Arlington public meetings in 2022

City Council

The council will vote on a salary schedule for non-represented employees, modifications to the employee policy handbook, and recruitment incentives for critical and commissioned police positions. Consent items include minutes, accounts payable, an airport on-call engineer agreement, and a compost procurement ordinance.

• Salary schedule for non-represented employees
• Modifications to the Employee Policy Handbook
• Recruitment incentive for critical positions
• Recruitment incentive for commissioned police positions
• Professional Services Agreement for Airport On-Call Engineer

The City Council approved a January 2023 salary schedule for non-represented employees and modifications to the employee policy handbook. The Council also established temporary recruitment and retention incentives for critical professional positions and commissioned police officers.

• Approved January 2023 salary schedule for non-represented employees (unanimous)
• Approved employee policy handbook changes regarding vacation cash out and deferred compensation match (unanimous)
• Approved temporary hiring and retention incentive policy for critical positions effective Jan 1, 2023, through Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Limited Term Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program and Bilingual Incentive Program through Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,672,876.15 in claims checks and $1,287,117.49 in payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for Airport On-Call Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Relating to State Required Compost Procurement (unanimous)

LEOFF I Disability Board

The Board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting. Current claims were reviewed and approved during a closed session.

• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved current claims (closed session)

City Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two items: a professional services agreement for an on-call airport engineer and an ordinance related to state-required compost procurement. No final action will be taken at this workshop.

• Professional Services Agreement for Airport On-Call Engineer
• Ordinance Relating to State Required Compost Procurement

The City Council reviewed a professional services agreement for an airport on-call engineer and a state-required compost procurement ordinance. Councilmembers agreed to place both items on the consent agenda for the December 19, 2022 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed to place Airport On-Call Engineer agreement on Dec 19 consent agenda
• Agreed to place Compost Procurement Ordinance on Dec 19 consent agenda

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hear a police department report covering personnel actions, recruitment, and lateral officer eligibility list removals. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and public comment.

• Police Department Report: personnel actions, recruitment, and Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List Removals
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 6, August 3, and October 5, 2022
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Commission approved the removal of two individuals from the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List. The body also adopted the 2023 meeting schedule and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved removal of Blake Martin and Ziyad Yousif from the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approved minutes from July 6, August 3, and October 5, 2022
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule

City Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the 2022 budget. The Council will also consider an ordinance adjusting utility rates based on Consumer Price Index increases and appoint a pro committee for a Transportation Benefit District renewal vote.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending the 2022 budget
• Ordinance amending CPI increases in utility rates in municipal code
• Appointment of pro committee for Transportation Benefit District renewal vote

The City Council approved an ordinance to reduce the scheduled 2023 Consumer Price Index increases for water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates. Council also amended the 2022 budget and appointed two members to a Transportation Benefit District renewal committee.

• Approved ordinance reducing 2023 water, sewer, and stormwater utility rate increases (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending the 2022 budget section of the 2021-2022 biennial budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Linda Byrnes and Bob Nelson to the Pro Committee for the Transportation Benefit District renewal (unanimous)
• Approved EFT Payments and Claims Checks #106972 through #107057 for $1,701,879.38 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 21 and November 28, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting; no final action will be taken. The council will discuss proposed 2022 budget amendments, an ordinance adjusting utility rate increases based on the Consumer Price Index, and quarterly reports from Utilities/Transportation and Community/Economic Development.

• Ordinance approving 2022 Budget Amendments
• October Financial Report
• Ordinance amending CPI-based increases in utility rates in Arlington Municipal Code
• Utilities and Transportation quarterly report
• Community and Economic Development quarterly report

The City Council held a workshop to review proposed budget amendments and utility rate changes, but no formal actions were taken on these items. The Council approved the meeting agenda and agreed to have no items on the Consent Agenda for the December 5 meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda, excluding Item No. 4 (unanimous)
• Agreed to put no items on the Consent Agenda for the December 5 meeting

City Council

The Arlington City Council will consider a resolution to accept WSDOT aviation grant funding and a resolution declaring an emergency for the Gleneagle Reservoir, along with a contract with DN Tanks for the reservoir's roof replacement. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, public comment, and standard procedural items.

