Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, January 8, 2024  Councimembers Present: Rob Toyer, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Debora Nelson,  Michele Blythe, Heather Logan, and Jan Schuette. Council Members Absent: None.  Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Marty Wray, Sheri Amundson, Jim Kelly, Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Holly Sloan-Buchanan, Victoria Visintainer, Mayor Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00j p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll  Jonathan Ventura, Bryan Terry, and Julie Petersen.  Tiffany Krusey, and others.  call followed.  APPROVALOFTHE AGENDA  Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OFSPECIALGUESTSAND: PRESENTATIONS  None.  WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WASTAKEN  Ordinance to amend Arlington Municipal Code chapter 13.12 regarding utility rate Public Works Director Jim Kelly shared the proposal to amend Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 allowing the city to reduce implementation oft the 2024 mandatory water, sewer, and stormwater utility rate increases. The current October to October CPI is 4.8%, a CPI that could be an undue burden during current economic times. As such, staffis requesting that the CPI increase for 2024 be reduced to 2.5%. Discussion followed with Mr.  increases  Kellyanswering Council questions.  Procurement of surplus dump truck from Snohomish County  Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested the purchase ofa used dump truck from Snohomish County pursuant to intergovernmental surplus equipment sale allowed in RCW 39.33.010 to replace the existing dump truck scheduled forr replacement. Purchase of this unit will allow the city to remain in compliance with state regulations regarding hauling biosolids. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.  Page 1of2    Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop  January y8.2024  Ordinance to amend Arlington Municipal Code title 2.44 regarding the Airport Airport Director Marty' Wray explained that! historically it! has been required that all seven of the Airport Commissioners live within the city limits. Recent state legislation expands the list of potential commission members but ties their membership to relevant experience or knowledge and requires the adoption of a code of ethics. The Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve the ordinance incorporating these changes.  Commission  Discussion followed with Mr. Wrayanswering Council questions.  Social Services presentation  Councilmember Heather Logan presented an overview of the 2022 social service data from the Bridge Coordination Services work in the community. She recognized the teams and agencies thatare: supporting the vulnerable communities int the Arlington area. She reviewed five main data points: Center for Justice, Domestic Violence, Arlington Community Food Bank, Arlington Resource Center and Volunteers of America Western Washington, and the  Arlington Police Department with the Embedded Social Work' Team.  ADMINISTRATOR & STAFE REPORTS  City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that the city staff are preparing for any storm or snowstorms and shared that the Communications Team is gathering a list ofa addresses from  Snohomish County for Cold Weather Shelters in the surrounding areas.  MAYOR'S REPORT None.  COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS quickly to the stormwater retention pond flooding.  Councilmember Heather Logan thanked the Public Works Department for responding sO  COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS None. PUBLICCOMMENT None.  REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDAI ITEMS FORI NEXT MEETING  Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put all agenda items on new business at the  January 16, 2024 Council meeting. EXECUTIVESESSION None. ADOURNMENT  With no further business to come before the Council, thej  at? 7:04 p.m.  Mayor Page 2of2  da