Minutes ofthe Arlington City Council Meeting  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, June 17,2024  Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe, Yvonne  Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach and Jan Schuette. Council Members Absent: Rob Toyer, excused.  Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Mike Gilbert, Marc Hayes, Amy Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nathan Senff, Randy Nobach, Steve Maisch, Holly-Sloan Buchanan, Sid Logan, John Cermak, John Knisley, and' Tim Abrahamson. Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and  Rusko, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Chelsea Brewer, and Julie Petersen.  roll call followed.  APPROVAL OFTHEAGENDA  Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTIONOESPECIALGUFSTS. AND PRESENTATIONS  None.  PROCLAMATIONS PUBLICCOMMENT CONSENT. AGENDA  Councilmember Debora Nelson read the Juneteenth proclamation.  John Knisley,Arlington, provided comments.  Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the 2. Approval of Petty Cash Check #2034; EFT Payments and Claims Checks #110899 through #110999 dated May 21, 2024, through June 3, 2024, for $1,011,195.06; and Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30365 through #30376 dated May 1, 4. Ordinance Adding New Arlington Municipal Code Section 2.32.070 Relating to Police  motion to approve the Consent. Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes oft the June 3 and June 10, 2024, Council meetings.  2024, through May 31, 2024, in the amount of $1,415,095.60. 3. Resolution Adopting a Revised Cemetery Fee Schedule.  Commissions.  Page 10 of3    Minutes ofthe Cityo of Arlington City Council Meeting  June 17,2024  5. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Section 10.54.050(d) Relating to City 6. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.08 Zoning Definitions. 7. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code 20.76 Relating to Screeningand  Parking Regulations.  Trees.  8. Ordinance Approving Watanabe Rezone. 9. Ordinance Approving Sno-Isle Library Rezone.  PUBLICHEARING None. NEW BUSINESS  Resolution Authorizing Application for Recreation and Conservation Office City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the request from staff to apply for $350,000 from WA State RCO to design and construct a bicycle pump track at Jensen Park. Discussion followed Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed  Grant for Jensen Park Bike Pump Track with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.  unanimously.  National Opioid Settlement  City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed the proposed nationwide settlement agreement that has been reached would resolve the legal claims ofs states and local political subdivisions against regional supermarket pharmacy Kroger Co. related to alleged misconduct related to opioids. Discussion followed with Mr. Peiffle answering Council questions. Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to approve the City's participation in the nationwide Kroger Co. Settlement litigation and authorize the Mayor or City Administrator to sign the participation forms and related  documentation. The motion passed unanimously.  Succession Planning  City Administrator Paul Ellis requested modifications to the full-time employee 2024 roster in the amount of $150,000 to allow for a succession plan to accommodate the transition of staff with some overlap and time tol backfill existing positions with upcoming retirements in Community and Economic Development, Finance, and Police departments. Discussion Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed  followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.  unanimously.  Lodging Tax. Advisory Committee Appointment  Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed two position openings on the Lodging Tax Advisory committee for "individuals representing organizations that collect the tax."  Page 2 of3    Minutes ofthe CityofA Arlington City Council Meeting  June 17,2024  These individuals represent hotels within the City of Arlington. Rachel Ralson, who is representing the Hotel Services Group (Best Western), was the only applicant. Staff recommends appointing Ms. Ralson to the committee as the committee will need tol begin work in July for the 2025 grant awards. Staff will continue to look for an additional hotelier Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to confirm the appointment of Rachel Ralson to the Lodging Tax Advisory  to serve on the committee.  committee. The motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS  Councilmember Heather Logan shared that Snohomish County overdose death count has Councilmember Michele Blythe thanked Fire Chief John Cermak for giving her ai tour of the Councilmember Yvonne Galardo also thanked Fire Chief) John Cermak for his timei in providing a tour of the firehouses. She also thanked those whol helped make the Arlington Councilmember Debora Nelson thanked the staff for the Friday car show newsletter: article. City Administrator Paul Ellis shared that he would follow up with the Airport staffv who met with Reece Construction, and he will report back to the City Council with thati information. Mayor Vanney announced that he attended thel last day of school celebration atl Legion Park where 237 kids attended. He announced he will be attending the AWC. Annual Conference  fallen and referred to the June 12, 2024, article in the Everett Herald. firehouses and for taking time to answer her questions.  High School Senior all-night party a safe place for thel kids.  ADMINISTRATOR &STAFF REPORTS  MAYOR'S REPORT this week. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADIOURNMENT p.m.  With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26  Don EV Vanney, Mayor  Q  Page 3 of3