HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-04-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, November 4, 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, Chelsea
Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Drew Bono, Nathan Senff, Steve Maisch, Holly
Sloan -Buchanan, John Cermak, Dave Kraski, Randy Nobach and daughter, Tim Abrahamson,
Sid Logan, and Brian Lewis.
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
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the October 21 and October 28, 2024 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of Petty Cash Check #2039; EFT Payments and Claims
Checks #111872 through #111989 dated October 8 through October 21, 2024 for
$1,942,954.15.
3. Sole Source Resolution for Procurement and Servicing of Cla-Val Pressure Reducing
Vales from GC Systems
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 4 2024
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance Adopting the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the ordinance approving the 2025/2026
preliminary budget.
The public hearing was opened at 6:07 p.m.
With no one wishing to speak, the public comment portion closed and opened for Council
questions at 6:07 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 6:07 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Ordinance Adopting the City of Arlington Biennial Budget for the
Years 2025/2026 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Establishing the 2025 Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the resolution establishing the 2025 regular
property tax levy.
The public hearing was opened at 6:10 p.m.
With no one wishing to speak, the public comment portion closed and opened for Council
questions at 6:10 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 6:10 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the approve the resolution of the City of Arlington establishing the 2025
regular property tax levy and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion
passed unanimously.
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.
The public hearing was opened at 6:11 p.m.
Brian Lewis, Arlington School District, provided comments. The public comment portion
closed and opened for Council questions at 6:14 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 6:14 p.m.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance adopting the Arlington School District's 2024-2029
Capital Facilities Plan and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 4. 2024
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.
The public hearing was opened at 6:16 p.m.
With no one wishing to speak, the public comment portion closed and opened for Council
questions at 6:16 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 6:16 p.m.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance adopting the Lakewood School District's 2024-2029
Capital Facilities Plan and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Contract Amendment with Community Transit
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve a contract amendment with
Community Transit for removal of abandoned, derelict or nuisance RVs parked on City
property.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam
seconded the motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Community Transit to
piggyback on RFP2020-069 and authorized the Mayor to sign. The motion passed
unanimously.
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.
North County Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski provided
comments. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion for City Council to recommend alternative no. 3 for the 180th Street Connector
Project. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the recommended 180th Street Alignment, option number 3, and
directed staff to continue corridor planning. The motion passed unanimously.
Construction Contract Award for construction of Phase II of the Smokey Point
Community Park
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council
authorization to award the construction contract for construction of Phase II of the Smokey
Point Community Park to Capture Energy, LLC.
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Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Capture Energy LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $1,016,107.45. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
_ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney announced he will be out next week at National League of Cities City Summit.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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n E. Vanney, Mayor
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