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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 11, 2024
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Yvonne Gallardo-
Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, Jan Schuette, and Michele Blythe.
Council Members Absent: none.
Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Caitlin Dwyer, Jonathan Ventura,
Amy Rusko, Jim Kelly, Tony Orr, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and
Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Tim Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Dave Kraski, Sid Logan,
Nathan Senff, and Lauren Hunter.
Acting as Chair, in Mayor Vanney's absence, Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe called the
meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Debora Nelson 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
Contract for Indigent Defense Services with Feldman and Lee
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed a contract with Feldman & Lee for indigent defense
services.
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 has 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.
Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
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Resolution Approving 2024 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
process.
On February 6, 2024, the City's Planning Commission reviewed the 2024 Preliminary
Comprehensive and Development Regulation Amendment Docket. The docket consists of
nineteen items, fifteen items are initiated by the city and four items are initiated by private
citizens. On February 22, 2024, the City's Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on
the 2024 Preliminary Comprehensive and Development Regulations Amendment Docket
and recommended all items on the Preliminary Docket be placed on the Final Docket. The
Planning Commission provided Findings of Fact to city staff on February 27, 2024.
Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Sole Source Resolution for Wastewater Treatment Plant Blower Purchase
Utilities Manager Caitlin Dwyer reviewed the sole source authorization for procurement of
turbo blowers for Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Discussion followed with Ms. Dwyer
answering Council questions.
Eminent Domain Proceeding for the 188th St Roundabout Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the eminent domain proceeding for the 188th
Street Roundabout Project.
The City received a grant for the design of improvements to the Smokey Point Blvd
Corridor from 174th St to 200th St, the 188th St Roundabout will be the first part of the
roadway improvement project that will be constructed. As part of the 188th Street
Roundabout Project, the City needs to obtain ROW and TCE from nine parcels; failing
negotiations are forcing the city to proceed with the eminent domain process. Discussion
followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Project Award for On -Call Electrical Services Contract
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a request to award the On -Call Electrical Services
project to Washington Electrical Contracting and authorize staff to enter into a Public
Works On -Call Agreement with Washington Electrical Contracting.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette stated that Friday, March 22 is the 10th anniversary of the Oso
Slide and there will be a service dedicating a memorial.
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CO N ILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put the following items on the consent agenda for
the March 18, 2024 Council meeting:
• 3. Sole Source Resolution for Wastewater Treatment Plant Blower Purchase.
• 5. Project Award for On -Call Electrical Services Contract
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Don Nanney, Mayor
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