Everett City Council

November 4, 2015 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., November 4, 2015, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, President Bader presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Murphy, Gipson, Bader, and Stonecipher were present. Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy were excused. President Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the October 28, 2015, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson reported on today's visit by Japanese Mayor Kenji Asano, city of Kakamigahara. The Mayor stated the meeting was orchestrated by Mayumi Smith, Everett Community College, and students from Mayor Asano' s city will be attending EvCC in the near future. The Mayor introduced Julie Frauenholtz, the new Everett Community Streets Initiative coordinator, who will work to oversee the implementation of the Streets Initiative Task Force recommendations. COUNCIL Council Member Murphy reported on his recent attendance at the Everett Community College groundbreaking ceremony for the new housing complex, which will be built by Koz Development and Everett-based contractor Kirtley-Cole. Council Member Stonecipher welcomed Julie Frauenholtz, Everett Streets Initiative coordinator. President Bader announced that applications are currently being accepted for positions on various boards and commissions, and he encouraged individuals to visit the City of Everett website to obtain information. President Bader also announced that due to the upcoming Veterans Day 358  November 4, 2015 holiday, the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 12: 30 p. m. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Debra Bryant, Administration, stated there were previous questions about the amount of funding available for low- barrier housing. Deputy City Attorney David Hall provided additional information about Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership ( HOME) program funding and the use of funds for low-barrier housing. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last no longer than 20 minutes, concerning a potential litigation matter pursuant to RCW 42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( b)( c) with no announcement to follow. CITIZEN COMMENTS Willie Russell, Everett, spoke regarding the treatment of homeless individuals in the city of Everett. Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about climate change and TransCanada' s request to the State Department to suspend the review process for the Keystone XL pipeline. Mike Lapointe, Everett, spoke against the recently adopted aggressive panhandling ordinance and the treatment of the homeless in the city of Everett. 359  November 4, 2015 COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1510- 46 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a special improvement project entitled 41st Street to West Marine View Drive Corridor Improvements," Fund 303, Program 091, and repealing Ordinance No. 3241- 11 Presented by Ryan Sass, Public Works Charlene Rawson, Everett, thanked the City staff for the design improvements. Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge update Presented by Heather Griffin, Public Works President Bader stated that the " Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act," Title 23, United States Code, includes a requirement of public notification when a transportation project will affect a park or recreation area. President Bader submitted for public record a letter from Parks Director Paul Kaftanski to the Washington State Department of Transportation Northwest Region that fulfills this requirement. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1510- 43 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE closing the special improvement project entitled Everett Municipal Court / Police Headquarters Relocation Project," Fund 342, Program 014, as established by Ordinance No. 3114- 09 360  November 4, 2015 COUNCIL BILL NO. 1510- 44 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE closing the special construction fund entitled Everett Municipal Court," Fund 342, Program 016, as established by Ordinance No. 3181- 10, and amended by Ordinance No. 3233- 11 COUNCIL BILL NO. 1510- 45 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE amending the levying of the general taxes for the City of Everett for fiscal year commencing January 1, 2016, amending Ordinance No. 3453- 15 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION —CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6913 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 4, 474, 392. 34 for the period of October 17, 2015, through October 23, 2015. RESOLUTION - PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No. 6914 acknowledging payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount of$ 3, 634, 791. 30 for the period ending October 17, 2015. 361  November 4, 2015 BID CALL — KASCH PARK TURF REPLACEMENT To authorize a call for bids for the Kasch Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project. STREET CLOSURE —ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE 24th 25th To authorize the closure of Colby Avenue, between and Street, on November 24, 2015, 4 a. m. to 3 p. m., for the Everett High School annual Thanksgiving food drive sponsored by the Everett High School leadership. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: RESOLUTION —VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to adopt Resolution No. 6915 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing sale by public auction. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENTS —BANKING SERVICES Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign agreements with U. S. Bank for banking services. 362  November 4, 2015 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —SERVICES REQUIRED BY AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Service Agreement with Benefit Coordinators Corporation ( BCC/ SISCO) and Pay Plus Benefits, Inc. to provide recordkeeping, reporting and audit support services required by the Affordable Care Act. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT— PUBLIC ACCESS AT RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Public Access Agreement and associated documents with the Port of Everett regarding public access at the Riverside Business Park, in substantially the form provided. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. RESOLUTION —HUMAN NEEDS GRANT FUNDING Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to adopt Resolution No. 6916 establishing Human Needs priorities for 2016 grant funding. 363  November 4, 2015 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —KASCH PARK TURF REPLACEMENT Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Project Agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Kasch Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT — INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT AND ENERGY SERVICES PROPOSAL Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign the funding approval for Agreement No. 2016- 171 A ( 1) with Trane, for a detailed Investment Grade Audit and Energy Services Proposal Phase 1 in the amount of 33, 051. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. 364  November 4, 2015 AGREEMENT AMENDED —INTEGRATED TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 5 to the City' s Integrated Transit Technology System with Strategic Mapping Inc. in the amount of$ 13, 800. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Moore, Roberts, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING — 2016 BUDGET Council President Bader opened the second public hearing regarding the 2016 Budget. Council Member Murphy, Chair of the Budget and Finance Subcommittee, started the budget discussion with a question regarding an increase in health benefit fixed costs. Susy Haugen, Finance, provided a summary of factors that have impacted health plan costs. Council Member Murphy invited public comment. There was no response. Council MemberMurphy continued the public hearing to the November 10, 2015, City Council meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council meeting recessed for an executive session at 7: 25 p. m., reconvened and adjourned at 7: 49 p. m. 365  November 4, 2015 JI City Clerk 6 J0 Read and approved as printed. kgNi .)___ Council President 366