HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-28-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, October 28, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kris
Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nathan Senff, Randy Nobach and daughter, Holly
Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, and Drew Bono.
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 Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION ❑F SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Alignment Alternatives for the 180th Street Connector
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a presentation on the outreach and alternatives
for the 180th Street Connector project with recommendations for preferred alternative.
Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Sole Source Resolution for Procurement and Servicing of Cla-Val Pressure
Reducing Valves from GC Systems
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a sole source resolution recognizing GC Systems
as the authorized maintenance service provider for Cla-Val products and systems.
Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
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Ordinance Approving the Capital Facilities Plan for Arlington School District
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the ordinance
approving the capital facilities plan for Arlington School District. Mr. Hayes was joined by
Denise Stiffarm, attorney for Arlington and Lakewood School Districts.
The Arlington School District is requesting that the City approve for inclusion in its
Comprehensive Plan, the District's 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan. School Districts are
required by the Growth Management Act to provide a plan for future growth and future
enrollment, and to establish impact fees consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which are
used to fund new facilities only. A public hearing will be held November 4, 2024. Discussion
followed with Mr. Hayes and Ms. Stiffarm answering Council questions.
Ordinance Approving the Capital Facilities Plan for Lakewood School District
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the ordinance
approving the Capital Facilities Plan for Lakewood School District. Mr. Hayes was joined by
Denise Stiffarm, attorney for Arlington and Lakewood School Districts.
The Lakewood School District is requesting that the City approve for inclusion in its
Comprehensive Plan, the District's 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan. School Districts are
required by the Growth Management Act to provide a plan for future growth and future
enrollment, and to establish impact fees consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which are
used to fund new facilities only. A public hearing will be held November 4, 2024. Discussion
followed with Mr. Hayes and Ms. Stiffarm answering Council questions.
Ordinance Adopting the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the ordinance approving the 2025/2026
preliminary budget.
Staff reviewed the preliminary budget with Council on October 8, 2024. No changes to the
budget were made after the October 8 retreat. A public hearing will be held on November
4, 2024 to give the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed budget. Pending no
comment from the public on November 4, staff will ask Council to adopt the budget
ordinance. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
Resolution Establishing the 2025 Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the resolution establishing the 2025 regular
property tax levy.
Staff reviewed the preliminary budget with council on October 8, 2024, including the 2025
proposed property tax levy. The proposed levy is a 1% increase from the prior year levy
amount plus any new construction. No changes have been made since the October 8
retreat. A public hearing will be held on November 4 to allow the public to comment on the
proposed levy. Pending no comments from the public, staff will ask Council to take action
on the levy resolution following the public hearing. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia
answering Council questions.
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September Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the September 2024 financial report.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that memo from him was put at each
Councilmember's seat regarding last week's surplus of City property.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney stated that he attended the Hometown Halloween events and was very
pleased with the festivities and crowd.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Gallardo-Van Ornam stated that she attended a great presentation at the
State of the Station.
Councilmember Nelson stated she appreciates the 14 trees planted by the City with the PUD
grant. She visited the Smokey Point Community Park and enjoyed the progress.
Councilmember Nelson then read a prepared statement regarding North County Regional
Fire Authority.
COUNCILMEMBER 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 Item No. 2 - Sole Source Resolution for
Procurement and Servicing of Cla-Val Pressure Reducing Vales from GC Systems on the
Consent Agenda for the November 4 Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Don E. ney, Mayor
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