Everett City Council

February 11, 2015 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., February 11, 2015, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council Vice President Murphy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Moore, Murphy, Stonecipher, Gipson, and Tuohy were present. Council Members Roberts and Bader were excused. Council Member Gipson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the February 4, 2015, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Moore abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson had no comments. COUNCIL Council Member Gipson reported that he visited a Tier 1 marijuana processing facility in Lake Stevens last week. He requested that a council workshop be held to discuss the impacts of the marijuana industry. Allan Giffen, Planning Director, provided an update on the marijuana interim regulations work being done by the Planning Department and Planning Commission. Council Member Stonecipher stated that she had visited a marijuana grow operation and retail store, and suggested Planning Commission members tour these facilities as well. She stated that Planning Commission meetings are currently being aired live and asked that future videos be archived. CAO/ CFO Debra Bryant said that she would look into additional video access. Council Member Murphy reported that he and Council Member Moore attended this year's first Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting today. He announced that applications are due no later than February 23, 2015, and the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting will be held in the 32  February 11, 2015 council chambers on March 4, 2015, at 11: 45 a. m. The meeting is open to the public. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS Tyler Wyant, Everett, asked for an update on the Bond Street access at Pigeon Creek. CAO/ CFO Debra Bryant stated she would assign staff to provide information. Willie Russell, Everett, spoke concerning several legal matters. Jessica Jordan, Everett, who plans to open a marijuana retail store in the next few months, offered to answer any questions council members may have concerning the marijuana industry. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA COUNCIL BILL NO. 1502- 04 FIRST READING; AN ORDINANCE adding the " North Broadway Urban Center" to the Multiple Family Property Tax Exemption program, and amending Ordinance No. 2347- 98, as amended ( EMC Chapter 3. 78) Presented by Allan Giffen, Planning Council Member Stonecipher asked Mr. Giffen to provide an estimate as to how much money the City would be foregoing as a result of property tax exemptions. 33  February 11, 2015 Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for the 2015 HMA Overlay Project. Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 2015 HMA Overlay Project. Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works Authorize the Mayor to sign the Redundant Distribution Capacity Agreement with the PUD No. 1 of Snohomish County for power service to the City's Lift Station No. 1. Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1501- 03 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a special revenue fund entitled, Transportation Benefit District," Fund 159, to account for all financial transactions relating to the City of Everett Transportation Benefit District CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Moore, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6820 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett in the amount of 3, 524,643.88 for the period of January 24, 2015 through January 30, 2015. 34  February 11, 2015 RESOLUTION — PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No. 6821 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount of$ 3, 401, 515. 71 for the period ending January 24, 2015. BID CALL —MULTIPLE FACILITY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT Request Call for Bids for Multiple Facility Roof Replacement Project to be received no later than 2: 00 pm on March 24, 2015. JOB COMPLETE —2014 HOT MIX ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT Accept the 2014 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay Project as complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Completion with Cemex. Roll was called with all council voting members yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. The City Council meeting recessed for a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Everett Transportation Benefit District. EVERETT TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT A special meeting of the Everett Transportation Benefit District was called to order at 7: 00 p. m. Upon roll call it was found that Council Members Moore, Murphy, Stonecipher, Gipson, and Tuohy were present. Council Members Roberts and Bader were excused. 35  February 11, 2015 Richard Tarry, Public Works, gave a brief explanation concerning the proposed resolutions. Vice President Murphy invited public comment. There was no response. RESOLUTION — PROGRAM AND PROJECT LIST FOR 2015 Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Moore, to adopt Everett Transportation Benefit District Resolution No. 4 approving the Program and Project List for 2015. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. RESOLUTION — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to adopt Everett Transportation Benefit District Resolution No. 5 approving the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Everett, Washington, and the Everett Transportation Benefit District. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Everett Transportation Benefit District adjourned at 7: 05 p. m. The Everett City Council meeting reconvened. 36  February 11, 2015 ACTION ITEMS: RESOLUTION — MULTIPLE FACILY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to adopt Resolution No. 6822 declaring the City' s intention to designate North Broadway Urban Center under the Multiple Family Property Tax Exemption provisions of RCW Chapter 84. 14, and setting February 25, 2015, as the date for a public hearing. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1501- 01 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled " 2015 Federal Overlay Project," Fund 303, Program 102, to accumulate all costs for the improvement Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1501- 01 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: Roberts, Bader Ordinance No. 3425- 15 adopted. 37  February 11, 2015 COUNCIL BILL NO. 1501- 02 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled " 2013 Federal Overlay Project," Fund 303, Program 098, as established by Ordinance No. 3317- 13 Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1501- 02 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: Roberts, Bader Ordinance No. 3426- 15 adopted. BID AWARD —SEWER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS SEWER " M" PROJECT Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Moore, to award Sewer System Replacement and Capacity Improvements Sewer " M" Project ( Phase 1) to Interwest Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 10, 315, 717. 02, including Washington State sales tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. 38  February 11, 2015 The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 07 p. m. AgA / City Clerk 24,/,/&. i Read and approved as printed. Liddare uncil Vice President 39