• Resolution for WSDOT Aviation Aid Grant Funding
• Resolution declaring an emergency for the Gleneagle Reservoir
• Contract with DN Tanks for Gleneagle Reservoir Roof Replacement, Phase 1
• Approval of minutes from November 7 and November 14, 2022 Council meetings
• Accounts Payable

The City Council declared an emergency for the Gleneagle Reservoir following a partial roof collapse on November 2, 2022. This action waived competitive bidding requirements to allow for urgent repairs. The Council also approved a contract with DN Tanks for the first phase of the roof replacement.

• Approved resolution to apply for $250,000 WSDOT grant for airport solar project (unanimous)
• Adopted emergency declaration for Gleneagle Reservoir roof collapse to waive competitive bidding (unanimous)
• Approved DN Tanks proposal for Phase 1 of Gleneagle Reservoir Roof Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,721,231.42 in claims checks and $1,231,058.54 in payroll (unanimous)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting, so no final action will be taken. The council will discuss a resolution for a WSDOT grant, a police quarterly report, and a North County Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA) quarterly report.

• Resolution for WSDOT grant (Attachment A)
• Police Quarterly Report (Attachment B)
• NCRFA Quarterly Report (Attachment C)

The City Council held a workshop to review reports and a grant resolution, but no official actions were taken on these items. The council approved the meeting agenda. Item 1 on New Business was scheduled for the November 21 meeting.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on capital facilities plans for Arlington and Lakewood School Districts. The agenda also includes a resolution for the 2023 proposed property tax levy and the 2023-2024 biennial budget.

• Ordinance: Arlington School District’s 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan
• Ordinance: Lakewood School District’s 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan
• Resolution: 2023 Proposed Property Tax Levy
• Ordinance: 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
• Authorization to waive building permit fee for Haller Shelter

The City Council unanimously approved the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget and the 2023 regular property tax levy. The council also adopted capital facilities plans for the Arlington and Lakewood school districts. Additionally, a resolution was passed to place a transportation benefit district tax renewal on the ballot.

• Approved 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 regular property tax levy increase of 1% or $27,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Arlington School District 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Lakewood School District 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan (unanimous)
• Approved ballot proposition for renewal of 0.2% transportation benefit district sales and use tax (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 lodging tax funding distributions (unanimous)
• Waived $1,344.34 building permit fee for Haller Park shelter (unanimous)
• Appointed Jordan Mohrenne to the Arlington Cemetery Board (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved scoring results for lateral police officers from October 20 and 21, 2022. It also certified the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List dated November 2, 2022. Additionally, the 2023 regular meeting schedule was approved.

• Approved Lateral Police Officer Scoring Results from October 20, 2022
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Scoring Results from October 21, 2022
• Approved certification of the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List dated November 2, 2022
• Approved 2023 regular meeting schedule

City Council

This is a workshop meeting; no final action will be taken. The council will discuss the Snohomish County Health Department merger, a contract with Parametrix for engineering design services, a sole source resolution for a water tank bladder, capital facilities plans from Arlington and Lakewood school districts, the 2023-2024 biennial budget, and the September 2022 financial report.

• Snohomish County Health Department merger discussion
• Contract with Parametrix for Engineering Design Services
• Sole Source Resolution for procurement of a water tank bladder
• Arlington School District Capital Facilities Plan
• Lakewood School District Capital Facilities Plan

The council discussed and agreed to release the city's interest in all real property owned by the Snohomish Health District, allowing it to become county property. The Rucker Building will remain a public health facility; if sold, proceeds will fund public health. A contract with Parametrix for design services for the 2023-2024 Utility & Pavement Preservation Program was also discussed. The council reviewed the proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget and set a public hearing for November 7.

• Agreed to relinquish real property interest in Snohomish Health District assets (unanimous)
• Discussed contract with Parametrix for 2023-2024 Utility & Pavement Preservation Program design services
• Set public hearing for November 7 on proposed 2023-2024 biennial budget and property tax levy

City Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a public hearing on 2022 zoning code amendments and consider purchasing land from Smokey Point Community Church for a community park. Other items include approving a low bid for a water main replacement project and changing council meeting start times.

