Minutes ofthe Arlington City Council Workshop  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, October 28, 2024  Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,  Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.  Council Members Absent: None.  Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nathan Senff, Randy Nobach and daughter, Holly Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and  Meersche.  Sloan-Buchanan, Steve Maisch, and Drew Bono.  roll call followed.  APPROVAL OFTHE AGENDA  Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OFS SPECIALGUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS  None.  WORKSHOPI ITEMS - NO ACTION WASTAKEN Alignment Alternatives for the 180th Street Connector Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.  Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a presentation on the outreach and alternatives for the 180th Street Connector project with recommendations for preferred alternative. Sole Source Resolution for Procurement and Servicing of Cla-Val Pressure Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a sole source resolution recognizing GC Systems as the authorized maintenance service provider for Cla-Val products and systems. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.  Reducing Valves from GC: Systems  Page 1of3    Minutes of the Cityof Arlington City Council Workshop  October 28. 2024  Ordinance Approving the Capital Facilities Plan for Arlington School District Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the ordinance approving the capital facilities plan for Arlington School District. Mr. Hayes was joined by Denise Stiffarm, attorney for Arlington and Lakewood School Districts. The Arlington School District is requesting that the City approve for inclusion ini its Comprehensive Plan, the District's 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan. School Districts are required by the Growth Management Act toj provide a plan for future growth and future enrollment, and to establish impact fees consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which are used to fund new facilities only. Aj public hearing will bel held November 4, 2024. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes and Ms. Stiffarm answering Council questions. Ordinance Approving the Capital Facilities Plan for Lakewood School District Communityand Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the ordinance approving the Capital Facilities Plan for Lakewood School District. Mr. Hayes was joined by Denise Stiffarm, attorney for Arlington and Lakewood School Districts. The Lakewood School District is requesting that the City approve for inclusion in its Comprehensive Plan, thel District's 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan. School Districts are required by the Growth Management Act to provide a plan for future growth and future enrollment, and to establish impact fees consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which are used to fund newi facilities only. A public hearing will be held November 4, 2024. Discussion  followed with Mr. Hayes and Ms. Stiffarm answering Council questions. Ordinance Adopting the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget  Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the ordinance approving the 2025/2026  preliminary budget.  Staff reviewed thej preliminary budget with Council on October 8, 2024. No changes to the budget were made after the October 8: retreat. A public hearing will be held on November 4,2024 to give the public an opportunity to comment on thej proposed budget. Pending no comment from the public on November 4, staff will ask Council to adopt the budget ordinance. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.  Resolution Establishing the 2025 Property Taxl Levy  Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the resolution establishing the 2025 regular Staff reviewed the preliminary budget with council on October 8, 2024, including the 2025 proposed property tax levy. The proposed levy is a 1% increase from the prior year levy amount plus any new construction. No changes have been made since the October 8 retreat. Aj public hearing will bel held on November 4 to allow the public to comment on the proposed levy. Pending no comments from the public, staff will ask Council to take action on the levy resolution following the public hearing. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia  property tax levy.  answering Council questions.  Page 2 of3    Minutes ofthe CityofA Arlington CityCouncil Workshop  October 28,2024  September Financial Report  Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the September 2024 financial report.  ADMINISTRATOR ANDSTAFF REPORTS  City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that memo from him was put at each  Councimember's: seat regarding last week's surplus of City property.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Vanney stated that he attended the Hometown Halloween events and was very  pleased with the festivities and crowd. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS  Councilmember Gallardo-Van Ornam stated that she attended a great presentation at the Councilmember Nelson stated she appreciates the 14 trees planted by the City with the PUD grant. She visited the Smokey Point Community Park and enjoyed the progress. Councilmember Nelson then read a prepared statement regarding North County Regional  State ofthe Station.  Fire. Authority.  COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS PUBLICCOMMENT None.  Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.  REVIEWOF CONSENT. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Consent Agenda for the November 4 Council meeting.  Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put Item No. 2- Sole Source Resolution for Procurement and Servicing of Cla-Val Pressure Reducing Vales from GC: Systems on the  EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADIOURNMENT  With no further business to come before the Council, the: meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.  -  6L  Don E. Vanney, Mayor  Page 3 of3