HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-02-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Rob Toyer, Jan Schuette, Michele
Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Julie Petersen, Sheri Amundson,
Marc Hayes, Linda Taylor, Jonathan Ventura, Mike Gilbert, Andrea Hill, Mike Phillips, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, Bryan Terry, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Jerry Vanney, June Backlund, Kim Casteel, Julie
Good, Nathan Senff, Rich Senff, Kaitlyn Goubeau, Jennifer Rancourt, Jan Bauer, Dale Petersen,
Bryce Petersen, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Dave Kraski, and Toby Strotz.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OFTHEAGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
OATHS OF OFFICE
Judge Jennifer Rancourt administered the oaths of office to Mayor Don Vanney and
Councilmembers Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Rob Toyer.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Kaitlyn Goubeau, CEO and Founder of the Center for Justice Social Work provided an
update on the City's mobile integrated health program.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jay Lindberg, Stanwood, provided public comment.
James Chapman, Arlington, provided public comment.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the December 18, 2023 Council meeting
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #109657 through
#109760 dated December 5, 2023 through December 18, 2023 for a total of
$946,071.41.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the memorandum of agreement
with AFSCME.
The Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Arlington and the Arlington
City Employees, Local 2849 of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees,
Council 2, AFSCME shall apply to employees covered by the Collective Bargaining
Agreement ("CBA") that came into effect January 1, 2022, and is set to expire on December
31, 2024. The Memorandum of Agreement extends the agreement 1 additional year, to
December 31, 2025, based on the terms described in the Memorandum of Agreement.
The AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement became effective January 1, 2022 and was
set to expire December 31, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign. The
motion passed unanimously.
Construction Contract for Phase 1 of Smokey Point Community Park
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve a
construction contract with Reece Construction.
A public bid opening was held December 1, 2023, for the construction of Phase 1 of the
Smokey Point Community Park. Thirteen bids were received and openly read, with base bid
total amounts ranging from $2,103,999.02 to $3,115,000.00. Rock Project Management
reviewed all bid documents and verified that Reece Construction was the low bidder and
recommends that the City award the construction contract to Reece Construction for the
park project.
The initial Smokey Point Community Park conceptual plan was presented at the City
Council Spring Retreat April 10, 2021. Since that time, the park design has been presented
at numerous public meetings, and the park property was purchased in October of 2022.On
March 23, 2023, at the Strategic Priorities Retreat, City Council approved a $3,000,000.00
budget for the design, amenities, and construction of the park. City staff selected Rock
Project Management through the Request for Proposal process to design park/amenities,
provide cost estimates, and manage construction of the project. Final construction
documents were completed in November of 2023. At the November 6, 2023 meeting,
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Council approved a transfer of $1,000,000.00 in ARPA funds to address the increase in
construction costs for the project. Staff is ready to award the construction contract and
begin construction of Phase 1 of the Smokey Point Community Park.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve a contract with Reece Construction and authorized the Mayor to sign the
contract, in an amount not to exceed $2,103,999.02, subject to final review by the City
Attorney.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers Debora Nelson and Michele Blythe thanked Mr. Chapman for providing
public comment tonight. City Administrator Paul Ellis stated he would follow up.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the m ing as adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Don .r. anney, Mayor
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