Everett City Council

W ednesday, March 19, 2014 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., March 19, 2014, in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, Council President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, and Anderson were present. Council Member Stonecipher was excused. Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the March 12, 2014, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Members Roberts and Moore abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson read a letter to President Moore, City Council members, and citizens of Everett, that provided an update in the strategic process for addressing the city’s growing budget deficit. The Mayor also expressed his appreciation for city employees and stated that specific outreach will be scheduled for all employee groups. COUNCIL Council Member Gipson thanked Mayor Stephanson for the report and for bringing the process forward and allowing City Council an opportunity for involvement. Council Member Roberts reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities conference last week, and he provided an update regarding the Sound Transit landslides. Council Member Roberts also reported on his attendance last evening at the comprehensive plan workshop held by the Planning Commission. Council Member Anderson thanked the Mayor for the budget report. He also congratulated the Everett Silver Tips on an excellent season and invited citizens to follow the team as they enter the playoffs. Council Member Bader reported on his attendance at the Library Board meeting last evening. Council Member Moore thanked Mayor Stephanson for summarizing the budget process for council members. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens who wished to speak. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion – Phase C1 General Contractor/Construction Manager Contract with IMCO General Construction in the form sub stantially as provided, in the amount of $29,402,629, including Washington State Sales Tax. Presented by John Nottingham, Public Works Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Bond Street Comb ined Sewer Overflow Control Facilities Project. Presented by Matt Welborn, Public Works CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6715 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $1,089,796.84 for the period of March 1, 2014, through March 7, 2014. STREET CLOSURE – FAMILY/CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT To authorize the closure of Wetmore, Pacific to 32 nd Street, for a Family/Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. sponsored by the First Baptist Church. BID CALL – WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT “O” PROJECT To authorize the Call for Bids for the construction of the Water Main Replacement “O” Project. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Council President Moore opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill No. 1402-11, a proposed ordinance amending the Development Agreement for the Everett Riverfront District Properties related to the Simpson Site and Eclipse Mill Site, amending Ordinance No. 3121-09. President Moore asked if there was any council member who had a conflict of interest and should not participate in the public hearing. No council members responded. President Moore also asked if there was any member of the public who objected to the participation of any council member in the public hearing. No citizens objected. Dave Koenig, Planning Department, provided a brief overview of the plan changes proposed as a result of discussions that occurred at the City Council briefing on March 5, 2014. As a follow up to his question from the City Council meeting on March 5, 2014, Council Member Gipson inquired about the mechanical standards outlined in Attachment H relating to the placement of solar panels. Nick Abdelnour, Polygon Northwest, thanked the City Council, Mayor, Planning Commission, public, and staff and presented site plan changes proposed for the Riverfront properties. Mr. Abdelnour also clarified that solar panels will be allowed on this project pending approval by an architectural review committee. Council Member Roberts commented on townhouse products selected for the Simpson Site. Mr. Abdelnour responded that the project design was based on neighborhood demographics. Discussion ensued regarding trail and river access and truck activity. Council President Moore invited public comment. Megan Dunn, on behalf of Lowell Neighborhood Association, commented on the subject of public input relating to density. City Attorney Iles addressed Ms. Dunn’s comments. Bob Jackson, Everett, commented on the project design and density. Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to close the public hearing. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Roberts to remand project design back to staff to get a richer treatment of the design for the trail and public access processes and integration of pedestrian and bicycle for the trails. Motion died for lack of second. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1402-11 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE amending the Development Agreement for the Everett Riverfront District Properties related to the Simpson Site and Eclipse Mill Site, amending Ordinance No. 3121-09 Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1402-11 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Anderson NAYS: None EXCUSED: Stonecipher Ordinance No. 3373-14 adopted. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT – MOTORCYCLE FIELD TRAINING Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the City of Lake Forest Park regarding motorcycle field training at no cost to the City. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. PURCHASE – THREE (3) 2/3-YARD DUMP BODIES Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize the purchase of three (3) 2/3-Yard Dump Bodies from State Contract 12304 in the total amount of $108,142.14, including Washington State Sales Tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. BID AWARD – ANNUAL SUPPLY OF POLICE AMMUNITION Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to award Bid 2014-001 for an annual supply of police ammunition to Proforce Marketing, Adamson Police Products, Miwall Corp and San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. at their individual bid pricing for a total award of $118,202.00 including Washington State Sales Tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. RESOLUTION – VEHICLE SURPLUS Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to adopt Resolution No. 6716 declaring Vehicle #2500, a 1991 Emergency One Fire Engine, and Vehicle #2501, a 1992 Emergency One Fire Engine, surplus and authorize them to be sold at a public auction. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED – MARKETING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Economic Alliance Snohomish County to provide marketing and economic development technical services in the amount of $75,000.00 annually. Council Member Roberts requested that additional clarification language be added to any future agreement with EASC. John Monroe, EASC, responded to Council Member Roberts’ comments. CAO/CFO Debra Bryant stated that draft language will be placed in the file for future consideration. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENTS – HOTEL/MOTEL TAX GRANT FUNDING Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to concur with the recommendations of the Lodging Tax Advisory and the Budget Finance Chair to accept the long term obligations of the Hotel/Motel Tax and to allocate grant funding as designated in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contracts. Council Member Gipson asked if the goal of the committee was to spend all the dollars available, if the law required expenditure of all of the monies, or if the remaining dollars in the fund could be placed in savings? CFO/CAO Debra Bryant responded that this was a policy issue for the City Council and that the balance could be reallocated through the work of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – PRE-DESIGN EVALUATION OF THE WPCF OUTFALL 025 Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with URS Corporation of Seattle, WA for the Pre-Design Evaluation of the Water Pollution Control Facility Outfall 025 in the amount of $144,995.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – CHAPLAIN CREEK BRIDGE INSTALLATION Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Chaplain Creek Bridge Installation Cost Share Agreement with the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Council Member Anderson asked why action was being taken on this item in 2014 for a construction date of 2019. Dave Davis, Public Works, said that he would have to report back with additional information. Moved by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to table this agenda item until additional information can be provided. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1402-12 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled, “East Everett Pedestrian Walkway,” Fund 303, Program 016, and repealing Ordinance No. 3341-13 Moved by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1402-12 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.  AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Anderson NAYS: None EXCUSED: Stonecipher Ordinance No. 3374-14 adopted. The city council meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. ________________________________ City Clerk Read and approved as printed. ________________________________ Council President