Everett City Council

February 18, 2015 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., February 18, 2015 in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Vice President Murphy presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Council Members Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Mayor Stephanson and Council Member Roberts were excused. Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the February 11 , 2015 City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Bader abstained from the vote. MAYOR APPOINTMENTS Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Bader, to concur with the following appointments: Public Facilities District Board Appointment of Mike Dutton to Position No. 1 for a 4-year term ending December 31, 2018 Appointment of Ryan Crowther to Position No. 3 for the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 31, 2016 Salary Commission Appointment of John Dickson to Position No. 3 for a 4- year term ending December 31, 2018 Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. 40  February 18, 2015 COUNCIL Council Member Stonecipher stated that she has received several emails from business owners on Smith Street related to people camping on the street and vagrancy. She questioned what the restrictions are related to these activities. City Attorney Iles stated that city staff has met with contacts at the mission and have come up with approaches to deal with these concerns. He remarked that the Everett Police and Public Works Departments are engaged in dealing with the problems on a daily basis. Council Member Stonecipher stated that council members received an update from Administration related to the Streets Initiative and the work that is ongoing. She noted that several committees have been formed out of the initial taskforce that have been meeting on a regular basis. She requested additional information related to the composition of the committees, the title of the committees, and what policy matters they' re discussing. City Attorney Iles explained that the Street Initiatives Task Force provided 63 recommendations. Those recommendations were turned over to sub- committees to implementing the initial recommendations. A work on number of those matters will be vetted and brought forward to the City Council. He stated that he would work with CAA/ CFO Debra Bryant and Deputy City Attorney David Hall to provide additional information related to the committees. Council Member Tuohy provided a liaison report from the Library Board meeting which she attended last night. They discussed concerns regarding water leakage from the roof and basement of the Library. Council Member Bader reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management sub- committee. He stated that a question arose as to whether or not military bases should be used as regional employment centers. Mayor Stephanson arrived. He stated that he just came from testifying before the Senate Transportation Committee in Olympia. He remarked 41  February 18, 2015 that the Senate' s version of the transportation budget shows about $ 570 million for Snohomish County and that most of the city projects that the city of Everett identified specifically were included in that estimate. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS Philip Estep, Everett, owner of Storehouse Mini- Storage at 3816 Smith Avenue, expressed concern regarding the vandalism and theft caused by individuals camping and loitering near the Gospel Mission. Council Member Gipson requested a copy of the Everett Municipal Code related to loitering. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: Parks Comprehensive Plan Presented by Paul Kaftanski, Parks PROPOSED ACTION AGENDA: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1502- 04 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE adding the " North Broadway Urban Center" to the Multiple Family Property Tax Exemption program, amending Ordinance and No. 2347- 98, as amended ( EMC Chapter 3. 78) 42  February 18, 2015 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Bader, to approve the following consent item: RESOLUTION — CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6823 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett in the amount of 1, 617, 046. 25 for the period of January 31, 2015 through February 6, 2015. RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS To adopt Resolution No. 6824 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved electronic transfer claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $4, 905, 187. 14 for the period of December 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1501- 03 THIRD AND FINAL 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 43  February 18, 2015 Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1501- 03 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: Roberts Ordinance No. 3427- 15 adopted. AGREEMENT —ESTABLISH JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the Everett Transportation Benefit District to establish joint responsibilities. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —PURCHASE/ COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Snohomish County Human Services for a grant in the amount of $ 11, 000. 00 to purchase hardware, software and furniture for the computer teaching lab at the Carl Gipson Senior Center. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. 44  February 18, 2015 AGREEMENT — UPDATE/ PARKS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with the Beckwith Consulting Group to update the Parks and Recreation Department' s Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $65, 226. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. RESOLUTION — 2015 HUMAN NEEDS FUNDS Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to adopt Resolution No. 6825 authorizing the expenditure of 2015 Human Needs funds in the amount of 314, 700. 00. Council Member Tuohy recused herself from participation in the 2015 Human Needs recommendations. She stated that she is employed as Executive Director of the Arts Council of Snohomish County, dba Schack Art Center, which is a non- profit entity. She remarked that although she has a fixed salary, which is unrelated to any grant award, she is recusing herself to avoid any appearance of conflict. Council Member Tuohy left the council chambers. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Tuohy who was recused and Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. Council Member Tuohy returned to the council chambers. 45  February 18, 2015 SETTLEMENT —FARMERS/ PEMCO LITIGATION Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the settlement of the Farmers/ Pemco litigation, with the form of settlement agreement as approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $ 65, 000. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —2015 HOT MIX ASPHALT OVERLAY Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for the 2015 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay project. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —2015 HOT MIX ASPHALT OVERLAY Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 2015 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay project. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. 46  February 18, 2015 AGREEMENT AMENDED —RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with BHC Consultants, LLC, for the Riverfront Development, in the amount of $275, 376. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —POWER SERVICE/ LIFT STATION NO. 1 Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to 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. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 20 p. m. Deputy City Clerk Read and approved as printed. f t '/, Council Vice President r 47