HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-01-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, April 1, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam who joined with Zoom.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Monroe Whitman, Kristin Garcia,
Debbie Strotz, Mike Gilbert, Chandler Dean, Kay Schander, Mark Pennington, Rory Bolter,
City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be' Present: Kathy Vanney, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Tim
Abrahamson, John Cermak, Lynsey Gagnon, Marlydann Dugger, John Cermak, Kaitlyn Dean,
and James Chapman.
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
Commander Mike Gilbert introduced Officer Chandler Dean. Officer Dean was sworn in by
Judge Rachelle Francis, and his badge was pinned by his wife, Kaitlyn.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lynsey Gagnon, Executive Director, Community Resource Centers, Volunteers of America
Western Washington, requested contributions from Council.
James Chapman, Arlington, provided an update about his neighborhood, Pony Estates.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the March 18 and March 25 Council meetings and
March 22 and March 23, 2024 Council retreat
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2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of Petty Cash Checks #2031 and #2032; EFT Payments and Claims Checks
#110335 through #110451 dated March 5, 2024 through March 18, 2024 for a total of
$1,440,050.34.
3. Award of 180th Street Connector Design to SCJ Alliance
4. Design Professional Services Agreement with Dowl Engineering for Perimeter Fencing
Improvements Project
S. Design Professional Services Agreement with Dowl Engineering for Taxiway Alpha
Improvements Project
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
Procurement/Contracts Analyst Debbie Strotz requested Council approve an ordinance
declaring property as surplus. The City currently has several vehicles and pieces of
equipment that are beyond their useful life in need of surplus declaration in order to be
properly auctioned off, as well as some small and attractive assets that have no value and
can be disposed of.
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to approve the resolution declaring property as surplus and authorized the Mayor
to sign. The motion passed unanimously.
Grant Agreement with FEMA for Prairie Creek Bridge Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve staffs request for approval of a
modification to the FEMA grant agreement.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the grant agreement amendment with FEMA and authorized the mayor
to sign. The motion passed unanimously.
Budget Amendment for Airport Admin Building Solar Project
Operations Manager Monroe Whitman requested Council approve a budget amendment for
the Airport admin building solar project.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved and Councilmember Michele Blythe_ seconded the
motion to approve the Airport Admin Building Solar Project as part of a 2024 budget
amendment in the amount not to exceed $667,970.00 and authorized the Mayor to sign.
The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Amending Title 14 Rules and Regulations for the Airport
Operations Manager Monroe Whitman requested Council approve the ordinance to amend
Arlington municipal code title 14 relating to the City's airport regulations.
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Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending Title 14 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The
motion passed unanimously.
AXON Contract for Body -Worn Cameras and Electronic Control Devices
Commander Mike Gilbert requested Council approve a contract with AXON for body -worn
cameras and electronic control devices (tasers).
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve the new agreement with AXON for body -worn cameras and electronic
control devices (tasers) and authorize the Mayor to sign, subject to review by the City
Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan provided information about Community Transit's new bus
rapid transit system ribbon cutting, Swift Orange Line, at the Lynnwood Transit Center
Saturday, March 30. She and Councilmember Jan Schuette attended.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney spoke of attending the army reserve deployment farewell ceremony on
Saturday, March 30 in Marysville.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the7mn was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
Don E. fey, Mayor
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