• Public hearing on ordinances approving 2022 Zoning Code Amendments
• Purchase of land from Smokey Point Community Church for Community Park
• Low Bid Award for the Washington Trucking Water Main Replacement Project
• Ordinance changing City Council meetings' start time (AMC 2.04.020)
• Approval of amended September 19, 2022 Council meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items. Discussion topics include the Washington Trucking Water Main Replacement Project and 2022 Code Amendments.

• Washington Trucking Water Main Replacement Project low bid award discussion
• 2022 Code Amendments discussion

City Council

The City Council will review contracts for a potable water production well and sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration control. The body will also discuss the preferred design alternative for the Smokey Point Boulevard Corridor and a lease agreement for patrol vehicles.

• Lease Agreement for Purchase of Patrol Vehicles
• Contract for Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Control
• Award of the Potable Water Production Well Installation Project
• Smokey Point Boulevard Corridor Design Preferred Alternative

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget retreat to discuss the 2023-2024 budget. The session includes an overview and a review of the budget process.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 Budget

City Council

The City Council will meet via Zoom for the 2021 State Auditor’s Office Exit Conference. No other business will be transacted during this meeting.

• 2021 State Auditor’s Office Exit Conference

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several departmental updates. No final action will be taken during this meeting.

• Smokey Point Corridor Update
• Inflow and Infiltration Repair Contract Award
• Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report
• Finance Monthly Report
• Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider an opioid litigation settlement and interlocal agreements regarding health and training. The body will also review a construction management contract amendment for the Smokey Point Blvd Overlay Project.

• Opioid Litigation Settlement
• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Health District for Naloxone
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Everett for In-Service Training Sessions
• Authority to apply for City Tourism Grant
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with KBA, Inc. for the Smokey Point Blvd Overlay Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, though no final action will be taken. Topics include an opioid litigation settlement and a contract amendment for construction management. The council will also review waste management plans and quarterly reports from police and fire authorities.

• Opioid Litigation Settlement
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with KBA, Inc. for the Smokey Point Blvd Overlay Project
• Adoption of 2021 Snohomish County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
• Police Quarterly Report
• North County Regional Fire Authority Quarterly Report

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. New business includes discussions on hiring a full-time development inspector and purchasing right of way for 197th Place NE.

• Public Hearing: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Purchase of Right of Way for 197th Place NE
• Resolution to Accept Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant from the FAA
• Full-Time Employee for Development and Business Inspections
• Swearing in of Police Officers Austin Shouman, Sarah Althuisius, and Jason Metcalf

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting. The body will review and discuss 2022 Arlington Municipal Code Amendments, though no final action will be taken.

• Review and discussion of 2022 Arlington Municipal Code Amendments

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the approval of a contract management system and a resolution regarding event fees. The meeting includes a consent agenda for minutes and accounts payable.

• Approval of Smartsheet Contract Management System
• Resolution waiving fees for the 2022 Arlington Fly-In Event

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, though no final actions will be taken. The session focuses on budget planning, contract management, and transportation improvements.

• 2023 / 2024 Proposed Capital Project Budget
• Smartsheet proposal for Contract Management System
• Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Review
• Council Remote Access Policy review
• Waiver of fees for Fly-In

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of city right of way. The body will also consider awards for utility and pavement preservation and a professional services agreement for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Vacating a Portion of City Right of Way
• Purchase of 3D Laser Scanner for Police Department
• Low Bid Award for 2022 Utility and Pavement Preservation
• Resolution to Accept Funds for Housing Action Plan Implementation Grant
• Professional Services Agreement with Otak for Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The City Council is conducting a workshop to review several items, though no final actions will be taken. Discussions include police equipment, infrastructure bids, and a comprehensive plan agreement. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.

• Purchase of 3D Laser Scanner for Police Department
• Low Bid Award for 2022 Utility and Pavement Preservation
• Resolution Rejecting Bid Protest Letter to 2022 Utility and Pavement Preservation Bid Award
• Professional Services Agreement with Otak for Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution to Accept Funds for Housing Action Plan Implementation Grant

City Council

The City Council will discuss a financial briefing for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a contract with Transpo Group for the Transportation Comprehensive Plan. The body is also reviewing a contract renewal with Waste Management NW and updates to the non-represented employee salary schedule.

