HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 09-23-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, September 23, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kris
Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Sarah Althuisius, Dustin Bartlett, Austin Shouman, Chelsea
Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Drew Bono, Tim Abrahamson, Dave Kraski, John Cermak, Phil Knepper, Blake
Hilary, Brenden Hale, and Julie Boyer.
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
Citizen Troy Cecsarini made presentations to thank Officers Sarah Althuisius, Dustin Bartlett,
and Austin Shouman of Arlington Police Department, Battalion Chief Phil Knepper and
Firefighters /E MTs Blake Hilary and Brenden Hale of North County Regional Fire Authority,
who performed life-saving measures during an aid call. Mr. Cecsarini was presented with a
Phoenix coin by Battalion Chief Phil Knepper. Mr. Cecsarini was joined by his brother John
Michael Stevens, who shared a similar experience in receiving life saving measures by police,
fire and EMTs and thanked them for saving his life, as well.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Low Bid Award 640 for Booster Pump Station
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the City's contract with RH2 Engineering for the
design of the 640 BPS project to install a booster pump station to feed the 640-pressure
zone from the 530-pressure zone. Staff has bid and awarded the manufacture and delivery
of a skid mounted system booster pump system and emergency generator. RH2's design
will incorporate these two pre -purchased items with necessary infrastructure design to
establish a 640-pressure zone fed by the City of Arlington Water Department.
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The construction of the Booster Pump Station was bid in August 2024. Ten bids were
received and opened on September 12. The qualified low bidder is Trico Companies and
staff is recommending the City award this project to Trico Companies as the qualified
bidder. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 13.12
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the Ordinance Amending Chapters 13.12 and
13.28 Pertaining to Stormwater Utility Rates.
Staff is proposing updates to the Stormwater Utility Ordinance regarding collection of
accounts. The proposed language is to provide consistency with other sections of the code
regarding water and sewer collection of accounts and more clearly specifies that if an
account is turned over to collection or a lien is filed against the property, the customer may
incur additional fees. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
July and August Financial Reports
Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented financial reports for July and August.
Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes presented the department's
third quarter report.
Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the department's third quarter report.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis provided an update on the hog fuel piles on the north end of the
Airport being done by Reece Construction. Hog fuel is a type of wood waste that's processed
into coarse chips and clumps and used as fuel. It's also known as shred. Mr. Ellis showed a
slide with a photo taken July 29 where the area was filled, groomed and seeded. Another
photo taken September 20, and shows significant grass growth. A large portion is grass now.
Preventative measures will continue to be taken.
Mr. Ellis thanked Councilmembers for submitting information regarding the citizen survey
regarding quality of life. He wants to brainstorm with Councilmembers at the end of the
October 8 retreat to discuss next steps. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council
questions.
Mr. Ellis reminded Councilmembers that next week is the Sth Monday, so there will be no
Council meeting. The next meeting will be October 7, with the Council Budget Retreat on the
following day, October 8.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney spoke of the presentation by Troy Cecsarini and how law enforcement,
paramedics and EMTs change peoples' lives.
Mayor Vanney also thanked Finance Director Kristin Garcia and her staff for a clean audit.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette spoke about Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and how
action is being taken to improve roadway safety in our region and they would like input.
PSRC is collaborating with local communities to create a Regional Safety Action Plan. The
plan will include coordinated strategies and solutions grounded in comprehensive data
analysis garnered through public engagement. The meeting will be Tuesday, October 1 from
5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Everett Station.
OUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jay Lindberg, Stanwood, provided comment.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers agreed to place the two agenda items on new business for the October 7
meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Don E. flan ayor
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