Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Tuesday, May 28, 2024  Councimembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,  Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.  Council Members Absent: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, excused absence.  Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Marc Hayes, Mike Gilbert, Chelsea Brewer, Rob Soule, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and  Van Der Meersche. and Gayle Roeber. roll call followed.  APPAOVALOFTHEAGENDA  Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OFSPECIALGUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS  None.  WORKSHOPITEMS-NOACTION WASTAKEN  Contract with Department of Commerce for Commercial Kitchen Facility City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed a contract with Department of Commerce. The City received a grant from the Department of Commerce in the amount of $563,570 to design a commercial kitchen facility at the food truck court. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis  answering Council questions.  Ordinance Extending a Moratorium for Island Crossing Development  Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed an ordinance. This interim ordinance provides for a six-month extension of the Island Crossing Moratorium allowing for a Subarea Plan to be developed by the city staffand their consultant. The current interim emergency ordinance is due to expire on June 12, 2024,andi requires an extension of that moratorium timeline to complete the described work. Discussion followed with Mr.  Hayes answering Council questions.  Page 1of3    Minutes oft the CityofArlington City Council Workshop  Tuesday,May; 28, 2024  Programming Services for MBR Program at Water Reclamation Facility  Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the MBR programming with Kubota Membrane The City of Arlington's membrane bioreactor (MBR) process (membranes and computer operating program) were placed into operation in 2010. The Kubota flat plat membranes were replaced on all of the MBR trains in 2022-2023 due to age. Likewise, the current computer program is 14 years old and outdated to the point it cannot communicate with newer, upgraded system components. This procurement is for the purchase of a current Kubota flat plate membrane operating computer program and labor for installation and Amendment #3 to the BHC contract for MBR Optimization at the Water Reclamation Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed additional work necessary with BHC. The City contracted with BHC in 2021 for support services during the membrane replacement and optimization project. While the MBR replacement is complete, during the optimization phase it was determined that the MBR blowers and MBR control program are both not operating in an efficient and effective manner. The Scope of Work (SOW) and fee estimate from BHC is for additional work requested for new MBR blower design, selection, sizing, specification, and supportatt the Water Reclamation Facility. Discussion followed with Scope of Work and Fee from Commonstreet Consulting for the 188th/smokey Point Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Scope and Fee from Commonstreet Consulting for additional right of way negotiations and work for the 188th/Smokey Point Blvd Roundabout project. Discussion followed with Mr. Kellyanswering Council questions.  USA for the City of Arlington's Water Reclamation Facility.  training. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.  Facility  Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. Blvd Roundabout Project  April 2024 Financial Report  Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the April 2024 financial report. Community and Economic Development 2nd Quarter Report  Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes the second quarter report.  Utilities and Transportation 2nd Quarter Report ADMINISTRATORANDSTAFF REPORTS department's recent accreditation. MAYOR'S REPORT None.  Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the second quarter report.  City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that after the June 3 Council meeting, the Mayor and Councimembers are invited to attend a reception in the police department to celebrate the  Page 2 of3    Minutes oft the CityofA Arlington City Council Workshop COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS  Tuesday.May2 28,2024  Councilmember Heather Logan reported that data from all Snohomish County hospitals showsas steady decline int the estimated numberofopioid overdosehosplalizations Shealso reported that the Point of Time count has concluded, and it showed 9.6% fewer people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. Training is available for families of those with substance abuse problems by registering at the Washington State Community Councilmember Michele Blythe stated that she appreciates Arlington's proactive measures improvinghomelesness that were featured in the City's Arlington Update newsletter.  Connectors website.  COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS PUBLICCOMMENT  Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.  City Clerk Wendy Van Der Meersche read a public comment oft thanks to Councilmembers  emailed from Pony Estates resident James Chapman. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING  Councilmembers discussed and agreed to place the following agenda items on the consent  agenda for the June 3, 2024 Council meeting:  3. Programming Services for MBR Program at' Water Reclamation Facility 4.Amendment #3 to the BHC contract for MBR Optimization at the Water Reclamation  Facility EXECUTIVESESSION None. ADIOURNMENT  With no further business to come before the Council, thei meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.  Donl E. Vanney, Mayor  G  Page 3 of3