• Transportation Comprehensive Plan contract with Transpo Group
• Contract renewal with Waste Management NW
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan financial briefing
• Modification to salary schedule for non-represented employees
• Murraysmith Contract Amendment #3

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to take final action on a council vacancy. This will be followed by a workshop to discuss contracts and personnel policies, though no final action will be taken during the workshop portion.

• City Council Vacancy
• Transportation Comprehensive Plan Contract with Transpo Group
• Waste Management NW Contract Renewal
• Murraysmith Contract Amendment #3
• Modification to Salary Schedule for No-Represented Employees

City Council

A majority of the Arlington City Council will attend a Snohomish County Council meeting. No other business will be transacted during this special meeting.

• Attendance at Snohomish County Council meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview ten applicants for an open council seat. The meeting includes an executive session and will be held at the City Council Chambers.

• Interviews for Council Position No. 6 with 10 applicants

City Council

The City Council is meeting to interview applicants for open Council Position No. 6. No other business will be transacted during this meeting.

• Interviews for Council Position No. 6

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss new business including commission appointments and project change orders. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a police dog.

• Resolution to surplus police dog "Oso" to handler
• Appointments to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
• Change orders for Access Control Projects
• Proclamations for Juneteenth and Ride Transit Month

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several administrative items. No final actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Resolution to surplus police dog Oso to handler
• Change orders for Access Control Projects
• April Financial Report
• Utilities and Transportation Second Quarter Report / GIS Report

City Council

The City Council is meeting from May 19-21, 2022, at the Semiahmoo Resort. The retreat focuses on strategic priorities, capital project planning, and the comprehensive plan. Discussions will also cover the transportation benefit district, public safety, and the budget.

• Review of strategic priorities and capital project planning
• Comprehensive Plan and transportation benefit district discussion
• Public safety and budget review

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding the York Park rezoning and Old Town residential design standards. The agenda also includes a right of way purchase for the 204th St/74th Ave intersection project.

• Right of Way Purchase for 204th St/74th Ave Intersection Project
• Ordinance Approving York Park Rezone
• Ordinance Approving Old Town Residential Design Standards
• Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, though no final action will be taken during this meeting. Discussions include property surplus declarations, right of way purchases, and proposed ordinances for York Park and Old Town.

• Resolution declaring property as surplus
• Right of Way purchase for 204th St/74th Ave Intersection Project
• Ordinance approving York Park rezone
• Ordinance approving Old Town Residential Design Standards

City Council

The City Council will discuss the selection process for a council vacancy and appointments to the Airport and Civil Service Commissions. The body is also reviewing design standards for Old Town residential areas and a project close-out for 2021 utility and pavement work.

• Award of Contract for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Membrane Installation Project to McClure and Sons
• Ordinance Approving Old Town Residential Design Standards
• Stillaguamish Square Alley Vacation Resolution
• 2021 Utility and Pavement Preservation Project Close-Out
• Contract Change Order No. 1 to Water Reclamation Facility Equalization Basin Project Contract

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard meeting sections. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearing topics are listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, though no final action will be taken. Topics include residential design standards for Old Town and various water reclamation facility projects.

• Ordinance approving Old Town Residential Design Standards
• Resolution approving Stillaguamish Square Alley Vacation
• 2021 Utility and Pavement Preservation Project Close-Out
• Low bid and contract award for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Membrane Installation Project
• Contract Change Order No. 1 for Water Reclamation Facility Equalization Basin Project

City Council

The City Council will review several items including an ordinance for wheeled all-terrain vehicles. The agenda includes interlocal agreements with Snohomish County regarding law enforcement social workers and Haller Park improvements.

• Ordinance approving the operation of wheeled all-terrain vehicles
• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for law enforcement embedded social worker
• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Haller Park improvements
• Resolution authorizing application for WA Recreation and Conservation Office Grant
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several ordinances, agreements, and resolutions. No final action will be taken on these items during this meeting.

• Ordinance regarding the operation of Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles
• Lease approval with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Haller Park Improvements
• Resolution for a WA Recreation and Conservation Office Grant application
• Memorandum of Understanding regarding Opioid Litigation Settlement

City Council

The City Council will consider several labor and infrastructure items. Discussion includes the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket, airport runway work, and police department reorganization.

