-  Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, July 8,2024  Councimembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,  Leisha Nobach, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Jan Schuette.  Council Members Absent: None.  Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Amy Rusko, Jonathan Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Bob Nelson, Tim Abrahamson, Melissa Cauley, Jamyang Dorjee, Morgan McGrath, Ric Ilgenfritz, Lauren Hunter, David Toyer, Justin Mon Wai, Stacie. Amasaki, ChristopherSllveira, and John  Ventura, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.  Cermak.  Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and  roll call followed.  APPROVALOETHEAGENDA  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 OESPECIALGUESISAND PRESENTATIONS Mayor Don Vanney introduced CEO Ric Ilgenfritz and BRT Manager Christopher Silveira who presented information about the Community Transit Swift Gold Line program.  WORKSHOP ITEMS-N NOACTION WASTAKEN  Low Income Housing Agreement for Stilaguamish-2 Apartments  City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the agreement between the City of Arlington and the Stillaguamish Center. Both parties desire to maintain thej project as low-income housing and provide for low-income use restrictions for twenty: years that ensure that the tenants currently residing in the development are: noti involuntarily displaced except for good cause, and that the housing will continue to serve very low and low-income families and persons in need ofa affordable housing. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council  questions.  Ordinance to Refund Bonds  Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the refund of the City's 2014 general obligation bonds. The purpose oft the refunding is to: save: interest costs over the remaining life oft the bonds. Justin Mon Wai from Piper Sandler, representing the City's bond underwriter and  Page 1 of4    Minutesofthe CityofA Arlington City Council Workshop  Tuesday.luly8.204  Stacie Amasaki from Foster Garvey, the City's bond counsel, were present to review the refunding process, explain thej parameters ofthel bond ordinance and answer any questions. Discussion followed with Mr. Mon Wai and Ms. Amasaki answering Council Sole Source Resolution for the Procurement of Sewage Treatment/Transfer Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the City of Arlington's Water Reclamation Facility's (WRF) seven Smith & Loveless sanitary sewer. lift stations. The Smith & Loveless lift stations are unique with proprietary designs and equipment that can only be serviced by an authorized Smith and Loveless representatives using Smith & Loveless approved parts. APSCO, LLC is the Smith and Loveless authorized representative serving the Arlington area; as such, staffi is requesting a three-year sole source resolution allowing the City to contract with APSCO, LLC for servicing and equipment for the City's Smith & Loveless lift stations. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. Award of Utility Iron Adjustment Public Works Unit Priced Contract Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the City of Arlington's ownership and operation ofa water distribution system, a sanitary sewer collection system, and a stormwater sewer system. Over the years, infrastructure components that are ini road surfaces, such as inlet grates, manhole ring and covers and valve boxes, suffer damage from breakage, wear and road settlement. The infrastructure components in the road surface are collectively referred to as utilityiron; repairing and adjusting this utility iron is an annual maintenance project. Due to staffing and workload, this project was not completed in 2023. The 2024-2026 Utility Iron Adjustment Project was publicly advertised for bid using the MRSC Small Works Roster as a unit priced public works contract for repair and rehabilitation of settling manholes, inlets, and valve cover boxes. Three bids were: received, The proposed contract with Reece Construction is a three-year unit-priced agreement that includes an optional one-year extension. Public Works staff will plan utility iron raising worka accordingly to stay within the annual budgeted amount. Discussion followed with Mr.  questions.  Equipment for Lift Stations  Reece Construction is thel low bidder and has been qualified.  Kelly answering Council questions.  Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.46  Community and Economic Development Planning Manager. Amy Rusko reviewed the changes to the Arlington Municipal code chapter 20.46 Zoning Code Amendments, which includes updates to the design chapter of the code. The City updated this chapter to streamline the design review process by abiding by RCW36.70A.630 and WAC365-196- 845 through Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, Engrossed Substitute House Bill1042, and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1110. The updated sections are revised to meet these regulations. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.  Page 2 of4    Minutes ofthe CityofA Arlington City Council Workshop  Tuesday.luly8.2024  Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.52  Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the changes to the AMC Chapter 20.52 Zoning Code Amendments, which includes updates to the recreational facilities and open space chapter ofthe code. The City updated the residential mini-park requirements, purpose, and standards for both outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, residential community parki impact fees, and residential usable open space. The amendment includes the addition ofindustrial recreational facility requirements, purpose, and standards for outdoor facilities and the addition ofa future open space in-lieu mitigation fee. Discussion followed with Ms. Ruskoa answering Council  questions.  Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90  Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the changes to the AMC Chapter 20.90 Zoning Code Amendments, which include updates to Part III oft the concurrency and impact fees chapter oft the code. The City updated the concurrency and impact fees for community parks to ensure compliance with the new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The community park impact fees are spliti into two scenarios. Scenario 1 shows the Residential Community Impact Fee ata! 50% rate when a development is not required to provide, chooses not toj provide, or cannot provide the outdoor recreation facilities according to Chapter 20.52. Scenario 2 shows the Residential Community Impact Fee at a 25% rate when a development provides the outdoor recreation facilities according to Chapter 20.52. The ordinance calls out that the Community Park Impact Fees goi into effect on January 1, 2025. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko Ordinance Approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the changes to the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which gives an overview of parks and recreation planning in the. Arlington urban growth area - identifying a system of parks, open spaces, trails, and special facilities. The plan identifies benefits oft the parks systems, lists park goals, objectives, and policies, and proposes a 6t to 20-year schedule of park projects. The purpose of the plan is to identify a parks system throughout the Arlington area that addresses citizens' needs and interests and environmental concerns. The plan focuses on providing urban parks and facilities within walkable distances of residential areas. This master plan will replace the currently adopted plan and will remain asas supplemental document to the Comprehensive Plan. The information in the document was utilized for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko  answering Council questions.  answering Council questions.  ADMINISTRATOR ANDSTAFF REPORTS  City Administrator Paul Ellis called upon Jonathan Ventura to report on the police activities  during the) July 41 holiday. MAYORSREPORT  Mayor Don Vanney thanked those who helped make the July 4 holiday a success including the police officers, Diane Krieg, Whitney Warner, Lauren Hunter and all the volunteers.  Page 3 of4    Minutes ofthe CityofArlington City Council Workshop COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS connector and 2.9M for the 174th roundabout. Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.  Tuesday.luly8.2024  Councilmember Jan Schuette announced that on' Thursday the PSRCT Transportation Policy Board will approve funding for the City of Arlington to receive 5M for180th street  COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS PUBLICCOMMENT  David Toyer provided public comment.  REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDAJ ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING 1.Low Income Housing Agreement for Stillagumaish-2. Apartments 4. Award ofUtility Iron Adjustment Public Works Unit Priced Contract  Councilmembers discussed and agreed toj place the following agenda items on the consent 3.S Sole Source Resolution for the Procurement of Sewage Treatment/Iranster Equipment  agenda for the July 15, 2024 Council meeting:  for Lift Stations EXECUTIVESESSION None. ADIOURNMENT p.m.  With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08  Don E. Vanney-Mayor  a  Page 40 of4