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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, February 20, 2024
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam,
Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly,
Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan.
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.
INTRODU1�TION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern 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 5 and February 12 Council meetings and February 12, 2024
Council and Planning Commission joint meeting.
2. Approval of Petty Cash Check #2030; EFT Payments and Claims Checks #110008
through #110110 dated January 17, 2024 through February 5, 2024 for
$668,350.73 and Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30334 through
#30342 dated January 1, 2024 through January 31, 2024 in the amount of
$1,403,305.37.
3. Sole Source Resolutions for Flow Meters and UV Bulbs
4. Title VI Letter of Intent and Assurances
S. Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Conservation District
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NEW BUSINESS
Contract for Replacement of HVAC System in Police Department
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the contract with KCDA for
upgrade/replacement of HVAC system in the police station and council chambers. KCDA
has contracted with Hermanson to perform the work. The project was scheduled for 2023,
but material supply chain delays postponed the project to 2024. The project is budgeted
from capital facilities funds. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council
questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the contract with KCDA and third -party agreement with Hermanson and
authorized the Mayor to sign, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
SCJ Contract Amendment #2
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested the Council approve the SCJ Contract
Amendment #2 that Arlington applied for and received a $2.3 million grant from TIB to
upgrade this roadway to Arlington's current "Complete Streets" standards. The City has
engaged with SCJ Alliance for the project design work. Amendment #2 amends the scope of
work to design a pond -based stormwater system, as opposed to the original infiltration system,
and address additional archeological needs. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering
Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve Amendment #2 to the SCJ Alliance contract for the 211th Place Corridor
Restoration Project and authorized the Mayor to sign it.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 6.05
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the amendment to the
Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 6.05.015 Mandatory Collection to allow Arlington
residents to temporarily suspend Waste Management collection services when they are out of
town for an extended period. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending the Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 6.05 and
authorized the Mayor to sign it.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Heather requested Public Works Director Jim Kelly provide an update on the progress of the
172nd road widening. Mr. Kelly reviewed the work from 2017 to present. Mr. Kelly will ask
the consultant, who was hired to complete a 30% design build, for a timeline.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney provided an update on the Jensen Park Project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an executive session for discussion of
pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] to last no longer than 10 minutes.
City Council was dismissed and went into an executive session at 6:14 p.m., and reconvened
at 6:24 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meg was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Mayor
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