Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · December 2, 2015
Minutes
December 2, 2015
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., December 2, 2015, in the City Council Chambers of the William
E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Bader presiding. Upon roll
call, it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts,
Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
Council Member Stonecipher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the November 25, 2015, City Council meeting were
approved as printed. Council member Gipson abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Stephanson reported on a meeting with the Snohomish County
Council last Monday regarding the finalization of an amendment to the
agreement for jail services.
The Mayor also commented on his attendance at the 2015 Mayor' s Arts
Awards celebration held at the Everett Performing Arts Center.
Police Chief Templeman introduced Derek Shelton, the City' s newest
police officer.
OATH OF OFFICE —POLICE OFFICER
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to concur with the appointment of Derek Shelton as a new
police officer.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office and Mayor Stephanson
presented him with his badge.
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COUNCIL
Council Member Murphy thanked the Mayor for his efforts to obtain a
contract amendment for jail services.
Council Member Roberts reported meeting of the General
on the
Government Subcommittee held earlier this evening, and he noted that
the focus of the meeting was on barrier-free
housing. He stated that a
briefing on a resolution to modify the City's plan for HOME funds will be
scheduled for the next Council meeting agenda. Council Member Roberts
also reported on his attendance at an Association of Washington Cities
conference on housing and homelessness.
Council Member Tuohy spoke about the community support for the arts in
the city of Everett. She announced that the Public Safety Subcommittee
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 5: 00 p. m.
Council Member Stonecipher congratulated Buzz and Carol Rodland, who
were the recipients of this year' s Richard Wendt Award of Excellence.
President Bader announced that interested citizens who wish to serve on
the Charter Review Commission must submit applications by Friday,
December 18, 2015. He also noted that a process to formalize the
designation of the Council' s appointments to the Charter Review
Commission would occur next week. President Bader stated that Action
Item No. 11 had been pulled from the agenda.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, had no comments.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mike Lapointe, Everett, spoke about homelessness in the city of Everett
and the need for additional resources.
Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about climate change and the American
Business Act on Climate Pledge.
Lois Adams, Everett, spoke about helping the homeless in the city of
Everett.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Authorize Request for Proposals 2015-097 for Ambulance
Transport Services
Presented by Clark Langstraat, Purchasing;
Tim Key, Fire
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1511- 49
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE setting the basic salary schedule for City of
Everett employees for 2016
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1511- 50
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE regarding Insurance Plans for Appointive Officer,
Classified Non- represented Employees and Elected Officials,
amending Ordinance No. 1594- 89, as amended ( Chapter 2. 74
EMC)
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1511- 51
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled,
Wiggums Hollow Park Restroom Replacement", Fund 354,
Program 046, to accumulate all costs for the Improvement Project
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION — CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 6923 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
4, 207, 079. 00 for the period of November 14, 2015, through
November 20, 2015.
RESOLUTION - PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 6924 acknowledging payment of audited
and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount
of$ 3, 573,421. 54 for the period ending November 14, 2015.
JOB COMPLETE — MULTIPLE FACILITY ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
To accept the Multiple Facility Roof Replacement Project as
complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Completion with HYTECH, LLC, in the amount of$ 879, 470. 90.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1511- 47
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE approving the appropriations of the 2015 revised
City of Everett Budget and amending Ordinance No. 3449- 15
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Moore,
that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No.
1511- 47 and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition
of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher,
Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance No. 3469- 15 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1511- 48
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE adopting the budget for the City of Everett for the
year 2016 in the amount of$ 499, 760, 249. 00
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Moore,
that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No.
1511- 48 and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition
of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher,
Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance No. 3470- 15 adopted.
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AGREEMENT AMENDED —RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Tuohy,
to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Professional
Services Agreement with BHC Consultants, LLC for the Riverfront
Development in an amount not to exceed $ 339, 471. 00.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
DISPOSITION
This item was pulled from the agenda.
AGREEMENT — TRANSPORTATION UPDATE TO COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers, Inc. to extend the
Agreement completion date to December 31, 2016 at no additional cost to
the city.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —RESERVOIR 6 ROOF REPLACEMENT
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Reservoir 6
Roof Replacement to extend the completion date to July 31, 2016 at no
additional cost.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE — PARATRANSIT VEHICLES
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Tuohy,
to authorize the purchase of three El Dorado Aerotech paratransit vehicles
from Washington State Contract # 06209 in the amount of $ 236, 661. 00
and no Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —TACTICS TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to accept Siemens Terms and Conditions
for TACTICS Traffic Signal Control System in the form substantially
provided in the amount of $ 11, 919. 18 including Washington State sales
tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY
EMPHASIS PATROLS
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Roberts,
to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement between the
Everett Police Department and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission
regarding participation in Target Zero Teams high visibility enforcement
traffic safety emphasis patrols in the amount of$ 13, 100. 00.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT— FEMA DISASTER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Murphy,
to authorize the Mayor to sign the Public Assistance Grant Agreement with
the Washington State Military Department for FEMA Disaster Public
Assistance Program, Declaration Number FEMA- 4242- DR- WA Severe
Windstorm, Applicant Agent for the City to obtain disaster assistance
funding.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 13 p. m.
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Read and approved as printed.
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