HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-09-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, December 9, 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, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Amy
Rusko, Jonathan Ventura, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Tim Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach,
Dave Kraski, John Cermak, Nathan Senff, Steve Maisch, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan.
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
Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Amendment to Fee Resolution
Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the staff
proposed changes to the Fee Resolution to update fees and rates for 202S and provide
minor clerical corrections to the document. The proposed changes involve multiple
department updates including the Community and Economic Development Department,
Arlington Municipal Airport, Police Department, and Finance Department. Discussion
followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Right -of -Way Procedures
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the changes to updates to the ROW Acquisition
and Procurement Procedures and Policies. Occasionally the City must procure ROW as part
of a Transportation Improvement Project.
Since a portion of these projects may be funded in part by WSDOT (state) or federal grant
monies, there are specific ROW Acquisition and Procurement Procedures and Policies that
the City must adopt and follow. These procedures are as follows:
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1. WSDOT ROW Procedure
2. Administrative Settlement Policy Procedure
These are the same procedures approved by Council in 2021 with minor updates required
by WSDOT. These updated ROW Acquisition Procurement Procedures and Policies have
been reviewed and approved by WSDOT. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering
Council questions.
Ordinance Amending the 2024 Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2024 amendments which include a
$6.4 million for the general fund and $4 million for all other funds combined. Fifty-two
percent of total amendments are for the bond refinance and 24% are for capital projects or
equipment. Most of the capital projects and equipment were already approved in previous
years but timing was off between when the projects were originally planned and when they
occurred. About 10% is transferring money between funds. This is not new spending, just
getting resources in the appropriate fund to pay for applicable projects (i.e. transferring
ARPA funding to the park improvement fund for the Smokey Point Blvd project).
These amendments are paid for by grants, ARPA funding, accumulated reserves and other
revenue increases. A public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget amendments will be held
December 16, 2024. Council will be asked to take action on the ordinance following the
public hearing. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
October Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the department's report. Discussion followed
with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
Police Quarterly Report
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the department's quarterly report. Discussion
followed with Chief Ventura answering Council questions. Councilmembers thanked Chief
Ventura and the entire police department personnel for their work.
North County Regional Fire Authority Quarterly Report
Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski reviewed the department's quarterly report.
Discussion followed with Deputy Chief Kraski answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis had nothing to report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney reported he had a great time on Saturday Hometown Holiday's activities
and shopping at Walmart with the police department for Holiday with Heroes.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Nelson commented on traffic lights that were out at Island Crossing and
traffic vs. pedestrians during Hometown Holiday's at 3rd and 4th Streets.
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Councilmember Blythe shared she heard positive things about Mayor Don Vanney in Mount
Vernon and acknowledged Mayor Vanney's community involvement.
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 Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) on the Consent Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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