• Resolution adopting the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
• 2022 Airport Runway 16/34 Mill and Overlay Project
• Police Department Reorganization and Non-Represented 2022 Pay Plan
• 2022-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement: Arlington Police Officers’ Association
• 2022-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement: AFSCME Local 2849

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several topics, including the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket and airport runway projects. No final action will be taken during these workshop sessions.

• Resolution Adopting the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
• 2022 Airport Runway 16/34 Mill and Overlay Project
• Amendment to Police Department Staffing
• 2022 Legislative Update Regarding Police Reform
• Finance Monthly Report

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss new business including a contract with Zen City and an unscheduled equipment purchase. The body will also review a municipal code amendment and appointments to the Cemetery Board.

• Contract with Zen City
• Request for unscheduled equipment purchase
• Ordinance amending Chapter 2.36 of the Arlington Municipal Code
• Appointments to Cemetery Board

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss several items, though no final action will be taken. Discussions include updates to the municipal code and the first part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 2.36 of the Arlington Municipal Code
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Part One
• Contract with Zen City
• Request for unscheduled equipment purchase
• Appointments to Cemetery Board

City Council

The City Council will address several new business items including a fee resolution clarification and an ordinance correction. The agenda also includes a contract renewal and a request for an airport intern position.

• Fee Resolution Clarification
• Contract renewal with Digital Face Media
• Airport Intern Position Request
• Ordinance correcting a technical error in Ordinance 2020-019

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt the Lindsay Annexation. The agenda also includes funding recommendations for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and updates to the city fee schedule and non-represented employee salaries.

• Ordinance adopting the Lindsay Annexation
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee funding recommendations
• Resolution adopting an updated fee schedule
• Modification to salary schedule for non-represented employees for 2022
• Contract renewal with Strategies 360

City Council

The City Council is conducting a workshop to review several items, though no final actions will be taken at this meeting. Discussions include a potential annexation and updates to the city's fee schedule.

• Ordinance adopting the Lindsay Annexation
• Resolution adopting an updated fee schedule
• Contract renewal with Strategies 360
• Modification to 2022 salary schedule for non-represented employees
• January 2022 Police Department Report

City Council

The City Council will consider personnel requests for Public Works and the procurement of membranes for the Water Reclamation Facility. The body will also review an interlocal agreement with the City of Lake Stevens regarding a Public Defense Grant.

• Public Works personnel requests
• Procurement of remaining membranes for Water Reclamation Facility
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Lake Stevens for Public Defense Grant
• Proclamation for Black History Month

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss specific personnel requests and equipment procurement. No final actions will be taken on these items during this meeting.

• Public Works personnel requests
• Procurement of remaining membranes for Water Reclamation Facility

City Council

The City Council will consider a lateral hiring incentives program for the Police Department and a reduction of the 2022 CPI increase on utility rates. The body will also review a budget amendment for public art projects and a design services contract for pavement preservation.

• Lateral Hiring Incentives Program for Police Department
• Reduction of 2022 CPI increase on utility rates
• Budget amendment for proposed 2022 Public Art Projects
• Contract with Parametrix for 2022 Utility and Pavement Preservation Program design services
• Request to waive building permit fees for Phase II of the Innovation Center Renovation

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several budget and program requests. No final actions will be taken on the workshop items during this meeting.

• Lateral Hiring Incentives Program for Police Department
• Budget amendment for 2022 Public Art Projects
• Request to waive building permit fees for Innovation Center Renovation Phase II
• Reduction of 2022 CPI increase on utility rates
• Contract with Parametrix for 2022 Utility and Pavement Preservation Program design services

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a contract with the Arlington Community Resource Center and an ordinance regarding water rates. The agenda also includes resolutions related to the Arlington Municipal Airport.

• Contract with Pacific Groundwater Group for Haller Wellfield Improvement Project
• Pole Attachment Agreement with Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County
• Contract with Arlington Community Resource Center
• Resolution regarding Consumer Price Indexed leases at Arlington Municipal Airport
• Ordinance establishing a water rate adjustment for customers outside city limits