Minutes oft the Arlington City Council Workshop  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, September 23, 2024  Councimembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,  Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.  Council Members Absent: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, excused.  Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Sarah Althuisius, Dustin Bartlett, Austin Shouman, Chelsea Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan- Buchanan, Drew Bono, Tim Abrahamson, Dave Kraski, John Cermak, Phil Knepper, Blake Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and  Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.  Hilary, Brenden Hale, and Julie Boyer.  roll call followed.  APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  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 OFSPECIAL GUESTS/ AND PRESENTATIONS  Citizen Troy Cecsarini madej presentations toi thank Officers Sarah Althuisius, Dustin Bartlett, and Austin Shouman of Arlington Police Department;, Battalion Chief Phil Knepper and Firefighters/EMITS Blake Hilary and Brenden Hale of North County Regional Fire. Authority, who performed life-saving measures during an aid call. Mr. Cecsarini was presented with a Phoenix coin by Battalion Chief Phil Knepper. Mr. Cecsarini was joined by his brother John Michael Stevens, who shared as similar experiencei inr receiving life saving measures by police,  fire and EMTs and thanked them for saving his life, as well. WORKSHOP ITEMS - NOACTION WASTAKEN Low Bid Award 640 for Booster Pump Station  Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the City's contract with RH2 Engineering for the design of the 640 BPS project to install a booster pump station to feed the 640-pressure zone from the! 530-pressure zone. Staffhas bid and awarded the manufacture and delivery ofa skid mounted system booster pump system and emergency generator. RH2's design will incorporate these two pre-purchased items with necessary infrastructure design to establish a 640-pressure zone fed by the City of Arlington Water Department.  Page 1of3    Minutes oftheCitvyofAtlington City Council Workshop  September 23.2024  The construction oft the Booster Pump Station was bid in August 2024. Ten bids were received and opened on September 12. The qualified low bidder is Trico Companies and staffis isr recommending the City award this project to Trico Companies as the qualified bidder. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter13.12  Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the Ordinance Amending Chapters 13.12 and Staff is proposing updates to the Stormwater Utility Ordinance regarding collection of accounts. The proposed language is to provide consistency with other sections oft the code regarding water and sewer collection of accounts and more clearly specifies thati ifan account is turned over to collection or a lien is filed against the property, the customer may incur additional fees. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions. Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented financial reports for July and August.  13.28 Pertaining to Stormwater Utility Rates.  July and August Financial Reports  Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report  Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes presented the department's  third quarter report.  Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS  Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the department's third quarterr report.  City Administrator Paul Ellis provided an update on thel hog fuel piles on the north end ofthe Airport being done by Reece Construction. Hog fuel is a type ofv wood waste that's] processed into coarse chips and clumps and used as fuel. It's also known as shred. Mr. Ellis showed a slide with a photo taken July 29 where the area was filled, groomed and seeded. Another photo taken September 20, and shows significant grass growth. A large portion is grass now. Mr. Ellis thanked Councilmembers for submitting information regarding the citizen survey regarding quality of life. He wants to brainstorm with Councilmembers at the end of the October 81 retreat to discuss next steps. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council Mr. Ellis reminded Councilmembers that next week is the 5th Monday, SO there will be no Council meeting. The next meeting will be October 7, with the Council Budget Retreat on the  Preventative measures will continue to be taken.  questions.  following day, October 8. MAYORSREPORT  Mayor Vanney spoke of the presentation by Troy Cecsarini and how law enforcement, Mayor Vanney also thanked Finance Director Kristin Garcia and her staff for a clean audit.  paramedics and EMTs change peoples' lives.  Page 2of3    Minutesofthe CityofArlington City Council Workshop COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS  September 23,2024  Councilmember Jan Schuette spoke about Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and how action is being taken to improve roadway safety in our region and they would like input. PSRC is collaborating with local communities to create a Regional Safety Action Plan. The plan will include coordinated strategies and solutions grounded in comprehensive data analysis garnered through public engagement. The meeting will be' Tuesday, October1from  5to7:30 p.m. at the Everett Station. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS PUBLICCOMMENT  Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening. Jay Lindberg, Stanwood, provided comment.  REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXTMEETING  Councilmembers agreed to place the two agenda items on new business for the October7 7  meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADIOURNMENT  With: no further business to come before the Council, the meetingwasadjourned. at6:49p p.m.  Don E.  Ge  Page 3 of3