Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, May 5, 2025 councimembers 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, Sarah Lopez, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Drew Bono, Heather Watland, Randy Nobach, Tim Abrahamson, Nathan Senff, Kim Casteel, Nora Casteel, Joe Beardsley, Tim Knibbe, Gayle Roeber, Jeri Rugvedt, Bob Nelson, Bill Kazan, Jay Lindberg, Rebecca Goodell, Mary Anderson, Cristy Brubaker and family, Kevin Krieg, Diane Krieg, students Chayse Hall, Daniel Jackson, Xander Andersen, Journey Welch and families. Mayor Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and 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 OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Mayor Vanney introduced Cristy Brubaker and presented her with the Mayor's Volunteer Award. Mayor Vanney introduced Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce Director Diane Krieg and students who participated in the local competition of the National Civics Bee, which was hosted in Arlington by the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce. Student Xander Anderson spoke about his experience. Five students who participated moved to the state competition. PROCLAMATIONS Apraxia Awareness Day was read by Mayor Don Vanney. Older Americans Month was read by Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe. National Police Week was read by Councilmember Heather Logan. Public Service Week was read by Councilmember Debora Nelson. PUBLIC COMMENT Jay Lindberg, Stanwood, provided comments. Page 1 of2 Minutes ofthe City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 5, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the April 21 and April 28, 2025 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of Claims Checks #113165 through #113269 dated April 21, 2025, for $1,183,762.54. PUBLICHEARING Interim Ordinance Approving Island Crossing Moratorium Extension Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve the Interim Ordinance Approving Island Crossing Moratorium Extension. The public hearing was opened at 6:24 p.m. Rebecca Goodell and Bill Kazen provided comments, and the public hearing portion was closed at 6:27p.m. Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes responded to comments, and Council comments were opened. Councilmember Debora Nelson provided a brief comment. The public hearing was closed at 6:31 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve to approve the ordinance extending a moratorium on the issuance of development permits within the Island Crossing subarea and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS None. COMMENTS FROM COUNCLMEMBERS None. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that he provided Councilmembers with a list of legislative bills that the City is tracking. Councilmember Debora Nelson requested a list of projects with a grant update. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Vanney stated that he received a letter from Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and that Community and Economic Development has completed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. He congratulated Director Marc Hayes and Deputy Director Amy Rusko. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADIOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. DOIFE. Vanney, Mayor Page 2 of 2