weekend including the Pop -Up Shop, and the presentation created by A Huge Production
showcasing Arlington's history and celebrating America 250. He also thanked everyone
involved with those events.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Michele Stoudt, Arlington, provided comment.
Mary O'Farrell, Stanwood, provided comment.
Dwan Kinney, Arlington, provided comment.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put the following items on the Consent Agenda
for the August 3, 2026 Council meeting:
1. 2026 City of Arlington Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
2. Ordinance Approving New Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 Mobile Food
Units
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
n E. Vanney, Mayor
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